You may have kicked off summer with the Memorial Day cookout, but there's plenty going on post-solstice to draw you out of your backyard. Turn up the heat this summer with this Dartmouth events guide.

Music

Find live music every week between the Paskamansett Concert Series and the town’s summer concerts. Catch John Fuzek, Tom Perrotti, and Ed McGuirl at the Dartmouth Grange on June 11 at 7:30 p.m., or stop by on the second Saturday of any month for live music. Pack a picnic and kid-friendly beverages for a $15 show ($12 for kids, seniors, and college students; free for toddlers; $35 for families).

For an outdoor concert, head to Apponagansett Park. The weekly, Wednesday night concerts are $5 at the gate ($4 in advance; free for children; $30 for a season pass). This year, all the bands have a Dartmouth connection, including Ageless—the band kicking off the summer series on June 15 at 6:30 p.m. While by the water, be sure to grab a campfire s’mores ice-cream cone from the town-operated Gulf Hill Bucket.

Food

Enjoy a seafood supper on three separate occasions. Fire District No.1 will be serving a clam boil—typically made with clams, mussels, corn, chorizo, and beer. On June 18, head to the firehouse at 10 Bridge Street to not only feast, but to support the Ryan Ferreira Fund with your $50 ticket. District No.2 will host its clambake on September 11 at the 1100 Russells Mills Road firehouse.

The Lloyd Center will host Clambake XXXI, which—despite its name—includes a lobster dinner, top-shelf open bar, live music, and a silent auction, all seaside at Demarest Lloyd State Park. Hors d’oeuvres start at 6:30 p.m. on July 8, and the evening’s festivities help support the center’s environmental research and education programs. Individual tickets, $175; register online.

Fireworks

Unfortunately, the town and UMass Dartmouth have cancelled the annual Freedom Festival. However, there are nearby hotspots for celebrating the Fourth of July. Head to downtown New Bedford, or cross the waterway into Fairhaven for views of the sendoff at State Pier.

Kid-friendly

Keep the little ones engaged this summer at the Southworth Library at 732 Dartmouth Street. Try the live animal show—complete with alligators, skunks, and chinchillas—on June 28, kids’ movie showing (July 11, 18, 25; August 1), or Jedi training (August 9). Visit dplma.org for more information.

Pack your tent, sleeping bags, and kids for an overnight at YMCA SouthCoast on July 29. The mini-vacation includes s’mores, rock climbing, a barbecue dinner, and more for $40 per family. Pre-register online at ymcasouthcoast.org.

Fitness

Find your happy place with an hour of yoga...then couple it with wine. Running Brook Vineyards will host yoga and a wine tasting on June 29 at 12:30, for $25. Visit runningbrookwine.com for more information.

Join the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust (DNRT) on June 4 for a final walk around the River Project before it closes on June 10. The project includes five large-scale art sculptures around Slocum’s River Reserve, all from regionally-based sculptors. Wear walking shoes and meet at the Horseneck Road parking lot at 11 a.m.

The Lloyd Center holds several outings on the water, including sunset kayak tours (June 29, July 13, August 25, September 15; $50), women’s canoe trips (June 19, July 19, August 18; $30), and paddleboarding introductions (July 17, August 6; $60). For a more competitive outing, check out the Slocum Challenge Regatta on September 17. Get more information at lloydcenter.org.

Farmers Markets

Enjoy local produce this summer at the Dartmouth Farmers Market. The market opens for the season on June 3 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (351 Elm Street).  It will be held every Friday from June 3 to September 30, from 1-6 p.m. Follow the market's Facebook page for more information.

And stay tuned!

Dartmouth Week and DartmouthVillageSoup.com will keep you updated about all the happenings throughout the summer. Have an event to share? Email Editor Angie Hilsman at editor@dartmouthweek.net.