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The weekend outlook, is a fair to good one. It is one that shouldn’t stop anyone from getting outside and enjoying the many things going on locally. The nights will be cool, and the days will be warm, between 78-80 degrees. Saturday and Sunday we may get some rain, with currently a 30% chance of isolated thunder storms. Great weekend for planning activities!
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Friday, August 30th
5th Annual Free Fun Fridays (9:00 am-5:00 pm)
Free Fun Fridays is the annual summer program that opens doors at no cost to visitors to many of the most treasured cultural venues in Massachusetts. This year, 60 museums and cultural venues will participate in the program. Since the admission is waived, it will be a great opportunity to make a road trip. For the last fun Friday it’s Plimoth Plantation, The Discovery Museum, New Repertory Theatre (Shakespeare’s “A Mid Summer Nights Dream”), EcoTarium, Normal Rockwell Museum, and The Mouth: Edith Wharton Home.
Community Open House; Tour of Wood School (Fairhaven) (3:00 pm-7:00 pm)
The new Wood School is complete and ready for the new student body. Here’s a chance to get a tour before they officially open.
Summer Sound Series featuring the J.Kelley band (6:00-8:00 p.m.)
Dance to the music of local live acts while enjoying the views of New Bedford’s beautiful working waterfront. Beverages will be available for purchase. BYOChair and enjoy front row seating. FREE parking throughout downtown after 6pm including the Elm Street Garage and Zeiterion Theatre Garage. There will be NO parking on state pier.
Hawaiian Luau at Hawthorne Country Club (Dartmouth) (6:00 pm-12:00 am)
Who’s ready for a GREAT summer Luau? Jammin: A Tribute To Bob Marley will be the entertainment for the night and the best Luau themed costume will win TWO tickets to the New England Patriots! Call 508-997-3377 or stop by for tickets because there are less than 100 left. If you win tickets you will get a refund.
Saturday, August 31st
Westport Farmers’ Market & Crafts Fair (8:30 am – 1:00 pm)
Weekly farmers’ market providing fresh produce from local farms. The market is held rain or shine. Inside the grange building there will be craft vendors and the cafe will be open serving up goodies. Hope to see you there!
Community Open House; Tour of Wood School (Fairhaven) (10:00 am-2:00 pm)
The new Wood School is complete and ready for the new student body. Here’s a chance to get a tour before they officially open.
64th Annual East Middleboro 4-H Fair: Day 1 (8:00 am-Dusk)
Head to Middleboro on Saturday afternoon for the popular country auction. Watch the animal costume parade followed by the tractor parade. The country store (rummage sale) and book tents are open throughout the fair and a variety of great food is available including their famous chicken barbecue Sunday afternoon!
In the schoolhouse 4–H members display their many talents as they compete for ribbons. In the morning come for breakfast and stay to watch one of the many animal shows. The 4–H members care for and work with their animals all year, come and see what they have accomplished. There is no admission or parking fee, just come and enjoy the day.
Feast of Our Lady of Angels: Day 1 (Fairhaven, MA) (5:00 am – 12:00 am)
The “lil Portuguese Feast, the Feast of Our Lady of Angels takes place at 7 Jesse Street, across Main Street from St. Mary’s Church, in Fairhaven. Portuguese food, drink, live music, auctions. At 1:00 p.m. on Monday the annual procession will be held on Main Street.
Fairhaven Bikeway Committee Bike Ride (Fairhaven) (9:00 am)
This is the last Saturday that the Fairhaven Bikeway Committee will lead this family friendly biking event. Head to Fort Phoenix for 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, September 1st
64th Annual East Middleboro 4-H Fair: Day 2 (8:00 am-Dusk)
Head to Middleboro on Saturday afternoon for the popular country auction. Watch the animal costume parade followed by the tractor parade. The country store (rummage sale) and book tents are open throughout the fair and a variety of great food is available including their famous chicken barbecue Sunday afternoon!
In the schoolhouse 4–H members display their many talents as they compete for ribbons. In the morning come for breakfast and stay to watch one of the many animal shows. The 4–H members care for and work with their animals all year, come and see what they have accomplished. There is no admission or parking fee, just come and enjoy the day.
Feast of Our Lady of Angels: Day 2 (Fairhaven, MA) (12:00 pm – 12:00 am)
The “lil Portuguese Feast, the Feast of Our Lady of Angels takes place at 7 Jesse Street, across Main Street from St. Mary’s Church, in Fairhaven. Portuguese food, drink, live music, auctions. At 1:00 p.m. on Monday the annual procession will be held on Main Street.
North Woods Living History Weekend (Dartmouth, MA) (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Rod & Gun Club of New Bedford, Inc. presents North Woods Living History Weekend Aug. 31-Sept. 1. Featuring civilian, military and Native American living history from 1620-1865. Military demonstrations, period camps, craft, music, games and more. Admission is by donation. For more information contact Brian Santos (508) 264-4575. Collins Lane off North Hixville Road.
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