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Finally a weekend without rain! Friday and Saturday could not be more pleasant days conducive to hitting the road and partaking of the many fun, family-oriented activities in the region. It’ll average 70 degrees on these two days and evenings will be cool, especially overnight Saturday. Sunday will change dramatically, but still not bad. 53 degrees, mostly sunny – however, a low of 32 degrees!! Sunday will call for turtlenecks…sorry, wrong decade. Sunday will call for thermals, sweatshirt or a warm “hoodie”!
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Friday, October 17th
Edaville’s Pumpkins Aglow Festival (4:00pm-9:00pm)
Pumpkins, and Costumes, and Fun. Oh My! Pumpkin Aglow is back at Edaville Pumpkins AGLOW festival returns! 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. THIS WEEKEND : $4 Off admission FOR KIDS ONLY when you bring in a carved or painted pumpkin. It’s slightly scary fun for all ages! Boo at the Zoo admission is $9/adult and $6/child for zoo members. Non-members’ admission for Boo at the Zoo is $14/adult and $11/child.
Boo at the Zoo @ Buttonwood Park Zoo (6:00-9:00pm)
There’s enough thrills and chills for everyone at Boo at the Zoo! Join us at Boo at the Zoo for an evening of Halloween fun! Rides are included in the Boo admission. Climb aboard for a spoooooky train ride or take a bewitching carousel ride!
Haunted Barn & Hayride at YMCA (Dartmouth) (6:00pm-9:00pm)
Join us for a friendly Halloween adventure that includes crafts, storytelling, pumpkin decorating, and a fun trick or treat trail. This haunted tour is perfect for those with a ghoulish spirit. Join us as we transform the Dartmouth YMCA and our fields into a haunted surprise. Recommended for children over the age of 5. Adults: $8.00. Children: $5.00.
Painting with a Splash: Happy Halloween & Covered Bridge (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.
Saturday, October 18th
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.
Family Farm Day to benefit the Dartmouth Dog Park (11:00am-3:00pm)
Delicious food, pony rides, face painting, Chinese auction, potato sack races, dog fetching contest, dog Halloween costume parade and more! Well behaved dogs are welcome, but must be leashed. FREE admission. Hixville Livery at 1153 North Hixville Road, Dartmouth. For more info contact Diane at dartmouthdogpark@yahoo.com.
Westport Lions 10th Annual Arts and Crafts Show (10:00 am-4:00pm)
This juried show will have many returning and new crafters. Our participants have varied products.Door prize, raffle and food are also available. Free admission and parking. Westport High School Cafeteria 19 Main Road Westport, Mass. 02790.
Buttonwood Park Basketball Courts Grand Opening (12-3pm)
Join the Friends of Buttonwood Park as they officially open the new basketball courts. There will be food, beverages and live music.
Painting with a Splash: Kid’s Halloween (8+), Garden Flowers (15+), & Fall Tree Scape (12:30pm, 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.
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.
Ocean Explorium Explorer Days (12:00pm-1:00pm)
Ocean Explorium presents their Explorer Days program at Buttonwood Park Zoo. Geology will be explored. Themed activities held throughout the day. For more information on move visit www.oceanexplorium.org or call (508) 994-5400. Buttonwood Park Zoo.
Edaville’s Pumpkins Aglow Festival (4:00pm-9:00pm)
Pumpkins, and Costumes, and Fun. Oh My! Pumpkin Aglow is back at Edaville Pumpkins AGLOW festival returns! 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. THIS WEEKEND : $4 Off admission FOR KIDS ONLY when you bring in a carved or painted pumpkin.
Psychic Faire (Middleboro) (12:00pm-4:30pm)
Featuring 15 readers, five Cape cod Psychics, spiritual healers and more. Cover charge is $2 and 15 minute readings $20. Event is a fundraiser for Theatre One Productions. Phone: (774) 213-5193. VFW Hall, Station St.
Boo at the Zoo @ Buttonwood Park Zoo (6:00-9:00pm)
There’s enough thrills and chills for everyone at Boo at the Zoo! Join us at Boo at the Zoo for an evening of Halloween fun! Rides are included in the Boo admission. Climb aboard for a spoooooky train ride or take a bewitching carousel ride! It’s slightly scary fun for all ages! Boo at the Zoo admission is $9/adult and $6/child for zoo members. Non-members’ admission for Boo at the Zoo is $14/adult and $11/child.
Spinner Publications Celebrates 33 Years – Public Auction (6-10pm)
A Live Auction moderated by auctioneer, Dennis Broadbent and featuring art from some of the area’s most celebrated names will be the primary attraction at the Spinner Celebrates! 33rd Anniversary Fundraising Gala. Also included in the auction are pottery by Peruvian artisans from Colo Colo Gallery. The event is to be held at Fort Taber Community Center located at Fort Taber Park in New Bedford on Saturday evening, October 18, 2014 from 6pm to 10pm.
Gipsy Kings 25th Anniversary Tour comes to the Zeiterion (7:30pm)
The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center is proud to host the 25th Anniversary celebration of the ever-popular, Grammy Award winning Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo on Saturday, October 18 at 8PM. Beloved the world over, the Gipsy Kings captivate fans with their unique and irresistible blend of traditional flamenco styles with Western pop and Latin rhythms. Tickets are $49-$79 and are available on-line at www.zeiterion.org or by calling The Z Box Office at 508-994-2900.
Sunday, October 19th
Our Lady of Fatima Parish Harvest Fair (8:30am-5:00pm)
Homemade food, crafters and vendors, basket, cash and quilt raffles and more! 4256 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford, Mass. (corner of Tobey St.).
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.
2nd Annual New Bedford Hoedown featuring Phil Paleologos and the Jim Libby Band (1:00pm-5:00pm)
Please Come enjoy an afternoon filled with great country music. Also we ask that you bring a canned good or a pair of socks for our homeless/needy friends. Featuring the Jim Libby Band. Some of the guest singers include Juliett Dane, Joey Grieve, Jordan Nute and back by popular demand is Mr.& Missus. Special appearance by Rory Scott. MC for the event will be Philip Paleologos of WBSM. VFW Poirier Post located at 281 Appleton Street corner of Ashley Blvd. See poster below or click on event title for more info.
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 (4:00pm-9:00pm)
Pumpkins, and Costumes, and Fun. Oh My! Pumpkin Aglow is back at Edaville Pumpkins AGLOW festival returns! 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. THIS WEEKEND : $4 Off admission FOR KIDS ONLY when you bring in a carved or painted pumpkin.
Boo at the Zoo @ Buttonwood Park Zoo (6:00-9:00pm)
There’s enough thrills and chills for everyone at Boo at the Zoo! Join us at Boo at the Zoo for an evening of Halloween fun! Rides are included in the Boo admission. Climb aboard for a spoooooky train ride or take a bewitching carousel ride! It’s slightly scary fun for all ages! Boo at the Zoo admission is $9/adult and $6/child for zoo members. Non-members’ admission for Boo at the Zoo is $14/adult and $11/child.
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