October 11, 12 & 13, 2024



Buzzing Good Metro South Events This Weekend

Attleboro - Farmers Market Last day, Saturday Oct 12, 9a-1p, La Salette Shrine, 947 Park St. Over 50 vendors, music, and events!

Bridgewater - Free Science Classes Sat, Oct 12, 9:30-11:30a, 27 Perkins St. Free science classes by Children Across America. Any child age 4-11 may attend these classes free of charge but must register here.

Bridgewater - The Bridgewater Chess Club. Mon, Oct 14, 6-7:30p, 15 Cedar St. A free community program available to players of every age and skill level. We provide chess boards, time clocks, score sheets, and a great group of players that are always happy to help others learn. Feel free to drop in.

Brockton - Farmer's Market Fridays 10a-2p, through Oct 25, next to City Hall on VFW Parkway. ​Freitas Farm, Barbosa Family Farm, Souza Family Farm, Mai Asia Vegetables, Mig's Dogs & more!

Brockton - Access Nature Hike at Stone Farm Conservation Area. on Torrey Street Sat, Oct 12, 9:30-10:30a - Pre- registration required by Friday at noon.

Brockton - Downtown Brockton Fall Festival Sat, Oct 12, 11a-4p, City Hall Plaza & VFW Parkway. 45 School St - Join us for a day of fun, local vendors, history, live music, family-friendly children's activities, entertainment, food and more. Together, let's celebrate the community spirit of Brockton!

Canton - Farmers Market - Young Entrepreneur Day! Sun, Oct 13, 10a-2p. The Canton Farmers Market is held on the Front Lawn of the Rodman Center/High School 960 Washington St. We bring together local farmers and artisans who produce the highest quality goods while providing education on health and wellness through fresh food, fitness and social connection.

Easton - Friends of Borderland Car Show Sat, Oct 12, 9a-2p, 259 Massapoag Ave. All entry donations go to improvements and maintenance to your beautiful State Park! There will be dash plaques for the first 50 cars, music, food, and fun!

Halifax - The Market at Raven Brook Sun, Oct 13, 10a-2p, The Farm at Raven Brook, 137 Wood St. Shop local from an array of homegrown and homemade creations!

Hanover - Civil War Walking Tour of Hanover Center Sat, Oct 12, 1p. Explore the history of Hanover during the Civil War years of 1861 to 1865 through the stories, buildings, and locations in the Center. The tour will start in front of the Stetson House, and include Town Hall, the Center Cemetery, the First Congregational Church, and the 1878 Civil War Monument. Tour will take approximately one hour, rain or shine.

Milton - Celebrate Archaeology Sun Oct 13, 10a - 2p, Boy Scout Camp Sayre, 411 Unquity Road. Drop by and learn about Archaeology. Check out DCR’s archaeological collection from the Blue Hills. Participate in hands-on archaeology activities with surprise special guests. Inclement weather cancels. For all ages.

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Bridgewater Community Dance ~ Special Saturday

*Folk * Contra * Squares

Sat Nov 16, 2024

Social 6:30  Dancing 7 - 9 pm

No partners or experience necessary, come ready to dance!

Instructed & called by Marcie Van Cleave

Exec Director of the Folk Arts Center of New England

Featuring live music:

Barbara Pixton - piano, accordion, Elaine Wince - flute

Ralph Iverson - fiddle, gadulka

Tix: $15 in advance, $20 at the door

Cedar St Community Center

15 Cedar St , Bridgewater, MA

Pembroke - Mattress Fundraiser Sat, Oct 12, 10a-4p, Pembroke Community Middle School. Come get a better night's sleep AND support Pembroke Assoc. for the Performing Arts (PAPA) See 25+ models & comfort levels with savings up to 50%. Also: adjustable bases, luxury sheets & pillows, weighted blankets & body massagers.

Plymouth - Indigenous Peoples' Weekend

Oct 12-14. Join Plimoth Patuxet Museums for Indigenous Peoples' Weekend. This special event will feature programming and educational opportunities across the Museum for guests of all ages to enjoy.

Plymouth - Red Hawk Singers and Dancers Sat, Oct 12, 1-2p. Since 1996, the Red Hawk Singers and Dancers have been one of the United States’ leading Native American performance groups, sharing the ways of the Wampanoag people with song, dance and teachings about the virtues of humility, respect, identity and self-care.

Sharon - FREE Hay Rides Saturday Oct 12, Sunday Oct 13 & Monday Oct 14. 1-5p, Crescent Ridge, 407 Bay Rd. On the hay rides, see all 44 acres of our Sharon, MA farm, inc. pasture raised cows, forested pigs, natural wildlife, while enjoying FREE apples, free games in our tent and more!

West Bridgewater - Adult Fitness Classes Fridays Oct 11, 18 & 25 9:30a & 10:30a, 389 W. Center St. Prices vary. Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles is a state-wide non-profit support network for families and families-to-be of multiple birth children.

Whitman - Great Pumpkin Car Show to Benefit Whitman-Hanson Dollars for Scholars

Sun, Oct 13. Car entry begins at 8:00 AM

Kids Zumba starts at 11:00 AM Whitman-Hanson Regional High School 600 Franklin St. Join us for a fun-filled day of food and entertainment! Kids' costume contest, raffles, candy, a DJ and bull riding for kids, food trucks. Admission is $15 per family or $5 per person. Show car entry fee is $10.

Upcoming Events:

Bridgewater - Brockton Bruisers Roller Derby Presents: Fright Night Fight! Sat, Oct 19 Doors Open: 7p, First Whistle: 7:30p, Bridgewater State University Kelly Gymnasium, 34 Park Ave. Join this event for the ultimate clash of the creepers as Beetlejuice takes on the Ghostbusters in a thrilling short track roller derby event that will have you on the edge of your seat! 

Bridgewater- American Democracy at the crossroads: An Intergenerational Dialogue on the 2024 Election - Mon, Oct 28, 4-5:30p, Moakley Auditorium. Join Senior College at Bridgewater State University as we engage with our expert faculty from different generations, explore and discuss the state of democracy in America in the lead-up to the 2024 election. This distinguished panel will provide analysis of the current political trends, important historical contexts, and their thoughts on the future—offering diverse perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing American democracy today.

Brockton - Victory For Families 1st Annual Gala. Fri, Oct 18, 8-11p, Venue 727, 340 Warren Ave. A night of dining, dancing, and celebrating the hard work of single mothers in our community. To become a sponsor, please contact us at info@victoryforfamilies.org. Sponsorships can be customized to fit your company's marketing and philanthropic goals.

Brockton - Brockton Symphony Orchestra Season Opener Sun, Oct 20, 3p, Christ Congregational Church , 1350 Pleasant St. Come see Primal Power, featuring pieces by Beethoven, Vieuxtemps, and Sibelius, and 2023 BrSO Youth Concerto Competition winner and violinist Jessica Kartawidjaja. The Orchestra is proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program, and for each of their concert programs, they provide EBT, ConnectorCare, and WIC cardholders two complimentary tickets per person. Reserve your tickets using their online signup

East Bridgewater - Thomas Kelley's Samhain Sojourn Tues, Oct 29, 6-7:30p, EB Public Library. A humorous exploration of the supernatural and macabre though song. Enjoy covers of the classic 'Finnegan's Wake' from 1864, Don Raye and Gene de Paul's energetic 'Headless Horseman' from 1949, Tom Lehrer's infamous 'The Irish Ballad' from 1953, along with some newer surprises.

Whitman - Spooky Surprise! Fri, Oct 18, 4-7p, All Saints Thrift Shop, 44 Park Ave. Join us for our BONUS $5 Bag Sale! This sale is all about clothing, so grab a bag and stock up! We’ve got options for everyone—from men’s to kids’ and everything in between!  P.S. Don't forget to bring a decorated pumpkin to enter our pumpkin contest! 

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

Jen Bellody, Alexa Pennington & Jacquelyn Rose