THINGS TO DO AROUND WESTPORT, MA
Home Tips and Events Newsletter by Karen Martin, Realtor
* Westport, MA • Dartmouth, MA • Fall River, MA * Tiverton and Little Compton, RI Sept. 2025
Fall Home Tips
- Stock Up on Storm Supplies (Preparedness)
Fall storms can roll in quickly along the South Coast. Keeping flashlights, batteries, and a few extra essentials on hand ensures your Westport home is ready for unexpected power outages.
~Check Outdoor Walkway Lighting (Safety & Curb Appeal)
Shorter days mean more evening arrivals home. Updating bulbs or adding solar lights along walkways brightens your entry and helps keep your Westport property safe and welcoming.
Where To Pick Apples Around MA & RI
~ Small World Farm 229 Long Highway, Little Compton
Hours: Thursday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 617-719-7841
~Young Family Farm 260 West Main Road, Little Compton
Hours: Thursday to Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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
Buzzards Bay Brewing Corn Maze is officially open from 1-6pm* and the brewery is open from 1-8pm!
*Weather permitting. Last admission is about 45 minutes before sunset.
Tickets can be purchased at the maze entrance (cash or credit), Rear side of corn field (to the left of the brewery buildings)!
Gnarlyvinesfarm food truck 2:30pm, Brownellsbakery at 1pm, Live music Cold Countyband from 5:30-7:30pm
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 0r 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
* Beetlejuice Oct. 4, at 6:30
BEACH BUMS BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE BAND AT THE HOLY GHOST CLUB SEPT.27,
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
~ WESTPORT ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL This Weekend!!!
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
* Dartmouth Farmers Market to October, 24 typically from 12 PM to 5 PM, on Fridays. It is located on the lawn at St. Mary's Parish Center, 789 Dartmouth Street, South Dartmouth, MA. The market features local produce, meats, baked goods, crafts, and art. Another option is the Farm & Coast Market, a permanent market with local food, beer, wine, and a restaurant in Padanaram Village.
* 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 Support our Hard working Local Farmers * many items are seasonal
* Healthy Futures Farm 528 American Legion Hwy, Westport They have Watermelon
* SAMPSON's Farm 222 Old Bedford Rd.Sat & Sun 10-5, Tues.Thurs.Fri 3-6:00 Potatoes,BEST Silver Queen corn & Veggies Sweet candy onions
On sale 10lb./$15
*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
*Dartmouth Orchards Old Westport Rd. Dartmouth Delicious Apricots, Peaches Plums. Sunflower Plants, Bakery Items on weekends
*Noquochoke Orchards ·Peaches ( the best I highly recommend) Plums Apples Cider tomatoes open 11-4 Drift Rd Westport
*Diamond Acre Farm. 274 Horseneck Road, Westport, Blueberries, CHERRIES, potted Herbs, beans, plants, Corn, Firewood
Karaoke Nights
MONDAY 6-10 at VFW Post 486 on 486 Bedford St Fall River Sept 8, 15, 22 & 29
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'
FRIDAY 6-10 Amvets 659 Brayton Ave Somerset Ma SEPT 12, 19 & 26 Boomerang Music by John & Marlena
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
~ YOGA 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
~Westport Art Group YOGA Monday, Sept 29, 4-5pm Fran Karo? 4-part Gentle Flow more info on WAG website 1740 Main Rd,Westport
Yoga Nidra at the Little Compton Wellness Center 115 E Main Road Little Compton, RI
Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm beginning on October 1 - December 17. More info at https://www.lauramariewellness.com/
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
Real Estate Spotlight
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