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  • Nice Motorbike Show

    Stepping Razor Barbershop 747 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Stepping Razor Barbershop and AHA! New Bedford bring you the second annual Nice Motorbike Show on Saturday, Sept. 26 from noon to 6 p.m. This free downtown block party […]

  • Sunset Cinema: “Night at the Museum”

    Mattapoisett Library 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, MA, United States

    Mattapoisett Free Public Library will show “Night at the Museum” on the library lawn Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. The movie runs 1 hour and 48 minutes. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and snacks for the outdoor screening. Sunset Cinema is open to all ages, and registration is not required.

  • Spooky Survival open house at the WRWA’s River Center

    Spooky Survival open house at the WRWA’s River Center
    Westport River Watershed Alliance 493 Old County Rd., Westport, MA, United States

    The Westport River Watershed Alliance will host Spooky Survival on Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the River Center, 493 Old County Road, Westport. Admission is free. Children learn how animals find food, avoid predators, navigate their surroundings, and survive challenging conditions. The event will include hands-on […]

  • 2026 NER Concours at Westport Rivers

    Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery 417 Hixbridge Rd., Westport, MA, United States

    The 2026 Northeast Region Porsche Club of America Concours is on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery. This year’s “Years in Decades” People’s Choice car show will feature Porsche vehicles, food trucks, wine tastings, beer and live music by The Unlikely Strummers. Admission is free and […]

  • South Coast Harvest Festival at the Westport Fairgrounds — Rescheduled

    South Coast Harvest Festival at the Westport Fairgrounds
    Westport Fair Grounds 200 Pinehill Rd., Westport, MA, United States

    The South Coast Harvest Festival returns to the Westport Fairgrounds October 2 to 4 with three days of food, shopping, live entertainment, and fall fun. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 12, and free for children under 5. New this year is the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, featuring log rolling, […]

  • Red Panda Day at BPZoo

    Buttonwood Park Warming House & Field Oneida Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Red pandas get their own special day at Buttonwood Park Zoo on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day will focus on learning about these furry animals and how to conserve them. Keeper chats with Jacob, the zoo’s resident red panda, are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Visitors can […]

  • Elephant Appreciation Day at BPZoo

    Buttonwood Park Zoo 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    It’s a big day for Emily at Buttonwood Park Zoo on Sunday, Oct. 4, when the zoo marks Elephant Appreciation Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The celebration gives visitors an opportunity to wish Emily a happy 62nd birthday. Special keeper chats will provide a closer look at Emily and her life at the […]

  • “Coco” at Zeiterion

    Zeiterion 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    “Coco” will screen Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12. The Oscar-winning Disney/Pixar film follows Miguel, a 12-year-old Mexican boy who dreams of becoming a musician despite his family’s generations-old ban on music. After accidentally traveling to the Land of the Dead, Miguel seeks help from his deceased great-great-grandfather, a musician, to return […]

  • Spooky Pet Ghost Craft at Mattapoisett Library

    Mattapoisett Library 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, MA, United States

    Children ages 6 and older can create a pet ghost in a jar during a spooky-season craft program on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 4 to 5 p.m. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.

  • Pumpkin Party & Costume Swap

    Millicent Library 45 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA, United States

    The second annual Pumpkin Party & Costume Swap is on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. on the library lawn. In case of rain, the event will move to the auditorium. The first 50 registrants will receive free pumpkins. Carving supplies will be provided. You can donate gently used Halloween costumes and decorations […]

  • AHA! Night: Tunes, Treats & Creative Streets

    Downtown New Bedford Union St. /Purchase St. Area, New Bedford, MA, United States

    With dreary weather in the forecast, AHA! Night: Tunes, Treats & Creative Streets offers something to look forward to and a chance to lift your spirits on Thursday, Oct. 8. Many activities begin around 4 or 5 p.m. Library programs start at 3 p.m. Kick off the 30th anniversary of the New Bedford Whaling National […]

  • The Great Pumpkin Parade at RJD

    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Visit the grounds for an autumn evening of family-friendly activities on Thursday, Oct. 8, 4 to 8 p.m. See jack-o’-lanterns carved by local community members and play lawn games in the garden. Inside the mansion, children can join a scavenger hunt for prizes. The Toe Jam Puppet Band performs at 5:30 p.m. Suggested donation is […]

  • Crush Festival at Westport Rivers

    Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery 417 Hixbridge Rd., Westport, MA, United States

    Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery will mark its 40th anniversary harvest with Crush Festival on Saturday, Oct. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. The celebration will feature fall food and drinks, hayrides, fire pits, live music, and plenty of grapes. Craig DeMelo will perform from 3 to 5 p.m., and Farmers Feast and Rhode Rage […]

  • My Paranormal Story: A Spooky Storytelling at Nasketucket Bay Vineyard

    Nasketucket Bay Vineyard 237 New Boston Rd., Fairhaven, MA, United States

    Author and paranormal investigator Tom Stewart will share spooky stories and excerpts from his new book, “My Paranormal Story,” on Friday, Oct. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Nasketucket Bay Vineyard. Stewart will discuss the real experiences behind the stories and answer questions during a live Q&A. A book signing will follow, and copies […]

  • Goblins & giggles story time and costume party

    Mattapoisett Library 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, MA, United States

    Storyteller Rona Leventhal kicks off the Halloween party with a show, followed by spooky crafts and a costume showcase. The program is supported in part by a grant from the Mattapoisett Local Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council.

  • Family Storytime at RJD

    Family Storytime at RJD
    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Storytime is presented with the New Bedford Free Public Library at RJD. Attendees meet inside the mansion for a half hour of stories designed for all ages. Families may take home a craft kit to work on together. Visitors may also stay to tour the house and grounds. Family Storytime is held on the third […]

  • Gremlin’s Ghoul-A-Palooza at Battleship Cove

    Battleship Cove 5 Water Street, Fall River, MA, United States

    Halloween is creeping into Battleship Cove, bringing spooky fun for ghosts and goblins of all ages  on Friday, Oct. 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. The rain date is Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets cost $15 per person and include a raffle ticket. Gremlin’s Ghoul-A-Palooza will feature slime making, magic, face […]

  • PA Club Trunk or Treat

    Portuguese American Social Club 26 Columbus St., South Dartmouth, MA, United States

    The PA Club hosts a family-friendly Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 24, 5 to 7 p.m. with decorated vehicles, costumes, candy and Halloween fun. Children are encouraged to dress up, while participants can decorate their trunks and join the celebration.

  • Trunk or Treat at Dartmouth Fire District 2

    Dartmouth District 2 Fire Station 1100 Russells Mills Rd., Dartmouth, MA, United States

    A Trunk or Treat brings some Halloween mischief to 1100 Russell Mills Rd. in South Dartmouth on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. Families can make the rounds among decorated trunks, collect plenty of candy, and soak up the spooky-season fun.

  • Boo at the Zoo

    Boo at the Zoo
    Buttonwood Park Zoo 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Halloween gets a little wild at Boo at the Zoo for three October weekends at Buttonwood Park Zoo. Daylight trick-or-treating runs on Oct. 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. . Along with candy stops throughout the zoo, the Halloween fun includes face painting, a Bubble Fairy, roaming pirates, and a dinosaur. […]

  • 3rd Eye Halloween Party

    3rd Eye Empowerment 230 Union St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Grab your ghoul gang and head to 3rd Eye Youth Empowerment for a wildly fun Halloween Party Saturday, Oct. 31 from 1 to 3 p.m.  at 230 Union St. The safe, high-vibes bash is packed with monster mashing on the dance floor, games, take-home crafts, and sweet candy loot. Free costumes are also available so […]

  • Corn maze at Buzzards Bay Brewing

    Corn maze at Buzzards Bay Brewing
    Buzzards Bay Brewing 98 Horseneck Rd, Westport, MA, United States

    Buzzards Bay Brewing’s 2026 corn maze runs Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 5 through Nov. 1. The 7-acre maze features a movie-themed challenge called “Moovies.” Guests search for movie scenes, solve rhymes, and match secret words to films on a game card. Hours are 1 p.m. to around 6 p.m., with last admission about 45 […]

  • KidZone at NBAM

    KidZone at NBAM
    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Families can drop in for art activities every Sunday at the New Bedford Art Museum. Designed for children ages 4 to 12 and their caregivers, the program offers hands-on projects inspired by current exhibitions, with time to explore, create, and connect. Activities run from 2 to 5 p.m. each Sunday. Children must be accompanied by […]