Welcome Fall Around Westport, MA
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 Can you believe it's already October!
Fall Home Tips
I really enjoy the smell of a simmer pot, It's a natural way to help your home smell good and feel Cozy.
~ Holy Ghost Club Fish Fry Friday Oct. 3,
Car Show at the Holy Ghost Club on October 5th from 9 AM to 2 PM! Join us for a day packed with stunning cars and trucks, delicious malasadas, tasty food, refreshing drinks, and a swap meet for all your automotive treasures!
The Funky White Honkies "Get Down for a Cause," will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. at Buzzards Bay Brewing, 98 Horseneck Road,Sunday, October 12,
Known for their high-energy performances and outrageous stage presence, the band will play from 2 to 5 p.m., Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Westport Shellfish Propagation Fund, which supports the sustainability of local shellfish populations, and the Mundia Academy of Excellence, which provides food, education and care for children abroad.
FALL FESTIVAL AT PARTNERS STORE 865 Main Rd Westport, MA
SEE THE ALPACAS SAT. Oct. 18, 9:30- 4:00 PM
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
Hayrides Saturday's September 20th through November 1st:
Hayrides begin on Sat. September 20th through November 1st.. Hayrides are every 30 minutes between Noon and 4:30pm. The tractor pulled hay-wagon travels through our picturesque vineyard to our River Flatts field where you will see vines, get a nice view of the river and enjoy locations that the public cannot usually access. You will also be able to select a souvenir pumpkin to take home. Ride time is approximately 20-30 minutes. This experience is weather permitting and is $10 a person ($5 for Wine Club members and their guests). Hayride tickets can ONLY be purchased at the vineyard.
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
Westport Recreation Town Hall Annex 856 Main Rd. Westport, MA
* Pickle Ball Lessons I took Lessons and its fun! *Art Classes *Tennis Lessons, *Adult Pick-up Basketball * Camps, *Plays * Rowing
* Holiday Events *Cheerleading * Pizza and Bingo *
Register or Learn more: https://westportma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx ?
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 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 and hours vary
* 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
*** 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
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