Happenings

Hear the ‘History of Sound’

Join local author Ben Shattuck on Thursday, Dec. 12 for a discussion of his new book, “The History of Sound . ” The book is a collection of interconnected stories set in New England and explores the unexpected ways the past returns and how...

Raise spirits and funds at annual holiday inflatables event

Holiday characters in the form of inflatables will be infiltrating Padanaram again this December and the community is invited to come out and meet them. Join Dartmouth High alum Braiden Norton and student Carlos Jeronimo for the fifth annual...

Things to do: Week of Dec. 5

Saturday, Dec. 7 Fill the bus toy drive The Dartmouth Police Department is hosting its annual Fill the Bus toy drive. Buses from Tremblay’s will be collecting the toys, which will primarily be given to kids in Dartmouth...

Round out the year at a holiday bazaar

In its final event of the season, Round the Bend Farm will host its holiday bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 21. Celebrate the Open Farm Day in partnership with Elements Learning Collaborative, which will lead children in a wreath-making project for a...

Attend a gala with St. Mary’s Parish

St. Mary’s Parish is hosting a gala dinner on Friday, Jan. 24 to fundraise for new heat and air conditioning. Happenings include a cash bar opening at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m., dancing starting at 8:30 p.m. and an auction and raffle draw at 10...

Christmas tunes and crafts are coming to the schoolhouse

Go back to school this winter to hear holiday tunes and make crafts with the Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society. From 2 to 4 p.m. the Fall River Fipple Fluters, a group of amateur recorder players, will play holiday music and there will be...

New Bedford Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Trio Trio’ chamber concert

The South Coast Chamber Music Series presents “Trio Trio” on Saturday, Nov. 30 in Marion and Sunday, Dec. 1 in South Dartmouth. The concerts’ musicians are Nicholas Brown (clarinet), Jesse Holstein (violin), Leo Eguchi (cello) and Janice Weber (...

Holiday Happenings

Get into the holiday cheer this season at various upcoming celebrations across town. S unday and Saturday, Nov. 23 and Nov. 24 Humans and alpacas alike can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus on Nov. 23 and 24 at the Hill Crest...

Buoy in the holiday season

The holiday season is shoring up in Padanaram as the village prepares for its now annual buoy tree lighting ceremony. On Friday, Dec. 6, during the village’s annual holiday stroll, the buoy tree, made out of hand-painted buoys painted by people...

Annual holiday wreath sale returns

Purchase a holiday wreath on Sunday, Nov. 30. Dartmouth Scout Troop 13G will be selling the wreaths at the Akin House at 762 Dartmouth Street. The sale begins at 9 a.m. and will end when the last wreath has been sold. Wreaths cost $20 and all...

Tractor pull competition makes its return

All are invited to the Paskamansett Beagle Club for the club’s second slab tractor pull on Sunday, Dec. 1. Kids ages 12 and under should check-in at 8:30 a.m. to attempt to pull a 725 pound tractor. Kids between the ages of 13 and 18 will then be...

Give the gift of a century at upcoming toy drive

Donate to a toy drive and meet Santa this holiday season on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Attendees should bring new, unwrapped toys for the toy drive, which will be donated to Gifts to Give. Kids can meet Santa at the event, partake in some...

Find the ugliest sweater for upcoming party

Find the best ugly sweater to wear to an upcoming ugly sweater party on Friday, Dec. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be face painting, cookie decorating, a photo booth, crafts, games, music and dancing. Santa Claus himself will also be at the party...

Craft fair at the country club

Shop local this holiday season at the craft fair hosted by the Allendale Country Club on Dec. 8. Crafters and small businesses will be set-up throughout the club and kids will have the chance to meet and take a picture with Santa. All of the...

Brake for breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a breakfast with Santa surrounded by Harley-Davidsons. On Dec. 14, Battleship Harley-Davidson is hosting a Christmas breakfast where kids can meet Santa and take a picture with him, as well as play games and partake in fun activities. The...

Donate to the annual Fill the Bus toy drive

On Saturday, Dec. 7 the Dartmouth Police Department is hosting its annual Fill the Bus toy drive. Buses from Tremblay’s will be collecting the toys, which will primarily be given to kids in Dartmouth. The police department is also working with the...

Drink tea with the Grinch

Enjoy a cup of afternoon tea and a light meal inspired by Whos and Whoville and meet the Grinch himself on Dec. 7. Food items include savory Whoville bites, such as the Grinch’s roast beef and cheese on sourdough bread, Cindy Lou’s chocolate chip...

Take part in an upcoming toy drive

The Tyler Joseph Leonard Memorial Foundation is hosting a toy drive on Dec. 7 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Only new, unwrapped toys should be donated. All donations will be going to two local organizations: Child & Family Services and Fostering...

Go to brunch with Santa

Enjoy a brunch buffet with Santa this December to kick-off the Christmas season on Sunday, Dec. 8. The event will start at 10 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. at the Cask & Pig at 780 State Road. There will be a carving station, cookie decorating with...

Attend a holiday concert at the Dartmouth Grange

Tune into some Christmas song classics, but be prepared to hear them like never before. On Dec. 3, the Dartmouth Grange is hosting the Unlikely Strummers for a night full of holiday music favorites, all played on the ukulele. In addition to the sing...

Donate unwrapped toys in upcoming Dartmouth AAU toy drive

The Dartmouth Youth Activities Association and the Dartmouth AAU are teaming up for their annual toy drive on Saturday, Nov. 30. Only new, unwrapped toys should be donated. The toy drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crapo Field, located at...

Shop at an upcoming holiday craft fair

Start holiday shopping early this year by visiting the 3GenLove holiday craft fair on Dec. 1. Over 100 artisans will be at the fair, as well as a concession stand and a raffle table. All of the proceeds from the concession stand and raffle will be...

Santa and Mrs. Claus to visit Hill Crest Alpacas

Humans and alpacas alike can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus on Nov. 23 and 24 at the Hill Crest Alpacas farm. Visit the farm to take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, create a craft in Santa’s Workshop and write a Christmas card to a soldier overseas...

Hike off the extra Thanksgiving calories

Join the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust to burn off holiday calories during a post-Thanksgiving walk on Friday, Nov. 29. The hike begins at 9 a.m. and volunteers will lead walkers through the Smith Farm Reserve on Smith Neck Road.

Herald in the holiday season with Christmas tunes

It’s never too early to listen to Christmas music. Join a trio of musicians from the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra on Dec. 7 for an afternoon concert featuring classic holiday music, Christmas carols and other seasonal favorites. The concert will...

Tree lighting to kick-off holiday season

Get into the holiday spirit by attending the Town Hall tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 7. There will be festivities for kids, including raffles, a photo station, crafts and games. There will also be music, refreshments and some special...

Stroll through Padanaram at upcoming holiday walk

Returning for its 45th year, Padanaram’s annual holiday stroll will take place on Friday, Dec. 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., the buoy tree will be lit for the fourth year. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet Santa, have their face...

Things to do: Week of Nov. 14

Saturday, Nov. 16 Holiday trinkets A holiday sale is coming to the Russells Mills Schoolhouse. The sale is being hosted by the Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society and will be on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m...

Art for the holidays

The Bridge Street Gallery, located at 6 1/2 Bridge Street, is hosting a Holiday Celebration open house. Join local artists for an afternoon at the gallery on Sunday, Nov. 17, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

‘Tales’ worth wagging at the Southworth Library

Readings with Darcie, the 5-year-old golden retreiver therapy dog, should not be fur-gotten this month. Sessions are 15 minutes are being held in the Southworth library this month, starting at 4 p.m. on Mondays. Remaining sessions for November...

Attend a public hearing for proposed Cross Road improvements

A number of changes have been proposed to improve Cross Road from Vincent Street to the Autumn Glen Senior Living Center and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation is holding a virtual design public hearing to collect resident feedback. Join...

Dartmouth resident to speak on pancreatic cancer

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month — a chance for many to become familiar with the disease and a reminder of the impact it has. Officials are estimating it to be the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Massachusetts this year...

Homemade Thanksgiving pies for sale

Members of Smith Neck Friendly Circle will soon be prepping their ovens to bake homemade apple and pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving. The pies will be baked on Tuesday, Nov. 26 and 10-inch pies will cost $20 each. To place an order, call Patty Gavin at...

Deck the halls with fun finds from upcoming holiday sale

A holiday sale is coming to the Russells Mills Schoolhouse. The sale is being hosted by the Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society and will be on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Russells Mills Schoolhouse at 1205 Russells Mills Road...

Stop into an upcoming silent film showing

A stop motion silent film series set to a live soundtrack is returning to the North Branch Library. On Saturday, Nov. 23 the North Branch Library is hosting a silent film series called “No Longer Silent.” This film series presents historical stop...

Listen to the true story of abandoned castaways

The Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society is hosting author Eric Dolin on Sunday, Nov. 10. Dolin is the author of “Left for Dead,” a book about the true story of five castaways abandoned on the Falkland Islands during the War of 1812. Davoll’s...

Things to do: Week of Oct. 31

Thursday, Oct. 31 Rocky Horror Hot patootie — bless their souls — the Rocky Horror Picture Show is back for the 31st year. Show times are 7 p.m. on Oct. 31, Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 and 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 2. For more, see the...

Halloween Bash with Fire District 3

Get fired up for an upcoming Halloween event with the Paskamansett Engine Company. On Thursday, Oct. 31, Fire District 3 is hosting a Halloween Bash for kids. The event starts at 6 p.m. with a parade followed by a magic show and will take place at...

Parade through Padanaram Village this Halloween

Before knocking on doors and shouting “trick-or-treat,” march in Padanaram’s annual costume parade on Halloween. Local Padanaram businesses will open their doors to trick-or-treaters and dancers from The Dancers Edge will perform. The parade begins...

Things to do: Week of Oct. 24

Thursday, Oct. 24 Book it there Looking to stock up on books for the winter? Or just want to pick up the next read? Head to the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries’ Fall Book Sale, held at the Southworth Library. Located...

Learning to live with coyotes

Learn more about coyotes at an upcoming presentation with the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. On Tuesday, Oct. 29, MassWildlife is leading a discussion about coyote biology, management and coexistence. There will also be an...

Race in upcoming 5k to raise money for student veteran organization

Race in UMass Dartmouth’s third annual Run for Veterans 5k on Saturday, Nov. 9 to raise money for the university’s student veteran organization. All proceeds from the race will support the UMass Dartmouth student veteran organization. Registration...

Learn about the Native American history of Acoaxet

The Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society will be hosting local historian Richard Gifford on Sunday, Oct. 27 for a talk titled “The Native American History of Acoaxet, 1671-1750.” The talk will discuss the origins and lives of the Native American...

Walk for a purpose at upcoming walk-a-thon fundraiser

Join the Friends of SMEC nonprofit organization on Nov. 2 for its 5th annual walk-a-thon to support Southeastern Massachusetts Collaborative programs and its students. SMEC, which stands for the Southeastern Massachusetts Education Collaborative, is...

Prepare for an upcoming haunted hike

Children ages 5 to 8 are invited on a Halloween hike with the DNRT. Walk through Smith Farm, which will be decorated for Halloween, and stroll around the property then join comedian Jackson Gillman around a campfire for some not-so-spooky stories...

All fun, no frights at upcoming Halloween hike

If families with young children are searching for Halloween activities that aren’t too spooky, join the DNRT for a fun-filled, spook-free Halloween hike on Saturday, Oct. 26. Children ages 2 to 5 and their families are invited to walk through Smith...

Find the balance between music and ecosystems

Learn how salt marsh ecosystems and music are related with New Bedford Symphony Orchestra CEO Dave Prentiss on Thursday, Nov. 7. From 6 to 7:30 p.m., Prentiss will explore the connections between salt marsh ecosystems and works by Bach, Handel,...

Clean up scheduled for Allen’s Pond

Join DNRT and Mass Audubon on Wednesday, Oct. 30 to remove tidal restrictions, such as rocks and debris, and trash from Allen’s Pond at Ocean View Farm. Participants should wear waterproof boots and dress appropriately for outside work. Tools,...

Meet Abigail Adams and the Daughters of Liberty

It’s time to meet the Daughters of Liberty face-to-face. Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Saturday, Nov. 9 for a first-person performance and multimedia presentation at 2 p.m. “Abigail Adams and the Daughters of Liberty” is a live...

Honor veterans at Memorial Grove

Join the Dartmouth Veterans Services Office and the Dartmouth Veterans Advisory Board for a short Veterans Day ceremony on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be held at the Veterans Memorial Grove, located at the Council on...

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