Abington - Night Out to Support Beaver Brook Playground Sat, Nov 19, 7p. Enjoy a night out to benefit the Rebuilding of the Beaver Brook Playground. Music by the Chatham Sessions, Cash Bar, Appetizers, Silent Auction, Raffles and the unveiling of the Time Capsules. All proceeds will be used to purchase additional playground equipment, landscaping and upkeep.

Abington - Meat Raffle Sun, Nov 20, 2p. Come join us at D'Ann's for amazing food and to watch all the football games- all while taking a chance at winning some great quality meats from Previte's Marketplace! All proceeds go to support the Holbrook Rotary Club.

Acushnet - 6th Holiday Shopping with Alpacas

Sat & Sun, Nov 19 - 20, 10a - 3p. Come to Hill Crest Alpaca Farm for some holiday shopping. Take a picture with Mr. and Mrs. Clause, take a ride on our Holiday Train, or a pony ride from Copicut River Pony Parties. Games, food, shopping and a bunch of outdoor fun. And of course, Alpacas.

Braintree - 28th Annual Dickens Festival Holiday Craft Fair Sat, Nov 19, 10a - 3p. A unique entertainment and shopping experience with something for the young and young at heart. Admission is free . Be sure to visit Father Christmas (our Victorian Santa Claus) for FREE. Bring your camera. Father Christmas is great with persons of all ages and abilities.

Bridgewater - BPL EXHIBITS WORK OF LOCAL ARTIST ED BRAY Mon - Wed, 9a - 8p., Thurs & Fri, 9a - 5p, Sat, 9a - 3:30p, through November. Ed Bray local artist and illustrator will have his works on display in the Flora T. Little Gallery, at the Bridgewater Public Library located at 15 South St. His paintings and illustrations are available for purchase. Ed Bray is the illustrator of the Bridgewater Public Library portrait and now magnets (free at the circulation desk) and many other local historic buildings. You may email Ed should you have any questions.

Bridgewater - Bridgewater Community Dance Fri, Nov 18, 7 - 9p, Bridgewater Senior Center. It's a great time! You'll learn Circle Dances and Mixers, International Folk Dances & New England Squares and Contras. Beginners Welcome. All dances are taught Gender neutral language. Ages 10 and up.

Bridgewater - Miss Louise Prom Expo Sun, Nov 20th, 2 - 6p, Bridgewater Vets Club, 65 Cottage St. Miss Louise invites you to attend the First Annual South Shore Plymouth & Bristol County High School Prom Expo. The fashion show will begin at 4p. There will be raffle prizes, special guests, and live demonstrations of products for purchase. Free admission to the event. For more information, please get in touch with Julie Lovell. 774-330-8288.

Bridgewater - Shrek The Musical Sat, Nov 19, 2p & 7p. THE RAYNWATER PLAYERS present SHREK the Musical (Theatre for Young Audiences Version) Everyone's favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning, smash-hit film. Tickets can also be purchased physically from Cast and Crew members as well as from the High School Main Office.

Bridgewater - Quahog Comedy Circuit Sat, Nov 19, 7 - 9p, Bridgewater Citizens Club. Ever been to a comedy show where the stage talks to you like Siri? Well, nobody does comedy like we do and you won't find it anywhere else so join us on the QCC and experience the Funniest Comedians Under the Brightest Lights. Doors open at 7p. Show starts promptly at 8p.

Bridgewater - Art and Coffee Sat, Nov 19, 10a - 2p. Join me at Mike Shea’s Coffee. Get a great cup of coffee and buy a unique one of a kind piece of art.

Bridgewater-St. Thomas Christmas Bazaar Sat, Nov 19, 9a - 3p 103 Center St Bridgewater

Brockton - One Last Time Sat, Nov 19, 10:30a - 12:30p, 175 Warren Avenue. The Old Brockton High School/Arnone School/Champion School on the corner of West Elm Street and Warren Avenue is being demolished in order to build the new Public Safety Building. Mayor Robert Sullivan is inviting the public for one last chance to visit the building. All are welcome to attend the walk-through to give this historic building a proper send-off!

Brockton - BCA Artist of The Month Event Fri, Nov 18th, 6 - 7:30p, Brockton Community Access

1 North Main St. Brockton Community Access is excited to welcome best selling author and radio personality Treece Alves as their artist of the month. Come down and meet Treece in person. She will be presenting her stories and illustrations in her adult and children’s books.

Brockton - Book Sale at BPL Sat, Nov 19th, 10a - 2p, Brockton Public Library, 304 Main St. There will be a book sale the 3rd Saturday this November at the Brockton Public Library! It will take place just outside the Arnold Swartz Gift shop.

Brockton - Poetry Workshop at Brockton Arts Sun, Nov 20th, 4 - 6p, 33 Dover St. Brockton Arts is inviting poets of all levels in the area to bring in work and join in this next poetry workshop. The facilitator begins a session by reading poems by established authors or a writing exercise to be discussed by attendees. Then participants are encouraged to share their own work to receive feedback from their peers. Attendees are asked to bring in 6-10 copies of their poetry to share amongst the group. The event is scheduled to be held in the Brockton Art’s gallery. Please check for signage or the security desk if you have any trouble finding the event.

Brockton - Brockton Area Museum & Art Trail Sun, Nov 20th, 1p. Our Brockton Heights & West Shares Trail Brings Us To The Fuller Craft Art Museum, 455 Oak St.

Brockton - Prenatal Breastfeeding Class Sat, Nov 19, 10a - 12:15p. Facilitated by a certified lactation consultant, this 2 1/2 hour session gives an overview of breastfeeding and how to get a good start. ​PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please only purchase one registration for your group. Class is $15 for those not delivering at Good Samaritan Medical Center. Contact the Childbirth Coordinator at 508-427-3712 to register.

Canton - Fall Open Warehouse Sat, Nov 19, 10a - 2p. Come check out our wool and fiber - over 50 products!

Easton - Thanksgrilling BBQ Party at ACE Sat, Nov 19, 11a - 3p. Think outside the oven this Thanksgiving! Join us for a fun-filled day and discover all the benefits to grilling on a Traeger Grill. Enjoy recipes, deals, giveaways, and games for you and the whole family. FREE! Please consider donating $5 for one raffle ticket entry or $10 for 3 raffle ticket entries to benefit Boston Children's Hospital. Once you've donated, your name will automatically be submitted in a raffle with a chance to win a $250.00 gift card to Fernandes Lumber and Home Center as well as a Biolite Firepit, a $200 value!

Easton - Dead Swamp Pond Hike Sat, Nov 19, 10a. Join us for a Late Autumn Walk to Dead Swamp Pond at the northern-most accessible point of Borderland State Park, beginning at the park’s Visitor Center at 259 Massapoag Ave. This approximately 6-mile, easy-to-moderate walk crosses varied terrain, including old carriage roads and woodland trails. There is a $5-per-car parking fee, payable at the park or through the Yodel app. This walk is rain-or-shine. Contact us at 781-962-8562.

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Join us in this elegant fundraiser for Brockton Public Library. 304 Main St's dazzling white marble and oak architecture & fine art collection will be adorned with 3 Floors of Music: Classical Trio from Brockton Symphony * Jazz Trio from Berklee School of Music * & DJ PLUS Scrumptious Nibblets from Brockton Arts, Wine & Beer.

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East Bridgewater - EB Union Congregational Church Holiday Fair Fri, Nov 18, 5:30 - 8:30p & Sat, Nov 19, 9a - 2p. The East Bridgewater Union Congregational Church is presenting a holiday fair! It will be the perfect stop for decorations and unique gifts for the holiday season. This event will include holiday crafts, attic treasures, jewelry, raffles, a silent auction, and more. Food will also be available like a snack bar, homemade baked goods, and their famous cheese station. The Silent Auction is now available online!

East Bridgewater - The Soul Project’s Open House Sun, Nov 20th, 4:30 - 6p, 484 Bedford St. The Soul Project is holding an open house event to give the community a chance to learn more about their mission. The event will allow participants to learn about the programs offered for women, girls, and have an opportunity to speak with the Soul Project’s leadership team. A free crafting station will also be featured, along with light refreshments. No registration is required to participate in this free event.

East Bridgewater - The Well Church EB Launch Sun, Nov 20, 10a. Come and join us for the official KICK- OFF / LAUNCH OF THE WELL CHURCH here in our E. BRIDGEWATER LOCATION! It is going to be an AWESOME and EPIC DAY as we OPEN UP our new location - there will be FREE DONUTS AND DOOR PRIZES (GIFTCARD give aways), LIVE music, an inspiring message and a FUN Kids time - there is something for the ENTIRE family!

East Bridgewater - Backpacks & Winter Wellness for MA Kids - Create the Change® Around Town Sat, Nov 19, 10a - 12p. Since 2016, Project Giving Kids has been providing unique opportunities every fall for youth to Create the Change® in their communities. Special sessions for PGK youth/families are being held throughout Create the Change® Week 2022 taking place November 13-19. Head over after school and join our partner School on Wheels Massachusetts to sort school supply donations, pack backpacks and/or help prepare winter wellness kits for homeless and at-risk students across Massachusetts.

Halifax - Holy Apostles Craft Fair Sat, Nov 19, 9a - 3p. Holiday Craft Fair. Amazing Unique vendors. Come find the perfect gift for yourself or that hard to buy for person or pet.

Hanover - Fall Massachusetts Reptile Expo Sun, Nov 20, 10a - 4p. Over 200 tables of reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, and more! Educational exhibits and supplies. Come have fun with friends and animals!

Hanover - Farmer's Market Sun, Nov 20, 11a - 2p, Hanover High School. Outdoor farmers market with over 30 vendors to shop. Local produce, meat, chicken, eggs, baked goods, frozen desserts, natural body care products and much more. Plenty of free parking available. Please no dogs allowed in the market area (per Hanover BOH) with exception of service animals.

Hingham - Open Barnyard at Weir River Farm Sat, Nov 19, 10 & 11a. Welcome to Weir River Farm, where you can experience life on one of the last working farms on the South Shore. Along the grassy “chute” path down to the barnyard, enjoy the beautiful StoryWalk™. In the barnyard, meet our ponies, llama, and potbellied pig. Have a chance to interact with our goats and sheep. See if you can find our herd of black and white Belted Galloway cattle in their pastures. Then, consider exploring the woodland trails and check out our farm store at the studio on top of the hill. Come experience all that Weir River Farm has to offer! This program is rain or shine!

Hingham - 22nd Annual St. John's Holiday Boutique Sat, Nov 19, 9a - 3p. The St. John's Hingham Holiday Boutique is a beloved Hingham tradition and the premier shopping event to kick off the holiday season! The Boutique boasts two floors of one-stop, high-end shopping for all of your holiday needs. Vendors are selected by a juried committee and travel from all over the North East to attend. Designer Fashion for all ages, Jewelry, Home Decor, Holiday Trimmings, Athleisure and Outerwear are just some of the merchandise that is featured! Santa is BACK for visits and photos from 10a - 1p.

Middleboro - To Life!: A Thanks-Giving Celebration in Story, Song, Music & More Sat, Nov 19, 10:30a. Beloved trickster, storyteller and musician John Porcino will take us on a pre-Thanksgiving romp.*Register for this program by calling the Library at 508-946-2470.

Milton - Holiday Market Sat, Nov 19, 10 - 3p, Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Ave.

Norton - Holiday Marketplace Sat, Nov 19, 10a - 2p. Tis’ the Season for our HOLIDAY SHOPPING EVENT! Join us at the Find Your WAE studio for an amazing holiday shopping experience! We will have our studio filled with local vendors, artisans, hand-crafted designers and local business owners who offer the most beautiful & mindful gifts! Shop Local this holiday season and give the gifts that truly feed the soul!

Norwell - Old-Fashioned Holiday Fair Sat, Nov 19, 9a - 2:30p. Come One, Come All. They are baking and making lots of extra breads and pies for the Thanksgiving Baked Table at the 380th Old-fashioned Church Fair offering wonderful Handcrafts, a local Artists Table, a Silent Auction, scrumptious Baked Goods, themed Gift Baskets, great Books, Jewelry, Children’s Toys, Grandma’s Attic, a delicious Snack Bar and more. there will be carnival games, crafts, and free face painting for children. For information call 781-659-7122. Proceeds benefit First Parish Norwell Unitarian Universalist congregation, located at 24 River St., Norwell Center at Route 123. It is handicapped accessible.

Norwell - Fall Festival Sat, Nov 19, 10:30a - 12:30p. Festivities will include: Harvest Market, Pumpkin decorating, Face painting, Hay and seek, Snacks & takeaways for each child, Center tours available for interested families. Everybody Welcome.

Plymouth - Hike with Malcolm Sat, Nov 19, 10a - 1p. Join Trail Guy Malcolm MacGregor at Foothills Preserve in Plymouth for a 3 or 5 mile hike. Start with a steep climb up the Pine Hills before walking along the ridge and back down to the Foothills parking lot, about 3 miles. From here, call it a day or continue on for another 2-mile loop at Tidmarsh.

Plymouth - America's Hometown Thanksgiving Parade Sat, Nov 19, 10a. For more than 25 years, hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life have traveled to the historic Plymouth Waterfront to experience a bounty of authentic Americana through our Thanksgiving parade. The celebration of Thanksgiving becomes history-brought-to-life as Pilgrims, Native Americans, Soldiers, Patriots, and Pioneers proudly climb out of the history books and onto the streets of Plymouth.

You won't want to miss the opportunity to join us now and become a part of the biggest event celebrating our history. This year's parade will once again be televised LIVE on WCVB.

Raynham - American Legion Craft Fair Sun, Nov 20th, 10a - 3p, American Legion Post 405, 291 Mills St. The Craft Fair at the American Legion Post Raynham will be the perfect opportunity to find decorations and gifts for this holiday season. Come down to support local vendors and crafters. For more information, contact Jeanette Gourgeon.

Rockland - Open Studios Art Fair Sat & Sun, Nov 19 & 20, 12-5 pm, Sandpaper Factory, 83 East Water St Celebrating 30 years! The 4th Floor Artists invite you to visit the Sandpaper Factory for a weekend filled with art, culture & community, where you can explore members’ working art studios and meet local artisans throughout the building and inside Gallery 4 on the 4th floor. Artists will open their studio doors to the public & works will be on display and available for purchase just in time for the holidays. Enjoy live music and kid’s art activities. This is a free event & everyone is welcome. Come celebrate with us!

Sharon - Nature Walk and Introduction to Project Feederwatch at Moose Hill Sat, Nov 19, 10a. Get outdoors, enjoy the wonders of late fall, and learn more about the plants and wildlife, especially birds, at the Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary. After the nature walk, head inside the beautiful sunroom at Moose Hill to learn more about and sign up to participate in Project Feederwatch that will be happening all winter at Moose Hill. Combine your love of birds, bird watching, and spending time with like-mined community members, with collecting data and contributing to a vital research project aimed at better understanding and conserving bird populations in North America. During this free informational meeting, you will learn about common winter birds that visit bird feeders, how you can help birds in winter, and how to collect data at Moose Hill's bird feeders for Project Feederwatch - a Cornell Lab of Ornithology led research project to survey birds that visit feeders in yards, community areas, nature centers and other areas in North America.

Stoughton - Parents Night Out Fri, Nov 18, 5:30 - 8:30p. Drop your children off for a night of fun and adventure! This event is for ages 3yrs. (must be potty-trained independently) - 12yrs. Join us at the Stoughton Y as we journey back in time to Keep Turkey’s Off the Table in FreeBirds! Create a Thanksgiving Family Tree What are You grateful for? Pizza, Popcorn, Pretzels.

Stoughton - Blood Drive Sat, Nov 19, 9a - 3p. In memory of Marissa Ramos. When you come to our Festival of Trees, give back by giving blood before you leave!

Stoughton - Annual Fair & Festival of Trees at Trinity Stoughton Fri & Sat, Nov 18 - 19. Please join us for our annual Festival of Trees and craft fair! Fri, 4 - 8p and Sat, 10a - 3p. This free event inside features raffles, crafts, vendors, food, baked goods, and visit with Santa!

Taunton - Fair Foods Fri, Nov 18, 3 - 5p. Fair Foods and Old Colony YMCA have partnered to sell fresh produce, meats, and more! Purchase a bag of groceries for $2 bag. Cash Only.

Taunton - Paranormal Things - Psychic Fest Fri, Nov 18, 6 - 11p. You're cordially invited to this Psychic Fair made up of mediums, Tarot, Healers, Paranormal Specialists, Reiki practitioners, Crystal dealers, & other spooky oddities/collectors that are specific to the New England area. We are bringing together this "Paranormal-themed" "Horror Toys" & Psychic Fair to cherish the paranormal & connect you with the spooky feelings.

Walpole - Holly Berry Fair Sat, Nov 19, 10a - 2p.

Handcrafted Items in our Creative Corner, just in time for gift giving. Bake Shop offering tasty treats

Children’s Zone: Children’s shopping, Craft making, Face painting, Write a letter to Santa, Create a card for homebound friends. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus – 11:30a - 1:30p. Juggling Show at 11a and again at 1:30p.

Wareham - Hikes & Hops Sun, Nov 20, 1 - 4p. Hike the new trails at Minot Forest and enjoy a social hour at Stone Path Malt. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Explore the new trails at Minot Forest with hike leaders Skip Stuck & Jess Kennedy. Hike about 3.5 miles over varied terrain with some hills and learn about the partnership between Wildlands Trust and the Town of Wareham to build and map this new trail system. After the hike, all are welcome to join your leaders for a social hour at the Stone Path Malt taproom.

West Bridgewater - Fall Trail Walk @ Reynolds Landing Sat, Nov 19, 1p, Reynolds Landing Conservation, Ash St. Come enjoy a nice fall afternoon exploring one of the towns open spaces.

Weymouth - Christmas Fair Sat, Nov 19, 9a - 1p. Do all your shopping in one place. Support local merchants/ vendors and the local economy. Bid on some great auction items. Buy baked goods for your Thanksgiving dinner.

Whitman - Harvest Fair Sat, Nov 19, 9a - 3p, All Saints Episcopal Church, 44 Park Ave. The All Saints Parish, Whitman is hosting a Harvest Fair! It will be the perfect destination for thanksgiving and Christmas decorations. There will also be a variety of holiday gifts available that include antiques, collectibles, and jewelry. Ernie's attic will also be featured as well as raffles and crafts. Food will be available including home baked goods and our famous harvest soup.

Whitman - Give Thanks Bake Sale Sun, Nov 20th, First Congregational Church of Whitman, 519 Washington St. The FCC of Whitman is inviting the community to buy or bake delicious treats at their Give Thanks Bake Sale! Goodies will be available before and after service. All donations will go to the MainSpring Sandwich Program.

Vegan Thanksgiving Cooking Class - Sat, Nov 19, 4 - 6p. As a very experienced host of many large vegan thanksgiving dinners, and having offering a wildly popular vegan thanksgiving catering program for over a decade, I am here to help you pull out all the stops on your holiday meal! This specially curated menu is designed to make entertaining and serving your guests as stress-free as possible. The menu sounds fancy, but it is intentionally crafted to be easy to prep many components in advance, so you aren’t stuck in the kitchen all evening, and can instead really enjoy being with the people you love.

This class is conducted live through zoom, and throughout, you can ask questions in realtime that I will answer as I cook. Recipes and the recording of the class will be sent out to everyone, so you can still follow along any time if you are not available at the time the class is happening live.

Surviving the Holiday Stress Webinar - Fri, Nov 18, 8 - 9p. Join us and invite your friends to this free webinar on handling stress during this season and beyond. The end-of-the-year “to-do list” seems ever-expanding, and thinking about that can send us into a stress spiral. But the question is, are we stressed or overwhelmed? In Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown, she explains the difference. Stressed – We feel stress when we evaluate environmental demand as beyond our ability to cope successfully. This includes elements of unpredictability, uncontrollability, and feeling overloaded. Overwhelmed means extreme stress and emotional and/or cognitive intensity to the point of inability to function. One way to combat these feelings is to take intentional daily time for yourself. Join us for a free 1-hour webinar as we discuss tips and tricks to help you deal with holiday stress! This webinar is free and open to the public!

Raynham - SJ ‘s Creative Crafts 3rd Annual Memorial Craft Show Sat, Nov 26th, 10a - 3p, Stone Church, 785 South Main St. SJ’s annual craft show is a Parkinson’s Foundation fundraiser that will be featuring over 20 local crafters and their unique creations! Attendees will have the opportunity to shop, participate in raffles, enjoy delicious food, and find great holiday gifts. The annual tradition of this craft show began as a way to honor the memory of Laura and Ashley Patenaude’s mother. Please join in on the holiday fun and help support the Parkinson's Foundation.

Whitman - Holiday Fair Sun, Nov 27th, 10a - 2p, Whitman Knights of Columbus, 1195 Bedford St. The holiday season is heading towards us quickly, and The Whitman Knights of Columbus has a great opportunity to make your shopping easy! This Holiday Fair will have a variety of festive and unique products for purchase. There will also be a featured raffle table, where all its proceeds will be donated to No Kid Hungry. For more information, contact (781) 447-9061.

Bridgewater - Girl's Youth Basketball Clinic Sun, Nov 27th, 9a - 12p. The Bridgewater State University women's basketball program will be hosting a Girl's Youth Clinic. This basketball youth clinic is being offered to girls in grades 4-8. The clinic will provide basketball instruction so girls can improve their skills and make their local teams. We will make basketball fun by learning the skills of the game and playing the game! Skills include dribbling, shooting, passing, defense, and teamwork. If you have any questions, please contact Head Coach Bridgett Casey, at bcasey@bridgew.edu.

West Bridgewater - Dress A Girl Around the World Tues, Nov 29th, 6p. The West Bridgewater Library is hosting a Dress A Girl Around the World dress kit workshop. At this workshop, we will be creating dress kits for future sewing workshops. This involves measuring and matching fabric to trims and accessories and then bagging them. (No sewing involved) All materials will be provided.

This will be a fun, but meaningful activity for the entire family. Please join us!! Contact us today with any questions at 508-894-1255.

Bridgewater - Hank Phillippi Ryan at Ousamequin Club Mon, Dec 5, 2 - 3p, B’water Senior Ctr., 10 Wally Krueger Way. Ousamequin Club invites you to the presentation of Famed Author & TV Reporter who’ll be speaking about her multi-faceted career and her writing. will have copies of her books for signing and sale, just in time for the upcoming holidays. There will be a short business meeting before the presentation The program is free and open to the community.