THINGS TO DO AROUND WESTPORT, MA
Home Tips and Events Newsletter by Karen Martin, Realtor
* Westport, MA • Dartmouth, MA • Fall River, MA * Tiverton, RI Aug. 13.- Sept. 2025
HOME TIPS OF THE WEEK for AUGUST.
Late-Summer Lawn Care
Now's the time to prep your lawn for a healthy fall. Mow at a slightly higher setting to protect grass from heat stress, water deeply in the early morning, and consider applying a slow-release fertilizer in late August so your lawn rebounds strong after summer wear.
Savor Local Summer Produce
August is peak harvest time in Massachusetts & Rhode Island ! Stock up at your local farmers' markets on corn, tomatoes, peaches, and blueberries. These fresh, seasonal favorites are perfect for quick dinners, refreshing salads, or freezing to enjoy during the colder months. See my Local Farmers Market list below.
Don't miss out on a Summer Treat. LOBSTER ROLLS
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ~ ( Lobster prices vary per market price )
Village Pizza was $27.50 8/12/25 Prices Quoted are 2024
Village Pizza Won again this year for Best Lobster Roll!
ICE CREAM SOCIAL AT THE WESTPORT GRANGE 931 MAIN RD WESTPORT, MA
SUNDAY AUG. 17 2-5:00 FREE ICE CREAM!!! AND LEMONADE LIVE MUSIC
AUGUST SKY SHOWS ALL MONTH! THAT WAS QUITE A SPECTACULAR MOON LAST WEEK HOPE YOU GOT TO SEE IT.
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 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
Toe Jam Puppet Band: Friday Aug. 22nd at 2pm
Live Music FREE and Low cost CONCERTS & Performing Arts
DARTMOUTH, MA: August 13, Headcase, Apponagansett Park, Gulf Road near Padanaram Bridge, Weather Permitting
August 20, The Concept Band August 27, Truue
WESTPORT, MA: Aug. 14 That 60's Band ,Summer Concert Series! Tickets: $5 per person or $15 per family. Town Hall Annex 856 Main Rd., Westport, Aug. 21 Noise in the Basement Aug. 28 Calamity Brains
TIVERTON, RI: Aug 15 The Digg- It Band SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 6-8:30 BULGARMARSH REC AREA
TIVERTON, RI: STEEL DRUMS & FOOD TRUCKS Tuesdays 5:30-8:30 PM @ Fogland Beach
August 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,
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
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
*The Goonies Aug. 13
Summer Fun & Recreation
Westport Recreation Town Hall Annex 856 Main Rd. Westport, MA
* NEW PICKLE BALL I'M IN! *Art Classes *Tennis Lessons, *Adult Pick-up Basketball *Summer Camps, *Plays * Rowing
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 ~ NOT JUST FRUIT AND VEGGIES
I had the pleasure of visiting the
Tiverton Farmer's Market on Sunday. Just look at my haul. Everyone was super nice and offering samples. Prices were reasonable.
The peaches from The Neighborhood Farm on Drift Rd. in Westport were delicous & at their peak. The kind lady said she will have some this Sunday and that will be the end of the season. She also had fresh picked veggies.
*I got June Loves Raspberry Shortbread from June a lovely lady with a British accent. ( only $2. each )
*Mixed berry Jam from Jelly by Martelli, Sweet Bread Pudding ( was my breakfast and yummy good thing I had just done Yoga on the beach)
*There were fresh scallops and $2. a shuch Oysters. Best to Bring a cooler and a shopping bag.
*Portuguese food ( I'm going back ) and I can't wait to cook with the Mozembique sauce I sampled and purchased.
*A few jewelry vendors. Pottery, flowers, fresh bread and Lots of fresh picked veggies. Live Music in a perfect setting. I highly recommend you visit. OPEN ~ 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 17, Sept 14 Old Second St near Gov. Center Fall River MA
FALL RIVER Tuesdays 11?AM-2?PM at St. Anne's (South Main & Middle)
FALL RIVER Wednesdays 2-5?PM at Quarry St. .Fall River
*WESTPORT, MA FARMERS MARKET~ Saturdays . 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, Veggies
*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
Yard Sale will be Saturday, September 20th The church sale will be downstairs. Spaces are available outside for $15. If you are interested in a space, please see Neil downstairs on Wed or Sat from 9-1:00 by September 13th. Donations for the church indoor yard sale are now being accepted by Sept. 13th.
*** Westport Food Pantry - Drive-thru Mondays 8:30-10:30 AM, Now a walk in shopping option on Mondays from 1-5 pm.
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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Thank you for your trust in
Selling your Home in Westport.
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Just recently, Dylan tagged along on a listing appointment to learn more about the business.
Time will tell... but we may soon have three generations of our family helping neighbors and friends with their real estate needs right here in our community.
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