The South Williamstown Community Association

Promoting community, historical preservation and neighborhood building for Williamstown and surrounding locales.

Community Calendar

A community calendar for South Williamstown and nearby Williamstown area events. SWCA events are highlighted in green.

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October 2026

  • Saturday, October 31
    Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA
    Join a tour of the permanent collection galleries. Free with museum admission.
    Clark Art Institute · https://www.clarkart.edu
  • Saturday, October 31 · 1:00 PM–2:00 PM
    Story Tent at the Farmer's Market!, Spring Street Municipal Parking Lot, Williamstown
    Children's story readings featuring books about farming, food production, pollinators, and gardening. The farmer's market operates Saturdays 9 a.m.–1 p.m. through November 1st.
    Milne Public Library & Williamstown Farmer's Market
  • Saturday, October 31 · 1:00 PM–2:00 PM
    Milne at the Farmer's Market!, Spring Street Municipal Parking Lot, Williamstown
    Weekly farmers market every Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., featuring local farmers and vendors. Milne Public Library will be tabling with giveaways and information about library programs.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com

November 2026

  • Sunday, November 1
    Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA
    Gallery tour exploring the exhibition 'An Exquisite Eye.' Free with museum admission.
    Clark Art Institute · https://www.clarkart.edu
  • Sunday, November 1
    Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA
    Family-friendly Friendsgiving celebration. Free with museum admission.
    Clark Art Institute · https://clarkart.edu
  • Tuesday, November 3 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Learn to use the ChompSaw power tool to create cardboard art projects. Participants complete four sessions and become certified to use the tool independently. All materials provided; registration required.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Tuesday, November 3 · 9:00 PM–10:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Open Studio Hours in Studio1095 — start and/or complete your creative projects.
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Tuesday, November 3 · 11:30 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Tango lessons taught by local instructors David Gorson and Bonnie Ernst. All levels welcome; attend solo or with a partner. No registration required.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Wednesday, November 4 · 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Homeschoolers have dedicated open studio hours at Studio1095 to start and complete creative projects.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Wednesday, November 4 · 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Support group for people caring for loved ones with dementia, led by a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Discusses caregiving issues in a welcoming environment. All welcome, whether attending regularly or not.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Thursday, November 5
    Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA
    Slapstick Film Series screening of Steamboat Bill, Jr. Free with museum admission.
    Clark Art Institute · https://www.clarkart.edu
  • Thursday, November 5 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Gentle yoga for all levels, weaving in meditation and breath work to strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and enhance balance. Students should be able to sit cross-legged and move from downward dog to plank.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Thursday, November 5 · 9:00 PM–10:00 PM
    Cheshire Reservoir, north end, Cheshire Reservoir Lookout, 183-193 S State Rd, Cheshire, MA, 01225, United States
    Join a naturalist-led walk along the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail to learn how local wildlife adapts to winter through sensory awareness activities. Free and open to all.
    Hoosic River Watershed Association · https://hoorwa.org
  • Thursday, November 5 · 11:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Learn to sew and make zipper bags in this beginner-friendly workshop. Participants will use a sewing machine, take home their creation, and earn certification to use the Studio1095 machines during open hours.
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Thursday, November 5 · 11:30 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Learn about the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Nation, whose ancestral homelands encompass Williamstown and the Berkshires. Williams College students from the Mohican Homelands Education Initiative will lead this program, part of the college's partnership with the Stockbridge-Munsee Community.
    Milne Public Library · https://www.milnepl.org
  • Friday, November 6
    Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA
    Emerging art historians guide visitors through the Clark's collection, exploring fresh perspectives on works in the museum. Free with museum admission.
    Clark Art Institute · https://www.clarkart.edu
  • Saturday, November 7
    Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA
    Join a guided tour of the Clark Art Institute's Permanent Collection. Free with museum admission.
    Clark Art Institute · https://www.clarkart.edu
  • Saturday, November 7
    Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA
    Music concert featuring 19th-century caricature themes. Free with museum admission.
    Clark Art Institute · https://www.clarkart.edu
  • Saturday, November 7
    Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA
    A guided gallery tour designed for new parents. Free with museum admission.
    Clark Art Institute · https://www.clarkart.edu
  • Saturday, November 7 · 2:30 PM–4:30 PM
    SWCA Harvest Brunch
    Second Congregational Church, Williamstown, MA
    SWCA Harvest Brunch

    Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 9:30–11:30 AM
    Second Congregational Church, Williamstown

    Join your friends and neighbors for a delicious Harvest Brunch! We'll have coffee, tea, baked goods, egg dishes, fruit, and more.

    The brunch is free and open to all. We will have a donation box for non-perishable food items for the church's Food Pantry. (Cash donations are also gratefully accepted but not expected.) Feel free to bring a favorite dish to share if you'd like—but it's not necessary.

    All are welcome!

    South Williamstown Community Association
    https://southwilliamstown.org
    South Williamstown Community Association
  • Saturday, November 7 · 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Join a cooking demo featuring recipes from Burlap and Barrel spices. Learn tips and tricks for quick, easy meals under $10 while enjoying tastings from our Spice Club selection.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Sunday, November 8
    Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA
    Join a guided gallery tour exploring the 'An Exquisite Eye' exhibition. Free with museum admission.
    Clark Art Institute · https://www.clarkart.edu
  • Tuesday, November 10
    Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA
    Introspective-themed gallery tour through the museum's collection exploring themes of reflection.
    Clark Art Institute · https://www.clarkart.edu
  • Tuesday, November 10 · 5:00 PM–6:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Learn Gelli-Plate printing techniques in this hands-on workshop exploring colors, textures, and creative materials. All skill levels welcome; all materials provided.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Tuesday, November 10 · 9:00 PM–10:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Work on your own creative projects during Open Studio Hours. Bring your own materials or start something new.
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Tuesday, November 10 · 11:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Join Williamstown Department of Public Works Director Craig Clough for a conversation about town infrastructure. Learn about the department's work, projects, and services that keep the community running smoothly.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Thursday, November 12
    Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA
    Film screening and scholarly program. Free with museum admission.
    Clark Art Institute · https://www.clarkart.edu
  • Thursday, November 12 · 11:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Explore Gelli-Plate printing with colors, textures, and unusual materials to create one-of-a-kind prints. All ages and skill levels welcome. All materials provided.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Thursday, November 12 · 11:30 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Massachusetts author Ahmad Esfahani talks about and reads from his new book The Coyote and the Cougar, a literary memoir examining identity, belonging, power, and survival.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Friday, November 13 · 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Open studio hours to start and/or complete your own creative projects.
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Saturday, November 14
    Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA
    Guided tour of the Permanent Collection galleries. Free with museum admission.
    Clark Art Institute · https://www.clarkart.edu
  • Saturday, November 14 · 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Make a 3D greeting card with textured embellishments (animals, florals, kids, travel themes) and a Starry Night Tealight from a precut kit. Led by local 3D crafting artist Tamra Hjermstad.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Sunday, November 15
    Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA
    Gallery tour of 'An Exquisite Eye' exhibition. Free with museum admission.
    Clark Art Institute · https://www.clarkart.edu
  • Sunday, November 15 · 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
    Broad Brook Trail, White Oaks Road, Williamstown, MA, 01267, United States
    Plant over 250 native trees and shrubs where the Broad Brook Dam was removed this fall, restoring brook trout habitat and monitoring the former dam space.
    Hoosic River Watershed Association · https://hoorwa.org
  • Tuesday, November 17
    Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA
    Part of The Sonic in Contemporary Art Series, exploring listening and the more-than-human world through contemporary art.
    Clark Art Institute · https://www.clarkart.edu
  • Tuesday, November 17 · 9:00 PM–10:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Join Studio1095 for Open Studio Hours to start or complete your creative projects in a shared community space.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Tuesday, November 17 · 11:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Learn how to find reliable information and navigate misinformation in the age of AI. This interactive session combines presentation, conversation, and discovery—bring your questions, interests, and curiosity.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Wednesday, November 18 · 11:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Create a printing plate using craft foam shapes in this first of a two-part workshop with local artist Gloria Calderon-Saenz. Part Two on December 2nd will involve printing your design on cotton fabric. Registration required; space is limited.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Thursday, November 19 · 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
    Lake Paran Community Center, 269 Houghton Street, North Bennington, VT, 05257, United States
    Join naturalist Arianna Alexsandra Collins to explore how wildlife prepares for winter through hibernation and brumation. Learn the science behind this remarkable adaptation as various critters enter states of suspended animation—from bats hanging upside down to creatures buried in leaf litter and lake bottoms.
    Hoosic River Watershed Association · https://hoorwa.org
  • Thursday, November 19 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Gentle yoga class for new students or those seeking a peaceful practice. Includes meditation, breath work, and mindful movement to strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and work on balance. Participants should be able to sit cross-legged comfortably and move through basic poses.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Thursday, November 19 · 11:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Local historian Dustin Griffin presents a slide lecture exploring Williamstown's historic 'summer colony' — the grand estates built over a century ago, including the famous Elm Tree House at Mount Hope and many others, some still standing today.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.org
  • Thursday, November 19 · 11:30 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Learn to sew and make your own wine bags in this beginner-friendly workshop. All materials are provided, and participants will be certified to use the Studio1095 sewing machines during open studio hours.
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Saturday, November 21
    Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA
    Explore the museum's permanent collection on a guided gallery tour. Free with museum admission.
    Clark Art Institute · https://www.clarkart.edu
  • Tuesday, November 24 · 9:00 PM–10:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Drop-in Open Studio Hours to start or complete creative projects in Studio1095.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Tuesday, November 24 · 10:30 PM–11:30 PM
    TOURISTS, 915 State Road, North Adams, 01247, United States
    Bundle up and watch November's full moon rise on the suspension bridge. Bring a flashlight to navigate, but turn it off once you reach the bridge to fully enjoy the night sky.
    Hoosic River Watershed Association · https://hoorwa.org
  • Wednesday, November 25 · 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Join us in Studio1095 for Open Studio Hours to start and/or complete your creative projects.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com

December 2026

  • Tuesday, December 1 · 9:00 PM–10:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Creative open studio time to start and/or complete projects.
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Tuesday, December 1 · 11:30 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Educational talk on generative AI: how it works, its actual costs, risks, and why it remains unreliable. Speaker: Hari Kumar, technologist and engineer with expertise in statistical pattern recognition and language modeling.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Wednesday, December 2 · 11:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Return with your printing plates from part one to create designs on cotton fabric. Local artist Gloria Calderon-Saenz will guide you in decorating a piece of fabric just in time for the holidays.
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Wednesday, December 2 · 11:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Join tarot teacher Laura Campagna for a fun workshop to learn how to read tarot. No experience necessary. Bring your own deck or use one of Laura's.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Thursday, December 3 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Gentle yoga class for all levels, including beginners. Emphasizes mindfulness, breath work, meditation, and improving flexibility and balance. Participants should be comfortable sitting cross-legged and able to move from downward-facing dog to plank positions.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Friday, December 4 · 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Open studio hours to start and complete creative projects at Studio1095.
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Saturday, December 5
    Penny Social & Nonprofit Fair (Holiday Walk)
    Lasell Gym, Williams College, 871 Main Street (corner of Main and Spring), Williamstown, MA
    SWCA will be at the Williamstown Community Chest's Penny Social & Nonprofit Fair, a cornerstone of the Williamstown Holiday Walk.

    Saturday, December 5, 2026
    Lasell Gym, corner of Main and Spring Streets, Williamstown (entrance at 871 Main Street)

    Hours to be announced by the Community Chest.

    https://williamstowncommunitychest.org/portfolio-posts/penny-social/
    South Williamstown Community Association
  • Tuesday, December 8 · 9:00 PM–10:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Open studio hours where you can start and/or complete your creative projects.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Thursday, December 10 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Gentle yoga class for beginners and all levels seeking peaceful practice, with meditation, breathwork, and mindful movement.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Thursday, December 10 · 11:30 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Dr. Kevin Flaherty from Williams College Astronomy Department will present on the Geminids meteor shower, followed by outdoor stargazing through his telescope on the library's front lawn. All ages welcome.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Sunday, December 13 · 10:00 PM
    South Williamstown Tree Lighting
    The Store at Five Corners, South Williamstown, MA
    South Williamstown Tree Lighting

    Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 PM
    Location: The Store at Five Corners, South Williamstown

    Join your neighbors for the annual South Williamstown Tree Lighting! Festivities, community gathering, and the lighting of the community tree.

    Hosted by South Williamstown Community Association
    https://southwilliamstown.org
    South Williamstown Community Association
  • Tuesday, December 15 · 9:00 PM–10:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Join Studio1095 for Open Studio Hours to start and complete creative projects.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Thursday, December 17 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Gentle yoga class with Mary Edgerton featuring meditation and breathwork, designed for all levels. Builds strength, flexibility, and balance through mindful movement.
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Friday, December 18 · 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Open Studio Hours at Studio1095 — bring your own creative projects to start, work on, or complete in a shared library space.
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Tuesday, December 22 · 9:00 PM–10:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Open studio hours to start and/or complete your creative projects in Studio1095.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Tuesday, December 22 · 10:30 PM–11:30 PM
    Lake Paran Community Center, 269 Houghton Street, North Bennington, VT, 05257, United States
    Join a naturalist guide for an evening of winter full moon observation and nature appreciation at Lake Paran Community Center.
    Hoosic River Watershed Association · https://hoorwa.org
  • Wednesday, December 23 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Create custom bookmarks with stickers, washi tape, tissue paper, and tassels. Open to kids, teens, and adults.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Tuesday, December 29 · 9:00 PM–10:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Drop-in creative studio hours at Studio1095 where you can start or complete your own artistic projects in a community space.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com

January 2027

  • Tuesday, January 5 · 9:00 PM–10:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Drop in to Studio1095 to start and/or complete your creative projects during these open studio hours.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Saturday, January 9 · 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Learn decluttering and moving strategies with professional organizer Emily Kloeblen, covering downsizing, managing the moving process, and settling into a new home.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Tuesday, January 12 · 9:00 PM–10:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Drop in to Studio1095 during Open Studio Hours to work on your creative projects.
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Wednesday, January 13 · 11:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Uncover and clarify your life purpose through interactive reflection and conversation with fellow participants, using approaches from Stanford's Designing Your Life methods. You'll leave with a purpose statement and real momentum to move forward.
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Thursday, January 14 · 11:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Restorative chair-based Yoga Nidra meditation practice with guided reflection. Comfortable chairs provided; bring your own yoga mat if preferred.
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Tuesday, January 19 · 9:00 PM–10:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Open Studio Hours in Studio1095 — a chance to start and/or complete your creative projects.
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Wednesday, January 20 · 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Open studio hours to start and complete creative projects.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Thursday, January 21 · 11:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Restorative chair-based Yoga Nidra meditation with guidance from Kathleen. Experience a deeply restful practice followed by optional written reflection. Three sessions available—attend one, two, or all three.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Tuesday, January 26 · 9:00 PM–10:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Open studio hours in Studio1095 where you can start or complete your own creative projects.
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com
  • Thursday, January 28 · 11:00 PM
    David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown
    Join instructor Kathleen for a restorative chair-based Yoga Nidra meditation practice designed to leave you deeply relaxed and rejuvenated. A written reflection prompt will follow the practice. This workshop takes place three times—feel free to attend one, two, or all three sessions.
    Milne Public Library · https://milne.librarycalendar.com

Know of an event we should list? Email info@southwilliamstown.org. This calendar updates automatically.