Happenings

New Bedford Symphony Orchestra comes to Dartmouth

The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra will hold a series of concerts in Marion over the next few months. Each concert will be at 3 p.m. on a Saturday, and will be held at St.…

Fall Festival

Saint George Greek Orthodox Church is hosting a Fall Fun Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 3 p.m. There will be trunk-or-treating, games and a costume contest with prizes. To have your trunk be a…

Taste of Greece to go

Saint George Greek Orthodox Church is bringing back a Taste of Greece, but this time to-go. There will be all the usual favorites and some fall specials. The event will be on Friday, Nov. 13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m....

Trunk or treating

Soares and Big Blue Swim School is holding a trunk or treating event on Friday, Oct. 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will be held across from the Dartmouth Mall at 311 State Road. There will be candy, costumes, decorated trunks and community...

Kids yoga

Join the Dartmouth Natural Resource Trust for a yoga event for kids. The class is designed for ages 7 to 12, but is open to all ages The class will be $10. It is on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Trust is located at 318 Chase Road

Ghosts and legends

Learn about the haunts of the area on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. The Dartmouth North Library is welcoming storyteller Jeff Belanger, who will explore tales of hauntings from both the area and around the world. This multi-media presentation is...

Southworth annual book sale

The Southworth Library is hosting their annual book sale from Wednesday, Oct. 21 to Saturday, Oct. 24. Wednesday, Oct. 21 the sale will be open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. by appointment only for a member's preview. This is only open to members of the...

Veterans' luncheon

The Dartmouth Friends of the Elderly are hosting their annual Veterans' Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 6 at 11:30 a.m. The event will be hosted at Rachel's Lakeside, located at 950 State Road. Call the Council on Aging at 508-999-4717 or Maria Connor at...

CPR Classes for Dartmouth residents

The Town of Dartmouth has partnered with STAT Dartmouth and will be offering a free Friends and Family CPR class on Monday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. This class will be hands on and will go over CPR both with and without breaths, use an automated external...

Buoy tree lighting

Stroll around the village and watch the buoy tree light up on Friday, Dec. 4 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The shops will be open, and lit up with string lights to make the village seem magical. Santa will be there, taking photos with the children. There...

Trick or treating at Padanaram

Start off the Halloween Trick-or-Treating at Padanaram Village with their annual Halloween Parade on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 4:30 p.m. Kids can dress up in costume and participate in the parade, as well as getting some candy. The parade will start at...

Padanaram Sip and Stroll

Sip and stroll through Padanaram Village during the Fall Sip and Stroll on Friday, Oct. 16 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be festive drinks and shopping. During this, guests can vote for their favorite scarecrow in the Padanaram Scarecrow...

Padanaram Scarecrow contest

Padanaram Village won't have any crows anytime soon, and that's because the businesses are having a scarecrow contest. Each business will have their scarecrows on display until Saturday, Oct. 31. Voting for the best scarecrow will happen on...

Portuguese American Social Club Trunk or Treat

The Portuguese American Social Club is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to bring the family, have the kids dress up and car trunks decorated. Everyone is invited, and costumes are encouraged....

Open Farm Day and Wampanoag Powwow

Round the Bend Farm will be holding their monthly Open Farm Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and third annual Wampanoag Experience Powwow will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sly Fox Den will be cooking authentic Indigenous cuisine,...

Nationally known Reverend to visit Dartmouth

A nationally known Reverend, Mary Glasspool, will be visiting Dartmouth on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. Glasspool is an assisting Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. She was the first openly lesbian bishop in the Anglican Communion,...

Historical and Arts Society annual meeting

The Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society is hosting their annual meeting on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. During the meeting, there will be a presentation on Reverend Doctor Samuel West, who served as a preacher in Dartmouth, served in the...

A Walk for Peace

Join the Dartmouth Natural Resource Trust on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a walk for peace. This mindfulness journey is inspired by venerable monks who walked from coast to coast. Jeff Costa, a healing arts professional,...

Creepy critter encounter

Join the Lloyd Center for a creepy critter encounter on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event is for kids ages 5 and up, who will learn how spiders make silk, and if snakes really are slimy. Parents are required to stay for the...

Alumni Association fundraiser

The Dartmouth High School Alumni Association will be holding a fundraiser hosted by Steven the Medium on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $40 and will go toward the Alumni Association's scholarship fund. Tickets can be reserved by...

Smith Neck Friends Meat Pie supper

The Smith Neck Friends Meeting will be hosting a meat pie supper on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. The meal will include candied carrots, mashed potatoes, gravy and homemade desserts. There will be, of course, warm meat pies. The tickets cost $18,...

20th Annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride

To commemorate the 20th Annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride, the Buzzards Bay Coalition is offering “20 for 20,” a 20-mile route for the first time. The ride takes place Sunday, Oct. 4 and features 100-, 41-, and 20-mile route options. The trek ride...

Evergreen Grove sessions return

The Evergreen Grove Session returns to the Dartmouth Natural Resource Trust for a fourth year on Sundat, Oct. 4 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be six songwriters providing an autumnal soundtrack; Beachway, Lauren King, Lauren O'Leary, Vanna...

Rubber duck race returns

The ducks return! The annual Mass Audubon Duck Derby will be held at Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary on Monday, Oct. 5. Participants can sponsor as many rubber ducks as they wish, the proceeds of which will go toward protecting the local...

Trunk or treating

Fire District One and the Dartmouth Parks and Recreation will be hosting its annual Trunk O' Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There will be fire truck rides, kids activities, refresments and more. This event will be rain...

Touch-a-truck

Dartmouth First Responders and the Council on Aging are partnering for a "Touch-a-truck" event on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be fire trucks, police equipmemt, the emergency management agency and more. Food will be provided...

Humane Society gala

The Humane Society and Shelter Southcoast will be hosting their annual Giving Shelter Gala on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be cocktails, live music and a silent auction from 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Funds will go toward taking...

Yard sale at the School House

On Saturday, Sept. 19 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,...

Saint Julie's Ladies Guild craft fair

Saint Julie’s Ladies Guild is hosting their fourth annual Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 7 and Sunday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be vendors and raffles, with goods such as homemade creative crafts and baked goods. The raffle will...

Gravestone Girls to visit Dartmouth

The Gravestone Girls will be visiting the Dartmouth Cultural Center for a walk and talk on symbolism in New England cemeteries. The talk will be on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. After the talk, participants have lunch before visiting the...

Bike rodeo

The Dartmouth Pathways Committee and the Massachusetts Safe Routes to Schools are hosting the annual Bike Rodeo on Sunday, Sept. 20 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. During this, youth riders will learn to do things like properly fit and wear a helmet,...

September Open Farm Day

Join Round the Bend Farm at their monthly Open Farm Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event is held on the third Saturday of each month. There will be hot and fresh food, fresh produce and meat available for purchase, a free...

Trunk or treat with the fire department

Fire Department Two is hosting a trunk-or-treating event on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 6 p.m. 8 a.m. The event will be at the fire station, located 1100 Russells MIlls Road.

VFW Penny Sale

The Veterans of Foreign Wars post 9059 will be hosting a penny sale on Sunday, Sept. 13. Doors open at 12 p.m. and the sale starts at 1 p.m. There will be lunch and beverages available, with a bake sale. The sale will be located at 144 Cross Road....

Flag retirement ceremony

The Veteran's of Foreign War post 9059 will be hosting a flag retirement ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 12 p.m. There will be food after the event. They VFW is not accepting flags at this time. The ceremony will be at 144 Cross Road....

YMCA Fall Festival

The Southcoast YMCA will be having a Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. There's fun for everyone, with pumpkin decorating, crafts, face painting, a story walk, a bounce house and popcorn. Rain or shine, the Fall Festival...

Fire district open house

Dartmouth Fire District 1 will be holding an open house on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will have a station dedication at 11 a.m. There will be station tours, fire truck rides, fire boat and marine unit demonstations, S.A.F.E....

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Dartmouth Fire District Two is hosting a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 11, honoring the heroes and remembering the lives lost. The ceremony will begin at 9:45 a.m. at the fire station, which is located at 1100 Russells Mills Road....

Dartmouth Grange Fair returns

A tradition since 1897, the local fraternal organization Dartmouth Grange 162 is hosting the annual Dartmouth Grange fair. The fair will run from Sept. 11 starting at 4 p.m. and Sept. 12 at 12 p.m. at 1133 Fisher Road. With the same beloved...

Parks and Recreation fall youth one-day classes

The Parks and Recreation Department is offering two classes to help kids develop life and safety skills. The first is a Home Alone Safety Class, which will cover topics such as self-first aid, answering the phone or door, accident prevention,...

Constitutional Writes

An event with both rights and writes. Experience what it was like to be a founding father by writing the constitution out by hand at the Southworth Library. Notebooks and copies of the Constitution will be provided, but guests must bring their own...

Parks and Recreation fall youth classes

The Parks and Recreation department is holding two youth classes from Sept. 16 until Nov. 4. The first is a hip-hop class, where kids will learn different dance moves alongside a dancer who performed with the Celtics. At the end of the session,...

Learn about life during the American Revolution

On Saturday, Sept. 12 experience what life was like during the Revolutionary War. Visitors will have the opportunity to speak with Dartmouth Militia reencators to learn about life during the war; learn about what Americans used for currency from...

Take flight with the Paskamansett Bird Club

The Paskamansett Bird Club will be holding an open meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Smith Neck Friends Meetinghouse. The guest speaker will be Justin Barrett, who will talk about eBird, a free online service used to record and share...

Tyler Joseph Leonard Memorial Foundation Fundraiser returns for fifth year

The Tyler Joseph Leonard Memorial Foundation is holding its fourth annual Memorial Fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. The fundraiser is in memory of a Dartmouth resident the community lost to suicide. The event...

SouthCoast Chamber Chowderfest

Soups and chowders compete for your vote during the 21st Annual Blunt Fine Foods New Bedford Chowder Festival returns, and this year will be hosted in Dartmouth. The event will feature a number of local restaurants and caterers, and guests will...

Food outreach event

The Lamb of God Christian Church will be holding an outdoor food outreach on Thursday, Aug. 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be various foods given out per family, at no cost. These includes canned goods, non-refridgerated milk, juice,...

Register for the annual Pedal for the Path bike ride

Join the South Coast Bikeway for the seventh annual Pedal for the Path bike ride on Sunday, Aug. 30. The ride will start and end at Running Brook Vineyards, and follow two paths. The first is a 35-mile loop that follows the newly established...

Who was the Goat Lady?

At 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, author Jane Bregoli will talk about and give a presentation on Noelie Houle, or the "Goat Lady," at the Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society. Houle lived on Chase Road and at one point had up to 79 Saanen goats on her...

Learn to navigate the AI information flood

On Thursday, Aug. 27 the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries will be hosting a presentation on artificial intelligence. Laura Gardner, a teacher librarian at Dartmouth Middle School, and Mariah Tarentino, the development and communications...

Quick Pickling Workshop

On Friday, Aug. 21, Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will show participants how to pickle vegetables, including summer squash, zucchini and cucumbers. Attendees will be able to make their own batch and go home with a jar of pickles they made...

Attend a dance concert at the Down to Earth Yurt

Visit the Down to Earth Yurt on Saturday, Aug. 15 for an upcoming dance concert featuring SOCO Movement Arts dancers. The concert will be about the intersection of art and nature as the student dancers bring the farm to life through movement and...

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