Go kayaking at the Apponagansett Bay Kayak Expedition in Dartmouth on August 16! Sponsored by the Buzzards Bay Coalition and Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures. For more info, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events. Don’t miss the music, food and fun on August 25 at the 13th Annual Barn Bash at the Sylvan Nursery Barn, a fundraiser for the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust! For more info and tickets, call 508-991-2289 or go to dnrt.org.
It’s WORTH THE TRIP!
Easton Enjoy “Around the Campfire” at the Sheep Pasture on August 16, a free Family Science Outing sponsored by the Natural Resources Trust of Easton! For more info, call 508-2386049 or go to nrtofeaston.org. Find out what’s happening at the Easton Children’s Museum! For info, call 508-2303789 or visit childrensmuseumineaston.org.
Fairhaven Bring a chair or blanket to listen to “Concerts Under the Stars” at the Fairhaven Town Hall on August 2 (Forever Young) and 9 (James Taylor Tribute). For more info, go to fairhavenimprovement.org. Don’t miss the free West Island Movie Classic “A Hasty Heart” on August 2. Sponsored by the West Island Improvement Association. For more info, call 508-979-4085 or go to fairhaventours.com. Go on the “Late Summer Shorebird Stroll at West Island,” sponsored by the Lloyd Center for the Environment, on August 2 (rain date August 3)! For more info, call 508-990-0505 x 23 or pre-register at lloydcenter.org/calendar. Wear white on August 4 for the annual Picnic on the Lawn of the Unitarian Church for an evening of live jazz, food, and drink, a benefit for the Fairhaven Historical Society. For more info, go to facebook.com/picniconthelawn. Happy Days! Don’t miss the free Classic Car Cruise and live music on August 19 at Benoit Square, sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Association! Take the kids to the Monday Morning Fun Days at the Visitors Center! For dates and info on tours, events, and historical sites, go to fairhaventours.com or call 508-979-4085. Buy fresh, buy local! Head for the Fairhaven Farmers Market at its new location on 151 Alden Road on Sundays 11-3 through October 28! For more info, call 508-979-4085 or go to fairhaventours.com. Bring a lawn chair and learn about local history at the free “Lectures on the Lawn” at the Old Stone Schoolhouse on the first and third Saturdays of August. For details, go to fairhaventours.com or call 508-979-4085. Mark your calendars for the annual Feast of Our Lady of the Angels on Labor Day weekend (September 1-3) in north Fairhaven! Great food, live music, procession, games. For details, call 508-990-0592 or go to fairhaventours.com.
The Huttleston Marketplace will be set up on the lawn of Fairhaven High School every Saturday 10-4 through Labor Day! Local artisans, crafters, antique dealers, food producers will be selling their wares. For more info, call 508-979-4085 or go to fairhaventours.com.
Come see what’s new for the 2018 season
Put on your dancing shoes! Head for the First Congregational Church on the third Saturday each month, 7-10 p.m., for social ballroom dancing! Beginners welcome. For reservations and info, call 401-230-3420 or go to dtdballroom@gmail.com. If you’re interested in the history of JapanAmerica ties, visit the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship House, where it all began. Go to wmfriendshiphouse.org or call 508-995-1219 for details.
Fall River Mark your calendars for the Portuguese food, music, and family entertainment at the Parish of the Good Shepherd Feast on August 10-12! For details, call 508-678-7412 or go to gsfallriver.com. And plan ahead for The Great Holy Ghost Feast August 23-26 at Kennedy Park! Great food and music! For band line-up and more info, call 508-675-1368 or visit grandesfestas.com. Head for the waterfront and Borden Light Marina to watch the powerboats at the 2018 Fall River Grand Prix on August 25 and 26! For more info, call 508-944-3728 or go to ahafallriver.com.
NEW hours: Mon.-Fri. 11-5, Sat.-Sun. 11-6
Take the little ones for a ride on the centuryold Carousel at Battleship Cove through Labor Day! For more info, go to battleshipcove.org/ carousel. Head for the Fall River Heritage State Park on August 18 for a free outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It”! For details, go to ahafallriver.com or call 508-294-5344. The Narrows Center for the Arts has a fabulous line-up. For a complete schedule, visit narrowscenter.com or call 508-324-1926. Head for the parks for free outdoor movies! Watch “Pink Panther” on August 18 at Maplewood Park. For details, go to ahafallriver. com or call 508-294-5344.
FUN SUMMER SHOPPING
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