Happenings

Dine with DECA

Wareham DECA will host its 46th annual Dinner and Auction on Sunday, March 22, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m at Wareham High School, 7 Viking Drive. DECA is an international non-profit organization dedicated to…

Chow down with Trinity Christian Church

Some say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and Trinity Christian Church has it covered. Trinity Christian Church, 462 Main St., will host its monthly Free Community…

Grow in education with the garden club scholarship

Be-leaf in the possibility of higher education. The Wareham Garden Club is offering $2,000 scholarships to qualifying high school seniors and college students for spring 2026. Applicants must have been legal residents of Wareham for at least one...

Boys basketball will give it their all at UMass Lowell

Team captain Aaron Cote dribbles down the court at the Monday final four game. File photo

Wareham Vikings boys basketball made it to the MIAA finals after beating West Bridgewater High School 80-66 on Tuesday, March 10. After the final four win, the team will be traveling to the Univeristy of Massachusetts Lowell campus to compete...

Spring has sprung and strings will be strung

A Celtic concert will usher in signs of spring with the first spring concert at the library. The Wareham Free Library will be hosting a concert by Stanley & Grimm Monday, April 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the community room, 59 Marion Road. The spring...

It's a-boat time to learn how to build a rowboat

Onset Bay Center will offer a free youth boatbuilding program this spring for students 11 to 15-years-old. The eight week program runs Mondays and Wednesdays from April 6 through May 27 at the center, 186 Onset Ave, with no classes April 20, April...

Don't worry, be harp-py with this orchestral event

The Friends of the Wareham Free Library will host a performance by the New England Harp Orchestra at Redmen Hall, Sunday, March 29 from 2 to 4 p.m., 745 Main St. The New England Harp Orchestra is a group of harpists from across the East Coast who...

Onset five-mile race registration open

On your mark, get set, go! Registration is ope for the annual Lazy Lobster 5 Miler. The race will take place Saturday, June 6 and begin at 197 Onset Ave in front of Bayview Park. The course follows a five-mile loop through Onset with views of the...

An art-tastic scholarship opportunity

The Bourne-Wareham Art Association will host its annual Art Achievement Award, offering financial support to local high school seniors planning careers in the visual arts Student portfolio presentations will take place at noon Saturday, April 18,...

Throwing beanbags for a cause

If its between staying home and giving back to the Onset Bay Association, there shouldn't be much of a toss-up. The first-ever cornhole tournament benefiting the Onset Bay Association will be held at Stone Path Malt on Saturday, April 18 from 1 to...

A remembrance raffle

Gather and raise funds to honor a local life lost too soon. A meat raffle fundraiser will be held to honor the memory of Jaiden Kamryn Andrews Saturday, March 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Stephen's Lounge, 201 Onset Avenue and support the Jaiden Kamryn...

Trail along with the Wareham Land Trust

Trail day? More like trail slay. The Wareham Land Trust is holding a trail day Tuesday, March 10 at the Douglas S. Westgate Conservation Area, 29 Papermill Road. Guests can enjoy the hike beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 11 a.m. Participants can...

Hop in the pool for a fun Easter event

Egg hunt and a pool? What an eggs-llent time. Join the Gleason Family YMCA for a day full of fun in the pool at the floating egg hunt Friday, April 3 from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at 33 Charge Pond Road. Kids can splash their way around the pool...

Register for the Buzzard Bay Coalition's 20th annual watershed ride

Registration is now open for the Buzzard Bay Coaltion's 20th annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride, which will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4. To celebrate the milestone year, the Coalition is offering "20 for 20" — a 20-mile route to mark 20 years. This...

Peep this Peep contest

Peep it easy and compete for a prize. The Wareham Free Library’s annual Peeps Diorama Contest returns starting Monday, March 16 and invites residents of all ages to create a one-of-a-kind scene starring Peeps. Past entires saw scenes around town...

Its yard sale season already with Trinity Christian

Sometimes you don't even need a yard for a yard sale. Trinity Christian Church, 462 Main Street, will host an indoor yard sale Saturday March 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place in the church’s fellowship hall, located on the left...

A happy birthday Wareham Land Trust hike

To honor 25 years of environmental work around town, the Wareham Land Trust is celebrating right where the land trust got its footing. The trust is holding an anniversary hike Saturday, March 14 at the Douglas S. Westgate and Fearing Hill...

Eggs marks the spot! Easter egg hunt with Onset Bay Association

The Onset Bay Center is hosting their annual easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4 at 11 a.m. at Bayview Park located at 186 Onset Ave. There will be photos with the Easter Bunny available at the gazebo. The easter egg hunt will take place from 11...

Bay Explorers Program to be held during April vacation

The Onset Bay Center is hosting an April vacation program called Onset Bay Explorers. This program offers full day sessions throughout the week of April vacation for children 8-years-old to 13-years-old. Daily activities may include sailing,...

Author to speak about forgotten Civil Rights hero

Stephen Puleo, author of 8 books, will be presenting his biography of a forgotten Civil Rights hero — Charles Summer at the Wareham Free Library. The presentation will be on Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. Puelo’s book titled “The Great...

Rupert Wates to perform concert at the library

Rupert Wates will be performing at the Wareham Free Library on Monday, March 30 at 7 p.m. Wates has released twelve solo albums and his style is a blend of acoustic, folk, jazz, vaudeville and cabaret. His songs have been covered by international...

Flutter-by the butterfly presentation

Join the Wareham Free Library for a free presentation on how to attract butterflies to backyard habitats. The presentation will be on Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m at the library located at 59 Marion Road. Area butterfly enthusiast Andrew...

Spine-tingling book club meeting

Its no mystery how someone can beat bordeom with the library right in town. The Mystery Book Club at the Wareham Free Library will discuss “Nightshade” by Michael Connelly at its Tuesdat, March 17 meeting. Book club meetings are held at the...

Fund times ahead: Events grants now available

Want to celebrate in the community but don't know how to fund it? Applications are now being accepted for grants from the Wareham Community Events Fund. The fund will help provide for future activities taking place in Wareham and Onset. The...

Raise the steaks with the Redmen Hall's meat raffle

Meat up at the Redmen Hall for a raffle. The March Monthly Meat Raffle will be held Friday, March 6, at Redmen Hall, 745 Main St. Doors open at 6 p.m. An optional $10 meal, prepared by Mumma Mary's Italian Catering, will be served at 6:30 p.m...

Get some Ware-ham supper

Ham it up with a menu full of good eats. Trinity Christian Church, 462 Main St., will host a ham and bean supper Friday, Feb. 27, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The menu will include baked ham and beans, tossed salad, potato salad, cornbread, brown bread,...

Wareham Democrats to Elect Delegates

Be a part of something bigger. Wareham residents who are Democrats can get the opportunity to elect 11 delegates and four alternates to represent the town at a state convention Saturday, March 7, at 10 a.m. at the Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion...

Things to do Feb. 21 through Feb. 25

Land Trust members at the bench at Marks Cove Vista. File photo

Things to do Saturday, Feb. 21 Free breakfast Trinity Christian Church is hosting a free community breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. There will be waffles, bacon, sausage, fruit, coffee and juice. Trinity Christian Church is...

Free breakfast at Trinity Christian Church

Trinity Christian Church is hosting a free community breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.. There will be waffles, bacon, sausage, fruit, coffee and juice. Trinity Christian Church is located at 462 Main St. The Mission Thrift Shop...

Onset Bay Center will spring into brighter days

Though the winter weather is still evident around New England, the Onset Bay Center has plans to usher in spring. Celebrate the spring equinox with a trail walk on Burgess Point Friday, March 20 beginning at 4:30 p.m. The Onset Bay Center is...

Step in the right direction with the Wareham Land Trust

Want to get outside for a walk this winter? The Wareham Land Trust has just the event. The land trust is hosting a walk through the Marks Cove Conservation Area Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy the outdoors and hike with good company...

Be a Tuesday trail-blazer

Take the scenic route and touch some grass. Trust to help trim back overgrown trails Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Douglas S. Westgate Conservation Area, 29 Papermill Road. The Trust is looking for help with clearing of over...

Groove with the Council on Aging

The Wareham Council on Aging is bringing the 70s back with a day of disco. The Wareham New Bedford Elks Lodge, 2855 Cranberry Highway, will be transformed into a boogie wonderland Monday, April 13 at 11:30 a.m. for a disco luncheon. DJ Nate will be...

Elk's soup-er duper chili challenge

The cold weather will be jalapen-no worry with this elk's event. The Wareham New Bedford Elk's Lodge will be be hosting a chili challenge Sunday, Feb. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m., 2855 Cranberry Highway. With raffles and a cash bar, guests can come and...

Hot stuff! Onset Bay Association's Mostly Annual Chili Contest

Bella Shephard of Arts BBQ in Middleboro dishes out some chili in 2025. File photo

Add some spice to your day and swing by for a bowl or two of local chili. Join the Onset Bay Association for it's mostly annual chili contest Saturday, March 21 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Stone Path Malt, 11 Kendrick Road. Guests and chili-makers...

Things to do Feb. 6 to Feb. 10

Photo of the moon from the 2025 stargazing event. File photo

Things to do Friday, Feb. 6 Let's meat up Make no mis-steak and head down to Redmen Hall. Redmen Hall at 745 Main Street will be hosting their monthly meat raffle Friday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. The raffle is open to the public with stuffed chicken dinner...

Strokes of genius at the Bluefoot Cafe

Wareham Middle School students will be showcasing the pigments of their imaginations. Student's work will be on display at the Bluefoot Cafe, 379 Main street from Monday, Feb. 2 to Saturday, Feb. 28 during normal buisness hours. The cafe is open...

Not your grandma's bingo

Fight against hunger, and your friends. Damien's Food Pantry is holding a bingo night Saturday, March 21 at 7 p.m. Every card played helps fill a plate for those in need, and proceeds go directly to Damien’s Food Pantry. The event will be held at...

Love is blooming early at the Agawam River Trail

Love can grow literally and mentally with the Wareham Land Trust this Valentine's Day. The trust will be holding their annual For the Love of Nature Walk Saturday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lovebirds, friends and solo hikers are welcome to...

Trail along with the Wareham Land Trust

Trail day? More like trail slay. The Wareham Land Trust is holding a trail day Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the newly acquired Follo-Beecher Woods property, 8 Bever Path, West Wareham. Guests can enjoy the hike beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 11 a.m....

A great abolitionist comes to Wareham

The cover of "The Great Abolitionist." Photo source: Wareham Free Library.

History never goes away. The Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion Road, will be hosting an evening with author Stephen Puleo Wednesday, March. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Puleo is an author, historian, teacher, public speaker, and communications professional. He is...

A brunch that spreads love to local students

There will be more than just love in the air this Valentine's Day thanks to the Degree of Pocahontas. The auxilary will be hosting its annual Valentine brunch Sunday, Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those interested in giving back to local...

Seas the day with Onset Bay Center this summer

Interested in signing the kids up for a summer full of outdoor activities? Water you waiting for! The Onset Bay Center's registration for summer camps is now open. Campers can kayak, sail, swim, paddle and explore Onset Bay in a hands-on, outdoor...

Meat up at Redmen Hall's meat raffle

Make no mis-steak and head down to Redmen Hall. Redmen Hall at 745 Main Street will be hosting their monthly meat raffle Friday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. The raffle is open to the public with stuffed chicken dinner for $10 served at 6:30 p.m. The raffle...

A game of throws for Wareham Little League

Throw a bean bag into the ring for a good cause. The first annual Wareham Little League Cornhole Tournament is coming Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Stone Path Malt, 11 Kendrick Road. The event begins at 1 p.m. with the tournamnet starting at 2 p.m....

Things to do Jan. 24 through Jan. 29

A Northern Cardinal in the Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary.

Things to do Saturday, Jan. 24 Anniversary antics To honor 25 years of environmental work around town, the Wareham Land Trust is celebrating right where the land trust got its footing. The trust is holding an anniversary hike Saturday, Jan. 24 at...

Pop into the YMCA for a bubble event

Be a soap-er star and pop some bubbles at the Gleason Family YMCA. Hop into the pool Saturday, Feb. 21 at 33 Charge Pond Road from 2 to 4 p.m. for the Bubbles of Fun event. Creat giant bubbles that float through the air and watch the bubble...

Make your heart dance with the YMCA

Dance the night away and step to the beat this Valentines Day. The Gleason Family YMCA will be holding a Valentine's Day dance and social event Sunday, Feb. 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. Guests aged 21-years-old and older can boogie and jive along at 33...

Love lasagna? Share some with Trinity Christian Church

In the mood for some classic Italian comfort food, then head to Trinity Christian Church Friday, Jan. 23 for a lasagna supper. The church, located at 462 Main Street will be serving homemade lasagna along with salad, garlic bread, assorted homemade...

How does nature change throughout the month?

For anyone interested in talking about nature, the Wareham Land Trust has just the event. The land trust is hosting a virtual discussion of the book “The Nature of Oaks” by Doug Tallamy Thursday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. The book explores the natural...

Wednesday walking with the Wareham Land Trust

Want to get outside for a walk this winter, then the Wareham Land Trust has just the event. The land trust is hosting a walk through the Red Brook Trail network Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The leisurely paced walk will include some...

Spring into cleaning this winter with the Wareham Land Trust

Spring may be a few months away, but the Wareham Land Trust still has some cleaning to do. Join the land trust Tuesday, Jan. 27 for a trail day at the Follo-Beecher Forest, 6 Beaver Path from 9 to 11 a.m. Participants will help the land trust...

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