5 Things To Do This Weekend

There's never a shortage of fun things to do in the Berkshires, especially in mid-summer. Here is just a sampling of suggestions.

Catch a free family flick! Each month, "Movies Under the Stars" at Colgrove Park in North Adams features a film reflecting this year's Fall Foliage Parade theme, "There's No Place Like Home." Tonight's feature: "Trolls".

In Cheshire tonight, join your neighbors & friends for the 5th Annual Summer Music Block Party, presented by the Cheshire Community Association. 6-8 P.M. at Town Hall Center, with music by the Misty Blues. Great family fun, a 50-50, food & ice cream available. Bring your lawn chairs & enjoy!

The North Adams Steeplecats have home games tonight vs. Upper Valley and Saturday vs. New Bedford. Catch the Cats' five NECBL All-Stars & their teammates at 6:30 at Joe Wolfe Field in North Adams. $5 adults.

The North Adams Farmers Market will be open in the St.Anthony Municipal Parking Lot Saturday from 9 AM - 1 PM. The Williamstown Farmers Market also is open every Saturday from 9-1, in the Spring Street Parking Lot. Both offer an array of fresh local food, artisan crafts, and prepared food for a quick late breakfast or early lunch while you shop.

Wrap up your weekend with polkas & pierogies! St. John Paul 2 Parish in Adams is having a Polka Picnic this Sunday Noon-5 at the Polanka Grounds on Mill St. Great Polish food & picnic fare, beer, wine & soft drinks. Free games for the kids too! Rymanowski Bros. Polka Band starts at 1:00. $5 for adults, free for kids 12 & under.