December 6, 7 & 8, 2024



Buzzing Metro South Events This Weekend

Avon - Operation Family Tree - with Big Daddy Entertainment. Sat. Dec 7 1p our 13th annual flagship charity event. Donate surplus Christmas items or come and shop for free! Activities include live music, raffles, line dancing, karaoke, and picture taking with Santa. Dedicated to the loving memory of Shana DeGregorio

Bridgewater - Holly Day Fair at First Parish, Sat, Dec 7th, 9a-2p - gifts from Local Artisans & Crafters, Homemade Cookies & Soup, and Ethereal Musical Interludes! Cookie Walk! Cranberry squares, coconut bars, cherry almond chocolate chip, cowboy cookies, molasses cookies, biscotti ..Single cookies $.75, a baker's dozen (13 cookies) for just $9, Homemade Soup-To-Go! Tuscan Chicken, Chili, Greek Lemon, and more. $5.00 / 12 oz. container.

Bridgewater - Central Closet Thrift Shop Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10a-1p, 71 Central Square. Start your holiday shopping with us! CSCC carries an ever-changing inventory.

Bridgewater - Lego Free Build Sat, Dec 7, 11a - 1p, Bridgewater Public Library, 15 South St. Drop in and build with Bridgewater Public Library's Legos. No registration required Parents need to remain with their children to supervise.

Bridgewater - December Exhibition Reception Sat, Dec 7, 1p - 2:30p, Bridgewater Public Library, 15 South St. Join us for the opening of Julie Thorniley's "Art by Julie" exhibition which will remain on display in the Flora T. Little Gallery through the month of Dec. Drop by and meet the artist, no registration required.

Bridgewater - Garden Club Green's Sale - BTV Studios 80 Spring St. Sat, Dec 7, 9a-12p. Get into the festivity of the season and shop our annual greens sale. We have just what you need to decorate your home for the upcoming holidays: wreaths, arrangements, and more!

Bridgewater - Saturday STREAM Club Saturdays, 9:30a - 11:30a, Fun Factory, 27 Perkins St. Children Across America offers a free weekly STREAM Club for kids to engage in interactive activities during the school year. Explore the world of robotics, coding, and more through hands-on learning." Reg. is required.

Brockton - Celebrate Brockton's 150th Anniversary with a commemorative poster with original design from the City's own Ed Bray.

Just in time for the holidays for $20. On - line or at Fuller Craft's Shop. edbrayillustration

Brockton - Brews and Beats Sat, Dec 7, 4p - 7:30p, Brockton Beer Company, 121 Main St. Join us for a special hip hop experience at Brockton Beer, including a Hip Hop Roots Workshop, Brewery Tour, Sip & Sounds activity, and a live DJ set from DJ Bella BE. This event is ages 15+, and children 18 and under must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. RSVP required.

Brockton - Briarwood Ensemble Sat, Dec 7, 7p, First Lutheran Church, 900 Main St. Come enjoy a performance by the Briarwood Ensemble, an Acapella Chamber Choir. The program will feature works by Altnickol, Henderson, Britten, and some seasonal songs.

Brockton - Paws & Pages Sun, Dec 8, 11:30a, Animal Protection Center of Southeastern MA, 1300 W Elm St Ext. On the second Sunday of every month, APCSM invites youth to build their confidence in reading, practice empathy, and comfort the animals by reading to them! To participate, register and bring a monetary or item donation.

East Bridgewater - EB Christmas Parade Sat, Dec 7, 10a - 11a, 175 Central St. Join us for the 2024 East Bridgewater Christmas Parade! This year's theme is 40 Christmas Cheers for our Ruby Year. The parade will step off onto Spring St. at 10a.

East Bridgewater - Discover the Transformative Power of Svaroopa® yoga with Bliss Through Yoga!  Join us Saturday mornings at 9 am! 14 W. Union St. Are you ready to unlock deep relaxation and rejuvenation? Svaroopa Yoga offers a unique approach that emphasizes comfort and inner awareness, helping you release tension and stress. For all abilities.

Don't Miss Any of Your Weekender: CLICK HERE to View as Webpage

East Bridgewater - Christmas on the Common Sat, Dec 7, 9a - 3p, East Bridgewater Jr/Sr High School, 143 Plymouth St. The EB Kiwanis Club invites you to their 40th annual Christmas on the Common Holiday Craft Fair! Vendors, Vikings Village, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, music, dancers, magic, K9 demonstrations, a reptile show, food, raffles, and more.

East Taunton - Holiday Celebration with AK Cody Sun, Dec 8, 2p - 5p, Deep Pond Farm and Stables, 123 Dolan Circle. Join us for a holiday celebration with Nashville Recording Artist AK Cody! See dozens of farm animals, and enjoy delicious food and drinks from the Farmhouse Bar & Kitchen. Admission is free.

Easton - Easton Festival of Trees 2024: Thursday - Sunday until Dec 15. $15/ ticket, under 12, free. Easton Country Club, raises funds for non-profit organizations in the area. Tree display, Carollers, a vendor Marketplace, a Kid's Day Event, and multiple workshops to bring friends and family together. Decorated Trees, Wreaths, Gift Baskets, and other donated or sponsored items are raffled throughout the Festival.

Fall River - A Christmas Carol - The Musical Sat, Dec 7, 7p, and Sun, Dec 8, 2p, Bristol Community College, 777 Elsbree St. Come see a special performance of A Christmas Carol the Musical by On Stage Theatrical Productions! The standard ticket fee for this event is $27.85.

Hingham - Holiday Jazz Concert Sun, Dec 8, 3p - 4p, South Shore Conservatory, 1 Conservatory Dr. Enjoy Holiday Jazz Favorites with South Shore Conservatory, featuring faculty artists and jazz renditions of holiday classics. This concert is free admission. Audience members must register in advance as seating is limited.

Hull - Festive Food Fridays Fri, Dec 6, 12p - 4p, Wellspring Multi-Service Center, 814 Nantasket Ave. Join WMC and Aunt Dot's Kitchen for their Festive Food Fridays series, every Fri until Dec 20. Stop by for a variety of fresh produce, meats, canned goods, and grains at no cost, simply take what you need. Donations of any amount are also accepted.

Middleboro - Middleboro Animal Shelter Adoption Event Sat, Dec 7, 1p - 3p, Hatchet in Hand, 85 Center St. Dogs from Middleboro Animal Shelter will be at Hatchet in Hand and available for adoption! Book a lane to reserve your spot, throw some axes, bring your own food, and leave with a new friend.

Middleboro - 4th Annual Downtown Scavenger Hunt Downtown Middleborough. The annual downtown scavenger hunt lasts until Sun, Dec 15. Grab your hunt sheets and find the items. When you visit the participating businesses, find the hidden pictures, and complete your sheet to be entered into a gift basket raffle. It's a blast!

Milton - Holiday Artisan Market Sat, Dec 7, 10a - 4p, Milton Art Center, 334 Edge Hill Rd. See 20+ local artisans and vendors offering one of a kind, handcrafted items, including artwork, jewelry, journals, accessories, home goods, candles.

North Attleboro -Christmas Festival of Lights. La Salette Shrine. Nov 23, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025. Featuring 135 New Displays. Free Attraction. Food court, Cafeteria & Snack bar: Mon- Fri open at 4 pm. Sat & Sun noon- 9 pm. Dec 31 & Jan 1: 4 - 9 pm. Carousel, Hayride, and Ride to Bethlehem Avail for a fee, Fri through Sun 5- 9 pm

Plymouth - Holiday Greens Sale Fri, Dec 6, 1p - 5p & Sat, Dec 7, 10a - 3p, Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. Garden Club is hosting their Holiday Greens Sale! Decorated wreaths, porch and graveside baskets, large and small arrangements, door swags, a bake sale, and more.

Raynham - R.A.V.E.'s 17th Annual Holiday Craft Fair.Sat., Dec 7 9a - 3 p. Laliberte Elementary School. A juried craft fair with a variety of unique, handmade crafts perfect for gift giving. Exciting raffles, kids' make and take crafts, lunch service and baked goods will be available for purchase. *Free Admission

Raynham - Photos with Santa Sun, Dec 8, 11a - 5p, KD Dance Expressions, 1470 New State Highway #23. Operation Dance is hosting a Meet & Greet Photo with Santa event. Packages vary in price and perks, some offering tokens for a sweet treat, hot cocoa, an elf-made ornament, and more. Slots are 30 minutes, and all proceeds will be donated to Operation Dance: Friends of the KD Dance Company.

Taunton - Lights on Festival Sat, Dec 7, 3p - 8p, Taunton Green. Come see the Taunton Green be transformed into a magical display of holiday lights and music. This annual celebration will feature live entertainment and activities all throughout downtown Taunt at over 30 different sites.

West Bridgewater - Navigating the Pre Toddler Year- Starting Dec 7, Class meets Saturdays 9-10 am, 389 W. Center Street. For caregivers of 1 to 2-year-olds. Topics will vary weekly, some areas for discussion will be food/feeding… Weaning off bottle, breast or binky… Discipline, starting around 18 months… Sleep if not already mastered… Play dates, work life, balance, and so much more! Deb Gelman will facilitate with lots of tips and tricks learned while raising her triplets. It is sure to be enlightening, uplifting, and educational.

West Bridgewater - Music and Movement Sat, Dec 7, 10:15a - 11:45a, West Bridgewater Public Library, 80 Howard St. WBPL is holding their Music and Movement program for children ages 5 and under to participate! Registration is required.

West Bridgewater - Trades of Hope Party Sun, Dec 8, 11a - 12p, First Church of West Bridgewater, 29 Howard St. Join us for the Annual Trades of Hope Party during coffee hour at the Church! Trades of Hope works to empower women out of poverty globally through sustainable business. Partner with women this giving season and help Trades of Hope in their mission by shopping their holiday collection.

Westwood - Poems on Demand Sat, Dec 7, 12p - 2p, Westwood Public Library, 660 High St. Drop in any time and receive an original bespoke poem of your choice, on any topic, by Westwood Poet Laureate, Lynne Viti! Poems are typed on the spot using a vintage manual typewriter, and no appointment is needed.

Upcoming Events:

Bridgewater - Bridgewater Bard, Thomas Joseph Kelley, Dec 18 6pm Bridgewater Public Library. Irish Sing -Alongs, Holiday Classics, Seafaring Songs. You'll be stomping, clapping & singing.

East Bridgewater - Calling all Angels, Shepherds & Farm Animals: it's your turn to shine! Children ages 6 -12 are invited to participate in our community Christmas Pageant. Sunday Dec 22 Rehearsal 12:30 Pageant & Carol Sing 3 pm. Parents: Drop off your kids, and join us at 3.or stay & help the magic happen. Fill out the form on uccofeb.org by Dec 18, 2024 to participate.

Easton - Christmas at the Movies - Brockton Symphony Orchestra, Sun Dec 15 3p - Oliver Ames High School

Halifax - Holidays in Halifax Celebration 🎄Sat Dec 14 Get ready for an evening full of festive fun and holiday cheer! Whether you’re a longtime resident or a first-time visitor, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a night of fun, laughter, and community spirit. See you there – let’s make this holiday season one to remember! 

Hull - Audubon Christmas Bird Count Sat, Dec 14, Hull Lifesaving Museum, 1117 Nantasket Ave. This annual HLM event is free and open to participation all day. If you love the outdoors and nature, join the Museum for the Bird Count with a camera and binoculars if you have them. Just send HLM an email and roughly what hours you would like to participate during, and they will respond with group information. There will be a midday break at the museum for coffee, tea, cookies, and restrooms. Donations are encouraged.

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

Alexa Pennington & Jacquelyn Rose