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Events

  1. Memorial Day Activities: Monday May 25, 10:45am Meet at Congregational Church for transportation to cemeteries. 11am Benediction and Taps at cemeteries 12:15pm Parade down Main Street 12:45pm Memorial Day Program near Children’s Chime Tower 1:45pm Community picnic Following picnic tour of Chime Tower and Chime Tower concert\
  2. Berkshire Botanical Garden Programs for May 

May 16: Cultivating Mushrooms

May 16:  Artist Tour “Ephemeral Garden”

May 22: South Africa Tour info session

  • Stockbridge Library presents a discussion between Larry Rohter, author of “River of Doubt,” and Jim Brooke, Saturday, May 16, 3pm

May 19 at 6pm “Vase Worthy Gardening” with Chris Ferrero

  • Chesterwood Presents Summer 2026 Exhibitions:   The Minute Man: Examining Patriotism, Victory, and Loss, runs May 15 through October 31.

Grigori Fateyev’s Art Studios: How Artistic Processes Inform Architectural Design will be held in the Woodshed Gallery at Chesterwood.

     More information about Chesterwood and its programs chesterwood.org

  • Children’s Chimes Inaugural Re-opening Day, May 25th, after the Memorial Day parade and picnic, at the Children’s Chime Tower between Old Town Hall and the Congregational Church  

           For the first 140 years the town upheld the wishes of its donor, David Dudley Field,              to have the chimes played every day at 5pm from Apple blossom to Apple drop.     Field himself played for 43 years. In 2017 it closed for repairs, opened briefly, and closed again for more repairs. Now the Town of Stockbridge will celebrate its grand re-opening.

  • Norman Rockwell Museum presents a Walking Tour on May 23rd and May 30th, 1pm.  Take a guided walking tour of downtown Stockbridge and discover how the town and its inhabitants both inspired Norman Rockwell and appeared in some of his most iconic works of art. Explore the history of this 1734 village–including its Mohican origins. Stops will include Norman Rockwell’s home on South Street, his first studio on Main Street, the Old Corner House (site of the original Norman Rockwell Museum), Chief John Konkapot’s property, the Red Lion Inn, the former site of Alice’s Restaurant, and more! Rain or shine. Reservation required.  $20 fee. Tours meet on Main Street in front of The Old Corner House, 48 Main Street. To reserve your spot please visithttps://www.nrm.org/events/norman-rockwells-stockbridge-walking-tour-10/
  • Towson University Concert Choir New England Tour Thursday, May 28 at 7pm West Stockbridge Village Congregational Church, 45 Main Street.  University choral groups from Maryland’s Towson University make a stop in West Stockbridge as part of its 2026 New England tour. This free community concert features a diverse mix of music including works by Elaine Hagenberg, Marques L.A. Garrett, and Rene Clausen.  Tickets: Admission is free and no advance tickets are needed. Doors will open at 6:30pm. This concert is co-presented by West Stockbridge Village Congregational Church and Berkshire Choral International.
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