THINGS TO DO AROUND WESTPORT, MA
HomeTips and Events Newsletter by Karen Martin, Realtor
* Westport, MA • Dartmouth, MA • Fall River, MA
Tiverton and Little Compton, RI Sept. 2025
Home Sweet Home Tips
~ Start small with cozy upgrades. Think new throw pillows or a fresh vase-simple touches that make your space feel refreshed.
~ Late-summer lawn care. Trim back perennial blooms and water deeply less often to encourage root growth before cooler weather.
~ Holy Ghost Club·Famous Clam Boil Drive-Thru To Go at the Holy Ghost Club in Westport, MA!
Location: Holy Ghost Club, Sodom Rd, Westport, MA Date: This Saturday, September 13, 2025 Time: pick up 4-5 pm Menu: Delicious clam boil with a cup of chowder! ONLY. $30
~Tickets MUST be ordered in advance by end of day Thursday, September 11, 2025.You can order in advance through Venmo
https://venmo.com/u/holyghostclubOr Call or text Butch at 508-889-2913 to secure yours! Don't miss out on this tasty tradition!
Where To Pick Apples Around MA & RI
Small World Farm 229 Long Highway, Little Compton
Hours: Thursday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 617-719-7841
Young Family Farm 260 West Main Road, Little Compton
Hours: Thursday to Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Walking Paths of Westport ~
Westport offers a diverse and abundance of Walking trails.
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
Buzzards Bay Brewing Corn Maze is officially open from 1-6pm* and the brewery is open from 1-8pm!
*Weather permitting. Last admission is about 45 minutes before sunset.
Tickets can be purchased at the maze entrance (cash or credit), Rear side of corn field (to the left of the brewery buildings)!
Gnarlyvinesfarm food truck 2:30pm, Brownellsbakery at 1pm, Live music Coldcountyband from 5:30-7:30pm
September Pop-Up Clean Up! Sept. 13th, the City of Fall River in collaboration with FESTIVE Inc., is hosting the September Pop-Up Clean Up!
Round up your crew and meet them on Atlantic Boulevard to promote a clean and safe community from 8 am to 10 am.
With the support of the Department of Community Maintenance, necessary equipment will be provided for the clean-up.
The meeting place will be directly behind Gold Medal Bakery, on Atlantic Boulevard. Parking available in the Gold Medal Bakery corporate parking lot at the bottom of Penn Street.
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 0r 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
*JAWS Sept. 13, 7:00 PM
* Beetlejuice Oct. 4, 6:30
Running Brook Vineyard HARVEST FESTIVAL
BEACH BUMS BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE BAND AT THE HOLY GHOST CLUB SEPT.27,
Westport Recreation Town Hall Annex 856 Main Rd. Westport, MA
*Art Classes *Tennis Lessons, *Adult Pick-up Basketball *Summer Camps, *Plays * Rowing
Register or learn more: https://westportma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
Car Show at Tiverton High School from 9-1pm. Sept 14 Hosted by Tiverton High School Volleyball Team 2nd annual
Last year had over 100 cars and raised enough funds to get the girls all New Jerseys!!
Fall Electronics Recycling will be on Wednesday September 17th
Electronics Recycling with Indie Cycle
Wed. September 17th, 9am to 11am Town Hall, 816 Main Road Westport in the Back parking lot Just drive up and they will Unload for you.
ITEMS ACCEPTED AT NO CHARGE: Computers, laptops, PDA's, cell phones, computer mouse, keyboards, toner cartridges, CD/DVD players, radios, network equipment, wires, stereos, speakers, telephones, microwaves, small household appliances, routers, discs, and auto and marine batteries. Anything with a wire!
A $10 DISPOSAL FEE APPLIES: for all TVs & monitors, some printers (laser jet), small speakers.
A $20 DISPOSAL FEE APPLIES: mini-fridges or freezers (max 4.5 cubic feet), air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water coolers, and other coolant containing appliances.
NOT ACCEPTED: cardboard, light bulbs, smoke detectors, glass, furniture, plastic bags, Styrofoam or any hazardous materials such as paint, rechargeable and single use batteries, and broken TV tubes.
This event is open to residents of all neighboring towns, not just for those who live in Westport. For more information on this recycling event, or to volunteer to help out that morning, contact WRWA at outreach@wrwa.com or call 508-636-3016.
~ WESTPORT ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL SAVE THE DATE
Weekly Farmers Markets ~ NOT JUST FRUIT AND VEGGIES
TIVERTON FARMERS MARKET Sundays: 10am - 1:30 pm THRU October 12th, Tiverton Town Farm Recreation Area, 3588 Main Road,
RI-77, Tiverton, RI Visit our website at www.tivertonfarmersmarket.com for events, details & weekly Sun. 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, 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 ~ LOCAL FARM STANDS are Fantastic.
* Healthy Futures Farm 528 American Legion Hwy, Westport They have Watermelon
* SAMPSON's Farm 222 Old Bedford Rd.Sat & Sun 10-5, Tues.Thurs.Fri 3-6:00 Potatoes,BEST Silver Queen corn & Veggies Sweet candy onions
On sale 10lb./$15
*Westport Dairy - Whole & coffee milk, yogurt 729 Gifford Rd Open Daily except Sun.
*Berry Hill Farm - Open 770 Pine Hill Rd) Blueberries
*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
*Dartmouth Orchards Old Westport Rd. Dartmouth Delicous Apricots, Peaches Plums. Sunflower Plants, Bakery Items on weekends
*Noquochoke Orchards ·Peaches ( the best I highly recommend) Plums Apples Cider tomatoes open 11-4 Drift Rd Westport
*Diamond Acre Farm. 274 Horseneck Road, Westport, Blueberries, CHERRIES, potted Herbs, beans, plants, Corn, Firewood
Free Splash Pads in Fall River, MA
Open daily 10 AM-8 PM - to Saturday, September 13, LAST WEEK END !!!
Thomas Chew Park
Pulaski Park
Massasoit/ Cathy Assad Park
Father Travassos Park
Karaoke Nights
MONDAY 6-10 at VFW Post 486 on 486 Bedford St Fall River Sept 8, 15, 22 & 29
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'
FRIDAY 6-10 Amvets 659 Brayton Ave Somerset Ma SEPT 12, 19 & 26 Boomerang Music by John & Marlena
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
~ YOGA Westport Grange Thursday mornings 8-9 with Gale Giacobbe
~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
~Westport Art Group Mondays, Sept 8, 15, 22, 29, 4-5pm Fran Karo? 4-part Gentle Flow more info on WAG website 1740 Main Rd,
~Free introductory session on Yoga Nidra at the Little Compton Wellness Center on Wednesday September 10, 5:30-6:30pm
This session will provide a wonderful opportunity to engage in a chat about the benefits of practice, and enjoy a short experience--all while seated in a chair, so there is no need to bring anything with you....other than your curiosity, questions and desire to let go of some stress.
No experience is necessary. Call Little Compton Wellness Center to save your spot 401-592-0400
Beach & Outdoor Passes
Westport Resident Beach Passes: Upload license & registration online - $50 (seniors $25). Help available at the Westport library.
https://epay.cityhallsystems.com/
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
WESTPORT - 3 BR / 2.5 BA on 1+ acre (Tickle Rd) high $600's Almost New construction Contact Nicole 774-488-2500
TIVERTON RENTAL 3 BED 1 Bath Ranch style Home $2,800 call / text Nicole 774-488-2500
~ We have pre approved buyers from the Boston area, looking to buy a home in Westport
If you are thinking of selling call / text us today.
Safe Harbor Realty - Free Community Services
FREE Notary Services Just call or text Nicole Wood 774-488-2500
Browse all MA & RI Homes for Sale and Land listings: https://www.safeharborrealty.net/advanced-property-search
*Thinking of Making a Move? Contact us click here for Real Estate Advice NO Cost NO Obligation or call text 774-930-8181
* Weekly "Events Around Westport Community Newsletter Sign up here
https://www.safeharborrealty.net/p/25771/sign-up-to-receive-local-events-news-home-tips
* Have an event, yard sale, or announcement? Call/text 774-930-8181
or email Karen@KarenMartinHomes.com - we're happy to spead the news in our weekly Newletter read by thousands of locals !
Home-Buyer News~ We are so excited We can help more people Own Their Own Home.
Up to $25,000 in Down-Payment Assistance!
MassHousing's new program offers Grants ( you dont have to pay back*) or 3% low-interest loans for qualified owner-occupants. Ask us for details.
KAREN MARTIN, DEAN MARTIN, NICOLE MARTIN, ABBY CLERMONT, RITA GIZZI
Safe Harbor Realty - Family-Owned & Operated by Karen & Nicole Martin
1037 Main Rd, Suite C, Westport, MA
Call/Text: 774-930-8181
We've been helping our Westport and South Coast neighbors find their dream homes
and sell with confidence across MA & RI. since 2003!
~ Thank you for trusting us with your real estate needs!