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Autumn is settling in and we’ll have cool temperatures this weekend, particularly in the mornings and evenings where we’ll get as low as 43 degrees. Perfect for perhaps throwing a log on the fireplace to set a pleasant atmosphere. We’ll reach as high as 69 degrees during the day, and mostly pleasant except Saturday which will be cloudy and breezy with some evening rain.
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Friday, October 3rd
UMass Dartmouth Observatory FREE Night Sky Viewing Session (5:00pm-8:00pm)
Free night-sky viewing session. Viewing will take place through Observatory’s 16-inch telescope and other telescopes operated by ASSNE members. Free. For information or to check weather conditions call (508) 999-8715 or visit www.assne.org. Old Westport Road.
Painting with a Splash: Van Gogh Starry Night & It’s Fall (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.
FREE Concert: The Mayflower Camerata (Lakeville) (8:00-9:00pm)
Lakeville Arts and Music Festival presents a free concert by The Mayflower Camerata. 45-minute program of music ranging from the 17th century to the present. Lakeville United Church of Christ, corner of Routes 18 and 015.
Saturday, October 4th
Psychic Fair at III Suns (10:00am-5:00pm)
Tarot, Angel, Crystal & Mediumship Readings, Aura Photography. Psychic Fair at the absolutely most unique and incredibly high energy holistic shop in New Bedford! Check out their new location, amazing interior decor, phenomenal readers, all the tools you need for your own spiritual development and soak in the love and positive energy that creates this amazing place! And of course, check out Utopia’s Path products while you’re there! All you could need or desire in regards to herbs, teas incensed, smoking blends and more! Call for appointments or walk-ins available.
10th Annual Lakeville Arts and Music Festival (10:00am-4:00pm)
Free day of community, arts and crafts, music and more. Entertainment provided by The Corvairs, magician and juggler Scott Jameson, entertainer Linda Peck an more. Guests can also enjoy the number of local jewelry, pottery, painting and arts vendors as well. Free. Junctions of Routes 105 and 18, Precinct St.
Seaside Harvest Festival (Mattapoisett) (10:00am-4:00pmpm)
Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of Damien Council #4190. Arts, crafts, sales booths, food, entertainment and more. Vendors wanted, call (508) 994-4929. 57 Fairhaven Road.
Open Studios South (10:00am-6:00pm)
Our first of two weekend events starts with showcasing Orchard Street Studios and Kilburn Mills Studios. While you’re at Kilburn, make sure to visit Judith Klein Fine Art and Colo-Colo Gallery!
Silverbrook ACUSHNET Harvest Festival!! (10:00am-4:00pm)
Silverbrook Farm heralds the arrival of autumn with two packed months of fall-themed family attractions included with admission. Parents and progeny crunch leaves underfoot as they hone their ability to navigate through carbs in the corn maze or head toward horse-powered transit for a hayride.
Pony rides and proximity to resident farm animals enchant kids, as does Mother Goose story time, visits with Charlie T. Chicken, and the NEW Corn Caper Barrel Ride. Pumpkin-painting and face-painting booths doll up human and gourd counterparts in matching makeup, and one takeaway sugar pumpkin per guest extends the fall festivities.
100th Anniversary of Marion’s Marconi installation (Marion) (11:00am)
Presented by the Sippican Historical Society and Sippican Lands Trust. The property was acquired by the SLT in 1986, and is the actual site of the once-active Marconi wireless telegraph station. Local resident and Radio Tower steward Richard Evans will lead participants through the trails and remnants of this historic property, and Mr. Trowbridge will be on-hand to offer his insights, as well. Free. For information visit www.sippicanlandstrust.org.
9th Annual New Bedford Oktoberfest (3:00pm-12:00am)
Oktoberfest is not Oktoberfest without good beer. This year, the NB Oktoberfest will feature the largest selection of any of the years past, with over 25 beers on tap. The breweries that will be present are largely local microbreweries and they will be bringing that unique autumn ale flavor that can only be done right in the North East! Read more: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/2014-oktoberfest-survival-guide/2014/09/09
Painting with a Splash: Happy Halloween (10&up) & Parasol (3:00pm & 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, October 5th
Fall Parish Breakfast, Raffle Table & Bake Sale (8:30am-11:30am)
Serving blueberry & plain pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, roasted potatoes, fruit cup, juice and coffee. Tickets on sale after all weekend Masses and at the Rectory Office. Visit www.sscc.org/stmaryfhvn for more information or click on event title. Adults-$6.00, Youth 5-10-$3.00, Children under 5-FREE. Raffle table and bake sale donations are welcomed and appreciated. For information on how to volunteer to help, please message St. Mary’s Parish facebook page.
Silverbrook ACUSHNET’S Harvest Festival! (10:00am-4:00pm)
Silverbrook Farm heralds the arrival of autumn with two packed months of fall-themed family attractions included with admission. Parents and progeny crunch leaves underfoot as they hone their ability to navigate through carbs in the corn maze or head toward horse-powered transit for a hayride.
Pony rides and proximity to resident farm animals enchant kids, as does Mother Goose story time, visits with Charlie T. Chicken, and the NEW Corn Caper Barrel Ride. Pumpkin-painting and face-painting booths doll up human and gourd counterparts in matching makeup, and one takeaway sugar pumpkin per guest extends the fall festivities.
Psychic Fair at III Suns (10:00am-5:00pm)
Tarot, Angel, Crystal & Mediumship Readings, Aura Photography. Psychic Fair at the absolutely most unique and incredibly high energy holistic shop in New Bedford! Check out their new location, amazing interior decor, phenomenal readers, all the tools you need for your own spiritual development and soak in the love and positive energy that creates this amazing place! And of course, check out Utopia’s Path products while you’re there! All you could need or desire in regards to herbs, teas incensed, smoking blends and more! Call for appointments or walk-ins available.
2014 New Bedford Seaport Chowder Festival (NOON-5:00pm)
Restaurants, caterers and organizations with great dining facilities are lining up to compete in this friendly competition, The day culminates in awards decided by the votes of the attendees for “Best Of” in all the categories and the “Judge’s Choice” Award will be decided by a blind taste test. This year’s judging panel includes the 2012 “Chopped” Champion, Chef Joe Rego: Standard Times Food Critique and Food Blogger, Auditi Guha, and WFHN Radio Personality, Michael Rock. Read more: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/nb-chowder-festival/2014/09/03
Painting with a Splash: Fall Lighthouse (1:30pm)
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.
Edaville’s Pumpkins Aglow Festival (10:00am-5:00pm)
Pumpkins AGLOW festival returns today through the 26th on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Back by popular demand, come see the garden of endless jackolanterns. Dress in your Halloween costume and join the costume parades. You can trick or treat at your favorite ride, and go for a ride on our all new Haunted Train.
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