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FROM MOUNT HOPE BAY TO BUZZARDS BAY
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BY ELIZABETH MORSE READ
Everything’s blooming! There’s Easter and Earth Day and flowers galore – get outside and enjoy the warming weather! Plan some family activities during school vacation week, and get a head start on signing the kids up for summer camp!
Across the Region
Take the family to the free, familyfriendly Seventh Annual Herring Run Festival at Oliver Mill Park in Middleboro on April 18! Food, games, music! For more info, call 774-766-6335 or go to discovermiddleborough.com.
Cheers! Head for the 19th Annual Newport Craft Beer Festival on April 24-25 at the Great Friends Meeting House in Newport! For more info, visit newportcraftbeer.com.
Mark your calendar for the start of the new season at Trinity Rep! “Sweat” will be performed April 2-May 3. “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” will be performed April 23-May 24! For tickets and info, call 401-351-4242 or go to trinityrep.com.
Southcoast Health and the Buzzards Bay Coalition have created “Discover Buzzards Bay,” an initiative to promote active outdoor recreation. Find resources and events at savebuzzardsbay.org/ discover – and check out thetrustees. org and massaudubon.org. To learn more about state parks and wildlife refuges in Rhode Island, go to asri.org, riparks.com, or stateparks.com/rhode_island.
Acushnet
Talk a walk through the Acushnet Sawmills public park and herring weir! Canoe/kayak launch, fishing, trails. For info, visit savebuzzardsbay.org/discover. Attleboro
Mark your calendars! The Attleboro Community Theatre will perform “The Nerd” May 1-3, 8-10, 15-17! For more info and tickets, go to attleborocommunitytheatre.com.
Check out the Capron Park Zoo! Call 774-203-1840 or go to capronparkzoo. com. Or stroll through Mass Audubon’s Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center! Sign the kids up for summer day camps! For more info, call 508-223-3060 or visit massaudubon.org.
Bristol
Take a stroll through the daffodils at Blithewold Mansion and Gardens! Don’t miss the “Gateway to Spring” events this month! And sign the kids up for this summer’s Camp Sequoia! For more info, call 401-253-2707 or go to blithewold. org.
Check out what’s happening at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium! Bring a basket to the Camouflage Egg Hunts on April 4 and 11 or sign the kids up for summer camp starting June 22! For details, call 401-949-5454 or go to asri. org.
Dartmouth Wander through the daffodils at Parsons Reserve or take a stroll through Paskamansett Woods, nature reserves operated by the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust. Sign up for! For more info, visit dnrt.org.
Book lovers! Head for the Southworth Library April 23-25 for the semi-annual book sale! Books, DVDs, games and more, all in good condition. For more info, call 508-999-0726.
Head for Running Brook Vineyards for free live music every weekend yearround! For more info call 508-985- 1998 or go to runningbrookwine.com/ entertainment.
Take the family to the Open Farm Days at Round The Bend Farm! Grass-fed meats, local veggies, honey, maple syrup, and botanicals! For dates and more info, call 508-938-5127 or visit roundthebendfarm.org.
Find out what’s happening at the Lloyd Center for the Environment! Register for the Early Spring Seal Cruise to Cuttyhunk on April 4, or go on the Spring Bird Walk on April 25! Sign your kids up for summer programs! For info, go to lloydcenter.org.
Easton
Find out what’s happening at the Easton Children’s Museum! For info, call 508-230-3789 or visit childrensmuseumineaston.org.
Go on a guided hike, attend a demonstration/lecture or take a mansion tour at Borderland State Park! For more info, call 508-238-6566 or go to friendsofborderland.org.
Head for the Original Easton Farmer’s Market on Saturdays at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church! For more info, go to facebook.com/ eastonoriginalfarmersmarket.
Join in the Family Science Outings sponsored by the Natural Resources Trust of Easton! Check out “Nature Journaling ‘En-trees’” on April 16! For more info, call 508-238-6049 or go to nrtofeaston.org.
Fairhaven
Find out what’s happening in Fairhaven! Don’t miss the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Livesey Park on April 11, or the Cherry Blossom Friendship Festival in late April/early May! For more info, go to fairhaventours.com or call 508-979-4085.
Take the little ones to the “Itty Bitty Bay Explorers: Salt Marshes” event at the Little Bay Conservation Area on April 14! For details, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/ discover/events.
Register now for the annual West Island 5K Run/Walk on April 26! For more info, go to westisland5k.org.
Applications are available for vendors for the 2020 Huttleston Marketplace starting in June. For more info, call 508- 979-4085 or go to fairhaventours.com/ huttleston-marketplece.
Fall River
The Narrows Center for the Arts has a fabulous lineup. For a complete schedule, visit narrowscenter.com or call 508-324-1926.
Enjoy the 2020 season of the Fall River Symphony Orchestra at Bristol Community College! Don’t miss the Spring Pops Concert: Red, White and Blue on April 26! For tickets and more details, go to fallriversymphonyorchestra. org.
Check out what’s happening at your local library! Movies, crafts, play groups, tech workshops – and more! For more info, go to fallriverlibrary.org.
“Hop to the Carousel” at Battleship Cove on April 5 for the Egg Hunt and Easterthemed activities! For details, call 508- 678-1000 or go to battleshipcove.org.
Stroll through the monthly exhibits at the Greater Fall River Art Association! Check out “Color Me Yellow” starting April 4 and the GFRAA Student Show starting May 2. For more info, call 508-673-7212 or go to greaterfallriverartassociation.org.
Head for the Jackson Arts Center at Bristol Community College to attend a free conference on Genocide on the African Continent on April 3 and a lecture on the Nuremburg Trials and the Development of International Law on April 30, sponsored by BCC’s Holocaust and Genocide Center. For more information, call 774-357-2444 or visit bristolcc.edu/holocaustcenter.
Remember our veterans! Journey through time and discover a sailor’s life at Battleship Cove, America’s Fleet Museum (508-678-1000 or battleshipcove. org) or explore the Maritime Museum (508-674-3533 or battleshipcove.org/ maritime-museum).
Find out what’s going on at the Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River! For info, go to cmgfr.org or call 508-672-0033.
Marion
Don’t miss the Sippican Choral Society’s Spring Concert “Mostly Mozart” at Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church on April 26! For details, visit sippicanchoralsociety. org.
Explore the trails and properties of the Sippican Land Trust! Take the kids to the Easter Egg Hunt at Pierson Woods on April 4! For more info, go to sippicanlandtrust.org.
Listen to the performances of the Tri-County Symphonic Band at Tabor Academy! For tickets and schedule, visit tricountysymphonicband.org.
Find out what’s happening at the Marion Museum of Natural History! Check out the after-school programs, summer camps and books club! For more info, call 508-748-2098 or go to marionmuseum. org.
Check out what’s happening at the Marion Art Center! For info, call 508-748- 1266 or visit marionartcenter.org.
Listen to concerts at the Marion Music Hall! For a schedule and more info, call 508-353-2150 or visit sixstringmusiccompany.com.
Mattapoisett
Be on the lookout for early migratory birds on the free walk April 26 at the Mattapoisett Park & Ride! For details, visit savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/ events.
Explore the trails, wildlife and scenery of the Mattapoisett River Reserve – leashed dogs welcome. Hike or bird-watch! For more info, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/ discover.
Eat Fresh! Eat Local! Head for the winter farmers market at Old Rochester Regional High School! For dates and details, visit semaponline.org.
Midleboro
Don’t miss “The Good Doctor,” performed by Nemasket River Productions, on April 24-26, May 1-3, 8-9 at The Alley Theatre! For more info, call 1-866-244-0448 or visit nemasketriverproductions.com.
Spend an afternoon with the kids at the Soule Homestead! For more info, call 508-947-6744 or go to soulehomestead. org.
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Don’t miss April Beer Hall Night on April 10 or the 18th Annual Spring Festival May 2-3 at the Newport Vineyards! For more info, call 401-848-5161 or go to newportvineyards.com.
Get a glimpse of snowy owls and other migratory birds at the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge! For more info, call 401-619-2680 or visit fws.gov/ sachuestpoint.
On Saturdays, visit the Aquidneck Growers Farmers Market at the Newport Vineyards in Middletown year-round! Cash, credit card, SNAP/EBT, WIC and senior coupons accepted. For more info, call 401-848-5161 or go to newportvineyards.com or farmfreshri. org.
Get in touch with nature at the Norman Bird Sanctuary! Take a free guided Sunday Bird Walk! Sign the kids up for summer camps and mark your calendar for “Birds & Breakfast” on May 3! For details, call 401-846-2577 or go to normanbirdsanctuary.org.
New Bedford
Sign the kids up for the Easter EggZOObearance festivities on April 4, 5, and 11 at the Buttonwood Park Zoo! And register them early for summer’s ZooCrew Camp! For details, go to bpzoo. org.
Enjoy fresh local foods year-round! Visit New Bedford’s Indoor Farmers Market at the Kilburn Mill at Clark’s Cove on Thursdays through May! Credit, debit and SNAP accepted. For more info, call 508- 817-4166 or go to coastalfoodshed.org.
Enjoy the premier performance at the Kilburn Mill’s Acoustic Café on the Cove with country duo Ayla Brown & Rob Bellamy on April 23! For more info and tickets, call 508-990-3500 or visit kilburnmill.com/events.
Take a stroll through the urban greenspace of the Allen G. Haskell Public Gardens! To learn more, call 508-636- 4693 or go to thetrustees.org.
Mark your calendars for “Red, White & Brew,” the beer-tasting festival at the Buttonwood Park Zoo on May 15! For more info, visit bpzoo.org.
Check out the exhibits, musical performances and dock-u-mentaries at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center! For more info, call 508-993-8894 or visit fishingheritagecenter.org.
If you’re a fan of Americana and roots music, check out “Music in the Gallery” at the Wamsutta Club – don’t miss Susan Werner April 3 and the Celtic band Kalos on May 1! For tickets or info, go to brownpapertickets.com/events/ or contact korolenko8523@charter.net or call 508-673-8523.
Stroll through the exhibits at the New Bedford Art Museum/Artworks! Classes available for kids, teens and adults! Check out the Cool Arts Kids summer programs! For more info, call 508-961-3072 or go to newbedfordart.org.
Plan ahead for the Wildlife Education Series 2020 at the Buttonwood Park Zoo! “A Deep Dive into the Ocean’s Twilight Zone” will be presented on April 9. For details, call 508-991-6178 or visit bpzoo. org or destinationnewbedford.org.
Get healthy! On Sunday mornings, head for The Boys and Girls Club of Greater New Bedford for free yoga, cardio exercise, meditation, massage, qi gong, and nutrition education! Every three weeks there’s smoking-cessation hypnosis, and every month a visit from the South Coast Wellness van! On Saturdays, you can “Walk With a Doc” at Buttonwood Park Zoo starting in April, all part of the New Bedford Wellness Initiative! For more info, visit nbewell.com.
Stroll along the Harbor Walk, a pedestrian/bike path atop the hurricane dike in New Bedford’s south end. For more info, visit savebuzzardsbay.org/ discover.
Explore the city’s history at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park! For a schedule of walking tours and special events, visit nps.gov/nebe.
Enjoy free family fun and entertainment on AHA! Nights! The April 9 theme is “Sustainable Southcoast.” The May 14 theme is “We Art NB.” For details, go to ahanewbedford.org or call 508-996-8253.
Gamers, team-builders and mysterysolvers! Head for “Mass Escape” in downtown New Bedford! For more info, call 774-425-3295 or go to massescaperoom.com.
Visit the whaling-era mansion at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House! Check out the lecture “Planting Trees for Sustainability” on April 9 or the concert “Springtime in New Bedford” on April 26! For more info, call 508-997-1401 or go to rjdmuseum. org.
Remember our veterans! Explore the region’s military history at the Fort TaberFort Rodman Military Museum! For info, call 508-994-3938 or visit forttaber.org.
Newport
Cheers! Head for the 19th Annual Newport Craft Beer Festival on April 24- 25 at the Great Friends Meeting House! For more info, visit newportcraftbeer. com.
Explore architecturally-significant private homes and gardens on April 26 on the Neighborhoods of Newport House Tours! For complete details, visit newporthousetour.com.
Find out what’s happening at the Newport Mansions! For a schedule and details, call 401-847-1999 or go to newportmansions.org.
Spend some time at the Newport Public Library! Movies, crafts, workshops, and music! If you’re over 50, get tax preparation help from an AARP TaxAide! For details on all events at the library, call 401-847-8720 x 204 or go to newportlibraryri.org.
Go on a guided Seal Watch boat tour through April with Save the Bay, departing from Bowen’s Ferry Landing! For a schedule and info, call 401-203-SEAL (7325) or visit savebay.org/seals.
Enjoy a dinner-theatre night out at the Newport Playhouse! Enjoy the Newport to Nashville musicians on April 9! Don’t miss the early spring comedy April 2-May 23! For more information, call 401-848- 7529 or go to newportplayhouse.com.
Explore the urban forest and arboreta of Newport during Newport Arboretum Week April 20-26! For more info, go to newporttreeconservancy.org/ newportarboretumweek.
Join in the Newport Rhode Races through the daffodils of Newport on April 18! For details and info, go to runsignup. com/race/ri/newportrhoderaces.
Go on a springtime walk through Ballard Park! For more info, call 401-619-3377 or visit ballardpark.org.
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Kick off the Plymouth 400 Commemoration with a musical parade on April 24 and the annual Herring Run Festival at the Plimoth Grist Mill on April 25! For details, visit plymouth400inc.org.
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Find out who’s on stage at the Spire Center for the Performing Arts of Greater Plymouth! For tickets and info, call 508- 746-4488 or visit spirecenter.org.
Buy your tickets early for the Pilgrim Festival Chorus’ performance of “A Woman’s Voice” on April 25-26 at Saint Bonaventure Parish! For details, go to pilgrimfestivalchorus.org.
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Portsmouth
Get back to your musical roots with Common Fence Music! Don’t miss Caroline Spence on April 18 or Sol y Canto and Alisa Amador on May 2! For a schedule and info, call 401-683-5085 or go to commonfencemusic.org.
Visit the whimsical Green Animals Topiary Gardens! For info, call 401-683- 1267 or visit newportmansions.org.
Check out the Newport Car Museum! Sixty-plus vintage cars and driving simulators! For more info, call 401-848- 2277 or visit newportcarmuseum.org.
Rehoboth
Enjoy classical music with the Arts in the Village Series at Goff Memorial Hall! Don’t miss Schwarz and Bournaki on April 25! For more info, go to rehobothantiquarian. org. Rochester
Be on the lookout for rare waterfowl and early migratory birds on the free Hartley Pond Bird Walk on April 4! For more info, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/ events.
Seekonk
Buy your tickets in advance for the 2020 Asparagus Fest on May 2 at Four Town Farm! For more info, call 508-336-5587 or go to farmfreshri.org/asparagus.
Explore the outdoors at the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, operated by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island! Sign the kids up for summer camp! For more info, call 401- 949-5454 or visit asri.org.
Swansea
Eat Fresh! Eat Local! Head for the yearround farmers market at Stoney Creek Farm in Swansea! For hours and more info, go to semaponline.org.
Taunton
Find out who’s on stage at the District Center for the Arts! Don’t miss Draw the Line April 3, The Breakers April 4, Dean Ford & the Beautiful Ones April 10, Living on a Bad Name April 11, Bad Company Experience April 17, Split Infinity April 24, Bell Bottom Blues April 25, The Silks May 1, The Edwards Twins May 2, Frontiers May 9, BStreetband May 16 – and more! For info and tickets, call 508-386-9413 or visit thedistrictcenterforarts.com.
Tiverton Register now for the Amicable Farmcoast 5K & Walk on April 4! For more info, go to tivertonfourcornersfunrun. weebly.com.
There’s always something going on at Tiverton Four Corners! For more info, go to tivertonfourcorners.com or fourcornersarts.org.
24 April 2020 | The South Coast Insider Don’t miss the Daffodil Days Arts and Artisan Fair April 25 at the Four Corners Arts Center! For more info, go to fourcornerarts.org.
Check out what’s going on at the Sandywoods Center for the Arts! Listen to the Atwater-Donnelly Trio April 4, Lindsay Adler & Friends April 19, October Road April 25! Heal with a monthly Gong Sound Bath, or with Yoga: Mindful Flow & Meditation on Sundays, or with music and movement on JourneyDance, or join in the Contra Dancing. Sign up for lessons in Zumba, Pilates or figure drawing. For a complete schedule of concerts and more info, go to sandywoodsmusic.com or call 401-241-7349.
Wareham
Be on the lookout for ospreys and early migratory birds on the free walks through the Marks Cove Conservation Area on April 4 and April 15! For details, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events.
Bring a basket to the East Egg Hunt at the Onset Bandshell on April 11! For info, visit seeplymouth.org.
Celebrate Earth Day at the free Wareham Earth Day Festival on April 11 at the Boys & Girls Club! For details, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events.
Mark your calendar for the Seventh Annual Wareham Oyster Festival on May 24! For details, visit warehamoyster.com.
Register now for the 2020 Harvest Triathlon on June 13! For more info, go to maxperformanceonline.com.
Westport
Get ready to laugh Dragon on April 24 and Artie Lange on May 2! For info and tickets, visit southcoastcomedy.com.
Enjoy the Concerts at the Point with a performance by the Muir String Quartet on April 19. For more info, call 508-636- 0698 or go to concertsatthepoint.org.
Check out the children’s summer programs hosted by the Westport Watershed Alliance! For more info, visit westportwatershed.org.
Tickets are on sale now for the Summer Concert Series at Westport Rivers & Winery starting June 12! For details, go to westportrivers.com.
Take a springtime ramble around rural Westport! For more info, call 508-636- 9228 or visit westportlandtrust.org.
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