There's a lot happening in Dartmouth on any given weekend. Check DartmouthVillageSoup.com for your Friday-through-Sunday itinerary.

Friday, December 2

Suck up to Santa.

Experience Christmas caroling, ice sculpture carving, egg nog, and Santa from 5-8 p.m. in Padanaram. Parking for the Padanaram Business Association's event will be available at the New Bedford Yacht Club, 208 Elm Street, and at St. Mary's Church, 783 Dartmouth Street. A shuttle will run to and from St. Mary's. To view the full schedule of events, visit facebook.com/PadanaramVillage.

Become the ultimate foodie.

The Dartmouth Grange will continue its Farmer Film and Potluck Series with a collection of short films that showcase nature and food in South Africa and Colorado. Bring a dish to feed four people; the potluck begins at 6:30 p.m. Contact Sarah Cogswell at cogswell.sarah3@gmail.com with any questions.

Saturday, December 3

Get to know Ursa Major.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Observatory will open for public viewing at 7 p.m. Star-gazing will only take place if the skies are clear and weather permits. To view cancellation information, call (508) 999-8715 or visit assne.org. For more information, contact Prof. Alan Hirshfeld at ahirshfeld@umassd.edu or (508) 999-8715.

Stuff yourself.

The Dartmouth High School Alumni Association will hold its monthly dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the Dartmouth Council on Aging, 628 Dartmouth Street. The menu will feature baked stuffed chicken breast with potato, vegetables, homemade desserts, and beverages for $10 per person. For reservations, call Louise at (508) 991-2442 or Ellie at (508) 994-9007. Proceeds benefit the association's scholarship fund.

Support your local land trust.

The Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust will open the doors of its new headquarters for a Holiday Open House, 4-6 p.m., at 318 Chase Road. Expect mulled cider, hors d’oeuvers, and a holiday raffle. Bring canned food, cereal, or rice donations for the Dartmouth Council on Aging Food Pantry. For more information, contact Jim Bride at (508) 991-2289 or visit dnrt.org.

Browse locally crafted art.

Fifteen artisans will display and sell their work at the Dartmouth Grange on December 3 and 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Browse pottery, graphics, rugs, artisanal soaps, and jewelry. Sunday afternoon will also feature music by the Westport River Rats.

The Dartmouth Grange is located at 1133 Fisher Road. For more information, contact Carol Way Wood at carolwaywood@gmail.com or call (508) 843-2250.

Have an event we should include next week? Let us know! Email Editor Angie Hilsman at editor@dartmouthweek.net.