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8 June Events & Holidays You Won't Want to Miss in the Berkshires

June has it all, from Father's Day to LGBTQ Pride Month!

June 2, 2021

June is such a big month. For most of us, it is the time when school is ending and Summer officially arrives in the Berkshires. And we are six months into the year already! How did that happen?!?

We have plenty of ideas for your family to mark the month and the change in the season in the Berks. Here is our list of eight events and holidays happening in June you can celebrate right here in the Shire!



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LGBTQ Pride Month

LGBTQ Pride events are held nationwide this month to mark Pride Month, held each June as a way to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion in New York City. But June also marks other important events in U.S. history: It's the month when same-sex marriage was legalized in 2015 and when the Pulse nightclub shooting occurred in Orlando in 2016. June 1- 30 Check out Berkshire Pride for more information and don't miss the Berkshire Pride Rally on June 26th. 



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National Ocean Month

The ocean covers more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface and is where life began 3.5 billion years ago ... and yet about 95 percent of the ocean remains unexplored! Celebrate National Ocean Month by learning more about our amazing bodies of waters — from the Atlantic to the Pacific and the Great Lakes in between! But there's nothing like actually going to an ocean, lake, or creek to really appreciate them ... so get out there and explore! June 1- 30 Take advantage of Massachusett's Free Fishing Weekend June 5-6th.




National Donut Day

Do-nut let this day go by without a celebration. Get one ... or a dozen! June 4 Check out Shire Donuts in Adams for a sweet deal on some unique and delicious donuts!



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Father's Day

Celebrate the men in your life who have had an impact on a child's life and don't miss Macaroni Kid's fun Father's Day DADLibs printable! June 20 Grab tickets to the Pittsfield Suns or Steeplecat's game and treat Dad to a night of baseball in the Berkshires!



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Eat Your Vegetables Day

Let your kids choose a new vegetable to try at the grocery. Or plant a garden together. Need some ideas on how to get kids excited about veggies? Check out this easy recipe for kale chips! June 17 Check out our guide to Berkshire Farmer's Markets & Roadside Stands for the freshest greens around. 



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International Picnic Day

Everyone loves a picnic! You can head to your favorite park for an elaborate grill out or simply throw a blanket down in your backyard and serve PB&Js. The joy of a picnic is in spending time together enjoying the outdoors. That amazing potato salad? Well, that's just a bonus. June 18 Looking for that perfect picnic spot? Check out our 10 Perfect Picnic Places in the Berkshires.



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Juneteenth

Juneteenth marks the date Texas slaves were told in 1865 that they were free — two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, Juneteenth emphasizes African American education and achievement and is a time marked with everything from family reunions to rodeos. June 19 Juneteenth was declared an official holiday in Pittsfield this year. Join Multicultural BRIDGE for a presentation. 



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First Day of Summer

Get outside and celebrate! June 21 Find the Berkshires MacKid Camp & Activities Guide HERE. Check back for the Berkshire Summer Bucket List, COMING SOON!