THINGS TO DO AROUND WESTPORT, MA
HomeTips and Events Newsletter by Karen Martin, Realtor
* Westport, MA • Dartmouth, MA • Fall River, MA * Tiverton, RI Sept. 2025
Fresh Ideas for a Happy, Healthy Home
September tips to keep your home feeling like "Home Sweet Home."
Fall Prep for Your Heating Systems
Cooler nights are on the way! September is the perfect month to schedule a heating system check-up. A professional cleaning and tune-up can make your furnace or boiler run more efficiently, save on energy costs, and keep your family cozy when the temperatures drop. Don't forget to replace your filters-it's a small step with a big payoff.
Check Your Thermostat:
Before the cool fall nights set in, take a moment to test your Thermostat. A simple battery swap can keep your heating system running smoothly, and having a few spare batteries on hand ensures you won't be caught off guard when you need warmth the most.
YARD SALE HOLY GHOST CHURCH 316 Judson St, Tiverton, RI, 02878
FRI SEPT 5TH 4-7:00 PM AND SAT 9-4 PM
Dartmouth Grange FAIR 1133 Fisher Rd, Dartmouth, MA,
Sept 5 at 4:00 - Sept 6, 9:00 PM
Fall Yard Sale Bliss Four Corners Congregational Church 1264 Stafford Rd Tiverton RI SATURDAY Sept. 6, 8 AM
Westport Library's Big Annual Book Sale SAT SEPT 6, 9:00 am
Westport Free Public Library 408 Old County Rd Westport MA
WESTPORT ROCK, RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL
Nature, Science & Learning
Walking Paths of Westport~
Westport offers a diverse and abundance of Walking trails.
Each location adds to the incredible quality of life in Westport, MA, especially for outdoor enthusiasts. For more info visit
https://www.safeharborrealty.net/blog/14243/westport-ma-hiking-and-walking-trails
OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT SERIES!
*Dress for the weather and bring a lawn chair, blanket & bug spray.
*Outside food/snacks are allowed and we will also have some snacks available for sale at the event.
*No alcohol or dogs/pets allowed.
Westport Summer Movie Series Saturdays, once a month,*FREE! *FUN FOR ALL AGES! Movies begin at sundown,
located at the Outdoor Stage behind the Annex Building, 856 Main Rd., Westport, MA
*JAWS Sept. 13, 7:00 PM
* Beetlejuice Oct. 4, 6:30
Summer Fun & Recreation
Westport Recreation Town Hall Annex 856 Main Rd. Westport, MA
*Art Classes *Tennis Lessons, *Adult Pick-up Basketball *Summer Camps, *Plays * Rowing
Register or learn more: https://westportma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
Car Show at Tiverton High School from 9-1pm. Sept 14 Hosted by Tiverton High School Volleyball Team 2nd annual
Last year had over 100 cars and raised enough funds to get the girls all New Jerseys!!
Fall Electronics Recycling will be on Wednesday September 17th
Electronics Recycling with Indie Cycle
Wed. September 17th, 9am to 11am Town Hall, 816 Main Road Westport in the Back parking lot Just drive up and they will Unload for you.
ITEMS ACCEPTED AT NO CHARGE: Computers, laptops, PDA's, cell phones, computer mouse, keyboards, toner cartridges, CD/DVD players, radios, network equipment, wires, stereos, speakers, telephones, microwaves, small household appliances, routers, discs, and auto and marine batteries. Anything with a wire!
A $10 DISPOSAL FEE APPLIES: for all TVs & monitors, some printers (laser jet), small speakers.
A $20 DISPOSAL FEE APPLIES: mini-fridges or freezers (max 4.5 cubic feet), air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water coolers, and other coolant containing appliances.
NOT ACCEPTED: cardboard, light bulbs, smoke detectors, glass, furniture, plastic bags, Styrofoam or any hazardous materials such as paint, rechargeable and single use batteries, and broken TV tubes.
This event is open to residents of all neighboring towns, not just for those who live in Westport. For more information on this recycling event, or to volunteer to help out that morning, contact WRWA at outreach@wrwa.com or call 508-636-3016.
WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL CLASS REUNION ~SAVE THE DATE Get Tickets Early They Sell out DATE September 14 th TIME 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Chicken BBQ AT Holy Ghost Club - Sodom Road
*Classes of 1974 - 1973 - 1972, 1975 OUR 50TH 1976 - 1977 - 1978
Please help by sharing with our WHS CLASSMATES (thank you)
$28/ticket - mail check to Valerie Martin - P O Box N103 - Westport 02790 or tag Cindy Brown on Facebook for Venmo information
Weekly Farmers Markets ~ NOT JUST FRUIT AND VEGGIES
TIVERTON FARMERS MARKET Sundays: 10am - 1:30 pm THRU October 12th, Tiverton Town Farm Recreation Area, 3588 Main Road, RI-77, Tiverton, RI Visit our website at www.tivertonfarmersmarket.com for events, details & weekly Sun. Market vendor lineup.40 Venders!
* FALL RIVER Cardinal Medeiros Towers Farmers' Market 1197 Robeson St. Fridays 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
* FALL RIVER~ Farmers and Artisans Market Every other Sunday, Sept 14 Old Second St near Gov. Center Fall River MA
FALL RIVER Tuesdays 11?AM-2?PM at St. Anne's (South Main & Middle)
FALL RIVER Wednesdays 2-5?PM at Quarry St. .Fall River
*WESTPORT, MA FARMERS MARKET~ Saturdays . 9-1 PM - Oct. 11 856 MAIN RD WESTPORT, PRODUCE, MEAT BREAD, PASTRIES, CRAFTS MUSIC & Fun
* NEW BEDFORD Farmers Market (Buttonwood Park) Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June to October
(outdoors in Buttonwood Park on Buttonwood St) A vibrant community event with live music, artist workshops, cooking demos, & more
Farm Stands ~ LOCAL FARM STANDS are Fantastic.
Farmer John Bettencourt at his farm stand on Horseneck Rd...Support your local farmers!
* Healthy Futures Farm 528 American Legion Hwy, Westport They have Watermelon
* SAMPSON's Farm stand 222 Old Bedford rd. Sat & Sun 10-5, Tuesday Thurs. Friday 3-6:00 Potatoes, Peaches, Veggies
*Westport Dairy - Whole & coffee milk, yogurt 729 Gifford Rd Open Daily except Sun.
*Berry Hill Farm - Open 770 Pine Hill Rd) Blueberries
*Walt's Stand - PICK YOUR OWN BLUEBERRIES (439 Briggs Rd)
*Orr's Stand - Veggies Sunflowers, Plants, Honey, Syrup & berries (Adamsville Rd) Westport
*Open Gate Farm- Eggs & flowers (Division Rd Westport
*Mom and Pop Farm Stand SUNFLOWERS $1. EACH! SWEET CORN Squash, cucumbers Rte 177, 471 Am. Legion HWY Westport
*Dartlmouth Orchards Old Westport Rd. Dartmouth Delicous Apricots, Peaches Plums Sunflower Plants Bakery Items on weekends
*Noquochoke Orchards ·Peaches ( the best I highly recommend) Plums and tomatoes open 11-4 Drift Rd Westport
*Diamond Acre Farm. 274 Horseneck Road, Westport, Blueberries, CHERRIES, potted Herbs, beans, plants, Corn, Firewood
Free Splash Pads in Fall River, MA
Open daily 10 AM-8 PM - to Saturday, September 13, 2025
Thomas Chew Park
Pulaski Park
Massasoit/ Cathy Assad Park
Father Travassos Park
Karaoke Nights
Tues. 6:30 - 10:30 The VFW Post 5392 on Shove Street Tiverton, RI
WED. SCOTTIES PUB 8-12 Gift Card Giveaway! 202 Pleasant St. Fall River, MA
Wed 7-10 PM Oriental Pearl, Westport Rte 6
Thu 8 PM Social Club, 904 Main Rd Westport
Friday 9:00- Liberal Club Star St Fall River MA
Sun 7-11 PM Oriental Pearl & VFW (843 State Rd) Westport
Thrift, Pantry & Community Services
Thrift Store (Westport Congregational Church) - Every Sat 9 AM-1 PM, donations Wed. 10-12, 500 Am. Legion Hwy Rte. 177
Yard Sale will be Saturday, September 20th The church sale will be downstairs. Spaces are available outside for $15. If you are interested in a space, please see Neil downstairs on Wed or Sat from 9-1:00 by September 13th. Donations for the church indoor yard sale are now being accepted by Sept. 13th.
*** Westport Food Pantry - Drive-thru Mondays 8:30-10:30 AM, Now a walk in shopping option on Mondays from 1-5 pm.
Clients can walk through the pantry ( instead of using the drive up service) and choose items that best meet the needs of their family.
Donations Tues -Thu 9-11 AM Westport Grange 931 Main Rd.
Local Exercise & Wellness
NEW YOGA CLASS Westport Grange Thursday mornings 8-9 with Gale Giacobbe
Pilates - Sat 9 AM, Westport Grange (931 Main Rd)
Silver Aerobics - Tue & Fri 8 AM, Westport Grange
Yoga by Grace - Sun 9 AM & Tue 6 PM, Sisters of Solace Am. Legion Hwy. Westport, MA
Beach & Outdoor Passes
Westport Resident Beach Passes: Upload license & registration online - $50 (seniors $25). Help available at the Westport library.
https://epay.cityhallsystems.com/
Good for Cherry & Webb, East Beach, The Knubble and Baby Beach ( River )
Gooseberry Island: Free parking dawn-to-dusk - Sandy Beach, Gravel Walking Trail with Beautiful Waterviews, Lots of wildflowers, birds and Seals often spotted! WWII Bunker ( non accessible) and a Boat Launch
MA Lifetime Senior State-Park Pass: $10 (age 62+) - covers Horseneck Beach & Demarest Lloyd State Park in Dartmouth, MA and more
. https://www.mass.gov/how-to/get-a-senior-parking-pass
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT WESTPORT'S BEAUTIFUL BEACHES, RESTAURANTS & MORE VISIT
https://www.safeharborrealty.net/p/25765/westport-ma-homes-beaches-and-restaurants
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