Happenings

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…

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...

Yard sale at the Schoolhouse

On Saturday, Aug. 15 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...

Watch artists at work during Wet Paint Padanaram

On Saturday, Aug. 22, watch plein air artists at work along the harbor and in and around Padanaram Village in the annual Wet Paint Padanaram event. The public is invited to visit the Dartmouth Cultural Center at 4:30 p.m. for the Arty Party where...

Paint the past, today

Celebrate the 250 Anniversary of the United States by helping to create a piece of collaborative art. The Dartmouth Cultural Center is asking artists of all ages to come and create a red, white and blue painting that will be incorporated into a...

DNRT Summer Bash

The Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust’s Summer Bash: A Taste of the Town returns on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets cost between $150 for members and $165 for non-members. A ticket and a membership costs $180. There are also...

Music in the Woods

The Lloyd Center’s Music in the Woods returns for its sixth year on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra as well as other musicians. Tickets at $50 per car for non-members, or $10 per...

"An Evening for the Environment" Lloyd Center Gala

The Lloyd Center is holding its annual fundraising Gala on Friday, Aug. 7 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Gala will be held at Merrill’s on the Waterfront. The event will feature live music by The Marlin Trio, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and dancing....

August Open Farm Day

Join Round the Bend Farm at their monthly Open Farm Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15. 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...

Clay Sea Turtle Bowl Workshop

On Friday, Aug. 7, create a turtle-themed bowl with air dry clay. With guidance from Pop up Art School, attendees will craft, paint and finish a piece in no time. The workshop will be held at 2 p.m. at the Southworth Library. The event is free to...

Smith Neck Friends Meeting clambake returns Aug. 8

The Friends of Smith Neck Meeting's annual Old-Fashioned New England Clambake is returning on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 1:30 p.m. A tradition going back decades, the clambake will feature homemade quahog chowder and brown bread, stuffing, fish, corn,...

Book Cover Bricks Painting Workshop

In this workshop scheduled for Friday, July 24, participants will paint book covers on a real brick, perfect for a bookshelf or garden display. Supplies will be provided. The workshop will be held at 2 p.m. at the Southworth Library. The event...

Yard sale at the Schoolhouse

On Saturday, July 18 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...

July Open Farm Day

Join Round the Bend Farm at their monthly Open Farm Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 18. 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...

Summer workshops and programs at the Dartmouth Cultural Center

This summer the Dartmouth Cultural Center is offering a number of workshops and programs for both kids and adults. July's lineup will offer people of all ages to learn new skills, make something meaningul and connect with others through the arts....

Spread the light African drumming

On Tuesday, July 14 partake in an immersive drum workshop, which will focus on elements of traditional rhythms from Ghana and West Africa. Participants will explore topics such as polyrhythm and call and response, all of which will be played on...

Needle Felted Wildflower Hoop

In this needle felting class scheduled for Friday, July 10, create a stunning felted landscape showcasing mountains and vibrant wildflowers. Using a barbed needle, loose wool fibers and a felt-backed embroidery hoop, learn how to “paint” with wool....

Things to do: week of July 2

Monday, July 7 Backyard Band Jams On Tuesday, July 7, families will have an opportunity to engage in musical play with new and traditional songs, sing-along storybooks, props and instruments. Kids will learn core musical skills through immersive...

Backyard Band Jams

On Tuesday, July 7, families will have an opportunity to engage in musical play with new and traditional songs, sing-along storybooks, props and instruments. Kids will learn core musical skills through immersive music play. This event will be held...

Celebrate the United States' 250th at 4th of July block party

On Saturday, July 4, all are invited to visit Jones Park to celebrate the United States' 250th birthday. The event will feature food, music, games and more and will begin at 12 p.m. Jones Park is located at 66 Street John Street.

Dartmouth Farmer's Market

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

Indoor Mushroom Growing Workshop

On Friday, June 26, Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will teach attendees how to start their own indoor mushroom harvest. During the workshop, participants will put together a quart container that they can bring home to grow mushrooms. The...

Didgeridoo Down Under Show

On Tuesday, Aug. 4 the Didgeridoo Down Under Show, an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling and audience movement and participation for an adventure in "The Land Down Under." This event is best for...

Ed the Wizard: Alchemy

Magic will be meeting real science on Tuesday, July 28. Using common household items, kids will learn and help perform magical feats like transfiguration, vanishes, levitation and other forms of "Alchemy Magic." This event is best for ages 5 and...

Stomp, Chomp and Read: A Jurassic Balloon Magic Adventure

On Tuesday, July 21, a show featuring dinosaurs, prehistoric sea creatures, magic and "Jungle Jim" hatching out of a six-foot ballon dinosaur egg will be coming to the Southworth and North Branch libraries. This event is recommended for ages 3 to...

Records and Burpee Zoo Show

On Tuesday, June 30, seven or eight exotic or unusual animals will be visiting the libraries. Typical animals include an alpaca, squirrel monkey, large python, large tortoise, striped skunk and young alligators. This event is best for ages 4 and...

CactusHead Puppets: Magnificent Monster Circus

On Tuesday, June 23 a puppet show will be coming to the Southworth and North Branch Libraries. It will be held at 2 p.m. at Southworth and 5 p.m. at North Branch. The show wil feature friendly monsters in a multi-sensory show and will also feature...

Summer programs coming to the Dartmouth Public Library

The Dartmouth Public Library will be offering summer programs for kids, teens and adults beginning on Tuesday, June 23. Programs will include a diverse range of educational and entertaining events for all ages, including musical experiences, puppet...

A Retrospective Journey of Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary

The Stone Barn will be hosting a three part series on ecology, history and conservation work at Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary. The series will have stories, photographs and reflections. The event is hosted by the Massachusetts Audubon Allens...

Balancing Deer Populations at Allens Pond

Registration open for New Bedford Rowing Center summer programs

Registration is now open for summer programs hosted by the New Bedford Rowing Center. This year there will be three Juniors Summer Sessions and one Adult Learn to Row session. Juniors Summer Programs These two week sessions are open to ages 12 to 18...

Register for a CPR class

On Wednesday, June 24 the Town of Dartmouth and STAT Dartmouth will offer a free Friends and Family CPR class. The class will begin at 6 p.m. at the North Branch Library, located at 211 Cross Road. The hands-on training will provide participants...

Annual pig roast

Dartmouth Fire District 3 and the Paskamansett Engine Company are hosting their annual pig roast on Saturday, August 15 at 12 p.m. Tickets are $35, and children 10 and under eat free. To reserve tickets, call 508-994-67661. While the event begins...

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