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Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. presents Free Kids’ Harvest Paint & Sip on Friday, Nov. 7

This free harvest-themed Paint & Sip is best suited for ages five to 12, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials, instruction, snacks, and juice will be provided. There will be a bonus wooden ornament craft as well.

From Downtown Pittsfield Inc.:

Pittsfield — Downtown Pittsfield Inc. and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Friday, November 7, from 5 to 7 p.m., in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 67 East Street.

An attendee of last year’s Paint & Sip. Photo courtesy of Pittsfield Downtown Inc.

This free harvest-themed Paint & Sip is best suited for ages five to 12, although younger and older children are welcome. All materials, instruction, snacks, and juice will be provided. There will be a bonus wooden ornament craft as well.

Children are welcome to drop in anytime over the course of the event, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The auditorium is on the second floor of the parish house, and the entrance is on Allen Street.

For more information, visit Downtown Pittsfield’s website or call (413) 443-6501.

The mission of Downtown Pittsfield Inc.—a membership organization consisting of property owners, businesses, residents, cultural and entertainment venues, restaurants, and non-profit organizations who have joined forces to increase economic activity by promoting downtown as a great place to live, work, and play—is to strengthen and promote the organization’s membership through advocacy, collaboration, and celebration.

Photo courtesy of Pittsfield Downtown Inc.
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