Happenings

Shhh! Silent Book Club begins June 4

The first meeting of the Silent Book Club will be held on Thursday, June 4 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the North Branch Library. Silent Book Club is a new monthly program offering…

Attend an upcoming flea market with Smith Neck Friends

The Smith Neck Friends Meeting's annual flea market will be held on Saturday, June 27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations are welcome, though TVs and computers won't be accepted…

Grand opening of Barks and Tails Dog Park June 5

On Friday, June 5 Dartmouth Parks and Recreation will be hosting a grand opening of Darks and Tails, new dog park located at Dartmouth Regional Park & Trails. The celebration will begin at 9 a.m. and will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony and...

'Recovered Dreams and New Creations' at the Dartmouth Cultural Center

The Dartmouth Cultural Center is welcoming their next Exhibit, “Recovered Dreams and New Creations,” from Thursday, June 5 until Friday, June 27. This exhibit will feature artworks by Bruce Bailey and Eric Lintala. The opening reception will be on...

Summer concerts end with "Your Favorite Color"

The 26th Annual Concert Series at Apponagansett Park finishes the seaon on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The concerts are hosted by the Dartmouth Parks and Recreation Department. “Your Favorite Color” will end the concert series on Aug. 26. The five-piece...

"The Concept Band" continues Summer Concerts

The 26th Annual Concert Series at Apponagansett Park continues on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The concerts, which are hosted by the Dartmouth Parks and Recreation Department, will be on Wednesday nights through Aug. 26. “The Concept Band” will play 1980s...

"AFFINITY" continues Summer Concerts

The 26th Annual Concert Series at Apponagansett Park will continue on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The concerts, which are hosted by the Dartmouth Parks and Recreation Department, will be on Wednesday nights through Aug. 26. On Aug. 12, the five-member...

"Wild Nites" continues Summer Concerts

The 26th Annual Concert Series at Apponagansett Park continues on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The concerts, which are hosted by the Dartmouth Parks and Recreation Department, will be on Wednesday nights through Aug. 26. “Wild Nites,” a party band that...

"Hardwire" continues Summer Concerts

The 26th Annual Concert Series at Apponagansett Park continues on Wednesday, July 29. The concerts, which are hosted by the Dartmouth Parks and Recreation Department, will be on Wednesday nights through Aug. 26. “Hardwire,” a six-piece rock band...

"Noise in the Basement" continues Summer Concerts

The 26th Annual Concert Series at Apponagansett Park continues on Wednesday, July 22. The concerts, which are hosted by the Dartmouth Parks and Recreation Department, will be on Wednesday nights through Aug. 26. On July 22, “Noise in the Basement"...

"Redline Band" continues Summer Concerts

The 26th Annual Concert Series at Apponagansett Park is continues on Wednesday, July 15. The concerts, which are hosted by the Dartmouth Parks and Recreation Department, will be on Wednesday nights through Aug. 26. “Redline Band” will play on July...

"Loose Screws" continues Summer Concerts

The 26th Annual Concert Series at Apponagansett Park continues on Wednesday, July 8. The concerts, which are hosted by the Dartmouth Parks and Recreation Department, will be on Wednesday nights through Aug. 26. “Loose Screws,” which is made up of...

"Last Day on Earth" continues Summer Concerts

The 26th Annual Concert Series at Apponagansett Park continues on Wednesday, July 1. The concerts, which are hosted by the Dartmouth Parks and Recreation Department, will be on Wednesday nights through Aug. 26. On July 1, the six-piece rock band...

"Misdemeanor" continues Summer Concert Series

The 26th Annual Concert Series at Apponagansett Park continues on June 24. The concerts, which are hosted by the Dartmouth Parks and Recreation Department, will be on Wednesday nights through Aug. 26. “Misdemeanor,” a five-piece band that...

'That 80's Band' kicks off Summer Concerts

The 26th Annual Concert Series at Apponagansett Park begins on June 17. The concerts, which are hosted by the Dartmouth Parks and Recreation Department, will be on Wednesday nights through Aug. 26. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the concert runs from...

Concert Series at Apponagansett Park

The 26th Annual Concert Series at Apponagansett Park is going to begin on June 17. The concerts, which are hosted by the Dartmouth Parks and Recreation Department, will be on Wednesday nights through Aug. 26. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the...

Compete in first tractor pull of the season

On Saturday, May 23 the Paskamansett Beagle Club will be holding its first slab tractor pull of the season. The tractor pull begins at 11 a.m., with weigh-ins beginning at 8 a.m. for the first class, which will be the 850 pounds 12 and under kids...

Memorial Day Parade to come to Padanaram

Dartmouth's Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 25 at 9 a.m. The parade will begin at Apponagansett Park and will head across the Padanaram Bridge into the village. It will then take a left onto Elm Street and there will be a short...

Learn about honeybees at the Dartmouth Cultural Center

On Tuesday, May 26 visit the Dartmouth Cultural Center to learn about honeybees and their importance to the environment and make beeswax candles. This event is being presented by the Bristol County Bee Association and is free to attend, and it will...

Silent Book Club coming to North Branch Library

On Thursday, June 5 the Silent Book Club will begin meeting at the North Branch Library. The meeting will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will be held monthly on the first Thursday of each month. Founded in 2012, Silent Book Club is an...

Get hooked on fishing

On Saturday, June 13 the 36th annual kids Get Hooked on Fishing Not Drugs Fishing Derby is returning. Kids between the ages of 5 and 16 will be provided bait and should be accompanied by an adult. The derby, which is sponsored by Knights of...

Dartmouth Farmers Market to return June 5

The Dartmouth Farmer's Market's 2026 season will be beginning on Friday, June 5, running weekly thorugh October 23 in Padanaram. The farmer's market features local farms, food producers, artisans, live music and community programming, and organizers...

Upcoming Republican Town Committee meeting

On Wednesday, May 27, the Republican Town Committee will be meeting at the Stackhouse Club for its monthly meeting. Speaking at the event will be Anne Brensley, candidate for Lietuneant Governor; Elizabeth Dionne, candidate for State Treasurer;...

Paper shredding day

Paper Shredding Day is happening on May 30 starting at 8:30 a.m. until either 11 a.m. or the truck fills up. Anything that needs to be shredded, like medical forms, bank statements or retired tax forms can be brought. Only bring intact paper that...

Summer Kickback at Running Brook

Running Brook Vineyards is kicking off the summer on Friday, May 22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will have a DJ, a food truck, lawn games and wine. Running Brook Vineyard is located at 335 Old Fall River Road.

Fourth annual Dartmouth Community Yard Sale weekend

Dartmouth is having their fourth annual Dartmouth Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, 7. Anyone from Dartmouth can sign up to be on the route at...

Padanaram Village summer sidewalk sale

The Padanaram Summer Festival and Sidewalk Sale is coming back on Saturday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This also means the Kidz Zone is coming back. Kids of all ages will have tables across from Sailloft. To sign up for the Kidz Zone, text...

June Open Farm Day

The June Open Farm Day at Round the Bend Farm will be happening on Saturday, June 20. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day with nettle samples; cookies, breads, pestos, pastas and powders for cooking. There will be a Rich Earth Institute, looking into...

May Open Farm Day

Round the Bend Farm’s Open Farm Day will be held on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The farm-fresh lunch will include burgers (both grass-fed beef and black bean vegan), beef shank bulgogi, asparagus or farro salad with cinnamon maple...

Join the Lonely Parrots for a concert

No need to be lonely, join the Lonely Parrots for a live concert at Round the Bend Farm on Thursday, May 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The band, which consists of Michael Martinez and Max Embers, have collaborated with artists such as Kelly Clarkson,...

Register for 5th Annual Theresa Street 5K

On Saturday, May 16, Theresa Street will be holding its 5th Annual Harbor Run 5K at Dartmouth High School. Open to runners and walkers of all abilties, this event raises money for unified sports programs on the South Coast, as well as organizations...

Public opinion invited about Apponagansett Peninsula

The Town of Dartmouth is asking the public for their input during a joint public meeting with the Waterways Management Commission and the Board of Parks and Recreation about the Apponagansett Peninsula. The town was awarded a grant from the...

First ever Feel Good Fair

The Town of Dartmouth, in conjunction with the town of Westport and Southcoast Public Health Collaborative, is hosting the first ever Feel Good Fair on Saturday, June 6. The fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at UMass Dartmouth. The...

Learn about unlocking community through empowering creativity

On Tuesday, May 12, Shara Porter Designs will be hosting the Massachusetts Design Art & Technology Institute's annual fundraiser, which is raising money for an upcoming public art project. This year, the event will focus on unlocking community by...

Helfand Farms plant sale

Helfand Farms Community Gardens will be having their spring plant sale on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17. They will be offering a selection of plants grown on-site such as vegetables, herbs, zinnias, tomatoes and sunflowers. There will be...

Attend a yard sale at the Russells Mills School House

On Saturday, May 16 the Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society will be hosting a yard sale. The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Russells Mills School House, located at 1205 Russells Mills Road. Antiques, books, household items, wooden...

Write on! Attend the Westport Writers Group's upcoming meeting

On Saturday, May 9 the Westport Writers Group will be meeting at the North Branch Library. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. attendees will write and share their work with each other. Attendees can either write from a provided prompt or choose to work on...

Attend an author talk with South Coast authors

On Saturday, May 16 authors will be reading selections from the South Coast anthology series, "The Landscape About Us" and "Waterscapes." These stories will include ones about finding home on the South Coast, a turkey defending its territory, a...

Learn to make a folded book

Ever wanted to make a book? The Dartmouth Library will be teaching people ages 10 and up how to make a book of their own. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Southworth Library, which is located at 732 Dartmouth Street.

Enjoy a jonnycake breakfast

Join the Dartmouth Grange for a jonnycake breakfast on Saturday, April 23 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. There will be a variety of food available; jonnycakes, pancakes, bacon, sausages, beverages, real maple syrup, local honey and jams. Tickets are $12...

Lloyd Center Exhibit Open House

Want to meet and learn more about some of the creatures that live here in Dartmouth? Visit the Lloyd Center on Saturday, April 25 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to learn about nature in town. The classroom will have a creature feature with over a dozen...

Spring Migration Bird Walk I

Join the Lloyd Center for their first spring Migration walk on Friday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Lloyd Center offers a place for migratory and local animals to stop and rest. These include bird houses, butterfly gardens and a feeder...

Elevating the art of roasted vegetable

Learn to properly prepare a variety of roasted vegetables with the Council on Aging, including unique chopping and roasting techniques for each vegetable. During the event on Thursday, April 23 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., attendees will be making...

This presenter had a penny as her thoughts at the Dartmouth Library

Nancy Franks with her penny retirement sign. Photo by Kat Sheridan

Since the last penny was minted after 232 years, Nancy Franks has been visiting towns around Massachusetts to explain the coin’s history. She stopped by the Dartmouth Library on Saturday, April 18 to share her two cents with listeners, an event...

Book it to the Southworth Library book sale

From Wednesday, April 29 through May 2 the Southworth Library will be hosting a book sale. The sale will start on Wednesday at 4 p.m. with a preview for members, which will last until 7 p.m. Advanced registration will be required for the Member's...

Learn about Slocums River water quality monitoring efforts

On Monday, May 4 the Town of Dartmouth will be hosting a public information session focused on water quality in the Slocums River. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at Round the Bend Farm, located at 92 Allens Neck Road. The informational session...

Meet some baby goats at Open Farm Day

Open Farm Day returns to Round the Bend Farm on Saturday, April 18, along with a chance to meet the newest goats. There will also be family-friendly farm tour, food for purchase, activities for kids and workshops for both kids and adults. The event...

Attend a concert celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence

On Sunday, May 3 the Greater New Bedford Choral Society will perform an afternoon of American music in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Led by music director and Dartmouth resident Brian Dean Sousa,...

In remembrance of the penny

What better way to say good-bye to the penny but to have a retirement party? On Saturday, April 18 the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries will be hosting a presentation on the history of the penny. Educator and public speaker Nancy Franks will be...

On the role of public media for the First Amendment

On Sunday, April 12, Torey Malatia — a veteran public media leader and journalist — will give a presentation on the role media has within the broader framework of the First Amendment. Malatia will exmaine contemporary challenges surrounding free...

Free composting materials for Dartmouth residents

The Greater New Bedford Regional Management District is offering ways for Dartmouth residents to get free composting tools. For both events residents must show proof that they are a resident of New Bedford or Dartmouth. The first is on Saturday,...

Fado Night to support The Bridge

The Bridge, a Center for Hope and Healing is hosting “Fado Night” with Catarina Avelar and Carlos Furtado on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will have authentic Portuguese music and a four-course meal. Tickets are $65...

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