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Saturday, September 1st
Pope Beach Cleanup Day (Fairhaven) (9:00am)
Bags will be provided for the cleanup at the beach, 98 Manhattan Ave., according to a news release. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves, rakes and shovels.
New Bedford Farmers Market- Clasky Common Park (10:00am-2:00pm)
Open every Saturday at Clasky Common Park from 10-2pm from June-October offering a large variety of local farm fresh fruit & vegetables! Credit, Debit, SNAP, & HIP benefits accepted!
Drill and Musket Demonstration at the Oliver Estate (10:00am-2:00pm)
His Majesty’s Tenth Regiment of Foot will present drill and musket demonstrations at the Oliver Estate. Beginning at 10:00 am the Tenth Regiment, dressed in historically accurate uniform, will demonstrate 18th century military drills. Members of this volunteer organization are equipped and trained in 18th century military drills and life so that they portray the service of the British Army as they would have during the American War for Independence in 1775.
Tea, scones and cold beverages will be available throughout the day in the garden café. This event is free to the public, but donations are greatly appreciated. All donations go toward the restoration and upkeep of the Oliver House. The Oliver House, 445 Plymouth Street, Middleborough, MA.
4th Annual Onset Beach Kite Festival (10:00am-4:00pm)
Build-a-kite station for the kids, just $3 each. Kites for sale, live kite flying demonstrations!, info and display on metal detecting brought to you by the Gateway Treasure Hunters Club. Fun for the whole family! Feel free Bring your own kites.
Free parking is available at Hynes Field, on the corner of 10th Street and Onset Ave, next to Chuck’s Auto. Pay parking is available at the town pier, 184 Onset Ave, they charge til 10 p.m. On street parking is available and also at the Temple Lot is free after 6 p.m. Rain-date Sunday, September 2nd. Onset Beach, 182 Onset Avenue, Wareham.
Edaville Family Theme Park Activities (10:00am-5:00pm)
Come RIDE, ROAR, and EXPLORE at the exciting world of Edaville! With 3 PARKS IN 1, you can ride through Cran-Central, roar throughout Dino Land, and explore with Thomas & Friends through the magical Island of Sodor! Admission includes all rides & attractions. MA/RI Residents save up to $7 per date-specific ticket online only. Restrictions apply. Discount applied after applicable billing address entered. Edaville Family Theme Park, 5 Pine St. Carver.
Family Story Time at the New Bedford Public Library (11:00am)
Join us every Saturday at 11am at the Main Library Children’s Room for Family Story Time. Great for all ages! Hope to see you there! New Bedford Free Public Library, 745 Rockdale Avenue, New Bedford.
Gallery X Presents The Art of Scott Carola (5:00pm-8:00pm)
Scott Carola is a lifelong resident of New Bedford. Over the past several years he has re-ignited his passion for artwork and honed his skills as a pencil artist, working in graphite, colored pencil and pastel. He is a former corrections officer of the old Ash St. Jail, and current Detective Lieutenant of the New Bedford Police Department.
“The Story Thus Far” is a show about just that; a retrospective of the last 5 years with original works he refuses to part with and prints of fan favorites that earned him the following he has today. Come check out what Carola has been up to, as we prepare to send him off into hyperspace with what comes next. 169 William St, New Bedford. See more of Scott’s work: https://www.facebook.com/BarbedWireNest/
“I Love New Bedford” exhibit at Gallery X (5:00pm-8:00pm)
I Love New Bedford, You should like it too! August 31st—Sept. 30th, and free on AHA! Night Sept 13 5-8:00pm. 169 William St, New Bedford.
DJ Adam Demelo at PUB6T5 (9:00pm-1:00am)
70s–80s–90s and Top 40 dance until 1:00am. 736 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA.
