THINGS TO DO AROUND WESTPORT, MA July 2025
HomeTips and Events Newsletter by Karen Martin July 2025
* Westport • Dartmouth • Fall River, MA * Tiverton, RI
CAN YOU GUESS ?
Massachusetts and RI'S FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
This is my Grandson Cole, with his first ice cream cone.
I guessed Vanilla,
ANSWER IS AT THE BOTTOM OF NEWSLETTER- I spy an Ice Cream taste test coming soon,
The Big Debate:
Should you run your A/C when you are off for the Day or leave it running ?
This was a debate in my house
Workday Cooling Shortcut: Instead of leaving the A/C "on low" all day, raise (set back) your thermostat about 7-10°F above your usual setting while you're gone-then let a programmable or smart thermostat cool the house back down before you return. (Example: Home at 74°F → Away at 80-82°F.)
Why it Works: A moderate setback lowers the heat your home gains and cuts total run time, yet prevents the humidity buildup you'd risk by turning the system completely off for just an 8-hour stretch.
Why not turn it completely off?
An 8-hour full shutdown can let humidity build (especially in a New England summer). High indoor humidity can make the house feel muggy later and can stress wood floors, trim, and furnishings.
If pets, electronics, medications, or musical instruments are inside, extremes or high humidity aren't ideal.
Very hot attic/house recovery can take longer and feel uncomfortable when you first walk in.
Quick Extras: Keep blinds closed on sunny windows, fan set to Auto, and start pre-cooling ~45 minutes before you get home.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy (Energy Saver guidance on thermostat setbacks)
We have a week of Very nice Weather coming in the 70's & low 80's
If you want to take a nice Ocean View Walk I suggest
Allen's Pond Wildlife Sancuary
Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary is a natural oasis in Coastal Dartmouth, MA
protects 620 acres of beaches, fields, forests, and salt marshes along Allens Pond. With countless opportunities for birdwatching along 7 miles of trails, nature lovers young and old are in for a treat at this beautiful Mass Audubon sanctuary on the shores of Buzzards Bay. I recently walked the Beach Loop and saw deer, fawns, bunnies and lots of birds all while listening to the ocean waves.
Trail Difficulty: Easy level paths of mowed grass and gravel Intermediate along the ocean You can climb some easy rocks and take in the Ocean views
Open Dawn to Dusk year round. Facilities: Picnic Tables, Bicycle Rack, The signs state To keep the wildlife area Preserved No Dogs or Swimming allowed
3 Parking Areas , ADA Accessible: (Stone Barn Farm only at 786 Horseneck Rd, Dartmouth) . Westport entrance 1280 Horseneck Rd. Westport Across from Bayside Restaurant and on Allens Pond Rd in Dartmouth
Padanaram Summer Festival & Sidewalk Sale
Sat July 26, 9-4:00 Padanaram Harbor in S. Dartmouth
Yard Sale Alert
*FALL RIVER Sat July 26 & Sun July 27. Household goods 10:00 AM·1327 New Boston Rd Fall River
*DARTMOUTH, MA 3 Mayflower Circle, North Dartmouth on Sat July 26 starting at 9:00 am. Vintage sewing machine, HP Printer, cat carriers and many other household items. All proceeds go to Habitat for Cats.
Live Music FREE and Low cost CONCERTS & Performing Arts
DARTMOUTH, MA: July 23: Hardwire Apponagansett Park, Gulf Road near Padanaram Bridge, Weather Permitting July 30: Rt 18
August 6, Wild Nites August 13, Headcase, August 20, The Concept Band August 27, Truue
WESTPORT, MA: July 24, Widl Nights Summer Concert Series! Tickets: $5 per person or $15 per family. Town Hall Annex 856 Main Rd., Westport,
July 31 Loose Screws Aug 7 Jukebox Heros, Aug. 14 Thast 60's Band , Aug. 21 Noise in the Basement Aug. 28 Calamity Brains
TIVERTON, RI: JULY 25, Neal Vitullo Band, SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 6-8:30 BULGARMARSH REC AREA
Aug. 1, Liz Spencer Band, Aug 8, Franklin Brothers Band and Aug 15 The Digg- It Band
Nature, Science & Learning
Westport - "76 Days a Drift" film screening with Q&A at Weatherlow Farms, Wed, Jul 30, 6-9?PM WEATHERLOW FARMS.
Weatherlow Farms hosts a Flower Walk Sat, Jul 26, 10?AM-12?PM-perfect for gardeners
OUTDOOR SUMMER 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 or 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
*The Minecraft Movie July 26 8:15 PM
*Twister Aug. 23, 7:40 PM
*JAWS Sept. 13, 7:00 PM
* Beetlejuice Oct. 4, 6:30
Tiverton Summer Movie Series!! Wednesday Nights Begin at dusk at Pocasset School 242 Main Rd Tiverton,RI
* Jumanju July 23,
*Beetlejuice July 30
* Ferris Buellers Day Off Aug. 6,
*The Goonies Aug. 13
Westport Recreation - Summer Fun Town Hall Annex 856 Main Rd. Westport, MA
*Art Classes *Tennis Lessons, *Adult Pick-up Basketball *Summer Camps, *Plays
Register or learn more: https://westportma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
Car Show - Hosted by Westport Firefighters Local 1802.
July 27 | 12-4PM Rain Date- August 3, 12-4PM
19 Main Rd Westport, Ma (Old High School) - Free to the public!
Supercars, classics, food & more. $25 to register a vehicle.
. Weekly Farmers Markets
* TIVERTON, RI Farmers Market ~ Sundays: 10am - 1:30 pm - October 12th, Tiverton Town Farm Recreation Area, 3588 Main Road, RI-77, Tiverton, RI Visit our website at www.tivertonfarmersmarket.com for events, details and weekly Sunday Market vendor lineup.
* 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, Aug. 3, Aug 17, Sept 14 Old Second St near Gov. Center Fall River MA
FALL RIVER TueS, Jul 22, 11?AM-2?PM at St. Anne's (South Main & Middle)
FALL RIVER Wed, Jul 23, 2-5?PM at Quarry St. .Fall River
*WESTPORT, MA FARMERS MARKET~ SAT. 9-1 PM - Oct. 11 856 MAIN RD WESTPORT, PRODUCE, MEAT BREAD, PASTRIES, CRAFTS MUSIC & Fun
* 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 Around the Farm Coast` Let me know if I missed any. Love to support my local Farmers
*Westport Dairy - Whole & coffee milk, yogurt 729 Gifford Rd Open Daily except Sun.
*Berry Hill Farm - Open 770 Pine Hill Rd)
*Walt's Stand - PICK YOUR OWN BLUEBERRIES OPEN NOW (439 Briggs Rd)
Orr's Stand - Plants & 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 Westport
Dartlmouth Orchards Old Westport Rd. Dartmouth
Noquochoke Orchards ·Peaches ( the best I highly recommend) Plums and tomatoes open 11-4 Drift Rd Westport
Free Splash Pads in Fall River, MA
Open daily 10 AM-8 PM - bring sunscreen!
Thomas Chew Park
Pulaski Park
Massasoit/ Cathy Assad Park
Father Travassos Park
Karaoke Nights
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
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 12-6pm.
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
Beach Yoga - Sun 8 AM, Cherry & Webb Beach ($15) at the first lifeguard stand
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
Yoga by the Westport River, At the Head Across from Country Store Wednesdays 6-7:00 no need to pre register Led by Andrea DeVeau thru Aug. 27
Beach & Outdoor Passes
Westport Resident Beach Passes: Upload license & registration online - $50 (seniors $25). Help available at the Westport library.
https://www.westport-ma.com/beach-committee 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 Lots of 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
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COFFEE ICE CREAM!
Through analysis of its purchasing data, online grocery service Instacart claims to have determined each state's favorite ice cream flavor.
For MA AND Rhode Island, according to Instacart, that flavor would be COFFEE!
That makes us New England states unusual, as only 2 other states - Hawaii and New Mexico - were partial to Coffee Ice Cream.
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