Hayrides are held on Saturdays through October at Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery. Rides leave every 30 minutes from noon to 4:30 p.m. and last about 30 minutes. Tickets are available on-site only at the outside bar for $10, or $7.50 for wine club members. The tractor-pulled wagon travels through the vineyard to the lower […]
Celebrate the season at the North Fairhaven Open Air Market Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 24, from noon to 5 p.m. at Livesey Park. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 25. The event will feature pumpkin painting, a bounce house, local vendors, music, food, costumes, and family activities. Festivities will end with the Halloween Horribles […]
The Community Boating Center will offer public programming for Mishoon Burn, a traditional dugout canoe-making process, Oct. 21, 22, 23, 25, and 27. Follow the Community Boating Center on social media for updates. Local Indigenous artists Hartman Deetz and Annawon Weeden will demonstrate how they hollow out a pine log with fire over seven to […]
Motivational speaker and coach Maria Holme will lead a workshop on goal setting and personal growth on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 12:30 p.m. in the Yumaverse on the 2nd floor of the Narrows Center. Doors open at noon. The two-hour workshop will explore ways to turn personal goals into realistic plans. Holme will discuss the […]
Uncover your family history at The Ancestor Hour: Roots & Research Club, Saturdays, Oct. 24, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5, from 1 to 2 p.m. This informal gathering offers an opportunity to exchange research tips, share discoveries, and learn more about genealogy. Participants can ask questions, discuss challenges, and get help overcoming roadblocks as they […]
The New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium will host a pumpkin flower-arranging workshop on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. Students will make seasonal centerpieces by arranging fresh and dried flowers with natural materials inside hollowed-out pumpkins. The $65 fee covers all materials, including floral foam and flowers.
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 […]
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous will hold a public information meeting Saturday, Oct. 24, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lawler Library, 745 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford. The 12-step […]
Enjoy live music from some of the area’s talented artists on Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery. Sept. 26: Bob Porawski Oct. 3: Dave DeLuca Oct. 10: Craig DeMelo Oct. 17: Redfish Oct. 24: Bob Porawski Admission is free.
Kettle Kitchen Concerts pair tacos, tunes, and cold beer on Saturday afternoons. The brewery is open from 3 to 8 p.m., with free live music each week at 5:30 p.m. South Coast artists bring the soundtrack. BBQ y MAS serves Birria tacos from the Kettle Kitchen at Buzzards Bay Brewing, along with rotating weekly specials […]
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.
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.
Gene and Bob formed In Tandem over 15 years ago to blend vocals with acoustic and electric guitars at various venues. Their repertoire includes light rock, jazz, and music from the ’70s, ’80s, and beyond. Gene handles vocals and acoustic guitar, while Bob contributes electric guitar.
Sip the spookiness away as Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery comes to life after sundown for Boos & Booze: Winery After Dark, Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is for ages 21 and older. The evening will feature lantern-lit winery tours, nighttime hayrides, seasonal drinks and food, community fire pits, and […]
Touch of Grey will perform at Ryan’s Pub & Billiards in New Bedford, featuring classic rock favorites and familiar hits from past decades. The acoustic set will include songs by Elton John, the Marshall Tucker Band, the Eagles, Staind, Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, and Bon Jovi.
Joy Pereira is a long-time, beloved performer in the region. She is especially known for getting crowds dancing with old-school selections.
Something wicked this way comes. The Witches’ Ball returns Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. with dancing, music, tarot readers, mediums, vendors, and more. Costumes are encouraged. This is for guests ages 16 and older. No alcohol or smoking is permitted. Tickets are $15 in advance, with a limited number available. Admission includes music and dancing. […]
Jake Davis performs a range of music, from original rap tracks to inspired acoustic covers.
The Moonbellies will perform Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at The Shepherd Center. The five-member string band plays original music with influences from Americana, traditional folk, Irish, Cajun, and Québécois. Musicians Julianna Bernardi, Roisin Kelly, Tom Poitras, Hank Poitras, and Jo Steven Alfonso play fiddle, guitar, banjo, accordion, washtub bass, and other instruments. Doors […]
Little Theatre of Fall River will stage Ira Levin’s “Deathtrap” Oct. 15-25 at the Firebarn, 340 Prospect St., Fall River. The dark comedy follows Sidney Bruhl, a struggling Broadway writer who sees a potential hit in a student’s new thriller. As Sidney develops a plan to claim the script, the story takes unexpected turns. Kyle […]
MAC Theater presents "Tiny Beautiful Things," directed by Jennifer Palmer, Oct. 16–25 at the Marion Art Center. The play contains mature themes. Based on Cheryl Strayed’s bestselling book and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, the play follows Sugar, an advice columnist who draws on empathy and personal experience to help people navigate life’s […]
Bayside Lounge features live music every Friday 7–9 p.m., Saturday 8–11 p.m. and Sunday 5–8 p.m. Find up-to-date details on the Facebook page.
7 Day Weekend performs Top 40, rock, country, hip-hop, and dance hits spanning several decades. The band’s set list includes music by artists such as Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Blink-182, and Michael Jackson.
Set 22 is a local pop/punk/alt band.
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