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Outside of an afternoon thunderstorm on Sunday, we will have a fabulous weekend in terms of weather. It’ll be slightly warmer than the somewhat mild weekend we had last week. Morning and evenings will be cool to warm and we’ll reach a high of 80 degrees on Sunday. As usual for this time of year, there is quite a bit to do in the region! Don’t make us say the “F” word…but it’s coming and there will be increasingly fewer outdoor activities. So get out there and enjoy while you can!
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Friday, August 29th
FREE Admission to the Buttonwood Park Zoo (9am – 5pm)
Admission to the The Buttonwood Park Zoo is FREE this Friday! It is part of the Free Fun Fridays thanks to the Highland Street Foundation. Also FREE on Friday is admission to The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Norman Rockwell Museum, EcoTarium, Griffin Museum of Photography Inc, and The Mount: Edith Wharton’s Home. Details here.
Custom House Cinema features “Frozen” and “Blended” (7:00pm & 9:30pm)
Head down to the Custom House Square and enjoy two fun movies under the stars. It’s BYOC – bring your own blanket or chair. Snacks will be available for purchase. There is a suggested donation of $2.
Westport Rivers Winery Sunset Music Series : Rebecca Correia (6-8pm)
Admission $10 per carload and beer, wine and SoCo local food will be served for a fee. Weather permitting. 417 Hixbridge Road.
Painting with a Splash: Sailboat & Wine Pour (7:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.
Saturday, August 30th
Silverbrook ACUSHNET Country Store (9:00am-8:00pm)
SWEET CORN HAS ARRIVED! The Silverbrook Country Store is the home of The Pereia Bread Co. (a tasty little division of Silverbrook Farm) where they make their Famous Pies and Breads, as well as jams, sauces and other great food products. It is also the home of their Farm Stand that is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday. Silverbrook Country Store also has a wonderful and unique line of crafts including their popular candle/potpourri items and a great selection of handmade Amish items that truly make great gifts for any occasion.
$5 bag sale and Church Fair (Wareham) (10:00am-2:00pm)
Next to New Thrift Shop’s $5 bag sale and church fair. There will also be a craft and vendor fair taking place noon-5 p.m. which will include a coat and school clothes swap. For information or to rent a space for $25 call (774) 273-2379 or email diannenzn26@verizon.net. First Congregational Church, 11 Gibbs Ave.
Edaville’s annual “Day Out with Thomas” (10:00am-5:00pm)
The number one engine himself, Thomas the Tank Engine, steams into Edaville for 13 special dates in our 2014 season. Take a magical ride on lifesized Thomas and spend the day immersed in the storybook world of Sodor. Have your picture taken with Thomas and his kindly but stern boss, Sir Topham Hatt. Enjoy great live music and storytelling, Thomas-themed activities, and lots more at the Imagination Station. In addition to spending time with Thomas, you can have unlimited use of all our amusement park rides, that are all included in the price.
65th Annual East Middleboro 4-H Fair (8:00am-6:30pm)
Taking place at the 4-H Clubhouse all weekend. Admission is free and exhibits include crafts, photography, large and small animals, food, clothing and more. Tractor parade will also take place both days as well as a Poultry showmanship event and swine show. Event is free and open to the public. 183 Thompson St.
Painting with a Splash: Garden Sunflowers (15 years+) & Sunset Beach (3:00pm & 7:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.
Portuguese Feast of Our Lady of Angels (Fairhaven) (5:00pm-Midnight)
A traditional Portuguese “festa” with live music, game booths, Portuguese & American foods, auctions, kids’ activities. On Monday, the traditional religious procession starts at St. Mary’s Church at 1:00 p.m. and heads to Benoit Square and back. Sponsored by Our Lady of Angels Catholic Association. For more info: 508-990-0502.
Sunday, August 31st
65th Annual East Middleboro 4-H Fair (8:00am-6:30pm)
Taking place at the 4-H Clubhouse all weekend. Admission is free and exhibits include crafts, photography, large and small animals, food, clothing and more. Tractor parade will also take place both days as well as a Poultry showmanship event and swine show. Event is free and open to the public. 183 Thompson St.
Silverbrook ACUSHNET Country Store (9:00am-4:00pm)
SWEET CORN HAS ARRIVED!! The Silverbrook Country Store is the home of The Pereria Bread Co. (a tasty little division of Silverbrook Farm) where they make their Famous Pies and Breads, as well as jams, sauces and other great food products. It is also the home of their Farm Stand that is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday. Silverbrook Country Store also has a wonderful and unique line of crafts including their popular candle/potpourri items and a great selection of handmade Amish items that truly make great gifts for any occasion.
Edaville’s annual “Day Out with Thomas” (10:00am-5:00pm)
The number one engine himself, Thomas the Tank Engine, steams into Edaville for 13 special dates in our 2014 season. Take a magical ride on lifesized Thomas and spend the day immersed in the storybook world of Sodor. Have your picture taken with Thomas and his kindly but stern boss, Sir Topham Hatt. Enjoy great live music and storytelling, Thomas-themed activities, and lots more at the Imagination Station. In addition to spending time with Thomas, you can have unlimited use of all our amusement park rides, that are all included in the price.
Portuguese Feast of Our Lady of Angels (Fairhaven) (Noon-Midnight)
A traditional Portuguese “festa” with live music, game booths, Portuguese & American foods, auctions, kids’ activities. On Monday, the traditional religious procession starts at St. Mary’s Church at 1:00 p.m. and heads to Benoit Square and back. Sponsored by Our Lady of Angels Catholic Association. For more info: 508-990-0502.
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