17 Things To Do This Weekend (June 26-June 28)
We will have weekend weather that is perfectly conducive to heading out and enjoying the many activities and events taking place in the South Coast and beyond. While we’ll be near 80 degrees all week, we’ll have some cool evenings and mornings, getting as low as 47 degrees on Friday and the low to mid 50s for Saturday and Sunday.
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Friday, June 26th
Zoo Nights at Buttonwood (5:30- 8:00pm)
Zoo Nights are designed to offer families an opportunity to enjoy the Zoo on cool summer nights, experience animal encounters and participate in children’s activities.
6th Annual Kick-off to Summer Celebration (Fall River) (6:00-11:00pm)
Evening celebrations overlooking Fall River’s waterfront, cash bar, gourmet dinners, live auctions and music provided by the World Premier Band. Tickets are $100 per person and benefit Saint Vincent’s. Reserve tickets by calling Melissa Dick (508) 235-3228.Downtown Fall River.
Community Drum Circle (Fairhaven) (7:00pm)
Rhythm celebration, not a performance. Newcomers welcome. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cost: $4. Phone: (508) 636-3871. Email: trdrelm@rcn.com. Unitarian Memorial Church 102 Green St.
Painting with a Splash: Canoe on the Shore & Van Gogh Starry Night (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.
Movies in the Park: “Frozen.” (8:30pm)
Presented by the Mattapoisett Lions Club. Next screening, “Frozen.” 8:30 p.m. June 27. All are welcome. Shipyard Park.
Saturday, June 27th
21st Annual Buzzards Bay Swim (5:30am)
Celebrate a clean, healthy Buzzards Bay at the Buzzards Bay Swim! Join more than 300 others who make a difference to protect and restore our irreplaceable Bay. You can swim, volunteer, or cheer on swimmers as they cross outer New Bedford Harbor.
Fairhaven Homecoming Fair (10:00am & 4:00pm)
Fairhaven’s largest annual event features about 175 booths of handmade crafts and delicious foods in addition to live entertainment, an art exhibit on the west lawn of the Unitarian Church, and children’s activities, including the very popular fire engine rides. Sponsored by the Fairhaven Improvement Association. Free. Handicap parking available.
Whalers Cove Bazaar and Bake Sale (10:00am-6:30pm)
New items, raffles, baked sale at 114 Riverside Ave.
Charles W. Morgan Homecoming Activities (9:00am)
9:00am: Mystic Seaport Dockside Exhibition, Traveling Dockside Exhibitions, Community Exhibitions and Educational Programs. 10:00AM: Official Homecoming Ceremony with author Nathaniel Philbrick then the Morgan will be open for visitors.
Westport River Day (9:30am-3:30pm)
All paddlers receive a free t-shirt, water bottle and lunch at the Head of Westport Landing. Pre-register for $20 members, $30 non-members or register day of for $30 members, $40 non-members. Paddlers assemble at Hix Bridge Landing before 9:30 a.m. with activities continuing at the Head of Westport Landing throughout the day. Taking place at the East Branch of Westport River, Hix Bridge Landing.
Down By the Bay – Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Garden Tour (10:00-4:00pm)
Nine gardens will be featured including a lily farm, Bay Club, seaside, and village locations. A delicious buffet luncheon will be served at the Bay Club, an Audubon Sanctuary, on the terrace overlooking the beautiful #1 fairway.
Painting with a Splash: N.B. Lightship & Wine At Its Best (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.
Sunday, June 28th
N.B. Police Union presents the Zerbini Family Circus (3:00pm & 6:00pm)
Head to Fort Taber Park on Sunday and Monday as the New Bedford police union presents the Zerbini family circus! Clowns, aerialists, trampoline, comedy balancing acts, and more! Rain or shine!
Charles W. Morgan Homecoming Activities (9:00am-1:00pm)
10:00am: Ecumenical Service at Seamen’s Bethel. 12:30pm: Boat Parade in New Bedford Harbor.
Strides for Success 5K at New Bedford YMCA (9:00am-3:00pm)
For ages 11 and up. Kids races at 9 a.m. Cash prizes for first, second and third place. First 200 registrants get a t-shirt. To register visit www.racewire.com. 25 South Water St.
Whalers Cove Bazaar and Bake Sale (10:00am-3:00pm)
New items, raffles, baked sale at 114 Riverside Ave.
Painting with a Splash: Beach House (2:00pm)
Join Painting w/ A Splash for the “Paint For Paws” event to support forever Paws Animal Shelter. Reserve your seat for $45 and all proceeds benefit Forever Paws! Tickets include pizza, munchies and surprises. There will also be a raffle to support the cause!
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