Happenings

Fun and fire safety

Join Sparky and the firefighters of Fire District 3 at their open house on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The firefighters will be giving demonstrations on fire safety topics; cooking fires at 11 a.m. and a live fire demo at 11:30 a.m. Food...

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 North Branch Library on Tuesday, Sept. 30 and Thursday, Oct. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Notebooks and copies of the...

Final bike night

Get revved up for the Battleship Harley-Davidson Bike Night Finale on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join other bike enthusiasts, or bring friends and family to enjoy live music by Bulletproof. Bring the bike, no matter what type. Phoenix...

Wine and cheese tasting

OMG, free wine and cheese samples. Farm and Coast is having its first weekly Sweet Cheezus event on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It is also National Cheeseburger Day, and members of staff have gotten creative with the burger...

Have a ball at Family and Friends Bingo

Bingo nights are a ball at Farm and Coast’s Family and Friends Bingo nights. The returning event starts on Monday, Sept. 22 from 5:30 p.m. until around 7 p.m. The market considered last year's bingo a success and decided to bring it back. It is free...

A grave matter

This is not metaphorically a grave matter, but it is a matter of graves. TNT Gravestone Solutions will be holding an open meeting to discuss their ongoing restoration of the John Davis Cemetery. Graves range from 1792 to the early 20th century. The...

Attend an upcoming Republican Town Committee meeting

On Wednesday, Sept. 24, the Republican Town Committee will be meeting at the Stackhouse Street Club. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, and there will be good conversations and...

Breakfast and breaking the ice with the town administrator

Ever had questions or comments about projects and politics in the town of Dartmouth? The Council on Aging is hosting a breakfast with Town Administrator Cody Haddad to give residents a chance to meet him and have any questions answered. The event...

Find the treasures at this antique yard sale

Regardless of what is on the shopping list, there is something for everyone at the Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society yard sale. Join friends and members of the society on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Russells Mill School House...

‘Reuse, Repair and Shred’ with the refuse management district

Old furniture, paper, dehumidifiers or other miscellaneous items taking up space at home? The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District invites Dartmouth residents to join in on their first ever Reuse, Repair and Shred Day taking place...

Things to do: Week of Aug. 21

Friday, August 22 Turnip the beat The Dartmouth Farmers & Artisan Market is open every Friday until Oct. 24. Fresh fruits and vegetables along with handmade crafts may be on the horizon for those who stop by between...

UMASS Dartmouth Softball receives academic accolades

The National Fastpitch Coaches Association has released its 2024-25 All-America Scholar awards with the UMass Dartmouth softball team garnering academic honors. UMass Dartmouth is one of three Little East Conference teams to be honored for their...

Women on the move

Women looking to get some fresh air can join the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust for a walk. The walk will be on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 8 a.m. at Frank Knowles/Little River Reserve. The parking lot and trailhead is 7/10ths of a mile south of the...

To bid and to boogie at the Boatyard Bash

Looking to party? Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust’s is holding their biggest fundraiser of the year. The annual Boatyard Bash will be on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Concordia Company, 300 Gulf Road. Tickets cost $125 each for...

Fly down to the Paskamansett Bird Club Meeting

A little birdie said the next meeting of the Paskamansett Bird Club will be held in September. The meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The meeting is free and the public is welcome to attend. It begins at 7 p.m. at the Smith Neck Friends...

Finder’s keepers

Looking for something to do? The Dartmouth Cultural Center is hosting a children’s scavenger hunt. Participants can pick up the item list from Wednesday, Aug. 27 to Saturday, Aug. 30. The form and pictures must be returned from Thursday, Aug. 28 to...

Honoring those who served

Celebrate those who give their time to the country. Military & First Responder Appreciation Weekend is coming to the Running Brook Vineyard. The event will be on Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24 from noon to 5 p.m. There will be a market...

Grilling up a good time

Grill and chill at St. Mary’s Parish’s BBQ this fall. The barbeque will be on Sunday, Sept. 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on 789 Dartmouth Street. There will be food, games and music. Please register at https://diocesefr.wufoo.com

Sow much fun: Open Farm Day on the horizon

Have a farm-tastic day at Round The Bend’s Open Farm Day. Open Farm Day will be on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at 92 Allens Neck Road. There will be a free farm tour offered at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Participants can grab...

U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps’ Gosnold Division opens to new applicants

The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps’ Gosnold Division is seeking new applicants to the training program at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. The program welcomes young men and women between the ages of 11 and 17 who have an interest in nautical or...

Things to do: Week of July 31

Friday, August 1 Join a canvas cruise The Art Drive, a juried open studio tour through the coastal villages of Dartmouth and Westport, returns for its 17th year from August 1 to 3, running daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m...

Friends of the Claire T. Carney Library to have annual Authors' Brunch

Authors on the Cape and along the South Coast will be coming to UMass Dartmouth in support of the T. Carney Library Library this fall. The event is on Sunday, October 26 and will feature authors Lisa Genova, Nancy Rubin Stuart and Dawn Tripp. The...

Things to do: Week of July 25

Friday, July 25 Turnip the beat The Dartmouth Farmers & Artisan Market is open every Friday until Oct. 24. Fresh fruits and vegetables along with handmade crafts may be on the horizon for those who stop by between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m...

Things to do: Week of July 17

Thursday, July 17 Eleanor in the limelight Cue a story about history and the fictional life of Eleanor Roosevelt with the one-woman performance titled “An Hour with Eleanor.” The performance will take place on Thursday,...

Watercolor batik workshop coming to Dartmouth Cultural Center

The Dartmouth Cultural Center is offering an opportunity for artists and creatives to explore a distinctive mixed-media technique in its upcoming workshop, “Line & Wash Watercolor Batik on Kinwashi Rice Paper,” led by artist Peter Sterling...

Dartmouth rep encourages veterans to attend town hall for HERO Act

Rep. Chris Markey of Dartmouth is encouraging residents, especially veterans, to attend a town hall event with Veterans Services Secretary Jon Santiago on Thursday, July 17, at 11 a.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The town hall will focus on...

Shuck yeah, it’s time for a clambake

People are “shore” to have a good time during the Friends of Smith Neck Meeting’s old-fashioned New England Clambake. The event will be on August 9 at 1:30 p.m. The bake will be located at 594 Smith Neck Road at the corner of Rock O’Dundee Road...

Annual memorial fundraiser to come in September

The fourth annual Tyler Joseph Leonard Memorial Fundraiser will take place in Dartmouth this September. The event is held to celebrate Tyler and raise money for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. The event will be on Sept. 6 at The...

Something to sale-abrate

Score some new finds at the Dartmouth Historical & Arts Society’s Yard Sale. The sale will be on Saturday, July 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Russell Mills Schoolhouse on 1205 Russells Mills Road. Members and friends of the Dartmouth...

Join in on the Vineyard Vibes Christmas in July weekend

Christmas is coming to town a bit early this year and it's bringing an array of goods, live music and free activities and games to Running Brook Vineyard & Winery over the July 26 and 27 weekend. Hosted from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day, Seth...

Celebrate summer in the village with local retail and entertainment

A cherished summertime tradition returns in Padanaram Village on Saturday, July 26, as the Padanaram Summer Festival looks to bring a full day of fun to the historic harborfront from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organized by the Padanaram Business Association,...

Summer at the library promises page-turners and performers

Tuesday, July 15 Science Heroes assemble Calling all young adventurers — it’s time to level up. Science Heroes will visit the Dartmouth Public Libraries on Tuesday, July 15, taking kids on a high-energy mission to solve...

A sale for the sake of Christ

Buy some food for the greater good at the Summer Malassada Sale at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on 351 Elm Street from on Sunday, July 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This sale will benefit the many ministries of the parish that directly impact the local...

Rock n’ roll for a cause

Get headbanging at the annual summer Concert on the Green hosted by the Dartmouth Police Relief Association. The concert will take place on Saturday, July 26 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will feature an Aerosmith Tribute Band called “Draw the Line.”...

Time to reduce, reuse, recycle and paint

Join the Dartmouth Cultural Center and Beverly Pusateri for “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Art Projects for Children,” on for a five week art class using recyclables like tin cans, paper rolls, plastic bottles and cups, turning them into works of art while...

Touch some grass and take a walk…or five

Time for a breath of fresh air with the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust and the Marion Institute. The five week program full of nature walks, yoga and spiritual healing will be held every Thursday at 6 p.m. from July 10 to August 7. Week one will...

Nine Dartmouth residents to take on the Buzzards Bay Swim

The Buzzards Bay Swim returns on Saturday, June 28 at 7 a.m., with more than 275 swimmers set to take on the 1.2-mile open water course from New Bedford’s South End to Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven, including nine from right here in Dartmouth. Canceled...

Picnic, patriotism and music: A classic Fourth of July celebration to continue

Pack a picnic, bring a flag and get ready to enjoy an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration as the Dartmouth Community Band and Historical and Arts Society once again host their annual Band & Picnic at the Russells Mills Schoolhouse. This...

Things to do: Week of June 19

Friday, June 20 Turnip the beet As the days grow longer, the wait for Dartmouth’s Farmers Market is finally over. Fresh fruits and vegetables along with handmade crafts are back as the 2025 season continues on Friday, June 20, from...

Hear one woman's journey in keeping an iconic species alive

Join the next Mass Audubon Summer Series session on Thursday, June 26 and learn of the challenges Tina Morris faced as a female pioneer in raptor biology. Morris will share her journey as a young graduate student tasked with reintroducing bald...

Join in on the 35th year of getting hooked on fishing – not drugs

The Knights of Columbus in Dartmouth will host the 35th annual “Get Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs” kids’ fishing tournament on Saturday, June 28, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Mello’s Pond, located one mile west of UMass Dartmouth on Old Westport Road...

Things to do: Week of June 5

Friday, June 6 Turnip the beet As the days grow longer, the wait for Dartmouth’s Farmers & Artisan Market to reopen becomes shorter. Fresh fruits and vegetables along with handmade crafts are just on the horizon as...

Victorian medicine’s bizarre past comes alive at Dartmouth Senior Center

Bloodletting, kitchen-cupboard cures and the dawn of X-rays: the strange world of late-Victorian medicine will be on full display at the Dartmouth Senior Center on Monday, June 9 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The performance, “Myths & Miracles of...

Things to do: Week of May 29

Thursday, May 29 Moments from nature Mass Audubon is kicking off its annual Summer Speaker Series at the Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary later this month, offering a season of free, art- and nature-inspired evening programs in the...

Marina to be dedicated to Warren G. Hathaway

Dartmouth will be celebrating and honoring a sailing legacy Friday, June 6 as the community is invited to join for the dedication and ribbon cutting of the Warren G. Hathaway Marina at the Aurthur F. Dias Town Landing. The program, which is hosted...

For lovers of nature and art: Mass Audubon kicks off Summer Speaker Series

Mass Audubon is kicking off its annual Summer Speaker Series at the Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary later this month, offering a season of free, art- and nature-inspired evening programs in the historic Stone Barn. The series begins Thursday, May 29...

Learn how voters are identified at the polls with the Republican Town Committee

In 36 states, laws request voters show some form of identification at the polls while the remaining 14 use other methods. Join the Dartmouth Republican Town Committee for its monthly meeting Wednesday, May 28 to learn more about this from guest...

Explore watercolor techniques with local artist

Explore techniques for creating different effects in watercolor painting in a two-hour workshop with local artist and teacher Jane Bregoli. The workshop, which is hosted by the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries, will take place Tuesday, June 17 and...

Help raise money for the Dartmouth Arts & Historical Society

Join the Dartmouth Historical & Arts Society for its May indoor yard sale on Saturday the 24th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Schoolhouse, located at 1205 Russells Mills Road. Browse an array of books, antiques, household items, games, small...

Compete in Scams Jeopardy

Compete for prizes in an interactive Jeopary-inspired game about scams, consumer rights, landlord-tenant law and how to avoid real financial jeopardy. The program is being offered by the New Bedford Local Consumer Program at the Dartmouth North...

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