Westport, MA Fall Festivals, Alpacas, Best Fall Foliage, Home tips and more Oct 2025 To receive this Events Newsletter by email Click here
Home Tips and Events Newsletter by Karen Martin, Realtor Safe Harbor Realty * Westport, MA • Dartmouth, MA • Fall River, MA * Tiverton and Little Compton, RI
Fall Home Tip
As temperatures drop,
MICE and other pests will be looking for a warm place to bunk, which is all well and good unless they choose your home as their winter retreat. Stay pest-free by doing a walkabout around the exterior and through the interior of your house, plugging any potential points of entry with caulk or steel wool. Keep in mind that mice can enter your home through a dime-size hole, so pay attention to even the smallest cracks.
Pretty places to view nice Fall foliage in Westport, MA :
Forge Pond Conservation Area, where you can see fall colors reflected on the pond, Forge Rd Westport
The Herb Hadfield Conservation Area, known for its variety of fall-colored trees like red maple and beech.
You can also enjoy beautiful views of farms and the coast by driving along scenic backroads such as Drift Road, River Road, and Horseneck Road.
Fall foliage in Dartmouth, MA
Nature reserves like Cornell Farm and the Frank Knowles/Little River Reserve for boardwalks and bridges offering views of crimson maples.
Explore the trails at the Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
Lloyd Center for the Environment has colorful woodlands.
Hiking at Ridge Hill Reserve.
Walk through the woods at Destruction Brook Woods.
Tiverton, RI Fall Foliage:
Route 77 in Tiverton offers a bright flush of fall foliage .
Fort Barton Woods, known for its trails, waterfall, and historical remains,
~The Handy House Halloween Trail is Open! all of October
Can you find the ravens & the golden turnips? The entrance to the trail is from the main visitors parking lot 202 Hix Bridge Rd ( corner of Drift Rd. )
StoryWalk at Westport Woods Conservation Park! Be like a Berenstain Bear: bring a flashlight, a stick, and a rope and walk our new storywalk!!
Up now at 573 Adamsville Rd Westport thru Nov. 1
FALL FESTIVAL AT PARTNERS STORE 865 Main Rd Westport, MA
SEE THE ALPACAS
SAT. Oct. 18, 9:30- 4:00 PM
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FALL FESTIVAL AND YARD SALE SAT. OCT 18, 9-2:00
At the old High School 19 Main Rd Westport, MA
HALLOWEEN HAPPENING IN WESTPORT SIGN UP EARLY SPACE LIMITED
Westport Rock Rhythm & Blues Rain date Under the pavilion. NOW at the Westport VFW 843 State Rd, Westport, MA
Additional parking in front of Win Water - Sunday Oct. 19 Noon to 6 pm Tickets at the Door to Benefit A WISH COME TRUE
Running Brook Vineyards Haunted Harvest Festival!
October 25th - 26th . 12pm - 5pm
Celebrate Halloween early by shopping local vendors and food trucks, enjoying live music and sipping on a glass of wine! But that's not all...
HALLOWEEN PARTY & BEST COSTUME CONTEST Westport Social Club and Mariah Ford 904 Main Rd, Westport,Massachusetts OCT. 25, 8 PM
Join a night of Halloween fun! As always our coveted annual costume contest. Group Therapy plays at 8 pm-11. Costume contest called at 10 pm by staff popular vote.
Where To Pick Apples in Rhode Island Weather permitting
~ 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 trails in Westport, MA
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
~ Especially beautiful in the Fall is Forge Pond, offers an old damn, refllection views of the pond and a hilly walking path along the water.
Forge Pond Conservation Area is nestled between Forge Road and Reed Road. Trails run along the north side of the pond and extend along the Noquochoke River, which feeds the pond. This property is popular with fishermen. Terrain is rolling with some short steep sections over uneven ground.
Buzzards Bay Brewing Corn Maze in Westport, MA 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 Cold Countyband from 5:30-7:30pm
Hayrides in Westport, MA Saturday's September 20th through November 1st:
Hayrides begin on Sat. September 20th through November 1st.. Hayrides are every 30 minutes between Noon and 4:30pm. The tractor pulled hay-wagon travels through our picturesque vineyard to our River Flatts field where you will see vines, get a nice view of the river and enjoy locations that the public cannot usually access. You will also be able to select a souvenir pumpkin to take home. Ride time is approximately 20-30 minutes. This experience is weather permitting and is $10 a person ($5 for Wine Club members and their guests). Hayride tickets can ONLY be purchased at the vineyard.
Westport Recreation Town Hall Annex 856 Main Rd. Westport, MA
* Pickle Ball Lessons I took Lessons and its fun! *Art Classes *Tennis Lessons, *Adult Pick-up Basketball * Camps, *Plays * Rowing
* Holiday Events *Cheerleading * Pizza and Bingo *
Register or Learn more: https://westportma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
~ Farmers Markets in Dartmouth and New Bedford, MA ~ NOT JUST FRUIT AND VEGGIES
* Dartmouth Farmers Market is Open until October, 24 typically from 12 PM to 5 PM, on Fridays. It is located on the lawn at St. Mary's Parish Center, 789 Dartmouth Street, South Dartmouth, MA. The market features local produce, meats, baked goods, crafts, and art.
* 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
INDOORS:Saturdays: 10-2pm (Nov-May) inside the Buttonwood Park Senior Center/Warming House
FARM STANDS in Westport, MA Support our Hard working Local Farmers
Offering seasonal Fruit, Veggies, Flowers, Eggs and More Hours may vary WEATHER PERMITTING
* SAMPSON's Farm 222 Old Bedford Rd. OPEN Sat & Sun 10-5, Westport Freshly Harvested Potatoes I've had them and they really taste better.
Also some of the Best Sweet Corn, Honeynut. Butternut. Spaghetti squash. Blue Hubbard's. Pumpkins and peppers. photo by Meagan Rheaume
*Westport Dairy - Farm Fresh Whole & Coffee milk, yogurt 729 Gifford Rd Open Daily Year Round except Sun.
*Healthy Futures Farm 528 American Legion Hwy, Westport They have Corn stalks, corn Pumpkins
* Berry Hill Farm - Open 770 Pine Hill Rd)
* Walt's Stand - At the Farm 439 Briggs Rd
*Orr's Stand - Veggies Sunflowers, Plants, Honey, Syrup & Turnips (Adamsville Rd) Westport
* Open Gate Farm- Fresh Eggs & Flowers 295 Division Rd Westport
*Mom and Pop Farm Stand SUNFLOWERS $1. EACH! SWEET CORN Squash, Corn Stalks 177 471 Am. Legion HWY Westport
*Dartmouth Orchards Old Westport Rd. Dartmouth Delicious Apricots, Peaches Plums. Sunflower Plants, Bakery Items on weekends
*Noquochoke Orchards ·Peaches ( the best I highly recommend) Plums Apples Cider tomatoes open 11-4 at 601 Drift Rd Westport
* Diamond Acre Farm. 274 Horseneck Road, Westport, Blueberries, CHERRIES, potted Herbs, beans, plants, Corn, Firewood
*The Golden Robin 607 Horseneck Rd, Westport, Turnips, Honey, Squash and Pumpkins
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
*** 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 YOGA Monday, Sept 29, 4-5pm Fran Karo? 4-part Gentle Flow more info on WAG website 1740 Main Rd,Westport
Yoga Nidra at the Little Compton Wellness Center 115 E Main Road Little Compton, RI
Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm beginning on October 1 - December 17. More info at https://www.lauramariewellness.com/
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
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