18 Things To Do This Weekend (May 23-May 25)

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OK, we’ve all heard of a rain dance. Is there such a thing as a sunshine dance? Jeepers, the frequency of rain we’ve been bombarded with is unofficially out of control. Or as the kids they days say it’s “literally” out of control. The bad news is that we’ll have rain through all three days this weekend. Friday with a brief shower or two (or five), Saturday a shower is “possible,” which means it’ll definitely rain at the worst possible moment, and same for Sunday, with the difference being a thunderstorm instead. The good news is that we aren’t soft here in New England and it takes some seriously bad weather to stuff us from enjoying ourselves!

As always, click on the title for more or detailed information on the event. Most of the events were pulled from our event calendar where you can find hundreds of local area events each month. The event calendar is FREE, so if you are a local business, and not taking advantage of FREE publicity, shame on you! Are you a local business and want to sponsor this high traffic, weekend guide? Contact info@newbedfordguide.com for more details. Have an event to add? Check out our tutorial. For more info, you can click on each title. Know of another event this weekend? Post a reply!


Friday, May 23rd

Zoo Nights at Buttonwood Zoo (5:30pm-8:00pm)
Zoo Nights are designed to offer families an opportunity to enjoy the Zoo on cool summer nights, experience animal encounters and participate in children’s activities.

Lakeside Family Festival (East Freetown) (6:00-11:00pm)
“Lakeside Family Festival” celebrates their 30th anniversary. The festival is located on Rt. 18 (Middleboro Road) in East Freetown, Mass. on the grounds of Cathedral Camp.

Bring the family and have a blast as Zoo Nights kicks off!

Lakeside Family Festival has amusement rides, raffles, entertainment, home made baked goods and delicious foods. Phone: 508-763-2240. Email: contact@sjnfreetown.org.

Painting with a Splash: Van Gogh Starry Night w/ Fitz (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.

Your Theatre Inc.: “Squabbles” (8:00pm)
A Never-Too-Old-For-Love Comedy pitting father-in-law against mother-in-law. Tickets $15, $13 senior, students and military. For further information call (508) 993-0772.


Saturday, May 24th

White Cane Safety Day (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
At the Fairhaven Lions Club. This day honors the blind and their white cane as a symbol of independence. Guests can make a donation and take a picture with Dan D. Lion. Intersections around Benoit Sq.

Fairhaven Village Militia Spring Revolutionary War Encampment (9:00am-Sunset)
Period costumed men and women recreating life in the times of the Revolutionary War. Free. Cannon Firing Saturday at dusk, (approx. 8:00 p.m.) For information call (508) 979-4085. Fort Phoenix.

Westport River Gardeners Plant Sale (Westport) (9:00-1:00pm)
At the Macomber Meeting House. Selling many garden tools and plants including perennials, annuals, vegetables and more. Garden jewelry, aprons, pottery, rain barrels and more will also be sold. 930 Main Road.

Friends of Wareham Free Library Book Sale (Wareham) (9:00am-2:00pm)
Thousands of quality used books for sale. 59 Marion Road, Wareham, MA.

One of Fairhaven’s most anticipated events! (http://fort-phoenix.blogspot.com/)

Hixville & Smill Mills Celebrates Dartmouth’s 350th Anniversary (Dartmouth) (10:00am-4:00pm)
Bring the whole family as Dartmouth celebrates their 350th anniversary one village at a time! This weekend Hixville and Smith Mills join in the family oriented activities!

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Democrat Gubernatorial Candidates Forum (11:00am-1:00pm)
All 5 Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates will be at the Gubernatorial Candidates Forum on Saturday, May 24th starting at 11:00 a.m at the Zeiterion Theatre. Come ask questions, get answers and hear the issues defined

Lakeside Family Festival & Blessing of the Bikes (East Freetown) (12:00-11:00pm)
“Lakeside Family Festival” celebrates their 30th anniversary. The festival is located on Rt. 18 (Middleboro Road) in East Freetown, Mass. on the grounds of Cathedral Camp. Lakeside Family Festival has amusement rides, raffles, entertainment, home made baked goods and delicious foods. Saturday, May 24th “Blessing of the Bikes” sign up 11 a.m. Riders $15 and passengers $10. Kick stands up at 12:30. Phone: 508-763-2240. Email: contact@sjnfreetown.org.

Painting with a Splash: Four special paintings to choose from! (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.

“Taste Wine…From the South of Italy” Wine Tasting Event (Fall River) (6:30pm-9:30 pm)
What? Never been to a first-class wine-tasting? Now is your time! On this fund-raising evening, come join wines of Italy enthusiast, and Italy writer and traveler, Alan A. Amaral as he introduces the best of Italian wines to the local audience. Alan Amaral a well-traveled Italian American who founded Italian Wine Services has led many tours to Italy and its vineyards. Join us on this occasion as he introduces the best of Italian white and red wines from the regions of Venice to Vesuvius. Phone: 508-674-3533. Email: info@marinemuseumfr.org. Marine Museum 70 Water Street Fall River, Mass. 02721.


Sunday, May 25th

24th Annual Antique and Classic Car Show (East Freetown) (8:00am-2:30 pm)
Entrance fee $10.00. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Awards ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Rain date is Monday. Phone: 5087632240. Email: contact@sjnfreetown.org. Lakeside Family Festival 157 Middleboro Road East Freetown, Mass.

Fairhaven Village Militia Spring Revolutionary War Encampment (9:00am-3:00pm)
Period costumed men and women recreating life in the times of the Revolutionary War. Free. For information call (508) 979-4085. Fort Phoenix.

Paint this very image with your friends over wine at Painting w/ a Splash!

Hixville & Smill Mills Celebrates Dartmouth’s 350th Anniversary (Dartmouth) (10:00am-4:00pm)
Bring the whole family as Dartmouth celebrates their 350th anniversary one village at a time! This weekend Hixville and Smith Mills join in the family oriented activities!

Lakeside Family Festival (East Freetown) (12:00-11:00pm)
“Lakeside Family Festival” celebrates their 30th anniversary. The festival is located on Rt. 18 (Middleboro Road) in East Freetown, Mass. on the grounds of Cathedral Camp. Lakeside Family Festival has amusement rides, raffles, entertainment, home made baked goods and delicious foods. Phone: 508-763-2240. Email: contact@sjnfreetown.org.

Painting with a Splash: Butterfly Garden (N.B.) Dottie’s Angels American Cancer Relay For Life (Wareham) (2:00 & 5:00pm)
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.

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