A community calendar for South Williamstown and nearby Williamstown area events. SWCA events are highlighted in green.
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August 2026
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Monday, August 10 · 9:30 PM–11:30 PMSWCA Annual Summer BBQSouth Williamstown, MA⚠️ DATE TENTATIVE — to be confirmed by the board.
SWCA Annual Summer BBQ — Potluck & Raffle
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time and location TBD.
Join your neighbors for the annual SWCA summer gathering!
South Williamstown Community Association
https://southwilliamstown.org
Source: Tentative date based on 2025 actual (August 11, week 33). Date to be confirmed.South Williamstown Community Association -
Thursday, August 13 · 11:00 PMMeet the Candidates: State Rep ForumParesky Center (downstairs auditorium), Williams College, 39 Chapin Hall Dr, Williamstown, MA 01267Candidate forum for the Democratic primary race for State Representative, featuring John Barrett and Andrew Fitch. Filmed by WilliNet; livestream not yet confirmed.
Community members are encouraged to submit questions ahead of time to moderator Jennifer Howlett at howlettjjj@gmail.com.
The primary election is September 1 -- if you won't be in town to vote in person, now is the time to arrange a mail-in ballot. Also a good opportunity to help anyone new to town get registered to vote.League of Women Voters of Williamstown · https://www.lwv.org/local-leagues/lwv-williamstown -
Friday, August 14 · 10:30 PMDolan-Jenks Barn, Williamstown Historical Museum, 32 New Ashford Road, WilliamstownAn outdoor summer concert with Five Pound Horse at the Dolan-Jenks Barn. Part of the Williamstown Historical Museum's 2026 summer events series.Williamstown Historical Museum · https://whmuseum.org
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Tuesday, August 18 · 9:30 PM–10:30 PMClark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA, 01267, United StatesLearn to identify and prepare wild and feral edible and medicinal plants on this 1-hour guided foraging walk with naturalist Arianna Alexsandra Collins. Includes trailside nibbling and hands-on exploration of common local flora and fungi.Hoosic River Watershed Association · https://hoorwa.org
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Friday, August 28 · 10:30 PMDolan-Jenks Barn, Williamstown Historical Museum, 32 New Ashford Road, WilliamstownAn evening of jazz and dancing with the Flat Bed Jazz Band at the Dolan-Jenks Barn. Part of the Williamstown Historical Museum's 2026 summer events series.Williamstown Historical Museum · https://whmuseum.org
September 2026
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Saturday, September 12 · 1:00 PM–3:00 PMDalton Council on Aging, 40 Field St, Dalton, MA 01226Confidential shredding with Pro-Shred. No registration needed. Suggested donation $5/box, benefits the Dalton Volunteer Fire Department. Open to residents of all NBSWMD member towns (including Williamstown).Northern Berkshire Solid Waste Management District · https://www.nbswmd.com
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Tuesday, September 15 · 9:30 PM–10:30 PMClark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA, 01267, United StatesLearn to identify and prepare wild edible and medicinal plants and fungi on a guided foraging walk. This 1-hour walkabout is led by naturalist Arianna Alexsandra Collins and includes trailside nibbling and hands-on learning.Hoosic River Watershed Association · https://hoorwa.org
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Saturday, September 19 · 12:00 PM–4:00 PMDPW Yard, 10 Maple Ct, Lanesborough, MA 01237Bulky waste, electronics, and scrap metal collection. Fees apply per item. Registration not required. Proceeds benefit the Lanesborough Volunteer Fire Department. Open to residents of all NBSWMD member towns (including Williamstown).Northern Berkshire Solid Waste Management District · https://www.nbswmd.com
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Sunday, September 20 · 1:00 PM–2:00 PMChestnut Trail, Williamstown, MA, Chestnut Street, Williamstown, MA, 01267, United StatesJoin a volunteer workday to build water bars and help with trail maintenance on the Chestnut Trail, a popular hiking route through oak forest toward the '98 Trail.Williamstown Rural Lands Foundation · https://rurallands.org
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Sunday, September 27 · 3:00 PM–7:00 PMWilliamstown Historical Museum, 32 New Ashford Road, WilliamstownAnnual Harvest Fair: fun for the whole family! Part of the Williamstown Historical Museum's 2026 events series.Williamstown Historical Museum · https://whmuseum.org
October 2026
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Saturday, October 10 · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM714 West Cross Rd, Clarksburg, MA 01247Bulky waste, electronics, and scrap metal collection. Fees apply per item. Registration not required. Proceeds benefit the Clarksburg Volunteer Fire Department. Open to residents of all NBSWMD member towns (including Williamstown).Northern Berkshire Solid Waste Management District · https://www.nbswmd.com
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Saturday, October 17 · 4:00 PM–7:00 PMRepair CaféSheep Hill, 671 Cold Spring Road (Route 7), Williamstown, MAWE'LL FIX IT FOR FREE!
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 12–3 PM
Sheep Hill, 671 Cold Spring Road (Route 7)
Our volunteer "Fixers" can help with:
• Small electrical repairs
• Bicycle repairs
• Wooden furniture repair
• Blade sharpening (scissors, knives, small tools)
• Costume jewelry repairs
• Leather repairs
• Computer advice
• Window screen re-screening
Kid friendly! Refreshments! It's ALL FREE! (Donations accepted)
Co-sponsored by South Williamstown Community Association and Williamstown Rural Lands.
https://southwilliamstown.orgSouth Williamstown Community Association -
Tuesday, October 20 · 7:30 PM–8:30 PMClark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA, 01267, United StatesLearn to identify wild and feral edible and medicinal plants and fungi on The Clark's campus. Naturalist Arianna Alexsandra Collins leads this 1-hour foraging walk with trailside nibbling.Hoosic River Watershed Association · https://hoorwa.org
November 2026
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Saturday, November 7 · 2:30 PM–4:00 PMSWCA Harvest Brunch [TENTATIVE]South Williamstown, MA⚠️ DATE TENTATIVE — to be confirmed.
SWCA Harvest Brunch
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 9:30–11:00 AM (tentative)
Location: TBD (typically held at local church)
Join your neighbors for the annual SWCA Harvest Brunch! Bring a dish to share and non-perishable food items to donate to the local food pantry.
South Williamstown Community Association
https://southwilliamstown.org
Source: Tentative — based on 2025 Harvest Brunch (Nov 1, first Saturday of November). Date to be confirmed.South Williamstown Community Association -
Thursday, November 19 · 8:30 AM–9:30 AMLake Paran Community Center, 269 Houghton Street, North Bennington, VT, 05257, United StatesJoin 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
December 2026
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Sunday, December 6 · 10:00 PM–11:30 PMSouth Williamstown Tree Lighting [TENTATIVE]South Williamstown, MA⚠️ DATE TENTATIVE — to be confirmed.
South Williamstown Tree Lighting
Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 5:00 PM (tentative)
Location: TBD — 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
Source: Tentative — based on 2025 Tree Lighting (Dec 7, ISO week 49, Sunday 5 PM). Date to be confirmed.South Williamstown Community Association
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