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October 2026 Events
| Date | Event | Community | Time | Price | Event Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 | Storytime at Mattapoisett Free Public Library | Mattapoisett | 10:30 AM | Free | https://newbedfordlight.org/event/storytime-at-mattapoisett-free-public-library/2026-10-22/ |
| Oct. 1 | North Mississippi Allstars — Narrows Center for the Arts | Fall River | — | — | https://www.narrowscenter.org/ |
| Oct. 2–4 | South Coast Harvest Festival | Westport | Fri/Sat 10 AM–8 PM; Sun 10 AM–6 PM | Adults $10; ages 5–12 $5; under 5 free | https://newbedfordlight.org/event/south-coast-harvest-festival-at-the-westport-fairgrounds-rescheduled/2026-10-04/ |
| Oct. 2 | Haunted Highlands Canvas Paint | Fairhaven | 6 PM | $35 + fee | https://www.kandacreations20.com/event-details/haunted-highland-canvas-paint |
| Oct. 2 | Jon Cleary and The Absolute Monster Gentlemen — Narrows | Fall River | — | — | https://www.narrowscenter.org/ |
| Oct. 2 | Fall Pop-Up Shop | Mattapoisett | 11 AM–4 PM | Free | https://www.meetdaisy.co/calendars/mattapoisett-museum/events/fall-pop-up-shop-954900 |
| Oct. 2 | An Evening with Author Robin Wall Kimmerer | Westport | 5:30–8:30 PM | $49.87–$135.23 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-author-robin-wall-kimmerer-tickets-1995720882884?aff=oddtdtcreator |
| Oct. 2–Nov. 1 | The Great Halloween Festival | Seekonk | Fri 7–9 PM; Sat 5–9 PM; Sun 2–9 PM | $15.94–$21.26 | https://thegreathalloween.com/ |
| Oct. 3 | Dighton Town-Wide Clean-Up Day | Dighton | 8:30 AM–12 PM | Free | https://dighton-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=4703&month=10&year=2026&day=3&calType=0 |
| Oct. 3 | Teen/Tween Bedazzle Memo Book | Acushnet | 10 AM–12 PM | Free | https://acushnet-ma.whofi.com/calendar/event/466603 |
| Oct. 3–4 | SCBA’s 20th Annual New Bedford Oktoberfest | New Bedford | 3 PM–12 AM | $17.85 listed | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scbas-20th-annual-new-bedford-oktoberfest-2026-tickets-1994817413583 |
| Oct. 3 | Midnight at the Masquerade Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre | Marion | Doors 5:30 PM | $50 | https://fmcoa.org/events/ |
| Oct. 3 | Bulls and Barrels — Finals | Rochester | Gates 5 PM; Rodeo 6–10 PM | $25 ages 6+ | nerodeo.com |
| Oct. 3 | Strictly Sinatra | Swansea | 6 PM | Source lists adult/child pricing plus dinner details | venusdemilo.com |
| Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 | Warren Farmers Market | Warren | 10 AM–1 PM | Free | https://www.warren-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=382&month=10&year=2026&day=24&calType=0 |
| Oct. 3 | Pick Your Own Flowers at Walt’s Farm | Westport | 9 AM–6 PM | Free admission; flowers for purchase | https://www.facebook.com/events/1351829496616154/1351829523282818/?active_tab=about |
| Oct. 4 | Fire District Open House | Dartmouth | 11 AM–2 PM | Free | https://dartmouth.theweektoday.com/article/fire-district-open-house/159344 |
| Oct. 4 | 4th Annual Evergreen Grove Sessions | Dartmouth | 1–4 PM | $20; under 16 free | https://dnrt.org/event/evergreen/ |
| Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25 | Fairhaven Farmers’ Market | Fairhaven | 10 AM–2 PM | Free | https://newbedfordlight.org/event/fairhaven-farmers-market-schedule/2026-10-04/ |
| Oct. 4 | The Gift & Noiserv — Narrows | Fall River | — | — | https://www.narrowscenter.org/ |
| Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25 | Fall River Farmers and Artisans Market | Fall River | 11 AM–3 PM | Free | https://newbedfordlight.org/event/fall-river-farmers-and-artisans-market-2/2026-10-25/ |
| Oct. 4 | Nicole Podkowa 5K Run & Walk | Fairhaven | 10 AM–3 PM | $40 | https://www.southcoast.org/southcoast-health-cancer-care-nicole-podkowa-5k/ |
| Oct. 4 | 4th Annual Chris Titcomb Memorial Road Race & Fall Festival | Rehoboth | 11 AM–2 PM | $44 race registration | https://www.greenlock.org/events/road-race |
| Oct. 4 | WICKED Brunch | Swansea | 10 AM | Adults $43; Children $27; 2 & under free | venusdemilo.com |
| Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25 | Stoney Creek Farmers Market | Swansea | 10 AM–2 PM | Free | https://www.facebook.com/events/1394338845858140/1394338899191468/?active_tab=about |
| Oct. 5 | In Search of Lizzie Borden | Somerset | 6–7 PM | Free | https://www.somersetpubliclibrary.org/calendar |
| Oct. 6 | 21st Annual Blount Fine Foods Southcoast Chowderfest and More! | Dartmouth | 4:30–8 PM | Adults $35; ages 6–12 $10; 5 & under free | onesouthcoast.com/chowderfest |
| Oct. 7, 14, 21 & 28 | Fall Storytime with Ms. Laura | Acushnet | 11 AM–12 PM | Free | https://acushnet-ma.whofi.com/calendar/event/457897 |
| Oct. 8 | AHA! Night in New Bedford | New Bedford | 6–9 PM | Free | https://cocreativenb.org/event/aha-night-in-new-bedford/2026-10-08/ |
| Oct. 9 | Maria Muldaur — Narrows | Fall River | — | — | https://www.narrowscenter.org/ |
| Oct. 9 | Handcrafted Natural Witch Brooms Workshop | Swansea | 6:30–8:30 PM | $40 | https://www.facebook.com/events/the-soul-purpose/handcrafted-natural-witch-brooms-workshop/1710823299981914/ |
| Oct. 10 | IN THE WHALE — The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told | Acushnet | 12–2 PM | Free | https://acushnet-ma.whofi.com/calendar/event/459820 |
| Oct. 10–11 | Oktoberfest Shoot-Out | Dartmouth | Matches 8:30 AM, 11 AM & 1:30 PM | $240–$440/team | https://allendalecc.net/ |
| Oct. 10 | 2nd Annual Eye Health Trunk or Treat | Dartmouth | 11 AM–2 PM | Free | https://www.facebook.com/events/eye-health-vision-centers/2nd-annual-eye-health-trunk-or-treat/944443005371693/ |
| Oct. 10 | Joshua Burnside — Narrows | Fall River | — | — | https://www.narrowscenter.org/ |
| Oct. 10 | BOOKISH BRUNCH — Monster Mash! | Fall River | 10:45 AM–1 PM | $7.18 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bookish-brunch-monster-mash-saturday-1010-tickets-1998816021527 |
| Oct. 10 | LoVeSeXy Tribute to Prince | Swansea | 6–11:30 PM | $30 without meal; $65 with meal | https://www.facebook.com/events/silver-stone-castle-and-family-entertainment/lovesexy-tribute-2-prince-at-silver-stone-castle-swansea-ma/1678879726508274/ |
| Oct. 11 | Dighton Lions Club Arts Festival | Dighton | 9 AM–3 PM | Free | https://www.dightonlionsfestivals.org/ |
| Oct. 15 | Marvin & G at The Profile Tavern | Freetown | 6 PM | Dinner/drinks available | https://www.facebook.com/events/the-profile-tavern/marvin-g-at-the-profile-tavern/1082072807912299/ |
| Oct. 15 | Women, Power & the Future of Democracy | New Bedford | Doors 5 PM | $70 early bird; $85 GA; $180 VIP | womensfundsouthcoast.org/women-power-and-the-future-of-democracy/ |
| Oct. 15 | Main Library: Art from Inside Opening Night | New Bedford | 6–7 PM | Free | https://www.facebook.com/events/613-pleasant-st-new-bedford-ma-united-states-massachusetts-02740/main-library-art-from-inside-opening-night/2826997594339375/ |
| Oct. 16 | Paul Bielatowicz’s “Nosferatu” Live — Narrows | Fall River | — | — | https://www.narrowscenter.org/ |
| Oct. 17 | Ghosts and Legends with Jeff Belanger | Dartmouth | 2–4 PM | Free | https://jeffbelanger.com/event/ghosts-and-legends-with-jeff-belanger-at-the-dartmouth-library/ |
| Oct. 17 | Family Friendly Event & Boo-Tique Bash | Fall River | 10 AM–2 PM | Free | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-family-friendly-event-and-boo-tique-bash-in-mass-saturday-october-17-tickets-1995982889553 |
| Oct. 17 | Fest on Ferry | Fall River | 2–9 PM | Free admission | https://www.facebook.com/events/canned-heat-craft-beer/fest-on-ferry-community-beer-festival-featuring-dj-gazelle-and-felix-brown-band/1028198549999008/ |
| Oct. 17 | Oktoberfest | Fall River | 10 AM–6 PM | Free | https://www.facebook.com/events/850-pearce-street/oktoberfest/1006876992183715/ |
| Oct. 17 | Eric Lindell — Narrows | Fall River | — | — | https://www.narrowscenter.org/ |
| Oct. 17 | 10th Annual Fall Free Family Fun Festival | Mattapoisett | 12–4 PM | Free | https://www.mattapoisettlionsclub.org/events |
| Oct. 17 | 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat | Seekonk | 5–7 PM | Free | https://www.facebook.com/events/1641-fall-river-ave-seekonk-ma/3rd-annual-trunk-or-treat/1893265722028947/ |
| Oct. 18 | Harvest for Heroes | Rehoboth | 1–5 PM | Adults $30; Kids $10 | https://reportertoday.com/rehoboth/stories/harvest-for-heroes-family-fun-with-a-meaningful-mission,50819 |
| Oct. 18 | Trunk or Treat 2026 | Somerset | 2–5 PM | Free | https://www.facebook.com/events/3049-county-st-somerset-ma/trunk-or-treat-2027/1977747796263934/ |
| Oct. 18 | 9th Edition of Southcoast Raqs | Westport | 11:30 AM–4:30 PM | Ticket sales coming soon | https://www.facebook.com/events/whites-of-westport/9th-edition-of-southcoast-raqs-featuring-kelvia-mitri-meda/1411567087164855/ |
| Oct. 22 | Dar Williams — Narrows | Fall River | — | — | https://www.narrowscenter.org/ |
| Oct. 22 | Ghosts and Legends with Jeff Belanger | Warren | 6:30–8:30 PM | Free | https://jeffbelanger.com/event/ghosts-and-legends-with-jeff-belanger-at-the-warren-public-library-2/ |
| Oct. 23 | 3rd Annual Truck or Treat | Dighton | 6–8 PM | Free | https://www.facebook.com/events/123-williams-st-north-dighton-ma-02764/3rd-annual-trunk-or-treat/1873759170000957/ |
| Oct. 23 | Fairhaven Spookfest | Fairhaven | 6–8 PM | Free | https://www.facebook.com/fairhavenrecreationcenter/posts/-fairhaven-spookfest-is-back-we-are-officially-getting-ready-for-another-spookta/1064260036349202/ |
| Oct. 23 | Gremlin’s Ghoul-A-Palooza at Battleship Cove | Fall River | 6–9 PM | Tickets coming soon | https://www.instagram.com/p/DdUKFZIhSs-/ |
| Oct. 24 | Trunk or Treat with the Fire Department | Dartmouth | 6–8 PM | Free | https://dartmouth.theweektoday.com/article/trunk-or-treat-fire-department/159350 |
| Oct. 24 | Social Sip & Suds: Goat Milk Soap-Making | Dartmouth | 1–3 PM | $39.19–$46.65 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-sip-suds-goat-milk-soap-making-at-running-brook-vineyard-winery-tickets-1992580116768 |
| Oct. 24 | Fall Fest — North Fairhaven Open Air Market | Fairhaven | 12–5 PM | Free | https://www.facebook.com/events/livesey-park/fall-fest-north-fairhaven-open-air-market/1630038032466230/ |
| Oct. 24 | Annual Halloween Horribles Parade | Fairhaven | 5–7 PM | Free | https://www.discoverfairhaven.org/event-details-registration/annual-halloween-horribles-parade-presented-by-the-nfia |
| Oct. 24 | Beyond The Vision Board with Maria Holme — Narrows | Fall River | — | — | https://www.narrowscenter.org/ |
| Oct. 24 | Lights, Music, Broadway! | Fall River | 5–10:30 PM | $40 | https://www.ourladyoflightsymphonicband.org/event-details/a-night-on-broadway |
| Oct. 24 | Hot Club Cheese Roll | Mattapoisett | 6–8 PM | Members $18; Non-members $20 | https://www.mattapoisettmuseum.org/event-info/in-case-you-missed-them-in-june-hot-club-cheese-rolls-second-2026-museum-appearance |
| Oct. 24 | Saturday Hayrides at Westport Rivers | Westport | 12–4:30 PM | $10; Wine Club $7.50 | https://newbedfordlight.org/event/saturday-hayrides-at-westport-rivers/2026-10-24/ |
| Oct. 28 | Ally Venable — Narrows | Fall River | — | — | https://www.narrowscenter.org/ |
| Oct. 28 | Farming Cranberries | Marion | 3:30–4:30 PM | Members $10; Non-members $12 | https://maionmuseum.org/event/farming-cranberries |
| Oct. 29 | East Nash Grass — Narrows | Fall River | — | — | https://www.narrowscenter.org/ |
| Oct. 31 | The MAC Halloween Parade | Marion | 4–5 PM | Free | https://www.marionartcenter.org/events/halloween-22/ |
| Oct. 31 | 11th New Bedford Food Truck Festival | New Bedford | 12–5 PM | $6–$62 | https://www.facebook.com/events/1329063035427124/ |
| Oct. 31 | The Rocky Horror Picture Show with RKO Army | New Bedford | 7:30 PM | $20 | https://www.zeiterion.org/events/rocky-horror-picture-show-2026 |
| Nov. 6 | Project Forgotten Child Wine Tasting Event | Fall River | 6:30 PM | $50 |