Around Westport, MA & RI PUMPKINS Halloween Set CLOCKS Back & more
Home Tips and Events Newsletter by Karen Martin, Realtor
* Westport, MA • Dartmouth, MA • Fall River, MA * Tiverton and Little Compton, RI October 2025
Fall Home Tips
DON'T THROW YOUR PUMPKINS IN THE TRASH
MAKE THEM A FEAST FOR WILDLIFE
*** Clearing leaves from Sidewalks is crucial for preventing falls because wet and decomposing leaves create a Very Slippery hazard. Removing them not only protects you from slips and falls but also prevents clogged storm drains, which can lead to flooding.
My Favorite way to Decorate Pumpkins~ After all I am a Westport Gal.
FRIDAY OCT. 31 at Pine House Tavern 13 Crandall Rd Tivrton, RI
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.
Russel's Mills Dartmouth, MA
Lloyd Center for the Environment has colorful woodlands.
Hiking at Ridge Hill Reserve.
Walk through the woods at Destruction Brook Woods.
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.
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 BACK" SAT. Night November 2, 2025, at 2:00 A.M.: Clocks are set back 1 hour ("fall back"), gaining an hour.
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. ~ I will be Volunteering at this event
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~ Small World Farm 229 Long Highway, Little Compton Phone: 617-719-7841
Farm stand and USDA Certified Organic Apple Orchard located in Little Compton Rhode Island OPEN Thurs-Sun 10-5
July-November Carrots, Beets and Local Ginger
~Young Family Farm 260 West Main Road, Little Compton
Hours: Thursday to Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m Last weekend of the season!
Come on out and enjoy these beautiful fall days with us before we wrap up for the year.
Buy one, get one free pumpkins Pick your own apples - pick a ½ bushel and take home a free 5 lb bag of potatoes
Westport, MA Walking, Running and Bike Paths
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.
~ Walk, Run or Bike along the Ocean at Horseneck Beach along the Healthy Trail in Westport.
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 SATURDAYS 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.
Westport, MA Farm Stands 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.
~ Technology Classes in Westport, MA
The Westport Senior Center now offers Technology classes and has created a Tech Café where computers and iPads are available for use by seniors Age 55+.
95 Reed Rd Westport, MA Open 8:30 - 3:00. Closed Sat & Sunday
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
~Westport Senior Center offers Exercise Classes for Men & Women 95 Reed Rd. Wesport MA Age 60+ Stop in and check them out.
They are really nice and helpful. Yoga, Stretch, Aerobics, Weights, Walking groups and more visit https://westport.friendscoa.org/
Beach & Outdoor Passes in Westport, MA
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 and Access to the Healthy Trail in Westport.
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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