September 5, 6, & 7, 2025



Buzzing Metro South Events This Weekend

Bridgewater - Bridgewater Farmers Market and Craft Fair Sat, Sept 6, 2-5p, 80 Spring St. Join us, for a vibrant and exciting community event that celebrates local businesses and brings people together for a great cause! Our market is the perfect place to explore a wide variety of local vendors offering handmade goods, delicious treats, and unique crafts.

Brockton - Brockton Bikes First Friday Ride: Fri Sept 5. 6p. Meet at Dr. Ellie Paris Social Bookstore & Cafe 278 Main St. We'll ride for about 75 minutes & return to the cafe. We ride as a group for everyone's safety - we ride as fast as the slowest person. We adjust the route based on riders' ability. Please wear a helmet. Horns & lights encouraged. E-bikes & other low-speed rides welcome!

Brockton - Farmers Market Fridays, through October 31,10a - 2p, 45 School St. ​City Hall Plaza. ​Freitas Farm, Barbosa Family Farm, Souza Family Farm, LaFleur's Wildflower Honey, Roxanne's Garden Center, Mai Asia Vegetables, Lordya Gourmet

Easton - Community Pizza Night Fri, Sept 5, 4-8p, 215 Washington St. Live music at Langwater Farm.

Fall River - 5th Annual Veterans Run Sat, Sept 6, 9a-4p, 4500 N Main St. Registration 9-10:30, kick stands up 11a, $25pp includes meal.

Fairhaven- Veterans Park Project Sat, Sept 6, 9a, 109 Middle St. Join the Green Lanterns to help beautify the Veterans Memorial Park -- no previous gardening experience or signup needed. Bring a rake, a shovel, some trash bags or a jug of coffee!

Interested in joining the Local Area on Aging team? Become a resident advocate! We have volunteer opportunities in the Ombudsman Program.

You will be assigned a home to visit in your community and ensure residents receive the best quality of care. A virtual training session will be available in September.

Contact Donna Frett-Hughes, 774-539-5119. Ombudsman Program

Foxboro - Painted Fox Art Gallery Grand Opening Reception Sat, Sept 6, 4-8p, 6 Central St. Join us for our Grand Opening Reception! The Painted Fox Art Gallery is honored to display the work of 10 talented local artists. You'll see everything from spectacular flowers to the rocky coast of Maine, from a multicolor pig to stunning portraits of celebrities! Every style of painting and every medium! Enjoy it all as you chat with the artists!

Hingham - Hingham Farmer's Market Sat, Sept 6, 9a-1p, 95 Station St. Join us for fresh, local produce and community spirit at our Saturday market! Cash is appreciated. Bring your own market bag. Dogs are welcome! Support local farmers and vendors while enjoying the freshest seasonal produce.

Kingston- Kingston Farmers Market Sun, Sept 7,10a-2p. 6 Gray's Beach Rd. Our farmers, food producers, food trucks, and artisans are back for another great market!

Marshfield - Community Rib Cook-Off Sat, Sept 6, 12-7p, 140 Main St. Expect plenty of food, family fun, live entertainment, and the chance to sample some of the juiciest, most mouthwatering ribs around. Get your wristbands here, $8 in advance, $12day of. Children under 12 are free. Free parking, too!

Pembroke - Artisan Market Sat & Sun, Sept 6 & 7, 11a-3p, 610 Washington St. Explore a quaint but fantastic lineup of talented artisans as you stay cool as you browse artisan goods.

Stoughton - House to House for Heroes Sun, Sept 6, 9a-12p, 14 Seaver St. A ceremony at VFW Post 1645 starts things off then volunteers will head out into neighborhoods to connect with veterans, in partnership with the Stoughton Veterans’ Service Office. Residents who are interested in joining this effort as volunteers can arrive by 9a at 14 Seaver St. or register in advance https://bit.ly/StoughtonHTH

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Sharon - Children's Business Fair Sun, Sept 7, 2-4p, 16 High St. Rain date: Oct 5.  In this fair, kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.

Walpole - Transit to Trail Hike: Walpole MBTA to Sharon MBTA via Bay Circuit Trail (BCT) Sun, Sept 7, 11a - 4p Join BCT Coordinator, Amber Stearns, on a hike of the Bay Circuit Trail from Walpole to Sharon, MA. This hike is scheduled specifically around the Franklin/Foxboro MBTA line and the Providence/Stoughton MBTA line. Cars are highly discouraged and train commute is highly encouraged!

West Bridgewater - Interactive Essential Oils 101 Class Sat, Sept 6, 11a, 80 Howard St.

Learn • Create • Take Home 

To register email janeva@verizon.net 

Upcoming Events:

Bridgewater - Bridgewater Community Dance Fri, Sept 19, 7-9p Senior Center- 15th Season! -- featuring International Folk Dance * New England Squares and Contras * Circle Dances and Mixers --Traditional forms of dance from New England towns and countryside-- $8 Community dance is about community! We come together, learn a variety of dances and dance styles, and, most of all, laugh and have fun! Beginners and singles always welcome. Best for ages 10 and up. Gender neutral language used. Instructor: Sam Baumgarten is professor emeritus at Bridgewater State University, has over 45 years of teaching experience and taught classes at BSU in folk, square, contra dance, and rhythmic activities.

Music is primarily recorded. On occasion, guest musicians will play, and guest instructors take part.

Greater Plymouth County - United Way Day of Caring 2025: Lend a Hand, Make a Difference Thurs, Sept 11th, 9a-1p. Variety of Town Locations. Join in on a community bonding and strengthening event to better the county. Register to be a part of a variety of caring sites to honor this day of remembrance and heroism with servitude and community pride.

Middleboro - Cranberry Harvest Festival Sun, Sept 14, 11a-4p, 6 Pine St. Join us at Benson’s Pond for a fun-filled day celebrating the start of cranberry harvest season! Experience the sights, tastes, and traditions of autumn in New England with activities the whole family will enjoy. Adults (18+) entry fee $18, Children (3-17) are $12.

West Bridgewater - Fall Harvest Fest Sun, Sept 14, 11a-5p, on the grounds of Friendship Park (near the WB Public Library). Join in on a FREE family community event! Live music, food trucks, vendors, children's activities & raffles! WB Lions will be collecting eye glasses and hearing aids at the raffle table. Don't miss it!

The Buzz Around Weekender is brought to you this week by:

Jen Bellody, Jacquelyn Rose, & Jillian Yang