14 Things to do this Weekend (August 19-August 21)

Guess what? No rain forecasted at all this weekend! However, it will be quite humid for the vast majority of the weekend with temperatures hitting almost 90 degrees on Friday and “dropping” to the low 80s for the remaining part of the weekend. Overnights and mornings will be in the low 60s, so nice and pleasant for a small bonfire or snuggling.

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Friday, August 19th

Food Trucks, Fun, Fireworks at the Mattapoisett YMCA (6:00pm-9:00pm)
This family fun evening overlooking beautiful Mattapoisett Harbor offers a great selection of area food trucks – Big Daddy’s BBQ, Ox Cart from Oxford Creamery, Del’s Lemonade, Ella’s Wood Fired Pizza Oven, and The FanCheezical Truck, along with music from DJ Michael Rock from Fun 107 and games, face-painting and more for the kids. The evening ends with a spectacular fireworks display at 9 pm. Cost is only $20 per vehicle (no motor homes or buses allowed) for this fundraising event with all proceeds going towards helping more kids attend camp. Non outside coolers or alcohol will be allowed. Rain date is Sunday, August 21, 2016. Mattapoisett YMCA, 38 Reservation Road.

Open Skate Night (7:00pm-10:00pm)
Head to Carousel Family Fun Center at 4 David Drown Blvd. in Fairhaven for fun, exercise, and music provided by DJ Stacey Tinkham from “New Wave Rhythm.” Skate rentals are just $3. Admission is $10.

Live Music by Ron Valcourt (7:30pm-10:30pm)
Enjoy Live Music by Ron Valcourt on the Jery Remy patio on August 19th from 7:30pm to 10:30pm! Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar and Grill, 1082 Davol St., Fall River.

Saturday, August 20th

Onset Beach Yoga (8:30am-9:45am)
Wear comfortable clothing, bring a towel or blanket and water to drink. This Hatha Yoga class is open to all levels of experience, even none. Suggested donation of $10 supports the Onset Summer of Love Concert Series. Shell Point Beach, South Boulevard, Wareham, MA.

Oxford Book Haven & Cafe Book Sale (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
We have a large selection of books–most are 50 cents. We currently have a special section for our DOLLAR- A-BAG-BOOK SALE. Coffee, tea, soda and home-made coffee breads are available. We welcome anyone to join us in working on our puzzle. Computers and WiFi is available to the public. 357 Main Street, Fairhaven.

One Day Only BARN Sale (9:00am-3:00pm)
Rain OR Shine it’s a bargain hunter’s paradi$e! Wheelchair accessible. Located next to Cathedral Camp on Rt. 18 – Middleboro Road in East Freetown, Mass. Take Chace Road exit off of Route 140. Follow the signs to the church. Sponsored by St. John Neumann Women’s Guild. St. John Neumann Parish Barn, 157 Middleboro Road, East Freetown, MA.

Plymouth Airshow & Open House (10:00am-2:00pm)
The Plymouth Air Show will be a spectacular event! An airshow with local star performers such as aerobatic and Red Bull Air Race pilot, Mike Goulian and RC pilot, Mitch Buckley. On the ground there will be kids activities, airplane ground display, exhibits and airplane & helicopter rides. Tickets are a $10 per car donation when you park. See you there! Plymouth Municipal Airport, Plymouth, MA.

Live Music by Deja Blue (12:00pm)
I Love My City. Unite. Empower. Serve. Free concerts, basketball tournament, kids program, face painting, games, prizes, giveaways, food, clothes, and more! Fun for the whole family! Invite everyone! NB Well will be providing resources to #GetMovingGetHealthyBeWell. #bethechange *Rain date Saturday August 20, 2016. Buttonwood Park, 1 Oneida St., New Bedford.

Music and Wine- Butch McCarthy & the Gents (1:00pm)
Come enjoy free music while enjoying our estate grown wine! Call to see if we have any food vendors onsite, or as always, pack some snacks and enjoy our wine while you listen to free, live local music! Running Brook Vineyards, 335 Old Fall River Rd., North Dartmouth.

2nd Annual Sandcastle Day! (1:00pm-4:00pm)
Head to Onset Beach, just for fun, for the 2nd Annual Sandcastle Day! Rodney the Sandman will be present showing off his sand creature building skills. Tools provided. All are welcome. FREE! Onset Beach, 182 Onset Avenue, Wareham, MA.

Town Farm Concert with Livingston Taylor (Westport) (5:00pm-7:30pm)
Bring a picnic blanket, your friends and family as WLCT and Westport River Watershed Alliance present Livingston Taylor LIVE in Concert at the Town Farm. The annual Town Farm Summer Concert is great affordable family fun. See you there! Tickets are $20 per person and will be sold at the start of the event at 4:30pm only. Westport Land Conservation Trust, 830 Drift Rd., Westport, MA.

Saturday Evening Serenades (6:00pm-8:30pm)
A series of four free concerts on the Fall River Historical Society grounds at 451 Rock St. Attendees should bring a blanket or lawn chair. Beverages, wine and beer, cocktails, and refreshments will be sold; outside food and beverages are not allowed. Tonight: Monica Ambroziak and the Bob Demers Group. For more information call 508-679-1071, ext. 1 or 2.

Sunday, August 21st

New Bedford Wellness Initiative’s Wellness Program For Adults (11:00am-3:00pm)
Free Sunday Wellness Program with lots of great offerings! AC for exercise and yoga. #GetMovingGetHealthyBeWell with us this Sunday at the NB Well program. Great classes and Healthy Futures Farm will be with us. Also check out qigong with Marcia and Steve. Boys & Girls Club of Greater, 166 Jenney St., New Bedford.

Music and Wine- Mid-Life Crisis (1:00pm-5:00m)
Call to see if we have any food vendors onsite, or as always, pack some snacks and enjoy our wine while you listen to free, live local music! Running Brook Vineyards, 335 Old Fall River Rd., North Dartmouth.

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