April 18, 19 & 20, 2025



Buzzing Metro South Events This Weekend

Berkley - Rodrigues Farm Easter Egg Hunt - Sun. April 20 · 2 - 4p Come join us for a fun-filled egg Hunt on the farm, 11 Babbitt Way! Bring your family and friends for a day of excitement and adventure as you search for hidden eggs around the beautiful grounds of the farm.

Bridgewater - Annual Egg Hunt

All proceeds benefit local families in need ❤️

It’s back!!! Our annual Egg Hunt at the Bridgewater Dome is returning! Over 10,000 eggs, face painting, and games included…plus take your own pictures with the Easter Bunny!

Please note, tickets will be sold by specific age groups so that every child will be able to collect eggs! Please bring your own basket

Bridgewater - Author Talk with Local Author John Grover - Sat, Apr 19, 11a-12p, Bridgewater Public Library. Hear local author John Grover read from his book, Slipping Through: The Lockwood Cryptid Chronicles (Book 1), and discuss his love of the paranormal and cryptozoology. A Stoughton native, Mr. Grover has also lived in the Taunton/Raynham area.

Bridgewater - Central Closet Thrift Shop - Every Wed and Sat, 10a-1p, Central Square UCC (71 Central Square). Clothing (children and adult), shoes, housewares, glassware, decor, accessories, jewelry, books, and more.

Brockton - Jobseeker Workshop - Sat, Apr 19, 1-3p, Brockton Public Library. Do you need help finding a job? If you do, help is available weekly on Saturdays. Workshops will be in Haitian-Creole.

Brockton - Everyone Has a Voice on Sat, April 19, 2 pm Brockton Public Library featuring Malden Poet Laureate CD Collins and New Heights Charter School student feature Raymond Miller. We'd love for you to step up to our open mic and share your poetry.

Brockton - Vet Tech Talks: Pet Insurance - Sat, Apr 19, 1-2p, Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts. Join us for a 1-hour informational session with Certified Veterinary Technician and owner of P.E.T.S., Chantele Dalmida at the APCSM! This month's Vet Tech Topic is A Pet Owner's Guide to: Picking the Right Pet Insurance! Cost: $5 donation at the door or online via their Zeffy donation page.

East Bridgewater - Lego Fridays - Fri, Apr 18, 9a-1:00p, East Bridgewater Public Library. LEGO Freeplay! All ages welcome. Registration is not required. Drop in!

Easton - Friends Book Shop Donation Hours - Sat, Apr 19, 1-5p, Queset House. The Friends of the Ames Free Library is a nonprofit organization integral to promoting and supporting Library activities and programs, and purchases items not included in the Library’s budget. The Friends Book Shop at Queset House gladly accepts donations of good quality books every Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Fall River - Vernal Pool Explorer Hike at Copicut Woods, Sat. April 19, 2025, 9-11a

What’s a vernal pool? During this family-friendly hike, you’ll learn about these ephemeral wonders and investigate how nature changes in the spring season. Vernal pool hikes are extra special at Copicut Woods, where you can look and listen for woodpeckers at field edges and warblers in the thickets. You’ll also wander along Shockley trail and, deeper into the woods, past brooks and giant boulders, rock outcrops, and cellar holes. Magnifying glasses and binoculars will be provided to best appreciate the wildflowers, tadpoles, and other signs of spring!

Hingham - Wompy with Wayne, Sat April 19 - Meet at 1:15pm, Wheels spin at 1:30pm

204 Union St, What to Expect: ~8 miles | ~2 hours | Green & Blue rated trails Love mountain biking but not looking to get too crazy? Wayne's ride is a wonderful group of patient riders who are out to have a great ride. We often get riders of all types including beginners.

Hingham - Open Barnyard at Weir River Farm, Sat. April 19, 2025 10- 11a; 11-Noon Welcome to Weir River Farm, where you can experience life on one of the last working farms on the South Shore. In the barnyard, meet our piglets, rabbits, and other furry friends. Interact with our goats and greet our sheep. Then, consider exploring the woodland trails. Come experience all that Weir River Farm has to offer!

Mansfield - Danielle Miraglia , Rose Garden Coffeehouse, 17 West St , Saturday, April 19 · 7:30p - Danielle Miraglia comes armed with a strong steady thumb on an old Gibson and an infectious stomp-box rhythm with tunes ranging from heart-felt to socially conscious that will move both your heart and hips. Her latest “Bright Shining Stars” debuted at #15 on the Billboard Blues Charts.

Middleboro - Sunday's Pokemon Event - Sun, Apr 20 12-3p, 495 Center St. There is a $5.00 entry fee per person. We add one Pokemon pack per person for the Prize pool, which, for the time being, will be going on in-store credit until we can get some more Pokemon product. This event is for all ages and levels of experience. If you have any questions, please let us know. You can give us a call at 978-298-4409 or shoot us an email at thegamereseve@gmail.com.

New Bedford - New Bedford Farmers Market - Sat, Apr 19, 10a-2p, 1 Oneida St. A vibrant community to support local farmers and artisans. Every Saturday find fresh, seasonal produce and locally produced goods, all while enjoying live music! Take part in artist workshops to spark your creativity, or warm up with a cup of hot coffee as you browse. Don’t miss cooking demos. It’s a perfect day to experience the best of what the Southcoast farmers and makers have to offer!

Taunton - Easter Egg Hunt in an Arcade! Sat. April 19 · 2 - 5pm . Join us at Platinum City Gaming for a fun-filled day of searching for hidden eggs in our arcade. Bring your friends and family for a chance to win exciting prizes! The event will be packed with games, laughter, and of course, lots of eggs to find. Don't miss out on this egg-citing adventure!

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Bridgewater - First Responder Day, Sat April 26, 2 -5 p. At the Landing. Join us for a day of celebration and appreciation for our local heroes. On this special occasion, we gather at The Launch (80 Spring St) to honor the brave men and women who selflessly serve our community. This in-person event is a great opportunity to show our gratitude and support to these incredible individuals. Throughout the day, we have a DJ, and demonstrations to showcase the invaluable work of our first responders. These include our POLICE, FIRE, NURSES, DOCTORS, MILITARY and anyone else in the healthcare field. Let's come together as a community and make this day a memorable one for those who risk their lives to keep us safe! Food: South Shore Smoke House Gonzalez Food Truck

Entertainment: DJ Jeff Fowler

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