24 Things to do this Weekend (Oct. 24-Oct. 26)

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Another pleasant weekend in store in terms of temperatures. We’ll average 60 degrees throughout the weekened and won’t get to 32 degrees for a low, like we did last weekend! We will however get close with a cool 40 degrees. Have you broken out the thermals and sweaters? Or are you still wearing shorts?

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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, October 24th

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!

Connecting For Change is celebrating 10 years with keynote speakers, food, activities and entertainment!

Connecting For Change/Bioneers Conference – 10th Anniversary Event (10:00am-9:00pm)
More than just a conference, Connecting for Change is a solutions-focused gathering that takes place over two-days, attracting 3,000 people from over 20 states to downtown New Bedford. The event will feature multiple keynote speakers including Joel Salatin, Sonia Sanchez, Nipun Mehta of ServiceSpace, Janisse Ray, Babatunde Salaam of New Lens Productions, and more! There will be over 40 workshops, family and youth programming, live music including Climbing PoeTree an evening performance by Truthworker Theatre Company, and countless activities. Topics include food and farming, health and healing, environmental and social justice, women and youth empowerment, impact investing, spirituality, and sustainability.

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SouthCoast Children’s Theatre presents “The Miracle Worker.” (7PM)

The touching drama about the relationship between Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, is directed by Joshua Boucher and Meghan Long. All cast members are children in Grades 5 through 8.

The show will be offered at 7 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday. It is being performed at the Mt. Carmel School Auditorium, 230 Bonney St., New Bedford. Tickets are $12. Call (774) 202-5269 or visit www.southcoastchildrenstheatre.com, or purchase at the door.

Full details: http://www.southcoasttoday.com/article/20141023/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/141029791#sthash.QxVFCk5K.dpuf

Painting with a Splash: Happy Halloween & Blue Water (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 25th

Old Colony RVTHS 5th Annual Craft/Vendor Fair (Rochester) (9:00am-4:00pm)
The fair will include more than 25 crafters and vendors who will offer such things as jewelry, baked goods, candle, decorations, sewn items and wooden crafts alongside vendors such as It Works, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Thirty-One, Tupperware, and more. There will also be raffles, face painting and more! Region:Registration/reservations: Please email hdarcy@oldcolony.us to reserve a table or for more information. 476 North Ave. Rochester.

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Four Paws Up Bakery and Dream Land Arts & Crafts for Kids Grand Opening (9:00am)
Four Paws Up Bakery & Boutique and Dream Land Arts & Crafts for Kids are opening up near the old Bijou Theatre. Grand opening TOMORROW at 9am. Bring your dogs (leashed) and kids by and welcome Fairhaven’s newest business! Check out some of their amazing, locally produced treats here.

356 and 358 Main Street
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(774) 202-5573

Rummage sale (Dartmouth) (9:00am-12:00pm)

Good used clothing, shoes, costumes, toys, household items, furniture, linens, and books. Congregational Church 17 Middle St. South Dartmouth.

Harvest Festival, 6th annual Pumpkin Festival AND the Awesome Robb Magic show in one place: Silverbrook Farm ACUSHNET!

LAST CHANCE! 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.

Silverbrook ACUSHNET 6th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival and Awesome Robb Magic Show! (10:00am-4:00pm)
Silverbrook Farm will also be celebrating their 6th ANNUAL GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL benefiting CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION of MASSACHUSETTS/RHODE ISLAND and will feature the AWESOME ROBB MAGIC SHOW in addition to all of the great attractions. Make a point to come see us in beautiful ACUSHNET, MASSACHUSETTS!

Connecting For Change/Bioneers Conference – 10th Anniversary Event (10:00am-11:00pm)
More than just a conference, Connecting for Change is a solutions-focused gathering that takes place over two-days, attracting 3,000 people from over 20 states to downtown New Bedford. The event will feature multiple keynote speakers including Joel Salatin, Sonia Sanchez, Nipun Mehta of ServiceSpace, Janisse Ray, Babatunde Salaam of New Lens Productions, and more! There will be over 40 workshops, family and youth programming, live music including Climbing PoeTree an evening performance by Truthworker Theatre Company, and countless activities. Topics include food and farming, health and healing, environmental and social justice, women and youth empowerment, impact investing, spirituality, and sustainability.

Pumpkins Aglow all weekend long at Edaville USA!

Boston Book Festival (10:00 am-7:00pm)
The Boston Book Festival celebrates the power of words to stimulate, agitate, unite, delight, and inspire by holding year-round events culminating in an annual, free Festival that promotes a culture of reading and ideas and enhances the vibrancy of our city. At locations in and around Copley Square. Over 50 free sessions, activities and more.

The 3rd Annual Newport Food Truck Festival (11:00a,-4:00pm)

The Newport Food Truck Festival will feature over 20 of New England’s most popular food trucks serving up a variety of fan favorites, handmade ice cream sandwiches, French cuisine, gourmet hot dogs, mouthwatering chicken wings, and so much more. The festival will also feature live music, beer and wine, and sampling! Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport, R.I. Tickets can be purchased at the event. Phone: 617.782.7117. Email: info@foodtruckfestivalsofne.com.

Healthy Cooking Demonstration with Mass in Motion (1:00 – 3:00pm)
Demonstrations are conducted by a chef and dietician. Meals are low-cost, healthy, and showcase that you can make a full nutritious meal at a local market. Delicious free samples will be provided.

DeMello’s Market, 1275 Cove Road New Bedford, will host their demonstration, Saturday October 25th from 1-3 pm.

House of Music’s 5th annual Halloween Carnival (3:00 – 7:00pm)
Wicked family fun (outdoors) at the Haunted Playground – 593 Kempton St.- including games and prizes, pony rides, Zombies doing the thriller dance, pumpkin decorating, face-painting, candy-apple making, lots of refreshments, costume parade and prizes, and the famous “Spooky Walk”.Please let all the families know about this fun-filled event.

Halloween paintings for all ages at Painting w/ A Splash!

Painting with a Splash: Halloween Specials for ALL AGES! (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.

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.

Fun time for the whole family!

Sunday, October 26th

7th Annual Psychic Fair fundraiser (10:00am-4:00pm)
The Acushnet Police Association will host their 7th Annual Psychic Fair Fundraiser at the Senior Center building, 59 ½ South Main Street, Acushnet. Mediums, psychics, aura photography and card readers will be available by appointment or for walk-ins. For those looking to do a little shopping, vendors will be offering handmade jewelry, gift baskets, crystals and more. Party of Gold will also be on hand offering top dollar for your unwanted gold and silver…Phone: 508-998-0280.

LAST CHANCE! 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.

Opening Day at Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens (11:00-3:00pm)
Join The Trustees of Reservations to celebrate our public opening of the Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens on October 26, 2014 from 11AM-3PM. The late Allen C. Haskell, a lifelong New Bedford resident and famed horticulturalist, assembled six acres in the heart of the city over more than 30 years, creating a truly unique and successful nursery. Here you will discover a stunning landscape with beautifully designed gardens and one of the oldest homes in New Bedford. The Trustees acquired the property in 2013 and are eager to welcome the public to this iconic reservation. Full list of activities can be seen by clicking event title.

Fun, exercises, cause, costume contests and more!

36th Annual Spooner 10K – Spooky 5K at Buttonwood (1:00pm-5:00pm)
The 36th Annual Spooner 10K – Spooky 5K to benefit the GNB Track Club is this Sunday, October 26th at Buttonwood Park. There is also a FREE Spooky Kids’ Run. Come out and run with 1,000 other runners in costume!

Painting with a Splash: Birch Fall Tree (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.

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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