Falmouth, Sun., 12/8, 1–3 p.m., Main St. (corner of Dillingham Ave.) to the Falmouth Village Green. For more information call (508) 548-8500 or visit https://www.capecodchamber.org/event/falmouth-christmas-parade/26947/ Parade lines up at noon on Dillingham Avenue, then takes a right on Main Street to the Village Green! Known as Southeastern Massachu­setts’ largest holiday parade featuring theme decorated floats, marching bands,… [Read More]

At the Fishing Center Celebrate the holidays at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, 35 Bethel St., New Bedford. For more info visit: https://fishingheritagecenter.org/programs/calendar/ or call 508-993-8894. Ornaments and Salty Santa Sat., 12/7, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., at the Fishing Heritage Centr, 38 Bethel St., NB. Visit the Center for ornament making, work from local artists,… [Read More]

Sat., 11/30, 4:30 p.m., Pleasant St. im front of Main Library downtown. Join Mayor Jon Mitchell, New Bedford City Councilors and the New Bedford community for the annual tree lighting celebration! At 4:30 p.m. Santa will lead a parade up William Street to the Main Library. The parade will feature the award-winning New Bedford High… [Read More]

Sat., 11/30, 11 a.m.–4 p.m, Historic Westminster Street, between Dor­rance and Union streets in Downtown Providence InDowncity kicks off the holiday season with its annual Celebrate Downcity neighborhood holiday block party featuring free photos with Santa. Get a head start on holiday shopping while supporting local shops on Small Business Satur­day! Browse Westminster Street’s unique… [Read More]

Join the Fairhaven Gridiron Club for the annual Thanksgiving eve  bonfire/pep rally. This is a community event, and ALL of Fairhaven is encouraged to attend. Athletes! Friends! Family! Alumni! Come one, come all!  Fire up the Blue Devils, Wed., 11/27, Cushman Park, 5:30 p.m. Come join the fun, enjoy the DJ, food and games, and… [Read More]

NOTE DATE CHANGE The Buzzards Bay Coalition will welcome representatives from the town of Fairhaven and members of the public this Friday, to celebrate the opening and permanent protection of the 61-acre Carvalho Farm. This coastal property features a native grassland meadow, active agricultural field, forested wetlands, and salt marshes along the shore of Nasketucket… [Read More]

Trinity Lutheran Church, 16 Temple Place, Fairhaven, will hold its annual Christmas Fair on Sat., 11/23, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Featuring Handmade craft items, knitted sweaters of all sizes, hats, scarves and more. Lunch will feature lobster rolls, clam chowder, scallop casserole, fried chicken, Norwegian open-faced sandwiches and various desserts.  ••• Support local journalism, donate… [Read More]

Our Lady’s Haven, 71 Center St., Fairhaven, Holiday Bazaar, Sat., 11/23, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Featuring Handmade Crafts, Vendors, Straw Draw Raffles, Ticket Raffle, Bake Sale, Chourico & Pepper Sandwiches  Proceeds to benefit the residents of Our Lady’s Haven  ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 11/21/19 issue:… [Read More]