Weekender August 14, 15, & 16 2026



Buzzing Metro South Events This Weekend

Bridgewater - Sunday Outdoor Worship - Sun., Aug 16; 10-11a; Central Square Congregational Church (71 Central Sq.). All are welcome! We will gather on the front lawn around the turquoise table. Worship will include a discussion based on the book "Joyful Anyway" by Kate Bowler. Read the book if you’re interested, but even if you don’t, the topics will make for interesting and inciteful basis for conversation that all can participate in and benefit from.

Brockton - Summer Fest Sat., Aug 15; 10a-5p; Salisbury Park (250 Crescent St.). Let's embrace the season with positivity and make this summer a joyful one! Join us for live music, ice cream, refreshments, wellness activities, raffles, games, performances, and more.

Brockton - FREE Family Movie Night! Fri., Aug 14; 6:30p; 661 Torrey St. Bring the whole family and join us for a fun evening together at The Family Ministry Center! Enjoy the movie "Super Mario Galaxy Movie" with great fun, and quality time with friends and neighbors—admission and popcorn is free! Concessions will be available for purchase! We will also have a few raffle giveaways!

Canton - Canton Farmers Market Sundays through Oct 18 (except 9/6); 10a- 2p; 960 Washington St. We build community by supporting local farmers and food producers, fostering meaningful connections, and promoting education and access to fresh, healthy food for all in a welcoming gathering space.

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Easton - Retired Teachers' Yard Sale - Sat., Aug. 15; 10a-2p; Holy Cross Parish (225 Purchase St. South Easton). Calling all early education teachers. Retired teacher hosting massive sale of educational materials and supplies! Plenty of materials and free materials available!



Easton - Catholic Family Festive & Celebrate America's 250th Concert - Sat., Aug. 15; 5-9p; 518 Washington St. Join us for an unforgettable day of faith, fun, and community! The event kicks off with patriotic songs during a lively family sing-along, alongside engaging children’s activities and outdoor yard games.Attendees will hear an inspiring talk by Fr. Sinisa Ubiparipovic, followed by a prayerful Eucharistic Adoration and Family Rosary. To top it all off, everyone can enjoy a delicious dinner, an ice cream social, and a live outdoor concert.

Halifax- Halifax Classic Car Nights - Every Friday thru Oct. 23; 4p- Dusk; 295 Plymouth St. Free to enter, these events offer feel- good fun including 50/50 raffles and a variety of food. All proceeds go to supporting their respective committees. 

Hingham - Hingham Shipyard Free Summer Movies! Every Wed. & Sat. thru Sept. 5; 11a; This Saturday's movie is "DogMan." Gather the family and beat the heat with our Free Summer Movie Series at Patriot Cinemas at Hingham Shipyard! Tag your movie buddies, plan your mornings, and we'll see you at the box office!

Hingham - Hingham Shipyard’s Summer Concert Series: Booty Vortex - Fri., Aug. 14; 7p; Located by 18 Shipyard Dr. The Hingham Shipyard is proud to bring live music by local favorites back to the Shipyard for an experience the whole family can enjoy on the amphitheater.

Norton - Visit Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary - Fridays & Saturdays from noon to 3p; 37 Eddy St. Over 200 animals. Each has their own unique story of how they came to the farm. Some have come from abusive situations and some have been found while lost, while others needed a permanent home or have been rescued. Please stop by and visit our animals, drop off vegetables, bird seed or cat food donations or make a charitable, tax-deductible contribution to help sustain Winslow Farm.

Norwood - Sazón Latin Food Festival: Boston's Taste of American Latin Food - Sun., Aug 16; 12-5p; 31 Astor Ave. Join us for a family-friendly outdoor festival featuring Latin music and curated food from across Latin America. We will have Latin food vendors representing the best flavors from the Caribbean, Central, and South America. There will also be great music and drinks, so make sure you bring your friends and family for a full day of fun.

Plymouth - Open Barn Saturdays - Sat., Aug 15; 10a-12p; 675 Long Pond Rd. Connect with nature and join us for exploring our headquarters, practicing mindfulness, and move under the setting sun and rising full moon. We hope to see you there!

Plymouth - Weekly Kids Aerial Yoga - Sat., Aug. 15; 10:45-11:30a; 36 Cordage Park Circle. Discover the joy of movement with our All Levels Aerial Kids Classes at Fountain Aesthetic and Wellness. Designed for children of all skill levels, each engaging session introduces safe silks techniques—from flips and inversions to playful tricks—fostering coordination, confidence, and fun.

Quincy - Farmers Market - Every Sun. thru Oct. 25; 12noon-4p; St. Chrysostom's Church (531 Hancock St.). There is absolutely no better place to kick off a whole month of summer celebrations than at the Quincy Farmers Market! Indulge in an incredible lineup of local bakery vendors & sweet treats; Energize your day and discover seasonal favorites from local farms, and so much more!

Taunton - Church Green Farmers Market - Sunday's thru Nov. 1; 9a-1p; First parish Church lawn (76 Church Green). Free on-street parking or in the municipal lot behind City Hall. Stock up on fresh goods and support local small businesses. New vendors have been added so stop by and check it out!

Taunton - End of the Summer Reading Challenge Celebration Party - Fri., Aug. 14; 1p; Taunton Public Library (12 Pleasant St.). Celebrate the end of summer and enjoy free freeze pops all day long at the library!

Weymouth - Weymouth's Food Truck Fridays: LAST CRUISE NIGHT! - Fri., Aug. 14; 5-8p; 75 Middle St. Food Trucks are back Fridays thru Sept. 11, and this Friday is our last Spindles Auto Club "Cruise Night" of the season! Bring the family and enjoy live music. Grab a delicious meal or treat from a variety of different trucks. Face painting and temp tattoos also available!

Upcoming Events:

Halifax - Bridgewater Bard's "Fireside Folk"- Thurs. Aug. 20; 1p; 470 Plymouth St. Join artist Thomas Joseph Kelley Jr. and sing along with more Irish folk than you can shake a stick at Holmes Public Library.

Halifax - Gold Rush Fundraising Event - Sat., Aug. 22; 11a-1p; 33 Redwood Dr. Check out the Gold Rush at Henrich Hall! Open Season Co. will be there buying all your unwanted gold, silver, coins, and watches. Enjoy coffee and a snack while you're there!

Middleborough - Bandana Flower Pounding Workshop at Soule Homestead! Fri., Aug. 28; 10a-12p; 46 Soule St. Join us for our rolling workshop at Soule Homestead. Each participant big and small will get to work with our dye flowers to make their very own personalized bandana/napkin. Registration is required. 

West Bridgewater - Gazebo Concert - Tues., Aug. 18; 6-7:30p; 65 North Main St. 8/18-The Wiley Brothers.

West Bridgewater - Children's Fun Night - Tues., Aug. 25; 6-8p; Friendship Park, Howard St. Bouncy face painting, balloonist, music, food & fun!

The Buzz Around Weekender is brought to you this week by

Jen Bellody , Elise Bosworth and Jacquelyn Rose