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Saturday, September 30th
Haunting for Shriners Halloween Sale & Estate Sale! (8:00am-5:00pm)
All good things must come to an end including Haunting for Shriners. Everything must go! Hundreds of items for sale! Halloween props and decorations, home goods, decorations, electronics, and more! Reasonable offers accepted! Please share with friends, family, home haunters, Halloween enthusiasts. professional haunters, and others! For more information hauntingforshriners@gmail.com. Haunting for Shriners Hospitals for Children, 57 Fort Street, Fairhaven, MA.
Day of Free Dental Care (8:00am-3:00pm)
Free Dental Cleaning, Extraction, or Filling for adults over 18 years of age or older. Registration will begin at 7:30am. Care is provided on a first come, first serve basis. Southcoast Smiles & Perfect Smiles, 185 Highland Ave., Seekonk, MA.
Rise And Shine Yoga At Fort Phoenix (8:30am-9:30am)
Join South Coast Yoga every Saturday morning at Fort Phoenix to start your weekend with an energizing yoga practice! Class is only a $5 drop in, or you can purchase a class card. Class incorporates movement, meditation, balance and strength. This is open to all levels, newbies to advanced. Please bring a mat/towel and water. The beginning of the season can be chilly, so layers are good! Children are welcome, as long as they can sit quietly for the hour (10 and up usually). Class passes are $25 for 5 classes and can be used at Fort Taber and Fort Phoenix classes all summer.
Haskell Fall Plant Sale (9:00am-1:00pm)
Don’t miss the second annual fall plant sale! Fall is a great time of year to plant spring bulbs, get ahead on next year with perennials and shrubs, and of course, get your garlic in the ground! The selection brings back memories of Allen’s offerings and will be sold along with harden gear in the newly renovated garden shop. And don’t forget, Trustee members automatically get 10% off. The event is open to the public. Allen C Haskell Public Gardens, 787 Shawmut Ave., New Bedford.
Coalition For Animal Awareness Savers Drive (Fall River) (9:00am-3:30pm)
We’re doing it again!! Clean out those closets and bring it down to our Uhaul parked in the Frugal Franks lot during their annual yard sale!!! We will receive $$$ for every pound that we collect!! Clothes, shoes, accessories, bedding, books, tapes, CDs, electronics, household items…. usable items only please! Frugal Franks, 126 Shove St., Fall River, MA.
Chili & Chowder Festival (Bridgewater) (9:00am-3:00pm)
Come and join the fun at this annual event. Dozens of great chili and chowder to sample from entries hoping to win the grand prize. Food, drinks, music, vendors and more – must be 21 years g age to attend. Admission is $10 per person. East Bridgewater Commercial Club-EBCC, 1 Nielsen Ave., East Bridgewater.
Mushrooms of Massachusetts (10:00am-12:00pm)
Fall is mushroom hunting season in Massachusetts. Join mycophiles Garrett Stuck, Bette Low and Mark Straus on a two-hour hunt for macro fungi at Westport Land Conservation Trust’s Dunham’s Brook Conservation Area (1520 Main Road). Whether you’re a seasoned forager of chanterelles and morels or just curious to learn more about the history of mycelium, there’s more to mushroom identification than meets the eye! Keys to identification will be provided along with information on different cultivation methods, as well as guidelines for safe and environmentally responsible foraging. Westport Land Conservation Trust, 830 Drift Rd., Westport, MA.
Arts & Music Festival (10:00am-4:00pm)
An annual community event in it’s 13th year hosting music, crafts, art, street performers, cultural demonstrations, exhibits, an all day historic WWI program, food, face painting, and more. 2 Precinct St, Lakeville, MA.
43rd Annual Harvest Fair (10:00am-5:00pm)
An autumn tradition for generations of families, this beloved old-fashioned fair offers something for everyone. The “Mabel Express” Barrel Train, Monkey Bridge, Mud Pit, Midway games and Children’s crafts tent invite kids of all ages to join in the fun. Talented crafters and artisans sell their beautifully created items, enticing fair-goers to get a jump on holiday shopping. Local food and beer vendors offer an array of appetizing selections, while an impressive line-up of musicians round out the festive atmosphere. Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 3rd Beach Rd. Middletown, RI.
Boston Street Art and Graffiti Walking Tour (2:00pm-4:30pm)
Spend a couple of hours with an expert guide checking out some of the best street art and graffiti in the city. The tour includes Northeastern University’s incredible, growing number of street art installations including Shepard Fairey, El Mac and Jef Aerosol
Several large-scale murals by Boston’s big wall crews and some visiting graffiti dignitaries. The tour runs in (almost) all weather. Heavy rain or a freak snowstorm will cancel with a full refund. Starbucks, 273 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA.
