16 Things To Do This Weekend (Oct. 13 – Oct.-15)

Outside of “a shower” on Saturday, we will have a dry weekend with pleasant temperatures. As Halloween approaches the mornings can evening eventually start to get brisk, even cold. However, that has not arrived yet. We’ll hover around a low of 60 degrees in the mornings with day time termperatures averaging about 70 degrees. Who knows how many more weekends we’ll have left with weather like this, so you’d better hit the road and enjoy the many going-ons around the South Coast and beyond!

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Friday, October 13th

Lawler Branch Fall Story & Craft Time (3:30pm-4:30pm)
Bring you children, grandkids, etc. and enjoy some spring themed pictures books along with a craft activity they’ll enjoy! Children of all ages welcome! Francis J. Lawler Branch Library, 745 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford.

Teen Horror Movie Night: The Ring (3:30pm-5:30pm)
Rated: PG-13, Runtime: 1 hr 55 min. A group of teenagers die seven days after viewing a video. A reporter sets out to find the truth and finds herself in the same scenario.
Lawler Library Teen Room, 745 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford, MA.

There are many Halloween events leading up to Halloween Day!

HoB Flashback Friday Night (7:00pm-10:00pm)
House Of Bricks Pro Wrestling is the best wrestling show on the SouthCoast. #FlashbackFridayNight is the third installment of the series. All tickets are only $10. Doors open 6pm and Bell time is 7pm. Lineup: HoB Heavyweight Champion “The Outlaw Moonshiner” J.b. Tickle, HoB Tag Team Champions Steven L Ust & Steven Broad, the Middlesex Express, for the HoB #SouthernNewEngland Championship will be El Poncho Ayala w/Kenny B Dunne vs Jammin Jack Conner and for the first time ever Teddy Goodz vs “R.I.O.T.” Kellan Thomas. Moose Lodge 914, 119 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford, MA.

The Portuguese Kids (Hudson) (7:00pm-11:30pm)
The Portuguese Kids are back in Hudson, MA with their brand new show! Tickets can be purchased by calling 978-763-9207 or purchase online at portuguesekids.com! Food and drinks will be available to purchase throughout the event. Hudson Portuguese Club, 13 Port St., Hudson, MA.

Saturday, October 14th

Be the Solution to the Pollution Cleanup at Fort Phoenix (9:00am)
Leading monthly cleanups on shorelines of the South Coast, as well as, making people aware of plastic pollution in our environment, especially in the ocean. Creating short videos about the harmful effects of plastic litter. Concerned citizens against pollution working to change attitudes and behavior in order to break the cycle of littering and understand the importance of recycling.

Fairhaven Harvest Fun Day (10:00am-4:00pm)
Enjoy some fall family fun at Harvest Fun Day on the lawn of the Visitors Center with more than 45 booths by local non-profit groups and businesses, children’s activities and more. You’ll find booths selling arts, crafts, home decor, hand made clothing and accessories, and more. There will be face painting, children’s games, pumpkin painting, a bounce house, and other fun things to do and see.

Take a photo with Ron Hammond’s antique red McCormick Farmall tractor. Climb aboard Joe Beaulieu’s hay wagon (and pick out a pumpkin to buy). Enjoy some great food from non-profits and Fairhaven restaurants and shops. Foods include chowder, lobster rolls, caçoila, hot dogs, apple cider donuts, Del’s Frozen Lemonade, apple crisp with ice cream, and other delights. Enjoy classic hit tunes from the “good old days” from KJ Tunes. Sponsored by the Fairhaven Office of Tourism. Free admission. For more information, see the links below, call 508-979-4085, or email FairhavenTours@fairhaven-ma.gov./

Fairhaven’s Harvest Fun Day is Saturday and jam packed with fun, family oriented activities!

Save This Land: A Public Walk of the St. Vincent de Paul Camp (10:00am-11:30am)
The iconic 82-acre former St. Vincent de Paul Camp on Adamsville Road presents a rare land protection opportunity for the community of Westport. Planning for the future of this community space is well underway, but we need your help! Join us for a public walk of the property this October 5th or 14th to share your vision for the future of open space in Westport. To RSVP, or make a contribution towards the protection of this land, please contact Peter Woodhouse at (508) 636-9228 ext. 5006 or peter@westportlandtrust.org. Westport Land Conservation Trust, 830 Drift Rd., Westport, MA.

“Feather Serpents” – Author Presentation by Joyce Walsh at the Library (2:00pm-3:30pm)
Join us for an author presentation from Joyce Walsh as she takes us on a journey through her debut novel Feathered Serpents, and its brand new sequel, Feathered Serpents II. Tezcatlipoca, The Smoking Mirror. New Bedford Free Public Library, 613 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA.

12th Annual New Bedford Oktoberfest (3:00pm-11:45pm)
On the South Coast, there’s no bigger and better version of Oktoberfest than New Bedford’s own, NBOktoberfest. Organized by the South Coast Business Alliance, the festival is now on its 12th year and has become one of the city’s most popular annual events. Plenty of beer, food, music, fun, and people. Full lineup and details on the 12th annual Oktoberfest Survival Guide by clicking on the thread title.

Boo at the Zoo (6:00pm-9:00pm)
Slightly spooky fun that cannot be missed! Grab your favorite costume and join us at BOO AT THE ZOO for an evening of Halloween fun! There’s enough thrills and chills for all ages at BOO AT THE ZOO! Climb aboard a spoooooky train ride, stroll down the Trick or Treat trail, take a spin on our wild carousel, and enjoy Halloween themed activities plus animal encounters! Save time getting into BOO AT THE ZOO by purchasing a Bat Pass. A Bat Pass is a single use, non-refundable pass and must be surrendered at the separate Bat Pass entrance upon your visit. Zoo Members: $11/adult and $7/child. Non-Members: $16/adult and $12/child. Rides are included in the price of admission. Children under 3 are free.

Don’t miss the 12th Annual New Bedford Oktoberfest on Saturday!

Bluegrass Band “Cold Chocolate” at the Dartmouth Grange (7:00pm-9:00pm)
Cold Chocolate is a fresh and exciting Americana band with a unique sound that fuses bluegrass and folk with a dash of funk. With original tunes and technical prowess, this trio from Boston is mesmerizing audiences with guitar, upright bass, percussion, and three-part harmony. $15 general admission ($12 for children under 18, seniors 60 and over, and college students); $35 family admission. Bring along dinner or snacks and non-alcoholic beverages if you wish. Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, October October 15th

FREE Guided Bird Walk ( (8:00am-10:00am)
Grab your binoculars and join our birding experts out on the trails for Sunday Bird Walks at Norman Bird Sanctuary. In the serene natural landscape at NBS, you will count up as many bird species as you can while also keeping an eye out for non-flying wildlife. No registration required, meet in the parking lot at 8 a.m. Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 3rd Beach Rd., Middletown, RI.

4th Annual Scarecrow Festival (12:00pm-2:00pm)
Create your own scarecrow and be a part of the Fall festivities along Main Street and Onset Ave! Register your Scarecrow in one of the following categories: Business, Club/Organization (including classrooms and school groups), or Families/Individuals. Judging will be conducted by members of the community on October 28. Call the OBA for more info 508-295-7072.

Enjoy nature, walks and/or birds? There is a FREE guided bird tour on Sunday..

OktoberFesta! 1st Annual Boars & Brews Challenge (4:00pm-11:00pm)
Join us for OktoberFesta! Our 1st Annual Boars & Brews Challenge. For the month of October we challenge you to consume 26 beers & 5 signature pork dishes. Sign up begins on October 1st. For completing the Boars & Brews Challenge you will receive: Personalized T-Shirt, 2017 Boars & Brews Mug, Cask & Pig Beer Club Card (valid for 1 year),.Your name registered to win many other prizes including: Patriots, Celtics & Bruins Tickets. Cask & Pig Kitchen and Alehouse, 780 State Rd. North Dartmouth, MA.

Boo at the Zoo (6:00pm-9:00pm)
Slightly spooky fun that cannot be missed! Grab your favorite costume and join us at BOO AT THE ZOO for an evening of Halloween fun! There’s enough thrills and chills for all ages at BOO AT THE ZOO! Climb aboard a spoooooky train ride, stroll down the Trick or Treat trail, take a spin on our wild carousel, and enjoy Halloween themed activities plus animal encounters! Save time getting into BOO AT THE ZOO by purchasing a Bat Pass. A Bat Pass is a single use, non-refundable pass and must be surrendered at the separate Bat Pass entrance upon your visit. Zoo Members: $11/adult and $7/child. Non-Members: $16/adult and $12/child. Rides are included in the price of admission. Children under 3 are free.

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