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The weekend outlook, is one just like last weekend’s: absolutely fantastic temperature wise! We’ll hit a low of 48, and a high of 75 degrees. The nights will be cool, and the days will be warm, between 70-75 degrees. Great weekend for planning activities!
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Friday, September 20th
Lunchtime Jazz Series At The Custom House Square (12:30 p.m.)
Love some jazz or live music? Mayor Jon Mitchell announced that the newly opened Custom House Square will be home to a four-week “Lunchtime Jazz Series” beginning on Friday, September 20th at 12:30 pm. Additional concerts will be held on September 27th, October 4th, and October 11th. The concerts, presented by the Office of the Mayor, will feature acclaimed local saxophonist Marcus Monteiro with a different accompanying musician each week. Custom House Square is nestled in downtown New Bedford steps from galleries, shopping, dining, museums and the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
13th Annual Oktoberfest (Fall River) (6:00 pm-10:00 p.m.)
A variety of wine and beer tastings as well as the latest food creations from SouthCoast restaurants will be provided. The evening will also include music and dancing. Presented by the Fall River Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Open bar sponsored by Globe Liquors and signature dishes presented by the area’s hottest restaurants. Tickets $25 and are available at the Chamber of Commerce. For information, click on the event title or call 508-676-8226. 200 Pocasset St.
Dock-U-Mentaries Film Series: “Hanging by a Thread: Family Farms and Floating Trap Fishermen” (7:00 p.m.)
The Dock-U-Mentaries Film Series continues on Friday, September 20th with Hanging by a Thread: Family Farms and Floating Trap Fishermen, a narrated slide show presented by photographer Markham Starr. Dock-U-Mentaries is a co-production of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and the Working Waterfront Festival. Films about the working waterfront are screened on the third Friday of each month beginning at 7:00 PM in the theater of the Corson Maritime Learning Center, located at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford. All programs are open to the public and presented free of charge.
Saturday, September 21st
8th Annual Slocum River Challenge Regatta (Dartmouth, MA) (8:00 am-2:00 pm)
Dartmouth’s Slocum River will once again come alive with activity as rowers and paddlers from all over New England converge for the 8th running of the popular Slocum Challenge, known locally as “Southeastern New England’s Fall Rowing & Paddling Festival”. The regatta is open to racing shells, open-water shells, kayaks, canoes, surf-skis, traditional rowing boats, whaleboats, pilot gigs, and stand-up paddleboards, with separate age categories for competitors under 20, over 50, and over 65, all in Men’s, Women’s and “Mixed” (co-ed) divisions.
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Alma del Mar 5K walk/run for Education, Family Fun Day (9:00 am-11:00 am)
This is a 5k Walk or Run, 1 mile fun run for kids and good old fashion fun for the whole family. Registrations will be available in April online or at the school, 26 Madeira Ave., New Bedford, MA. All proceeds will directly support the Alma Del Mar Charter School by way of scholastic supplies, athletic equipment, and extracurricular activities that support the education and development of Scholars.
Fort Phoenix Colonial Encampment: Day 1 (Fairhaven) (9:00 am-3:00 pm)
Here’s a fantastic opportunity to learn about our local history in a FUN, interactive way. See poster or click on event title for more info.
King Richard’s Faire (Carver) (10:30 am-6:00 am)
“Entertainment, exciting rides and skilled games abound on the enchanting 80-acre site of King Richard’s Faire. Hundreds of talented entertainers perform non-stop throughout the day. Visit any of our eight vibrant stages and be enthralled by acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, minstrels, dancers, fire eaters, puppeteers and exotic tigers. Enjoy our beautiful white lion and cute tiger cubs.” Runs through October 20th.
6th Annual Fall Family Festival & Road Race (Dartmouth) (11:00 am-4:00 pm)
Dartmouth YMCA presents their 6th Annual Fall Family Festival. Event includes the Annual 5K/10K Road Race taking place 8:30 a.m. Festival itself includes a wide array of activities, amusements, presentations, and games. Toe Jam Puppet Band, Skip Daniels Magic, Farm Animals, Games, Fire Engines, Campfire Smores and more! Admission is free. For information on either event call (508) 993-3361 or click on event title.
Clam Boil By The Sea (Mattapoisett) (5:30 pm)
Love lobster, clamboils and the fixings? The Mattapoisett YMCA is having a Clamboil By The Sea! It begins with a cocktail hour with live music at 5:30, and dinner starts at 6:30. Lobster, chowder, fixings, cash bar, and scenic Mattapoisett Harbor! For tickets, call the YMCA at 508.758.4203 or click on the event title.
Sunday, September 22nd
Car Truck & Motorcycle Show (9:00 am – 3:00 pm)
Hosted by the Massachusetts Corvette Club. 50 trophies to top cars, trucks, motorcycles and military vehicles. Show registration $10, proceeds to benefit the Fort Taber Military Museum. For information call the Museum (508) 994-3938 or Joe Barclay (508) 542-1871.
Fort Phoenix Colonial Encampment: Day 2 (Fairhaven) (9:00 am-3:00 pm)
Here’s a fantastic opportunity to learn about our local history in a FUN, interactive way. See poster or click on event title for more info.
King Richard’s Faire (Carver) (10:30 am-6:00 am)
“Entertainment, exciting rides and skilled games abound on the enchanting 80-acre site of King Richard’s Faire. Hundreds of talented entertainers perform non-stop throughout the day. Visit any of our eight vibrant stages and be enthralled by acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, minstrels, dancers, fire eaters, puppeteers and exotic tigers. Enjoy our beautiful white lion and cute tiger cubs.” Runs through October 20th.
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