Happenings

Snag sweets down Main Street

Local businesses on Main Street will turn sweet this Halloween. Trick or Treat on Main Street returns from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 hosted by the Wareham Village Association. Participating businesses will have an orange or black balloon in...

It's not the last straw, it's a scarecrow contest

Caw, caw, caw-ling all scarecrow creators— there's no strawman arguments on Main Street. The Wareham Village Association is holding its annual scarecrow contest from Monday, Oct. 20 to Friday, Oct. 31. Scarecrows created by community members will...

Help Christmas come early this year

Good food for a good cause. The Wareham Council on Aging will be hosting a charity event to raise funds for its annual Christmas dinner that feeds seniors and veterans in need this holiday season. The dinner will take place at The Caz at 10...

Old antiques find new homes with the Onset Historical Society

A blast from the past could mean cash in patrons pockets. The Onset Historical Society will be holding a Collectors and Sellers event on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. t the Onset VFW at 1 Gibbs Ball Park Road. Any Sellers looking to sell...

An evening of music and fun

Kicking off the Wareham Free Library's Fall Concert Series is a duo who got their musical beginnings close by in Vermont. Join Hungrytown's Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Wareham Free Library at 59 Marion Road....

Spooky stories from the SouthCoast

Are there ghouls among us? Local paranormal explorer Tim Weisberg will be at the Wareham Free Library at 59 Marion Road Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. to talk about the spooky locations across the SouthCoast. Weisberg, creator of radio program...

Witchy waves with the Halloween Paddle Parade

Joshua Santos of New Bedford paddles with a mask on in the 2024 parade. File photo.

Onset Bay is about to look a little spooky. The Onset Bay Center will be hosting its third annual Halloween Paddle Parade Sunday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants can dress up in spooky or creative costumes and paddle around Wickets...

Identify invasive species with the Wareham Land Trust

Hit the trails with the Wareham Land Trust to learn about the invasive plants harming the local ecosystem. In a walk through the Redbrook Trail Network, Sunday, Oct. 12 from 10 to 11 a.m., land trust volunteer Justin Cifello will educate attendees...

Get in the element at a science fair

Eureka! Arts at the Stone Church in collaboration with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution will be hosting a science and art exploration of the beauty and challenges of the SouthCoast Sunday, Oct. 19 to Sunday, Oct. 26. The First...

Sip and support with the YMCA

Yee haw! The Gleason Family YMCA will be hosting the annual Sip & Support fundraiser Thursday, Oct. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stone Path Malt and Taproom at 11 Kendrick Road. This year’s theme is A Little Bit Country, cowboy boots and hats...

A recycling day you can't refuse

Have a load of plastic? Don't let the day go to waste. The Wareham Recycling Center will be accepting rigid plastics on Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. These are the kinds of plastic will be...

Touch a truck and touch some lives

Honk for a good cause and quell thrifting urges all in one go. Best Friends Learning Center at 237 Sandwich Road will be hosting a touch-a-truck and yard sale event Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to raise funds for St. Jude Children's...

Monster mash mystery room

Are you a vampire, werewolf or witch? The Wareham Free Library at 59 Marion Road will be transformed into a spooky escape room for 11 to 18-year-olds Friday, Oct. 24 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Be the first to finish your clan totem by solving tasks and...

Reduce stress at the Wareham Free Library

Head to the Wareham Free Library for a free reiki session designed to help participants reduce stress and support overall well-being. Reiki is a hands off healing technique designed to promote well-being and on Saturday, Oct. 11 beginning at 10:30...

Feeling lucky? Then head down to the Redmen Hall meat raffle

Down at the Redmen Hall, meat raffles are pretty common with the next one coming up on Friday, Oct. 3, 745 Main Street. Doors open at 6 p.m. and a meatloaf dinner will be served at 6:30. The raffle will begin at 7 p.m. Got questions, contact the...

Things to do Sept.25-Oct.2

Thursday, Sept. 25 Namastay Join the Wareham Land Trust and Stella Maris Yoga Studio for an outdoor yoga session focusing on mindfulness and nature. The session will be held Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Douglass S. Westgate conservation area, 29...

Trunk or treating at the VFW? Lets boo this

Don costumes and get bags ready for a family friendly afternoon. The Ashley Faye Foundation and JKA Memorial Scholarship Foundation will be hosting a trunk or treat Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Dudley Brown VFW at 4 Gibbs Ball Park Road from 2 p.m. to 5...

Eight Perfect Murders, one book club

The Wareham Free Library Mystery Book Club will be discussing Peter Swanson's book, “Eight Perfect Murders.” The book club will meet 6 p.m Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 59 Marion Road with copies available at the circulation desk. The book follows Malcolm...

Citizen at large needed for fire station committee

The Wareham Fire District's Fire Station Study Committee has an open positon for a citizen at large. The study committee will make a recommendation whether the fire station at 273 Main Street should be replaced with a new building, renovated, or...

Lots of lasagna at Trinity Christian Church

Dine-out for dinner at Trinity Christian Church Friday, Sept. 26. The church located at 462 Main Street will be serving lasagna, salad, garlic bread, assorted homemade desserts, and a beverage from 5:30 to 7 p.m.. The cost for dinner is $15 for...

It's fall ya'll: When will Wareham see peak fall colors?

With pumpkin spice in the air once more, summer came and went unbe-leaf-ably fast. The autumn equinox will fall on Monday, Sept. 22 just in time for the first signs of leaves changing according to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and...

Take a brake and drive some cars

Cruise in style and support some students. Wareham Ford and Wareham DECA are working together to help raise up to $6,000 in Support of Wareham High School DECAs future competition travel as part of the Drive 4 UR School program. Those interested in...

More monthly meals at the Church of the Good Shepherd

Every Thursday during October, the Church of the Good Shepherd will be hosting a free community dinner for all to enjoy. The church is located at 74 High Street and each meal will begin at 4:30 p.m. The meals are as follows. Oct. 2. Baked chicken....

Become partners-in-grime with Don't Trash Wareham

The weekend of Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5 will not go to waste with Don't Trash Wareham's town-wide clean up. Event organizer and Select Board Member, Joseph Still, said he is looking to inspire people to do good. "It's one thing to do...

Fawn-d of learning?

Put a learning event on the calan-deer. Dr. Martin Feehan Deer and Moose Biologist with the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, is presenting about White-tailed Deer at the Wareham Free Library at 59 Marion Road Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 6...

Crafty fall fair coming to Swifts Beach

Head down to Swifts Beach not to build sand castles or jump in the water, it’s time for a fall craft fair. The Swifts Beach Improvement Association is hosting their fall craft fair Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 38 Pleasant Street. The...

Things to do Sept. 18-Sept. 25

Friday, Sept. 19 Raffles galore! There’s a meat raffle and more coming to the Onset VFW Friday, Sept. 19, 4 Gibbs Ball Park Road. The event will start at 7 p.m. and feature lots of “fun thangs” such as a meat raffle as well as scratch tickets and...

God bless ewe

There's a possibility for furry friends to have a new leash on life. The Church of the Good Shepherd will be holding a blessing of the animals Sunday, Oct. 5 at noon. The blessing will begin on the church lawn at 74 High Street in Wareham. All are...

Talk about a hands on event: D&J hosts third annual Touch-a-Truck

With cars parked bumper to bumper up Charge Pond Road and non-stop honking flowing through the trees, children exited the parking lot of Landscapes by D&J with looks of joy on painted faces. The third annual Touch-a-Truck event was held Saturday,...

Raffles galore at the Onset VFW

There’s a meat raffle and more coming to the Onset VFW Friday, Sept. 19, 4 Gibbs Ball Park Road. The event will start at 7 p.m. and feature lots of “fun thangs” such as a meat raffle as well as scratch tickets and gift cards available in a 50/50...

Fall into Redmen Hall for the Harvest Moon Dinner

As summer turns to fall, the Degree of Pocahontas is hosting its annual Harvest Moon Dinner Saturday, Sept. 20. The dinner will be held at the Redmen Hall, 745 Main Street and will run from 5 to 10 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Dinner will...

Have your cake and eat it too

There's no sugarcoating at the community breakfast and bake sale. Trinity Christian Church located at 462 Main Street in Wareham will be having its monthly free community breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This month the...

Plant new memories at the Harvest Moon Festival

Live music and the rumblings of classic, vintage and new cars will be heard as a celebration of the end of summer and beginning of the harvest season takes over Onset. The Onset Bay Association is hosting their annual Harvest Moon Festival Saturday,...

Learn about urine diversion and how it could impact Wareham

Join the Nutrients out of Wareham Wastewater group for a series of chats discussing urine diversion, the practice of recycling nutrients to reduce pollution, benefit farmers, and save Wareham money. People can learn about the process Friday, Sept....

Things to do Sept. 11-Sept. 18

Thursday, Sept. 11 Dollar days Head over to Trinity Christian Church, 462 Main Street for dollar days deals. A variety of items will be on sale for $1 on the following days: Thursday, Sept. 11 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 from 1:30 to...

Deals for days at Trinity Christian Church

Head over to Trinity Christian Church, 462 Main Street for dollar days deals. A variety of items will be on sale for $1 on the following days. Thursday, Sept. 11 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.Friday, Sept. 12 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.Saturday, Sept. from 11...

A beacon of new beginnings: Lighthouse Gate signs restored

With a new coat of paint and fresh flowers, the signs on the gate to the town of Wareham might look a little different to residents. The signs which read, “Welcome to Wareham, Inc. 1739” and “Gateway to Cape Cod” on the other were originally...

Forty years in the making: High School class of 1985 to reunite

The Wareham High class of 1985 is hosting their 40 year reunion Sunday, Oct. 12. The reunion will be held at the Point Independence Yacht Club, 15 Independence Lane from 4 to 8 p.m. To RSVP, email Whsreunionclassof85@gmail.com or contact the class’...

Zoom down to the VFW for a car show fundraiser

Snazzy cars and vendors are lining up for a good cause. The Dudley Brown VFW will be hosting their first car and vendor event Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4 Gibbs Ball Park Road in Onset. The event will raise money toward the Heart...

It’s a-boat time for a history lesson

Does the name Besse ring any bells? The Wareham Historical Society is hosting a program by Tim Martin, Falmouth Genealogical Society President, about an 1873 ship, the W. H. Besse Monday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. The ship was owned by Wm. H. Besse of New...

Glow big or glow home

Onset Bay will be dotted with neon paddlers Monday, Sept. 8 and Wednesday, Sept. 10 for the Onset Bay Center's annual Glow-in-the-Dark Paddle. The free event for all ages begins at 7 p.m. with check in, equipment check and time to decorate the...

Cape Verde Islands donation drive

As the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, Hurricane Erin swept through the Cape Verde Islands killing at least seven people on the island of São Vicente. The Dudley Brown VFW in Onset is accepting donations to aid the...

Cape Cod author to give talk

Judy Lannon is bringing the Cape over the bridge. Fans of Lannon's works can see her at the Wareham Free Library Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Lannon, an award winning fiction author based on Cape Cod has been recognized as a writer who brings...

Harvest fair at Trinity Christian Church

Trinity Christian Church is hosting a Harvest Fair and Luncheon Saturday, Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 462 Main Street. The fair will include homemade, crafts, auctions, handmade quilt raffles, a game table and homemade baked goods. Lunch will...

Head outdoors for a weekly yoga session

Join the Wareham Land Trust and Stella Maris Yoga Studio for an outdoor yoga session focusing on mindfulness and nature. The session will be held Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Douglass S. Westgate conservation area, 29 Papermill Road from 10 to 11 a.m....

Get walkin’ on Wednesday

Join Wareham Land Trust board of advisors member Ann Bryant for a walk on the trails at Bryant Farm Wednesday, Sept. 10. The 1-mile walk will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 11:30. Participants will learn about an Osprey nest with a view of the river as...

Sketch the salt marshes with the Wareham Land Trust

Head over to Marks Cove Vista and join Wareham Land Trust and art enthusiast Sue McComb for a plein air sketching session Tuesday, Sept. 9, 120 Cromesset Road. Beginning at 10 a.m., participants will join McComb in drawing the salt marshes on the...

Walking for a cause

To honor both cancer survivors and those that lost their battle with cancer, the Relay for Life is returning for the second year in a row. Organizer Tricia Hackett Turner said that she is glad the event continues to return to Wareham after taking a...

See, touch, explore and honk

Talk about a hands-on experience. Get ready for D&J's 3rd Annual Touch-A-Truck where all ages can explore, climb on and snap photos with vehicles of all sizes Saturday, Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Big rigs, emergency vehicles, heavy equipment...

Wood you like to see cool cars?

Wood-bodied automobiles will flood the grounds of A.D Makepeace Sunday, Sept. 14. The vehicles, otherwise known as Woodies, will be on display from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event, hosted in conjunction with the Yankee Wood Chapter - National Woodie...