~Around Westport MA & RI Cow Pumpkins,Fall Scenery,Haunted & more
Hope you're enjoying the crisp signs of fall around the coast as we look ahead to a week full of community, nature and fun.
I'm Karen Martin, your local Westport-area real estate guide, and I'm excited to share what's happening this week across our region. Let's get you out and about!
* Westport, MA • Dartmouth, MA • Fall River, MA * Tiverton and Little Compton, RI October 2025
Fall Home and Garden Tip
Nothing says spring is coming like colorful tulips, daffodils, crocuses, irises, and hyacinths, but if you want to enjoy these beauties in your spring garden, you need to plant bulbs in the fall. As a general rule, northern gardeners plant spring-blooming bulbs in late September through October, while southern gardeners can wait until mid-October or early November.
~ Here's a great tip I found on FaceBook: the easiest way to plant a ton of bulbs at once using egg cartons!
Just dig 1 hole per carton and lay your cartons in the soll and cover them up.
My Favorite way to Decorate Pumpkins~ After all I am a Westport GaL.
Dartmouth, MA Fall foliage
Russell's Mills 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.
Westport, MA Fall Foliage :
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.
Tiverton, RI Fall Foliage:
Route 77 in Tiverton offers a bright flush of fall foliage. I went on a drive this past Sunday. The colors on Main Rd Tiverton were pretty but not yet at peak I think this coming weekend will be bursting with color.
~Fort Barton Woods, known for its trails, waterfall, and historical remains,
Westport Haunted Hallway 400 Old County Road Westport, MA
Friday, October 24th from 6-8PM
Westport High School 400 Old County Road $5 CASH per child
Bring your friends and kiddos to a fun, safe trick-or-treating event. There will be crafts, games, candy and lots of fun.
WEAR your favorite costumes.*ALL KIDS NEED TO BE WITH AND STAY WITH AN ADULT. There are NO DROP OFFS!* Great for ages TODDLER- 6th grade.
~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
Running Brook Vineyards Haunted Harvest Festival! Dartmouth, MA
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.
~Veterans Breakfast in Westport, MA - Friends of the Westport Council on Aging Thursday, November 6 at 9:00 AM Westport COA, 75 Reed Road
Westport Veterans and their spouses are invited to enjoy a Special Breakfast in appreciation of their service.
Space is limited - reservations are required. Call the COA at 508-636-1026 to reserve your spot
. ~ Visit me there I will be Volunteering
Where To Pick Apples in Rhode Island
~ 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 in Westport, MA ~
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
~ 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.
Corn Maze in Westport, MA at Buzzards Bay 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, New Bedford, MA and Tiverton, RI ~ 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
*TIVERTON, RI FARMER'S MARKET *Winter Location: Sundays October 19th, 2025 - April 26th, 2026
Tiverton Middle School 10 Quintal Drive, Tiverton, RI Hours: 10am - 1:30pm
Rotating selection of vendors on Sundays.
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.
*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 Closed for the Season 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 in Westport, MA Fall River and Tiverton, RI
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'
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.
Exercise Classes in Westport, MA
~ 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
~The Council on Aging Westport Senior Center offers Excercise Classed for Men & Women 95 Reed Rd. Wesport MA Stop in and check them out. Yoga, Stretch, Aerobics, Weights, Walking groups and more
Beach & Outdoor Passes in Westport, MA Nice Walking, Running and Bike Path
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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