OWL (Original Works Lab) pre­sents staged readings on Fri. & Sat., 10/10 & 10/11, at 7 p.m., at the Steeple Playhouse, 159 William St., New Bedford. FREE and open to the public.  Featuring “Exit” by Harrison Zeiberg, directed by Eric R. Paradis; “Friday Drinks” by John Minigan, directed by Megan Ruggiero; “It’s Not That Kind… [Read More]

Salem has gone to the dogs (and cats and lizards and bunnies), and we couldn’t be happier about it!  Salem Main Streets is pleased to present the annual Howl-o-ween Pet Parade! The 2025 pet parade will return to Derby Wharf on Sat., 10/11, at 11 am, with the usual fun, costumes, and contest with prizes…. [Read More]

The Manjiro Festival is held every other year in Fairhaven, and in Tosashimizu, Japan on the alternating years. This year, the festival will be held on Saturday, 10/4, from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., in Fairhaven Town Center, 40 Center St., Fairhaven, in front of Town Hall and surrounding streets. The festival features live Japanese and American… [Read More]

Join the Fairhaven Fire Department on Sun., 10/5 from 1–3 p.m. for an open house with lots of demonstra­tions and giveaways, 144 Washington St., Fairhaven, 508-994-1428.  Featuring: vehicle extrication, live fire demo (weather dependent), fire extinguisher demo, free pizza, Sparky the Fire Dog, and more! ••• Click here to download the 10/2/25 issue: 10-02-25 Riverside… [Read More]

On October 4th the Old Colony RVTHS PTO will hold its annual Fall Family Festival & Touch a Truck at 476 North Ave in Rochester from 11:00 to 3:00. There will be music by DJ Zavey Entertainment!  We will also have the Carabiners Climbing Tower, giant inflatables, the National Guard inflatable obstacle course, laser tag,… [Read More]

Food Truck Festivals of America is bringing the ultimate food truck and craft beverage experience to New Bedford for the 9th time! Join us on Sat., 10/4, from noon to 5 p.m. at Fort Tabor, 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd.  Prepare your taste buds for some of the area’s hottest food trucks, serving up mouthwatering… [Read More]

Riverside Cemetery Walking Tour, Sun., 10/5, 1 p.m., 274 Main Street, Fairhaven, MA. FREE. The North Fairhaven Improvement Association is sponsoring a free walking tour of the historic Riverside Cemetery on Sunday, October 5, at 1:00 p.m.  Created in 1850 by Warren Delano II, the grandfather of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Riverside is one of… [Read More]

On Thurs., 10/9, from 4pm to 7pm, the grounds of the Rotch-Jones-Duff House, 396 County St., NB, will become overrun with a bustling display of Jack-O-Lanterns. At 5:30pm, Cool Banana Wig will perform, bringing kids up to play a variety of unique homemade instruments built by the band. Refreshments will be served. Inside the mansion,… [Read More]

Westport Historical Society Annual Meeting, Westport’s Macomber Turnip: Fact, Fiction, and Future. Wed., 10/8, 5 p.m., Westport Grange, 931 Main Road, Westport MA Please join us for our annual meeting and program! The annual meeting will include the presentation of the annual history award to Blair Walker in recognition of her many creative exhibitions highlighting… [Read More]

Riverside Cemetery, 274 Main St., Fairhaven, is turning 175 on Sat., 9/27. We will have an anniversary celebra­tion from 10 a,m. to noon, followed by a walking tour of the property from noon to 2 p.m. Visit https://riversidecemeteryfairhaven.weebly.com ••• Click here to download the 9/25/25 issue: 09-25-25 Medieval Click here to download the Planning Board… [Read More]