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For the month of October, the Handy House Heritage Trail is transformed into a fun Halloween trail. Young visitors take a Halloween-themed quest, locating a ghostly lady and her children in the … more
Easton's Beach is hosting a Children's Night Series every Thursday in  July. Kids and families can enjoy magicians, puppet shows and interactive entertainment starting at 6:00 p.m.  The … more
For the first time in three years, the Westport Fair is back, full strength and restriction-free, this week. The fair kicked off Wednesday evening at the fairgrounds on Pine Hill Road, and … more
The COVID-19 pandemic canceled the affair the past two years, but it didn't kill Little Compton's community spirit. The town will once again break bread this Sunday. So far, more than 400 people … more
Coastal Neighbors Network, which provides in-home services for seniors in Westport and Dartmouth, will tour eight gardens in South Dartmouth’s historic Russells Mills Village Wednesday, June … more
Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River is holding a concert series, with shows every weekend in August.  On Friday, August 19, rock/folk singer, songwriter and musician Jon … more
Narrows Center for the Arts will be presenting "Wise Guise," a collaborative art exhibition featuring four Massachusetts-based artists. This exhibition explores the unknown utilizing an array of … more
Shellstock is coming the weekend after next, and organizers are dedicating part of the show in honor of former shellfish constable Gary Sherman, who died at home last Thursday at age 71. Marine … more
Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River is holding a concert series, with shows every weekend in August.  Fall River native Tyler Bowe will be performing a benefit concert for the First … more
A "Weekend of Coaching" will return to Newport from Friday, Aug. 19, through Sunday, Aug. 21. Nine 19th-century horse-drawn coaches will fill the streets of Newport. The drives start daily at … more
King Park in Newport will be holding free concerts every Sunday through August 29 from 3:00-6:00 p.m., as a part of NIMFest. The whole family is welcome, including pets. This Sunday, August 21, … more
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust kicks off its 2023 Land Trust Learning Series on Monday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. with a presentation on saltmarsh degradation by Mark Bertness at the Barrington … more
A traditional Wampanoag mishoon and Native American culture take center stage at The Westport River Watershed Alliance 's annual River Day festival, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this coming … more
EAST PROVIDENCE — Riverside quite literally takes center stage on the city's community calendar in the coming days and weeks, beginning this weekend with the inaugural Crescent Park Carousel … more
Westporters have served the country since before its creation. Come Sunday, they will finally have an inclusive memorial. Westport will unveil its new veterans' monument this Sunday, July 24, at … more
He won't be there in person, but Eddie "Fast Eddie" Beaulieu will be on the minds of many marchers when Westport holds its annual Fourth of July parade Monday morning. Beaulieu, who is 106 years … more
Revolve Dance Project will be bringing together young dancers, musicians, choreographers at the Jane Pickens Theater in Newport. The performances will feature live music from string musicians, … more
Dan Blakeslee, folk musician and artist, will be displaying his works at The Kings Lens and Friends Gallery. Blakeslee is known for his nautical style, featuring mermaids and other ocean … more
The Westport River Watershed Alliance had a good turnout at its electronics recycling day last Saturday. Residents brought in a few thousand pounds of old computers, monitors, TVs and miscellaneous … more
Simmons farm will be hosting goat yoga on Saturday, July 30 from 8:30-10:00 a.m. Come meet the "kids" and get a relaxing workout in while hanging out with some adorable friends. Enrollment is $25 … more
The Westport Farmers’ Market is open for the season with local vegetables, flowers, meat, eggs, prepared foods, coffee, bread, baked goods and crafts. Some market vendors accept EBT and WIC … more
The Westport Fair starts Wednesday. Now in its 68th year, the fair runs five days through Sunday, July 16. It will be held at the Westport fairgrounds at 200 Pine Hill Road. Admission is $5 and … more
Three Westport organizations that benefit young and old are joining together to hold 'Walk/Run for Westport,' a town-wide walk and run this coming Sunday, Oct. 23. It benefits the Westport Education … more
Westport authors Fred and Amy Thurber will lead a walking tour of Westport Point Saturday in support of their new book, "In the Wake of the Willows," a humorous followup to the classic "The Wind in … more
King Park in Newport will be holding free concerts every Sunday through August 29 from 3:00-6:00 p.m., as a part of NIMFest. The whole family is welcome, including pets. This Sunday, July 31, come … more
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