Featuring live music, readings and performances, a resource fair, book exchanges, and food trucks, Community Day will be the culmination of our summer-long program lineup celebrating the vibrant, multicultural diversity […]
Featuring live music, readings and performances, a resource fair, book exchanges, and food trucks, The Mount's inaugural Community Day will be the culmination of our summer-long program lineup celebrating the vibrant, multicultural diversity of the Berkshires! Headlining the main stage is Chilean-born vocalist Natalia Bernal, who hails from Iquique, a city nestled between the Pacific […]
Featuring A Taste of Honey and The Great Ball Game (Storey Publishing, 2022) Join Rebecca Sheir, host of WBUR's Circle Round, for a live reading of two colorfully illustrated folktales adapted from the award-winning public-radio podcast. She'll be accompanied by live music played by Circle Round composer Eric Shimelonis. The reading will be followed by […]
Sunday, August 17, 2:30 pm Ages 8 - 12, participants must be accompanied by their grownups In this Sunday afternoon workshop, students will create poems inspired by nature. With the gardens and woods of The Mount as our classroom, we’ll explore different poetic forms and strategies, writing our way from soil to sky and back […]
Join Mount art teacher, Ms. Jackie, to create a seasonal art project on one Sunday morning each month of the summer. Participants will create a mixed-media art project responding to the theme of the monthly StoryWalk book. All skill levels are welcome to participate and take home their creations! All supplies will be provided. Pre-registration […]
Join Mount art teacher Ms. Jackie for an interactive tour of the 2025 Sculpture at The Mount exhibition. Participants will tour selected works from the outdoor exhibition and explore movement as a principle of design in art. At the conclusion of the tour, participants will complete a related art activity. This program begins outside the Stable, adjacent to the Ticket booth. […]
This Sunday morning music and movement class introduces children ages 2-5 to a wide array of music from all different genres and origins through an equally wide array of fun, age-appropriate, student-oriented activities. Led by Ms. Julia of Berkshire Music School, Tunes for Tots incorporates instruction in both English and Spanish. This program takes place […]
On the first Tuesday of each month, join South Berkshire Kids for a read-aloud of the monthly StoryWalk book on display at The Mount. Families will convene at the top of the StoryWalk trail in the new gathering space to listen to the read-aloud, then can complete a craft activity or explore the trail and […]
Embark on a reflective journey through the woods, meadows, and grounds of Edith Wharton’s estate. Join Nancy, an experienced trail guide, as she leads us In the Footsteps of Edith. […]
Enjoy a short family hike around The Mount's wetlands and ponds while learning more about the amazing creatures that live there. A Mass Audubon naturalist will help you look for […]
Please Note: this event takes place at the LENOX LIBRARY, 18 Main Street, Lenox! Join us for a storytime and draw-along with acclaimed author and illustrator Astrid Sheckels in partnership […]
On the first Tuesday of each month, stories come alive on the StoryWalk with South Berkshire Kids! Families are invited to gather at the top of the StoryWalk trail for a lively read-aloud, then grab a seat at the craft table for a hands-on activity or continue the adventure by exploring The Mount's trails and […]
Kids of all ages are invited to explore their creativity with The Mount's art educators. In each session, young artists will experiment with fun mixed-media projects inspired by the theme of the monthly StoryWalk. All skill levels are welcome, and everyone will leave with a one-of-a-kind creation to take home. All materials are provided—just bring […]
Stories & Stretches is an outdoor, movement-based workshop designed for kids of all ages. Blending storytelling and yoga, this lively series is brought to us by Kimberly Kidder, owner of Flow on Main yoga studio. Students will participate in coordinated movements, playful games, mindful meditations, and breathing exercises. Stories & Stretches is designed to encourage […]
Experience a magical summer light show with your family and learn how best to view or gently catch and release fireflies! After a short presentation, we'll take an evening walk […]
This Sunday morning music and movement class introduces children to a wide array of music from all different genres and origins through an equally wide array of fun, age-appropriate, student-oriented activities. Led by Ms. Julia of Berkshire Music School, Tunes for Tots incorporates instruction in both English and Spanish. IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: This program is […]
Kids of all ages are invited to explore their creativity with The Mount's art educators. In each session, young artists will experiment with fun mixed-media projects inspired by the theme […]
Did you know many of today’s favorite kids’ graphic novelists got their start making scrappy, mini-comics by hand? In this workshop, participants will dream up characters, build their own worlds, […]
On the first Tuesday of each month, stories come alive on the StoryWalk with South Berkshire Kids! Families are invited to gather at the top of the StoryWalk trail for […]
In a 90-minute, STEAM-themed maker-skills workshop, Playful Engineers brings their traveling makerspace to The Mount, with all the materials and tools required for kids and families to build their own […]
Bring the whole family to Under the Tent, a free family concert series featuring lively performances by local folk, bluegrass, and kindie rock musicians. With toe-tapping tunes and a festive […]
Stories & Stretches is an outdoor, movement-based workshop designed for kids of all ages. Blending storytelling and yoga, this lively series is brought to us by Kimberly Kidder, owner of […]
Venture throughout the grounds of The Mount with our youth education team to explore Sculpture at The Mount, an exhibition featuring more than 20 works of contemporary outdoor sculpture. Participants […]
Bring the whole family to Under the Tent, a free family concert series featuring lively performances by local folk, bluegrass, and kindie rock musicians. With toe-tapping tunes and a festive […]
This program has been cancelled. Join The Mount’s youth education team for a fun and fast-paced poetry game responding to artwork from Sculpture at The Mount, an exhibition featuring contemporary outdoor […]
Kids of all ages are invited to explore their creativity with The Mount's art educators. In each session, young artists will experiment with fun mixed-media projects inspired by the theme […]
Alien octopus arms! Mystical dragon wings! Retractable robot legs! Giant glowing green eyeballs! Mad scientists! This workshop with author and illustrator Matt McElligott will unleash your inner creature design studio. Join Matt […]
On the first Tuesday of each month, stories come alive on the StoryWalk with South Berkshire Kids! Families are invited to gather at the top of the StoryWalk trail for […]
Bring the whole family to Under the Tent, a free family concert series featuring lively performances by local folk, bluegrass, and kindie rock musicians. With toe-tapping tunes and a festive […]
Get ready for a day of music, stories, and hands-on fun at The Mount’s second annual multicultural Community Day! The festivities kick off with a rocking performance by Latin GRAMMY […]
Stories & Stretches is an outdoor, movement-based workshop designed for kids of all ages. Blending storytelling and yoga, this lively series is brought to us by Kimberly Kidder, owner of […]
Venture throughout the grounds of The Mount with our youth education team to explore Sculpture at The Mount, an exhibition featuring more than 20 works of contemporary outdoor sculpture. Participants […]
As evening settles in, bats begin their nightly flight over open meadows. This family-friendly program begins with a short, welcoming introduction to bat natural history and common misconceptions, then moves […]
This Sunday morning music and movement class introduces children to a wide array of music from all different genres and origins through an equally wide array of fun, age-appropriate, student-oriented […]
Venture throughout the grounds of The Mount with our youth education team to explore Sculpture at The Mount, an exhibition featuring more than 20 works of contemporary outdoor sculpture. Participants […]
Join Rebecca Sheir, former host of Circle Round, for an exciting reading of The Tale of the Unwelcome Guest and The Lion’s Whisker, two colorfully illustrated picture books adapted from folktales told on the […]
On the first Tuesday of each month, stories come alive on the StoryWalk with South Berkshire Kids! Families are invited to gather at the top of the StoryWalk trail for […]
Due to the forecast of inclement weather, this program has been moved into the Stable Carriage Wash. Learn more about collecting Hemlock cones and how you can contribute to The […]
Join the Berkshire Athenaeum at The Mount for Paws & Pages, a special program celebrating the joy of books, reading, and four-legged friends! Young readers are invited to practice their […]
Feel a tingle down your spine as our guides lead you through The Mount’s darkened halls, sharing stories of the many eerie encounters that have been reported over the years. Ghost tours for families continue through Halloween! Advance registration is required. IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: This tour is designed for kids, ages 6-12, accompanied […]
