THINGS TO DO AROUND WESTPORT,MA, Dartmouth, Fall River and Tiverton, RI Home Tips and Events Newsletter by Karen Martin, Realtor
* Westport, MA • Dartmouth, MA • Fall River, MA * Tiverton, RI August 2025
HOME TIP OF THE WEEK
Here's a timely home tip: check your home's attic for signs of heat buildup or poor insulation. If it's unusually hot up there, it could be driving up your cooling bills and making your whole house less comfortable.
Proper insulation and ventilation keep your home energy-efficient and prevents MOLD one of the things that often come up when I'm attending home inspections.
AUGUST SKY SHOWS ALL MONTH!
FREE WESTPORT RIVER TOURS offered by WRWA through September 2025
These tours are only available for people who match the criteria below and who do NOT have other access to the Westport River by boat.
Families that have children in Westport Community Schools
Families that enrolled in our summer Watershed Discovery Programs
Families who live within the Westport River Watershed towns of Westport, Dartmouth, Freetown, Fall River, Little Compton and Tiverton
Register by scanning the QR code above or clicking the button below. IMPORTANT - when you register you MUST select the number of people you wish to register for under quantity. If you do not do this and register your whole family with just one space, you're registration will be deleted. You must pick a date that shows the appropriate number of spaces available for your group. Each trip is only available for up to 6 people.
Questions? Email Kim at wep@wrwa.com Register for a River Tour
FREE TAX WEEKEND BUYING A BIG ITEM YOU MAY WANT TO WAIT
Massachusetts Retailers Set for Sales Tax-Free Weekend on Saturday, August 9, 2025, and Sunday, August 10, are the official dates of Massachusetts' annual sales tax holiday. During the holiday, the state's 6.25 per cent sales tax is suspended for most retail items priced under $2,500.
FREE CHILDRENS CONCERTS Connect to the Outdoors through Music, Westport Woods Conservation Park
573 Adamsville Road Westport, MA
Friday morning concerts are another way for families to explore more of the outdoors! Bring a blanket and a snack,
Join us at Nature's Stage for our final two performances of the summer. MORE INFO AND . FREE REGISTER HERE
Fiddle n' Fun: Friday Aug. 8th at 10 - 11 am
Toe Jam Puppet Band: Friday Aug. 22nd at 2pm
FULL MOON WALK Westport Woods Conservation Park Fri. Aug. 8th 7:30 pm MORE INFO AND SIGN UP HERE
The sun is starting to set a little earlier and the near-full moon will rise over the oaks in the east. On this all ages walk, we'll look and listen for nocturnal activity of our wildlife neighbors.
Live Music FREE and Low cost CONCERTS & Performing Arts
DARTMOUTH, MA: August 6, Wild Nites Apponagansett Park, Gulf Road near Padanaram Bridge, Weather Permitting
August 13, Headcase, August 20, The Concept Band August 27, Truue
WESTPORT, MA: Aug 7: Jukebox Heros, Summer Concert Series! Tickets: $5 per person or $15 per family. Town Hall Annex 856 Main Rd., Westport,
Aug. 14 Thast 60's Band , Aug. 21 Noise in the Basement Aug. 28 Calamity Brains
TIVERTON, RI: Aug 8, Franklin Brothers Band SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 6-8:30 BULGARMARSH REC AREA
Aug 15 The Digg- It Band
TIVERTON, RI: STEEL DRUMS & FOOD TRUCKS Tuesdays 5:30-8:30 PM @ Fogland Beach
August 12 & 19 Join us for a family-friendly, low-key event with steel drums and food trucks! Parking will be limited, so arrive early.
Nature, Science & Learning
Walking Paths of Westport,MA
Westport offers a diverse and abundance of Walking trails. There is even a trail you can only access by water!
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
Kids Make History! - Drop-in crafts & scavenger hunt at Handy House, Westport, Wed Aug 6 & Wed Aug 13, 10 AM - 1 PM. FREE. Westport Historical Society
Lives on the Land farming-family exhibition, Handy House, Sat Aug 9, 10 AM - 1 PM (also open Wednesdays & Saturdays). Westport Historical Society
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 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
*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
* Ferris Buellers Day Off Aug. 6,
*The Goonies Aug. 13
Summer Fun & Recreation
Westport Recreation 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
WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL CLASS REUNION ~SAVE THE DATE Get Tickets Early They Sell out
DATE September 14 th TIME 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Chicken BBQ AT Holy Ghost Club - Sodom Road
*Classes of 1974 - 1973 - 1972, 1975 OUR 50TH 1976 - 1977 - 1978
Please help by sharing with our WHS CLASSMATES (thank you)
$28/ticket - mail check to Valerie Martin - P O Box N103 - Westport 02790 or tag Cindy Brown on Facebook for Venmo information
. 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.40 Venders!
* 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
* SAMPSON's Farm stand 222 Old Bedford rd. Sat & Sun 10-5, Tuesday Thurs. Friday 3-6:00 Potatoes, Peaches
*Westport Dairy - Whole & coffee milk, yogurt 729 Gifford Rd Open Daily except Sun.
*Berry Hill Farm - Open 770 Pine Hill Rd) Buleberries
*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
Dartlmouth Orchards Old Westport Rd. Dartmouth Delicous Apricots, Peaches Plums Sunflower Plants Bakery Items on weekends
Noquochoke Orchards ·Peaches ( the best I highly recommend) Plums and tomatoes open 11-4 Drift Rd Westport
Diamond Acre Farm. 274 Horseneck Road, Westport, Blueberries, CHERRIES, potted Herbs, beans, plants, Corn, open
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 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
Real Estate Spotlight
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