April 12, 13 & 14, 2024

Metro South Events This Weekend

Attleboro - Spring Garden Ideas Sat, Apr 13, 2-3p, 74 North Main St. Whether you are growing indoors or out, enjoy these unique and easy garden ideas. Leave with a garden planning sheet and ways to purchase hard-to-find seeds.

Attleboro - Bungay River Cleanup Sat, Apr 13, 10a, 74 Holden St. This is part of the larger Keep Attleboro Beautiful Event. Trash bags are provided. Bring gloves. Long sleeves and pants recommended. 

Attleboro - Stop & Shop Community Bag Program Now through Tues, Apr 30, Stop & Shop, 469 Pleasant St. During the month of April, Friends of Attleboro Public Library will receive $1 for each $2.50 reusable community bag purchased!

Bridgewater - Kids Night at Just Claying Around Fri, Apr 12, 6-7:30p, 552 Bedford, St. Bring your kids aged 6 to 13 for a fantastic evening filled with Pizza, Pottery & Games! Sign up online. Drop off or stay for a family night!

Bridgewater - Evening with Spirit Medium Sat, Apr 13, 7-9p, 40 Orange St. Medium Lynne Marie will use her unique abilities to connect with spirits, delivering messages of love, hope, and healing.

Bridgewater - Spectrum Vision Through April, Bridgewater Public Library, 15 South St. Frankie Ryan's Spectrum Vision show will be on display in the Flora T. Little Art Gallery l! Her work promotes inclusivity and contemplation, representing her perspective as a neurodiverse individual. All are welcome to view her captivating work!

Brockton - Flower Arrangement Night Sun, Apr 14, 4p, 13 Sheppard Ave. Kathy from Blue Bumble Bee Creations, wants to show you how to make your own spring wood floral arrangement. $60.00 ticket includes all product, tutorial and snacks.

Brockton - Buttons On! Now until February 2, 2025, Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St. Come see this captivating exhibit, featuring wearable and visual art hand-sewn with buttons by Beau McCall! Visitors can also share their “button” experiences, which will become part of the exhibition.

Brockton - Free Paint Friday, Fri, Apr 12, 7a-5p, 165 Westgate Dr. Mention the FB posting linked above and get one free color sample (regularly $5.99) per customer, taking place every Friday at Fernandes Paint & Decorating.

Brockton - Pet Yard & Bake Sale Sat, Apr 13, 10a-1p, Animal Protection Center of Southeastern MA, 1300 W Elm St. Shop a selection of pet supplies, such as leashes, collars, toys, and more! All prices are by donation, so please attend to help raise funds for homeless animals! For weather updates and more info, join the APCSM FB group.

Brockton - Men Have Feelings Too Sun, Apr 14, 11a-3p, 828 Crescent St. A wellness event focused on mind, body & spirit presented by In My Shoez. FREE! Register here to secure your spot.

Dedham - Local Author Book Signing Sat, Apr 13, 2p, 299 Legacy Place. Indie-author Lorenzo Petruzziello, of Dedham, to sign copies of his noir-inspired crime fiction The Taste of Datura.

Dedham - Early Risers Story Time Sat, Apr 13, 8a, 577 High St. Every Saturday 8:00 am. Guest readers! Activities! Our café is open early at 7 AM so you are welcome to come even earlier and enjoy a coffee while your kids read or play.

East Bridgewater - Oncology Yoga Sat, Apr 13, 10a, 32 Union St. A FREE specialized yoga practice open to everyone who has been touched by cancer. A special invitation is extended to caregivers and health care professionals.

This program is for people 12+. Space is limited and registration is required. Register Here

Easton - Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 10a-2p, Now until Apr 27, Langwater Farm, 215 Washington St. Shop an amazing selection of products and support local farmers as well as family- and woman-owned businesses! Also enjoy Langwater wood-fired pizza (11a-3p).

Easton - Walking Club Hike Sun, Apr 14, 1-3p, Borderland State Park. A moderately paced 4-mile walk along Bob’s trail via the Pond Walk Loop. Mostly flat and rocky throughout the walk. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Fall River - Yoga Reaches Out Sat, Apr 13, 9-10:30a, 310 Cherry St. All-levels yoga class to benefit Boston Children's Hospital. Donate now to secure your spot or day of class with cash or Venmo. Class held in the church hall.

Fall River - Art Gallery Sat, Apr 13, 5p-8p, Sun, Apr 14, 1-4p, Greater Fall River Art Association, 80 Belmont St. Art galleries on the main floor are FREE and open to the public! Come view beautiful pieces created by local artists and purchase one to take home! If you're interested in displaying your art at the next show, visit the Greater Fall River Art Association's website.

Halifax - Ranch Riding & Ranch Trail Clinics Sun, Apr 14, 10a, 40 Carver St. Join us for a fun and informative day on the hottest event around. Improve your scores or learn from the basics. Text 781-589-0893 to reserve your spot today!

Lakeville - Animal Shelter Adoption Day Sun, Apr 14, 12-2p, 36 Main St. Our goal is to find families for our available dogs. If you have been looking to add a new family member stop on by and see our amazing dogs!

Middleboro - Fergels Farm Open House Sun, Apr 14, 10a-2p, 99 Fuller St. A family friendly horse boarding facility with a small lesson program

Middleboro - Sights and Sounds of Wetlands and Wildlife Sat, Apr 13, 10a-1p, 183 Thompson St. Join this family-friendly program to learn about wetlands and the wildlife we find in them! After the presentation, we will take a walk at Striar Conservancy to explore and hunt for wetland critters! Register Here

Norwood - Salvage Angel’s Anniversary Event Sat & Sun, Apr 13 & 14, 10a-6p, 83 Morse St. Home to over 70 local small businesses under one roof. Dozens of FREE raffle prizes donated by our amazing vendors, Friskie Fries Food Truck & a pop-up market.

Norton - E-Waste Recycling & Sustainable Dumpster Day Sat, Apr 13 11a-3p, 98 Burt St. Old furniture, electronics, bicycles, a garage full of random items? Time to clean out all that junk!

Plymouth - Redbrook Community Yard Sale! Sat, Apr 13, 10a-3p. Explore bargains & great finds! Start by grabbing your list of addresses at The Meeting House 237 Wareham Rd. Then plan your route & get to shopping!

Taunton - PCG 3 Point Contest Sun, Apr 14, 2-11p, 294 Winthrop St. 10 & under 2-4p $10; 18 under 4-6p $10; 21+ 6-10p $20. Register Here

Taunton - Pickleball Palooza Sun, Apr 14, 7a-5p, 71 Cohannet St. Rent a court for a cause. All proceeds will go to support the Taunton YMCA annual campaign Register Here.

Taunton - Hike Boyden Wildlife Sanctuary Fri, Apr 12, 11a-1p, Friends of Boyden Refuge, 1298 Cohannet St. Get into nature by taking a 2.5 mile hike to the beautiful water dam! Lunch at The New Weir Pizza will follow.

Wareham - Holistic Psychic Fair Sat. April 13, 10 a-5pm Elks Lodge, 2855 Cranberry Hwy. Mediums, Psychics, Card Readers, Astrologers, Reiki, Healers, Massage, Crystals, Jewelry, Raffles & more. $2.00 admission

West Bridgewater - Ever Green Herb Block Exhibit Now-Tue, Apr 30, WB Public Library, 80 Howard St. Celebrating Earth Day all month long! View a traveling exhibit of environmentalism cartoons by artist Herb Block!

West Bridgewater - Mother’s Day Minis Sun, Apr 14, 9-11a & 12-2p, Keeping Pace With Multiple Miracles, 389 West Center St. We are offering 10 minute Mini Sessions with Jennifer Zall Photography and Design in our Baby Cafe! Against a themed backdrop, capture this moment in time. For $50 you get 1 high resolution digital per family and online gallery.

West Bridgewater - Vineyard Farm Spring Festival Sat, Apr 13, 10a-4p, 175 East Center St. Family fun: Hayrides, Face painting for children, Outdoor games! Bring your family and friends to celebrate Spring!

Whitman - Taylor Swift Skate Night Fundraiser Sat, Apr 13, 5-7p, 1055 Auburn St. Admission includes friendship bracelets, glitter and Taylor themed tattoos, entry into door prizes, and your donation to the Jimmy Fund. waiver form here

Upcoming Events:



Carver - Quilt Show Sat, Apr 27, 9a-3p, United Parish of Carver, 115 Main St. Quilt lovers alert! The Plymouth County Cranberry Quilters is hosting their Spring Quilt Show! Come by for quilts, a boutique table, basket raffle, craft tables, and more! $5 admission.

Easton - 2024 Great Easton Cleanup Sun, April 21, 10:30a-1:30p, Oakes Ames Memorial Hall, 3 Barrows St. Join Keep Easton Beautiful, Easton Grange 196 and town of Easton DPW to beautify Easton! Show community spirit and join in the effort! Gloves and litter pick-up bags will be distributed and a free thank-you luncheon for volunteers will follow the cleanup! Sign up on Jotform.

Lakeville/Middleboro - Annual Canoe & Duck Race Sat, Apr 27, 11a start, Register 9:30a-10:30a, Old Bridge St. The Middleborough Park Department and the Middleborough Lions Club are sponsoring another Race! Come by for some fun with your community! Tickets for the Duck Race can be purchased at the Middleborough Park Department and at the Canoe Race for $5. Prizes are $150 for first place, $100 for second place, and $50 for third place. Pizza afterward!

Hanover - Free Wheelchair Tennis Clinic Sun, Apr 28, 11a-1p, South Shore YMCA Emilson, 75 Mill St. The South Shore YMCA has teamed up with South Coast Wheelchair Tennis Foundation to host monthly free tennis clinics for people with mobility disabilities. Open to ages 18 and under. All skill levels are welcome, so come by for fun matches! Rackets can be provided. Sports chairs are available, but need to be reserved a few days in advance. Contact Thomas Dodd by phone or email. Tickets: ssymca.org.

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

Jen Bellody, Jacquelyn Rose, Vasilia Yordanova