Happenings

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...

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...

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...

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...

Love to dance? Maybe you dance for love?

The Council on Aging is calling all love birds to the dance floor for a Valentine’s dance party Friday, Feb. 13 at 11:30 a.m. The dance party will be held at the Council on Aging’s office at 48 Marion Road and attendees can either join in the...

Embrace Irish traditions with the Council on Aging

Put on some green and join the Council on Aging for their annual Saint Patrick’s Day Luncheon Tuesday, March 17 at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon will be held at the Council on Aging’s office in the Multi-Service Center, 48 Marion Road. The meal will...

Ever wanted to meet a Wahlberg? The Chowdah Fest is your chance

George Stuart, left, and Dan Degan serve of Luna Mezza’s signature chowder to attendees in 2025. File photo

In a soup-er duper display of local chowder crafters, the 4th annual Fishing for Mission 22 Chowdah Fest is on the horizon, with a special celebrity guest appearance. Be ready for a chowdah this world experience Saturday, March 14 beginning at...

Things to do Jan. 18 to Jan. 21

Grady Lemieux at the 2022 shoot competition. File photo

Things to do Sunday, Jan. 18 Oh shoot! Hooping for some fun? Bounce over to the YMCA. The Knights of Colombus annual hoot shoot free-throw competition is being held at the Gleason Family YMCA, 33 Charge Pond Road, Sunday, Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2...

Register for the 33rd annual Buzzards Bay Swim

Participants swim in a previous Buzzards Bay Swim. Source: Coco Mandle

Registration is now open for the 33rd annual Buzzards Bay Swim, hosted by the Buzzards Bay Coalition. The New Bedford Harbor shipping channel will close to all boat traffic on Saturday, June 20 so that hundreds of swimmers can swim the 1.2-mile...

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary

Though July 4th is months away, there's always a cause for celebration. The Wareham Historical Society is presenting a program to celebrate America's 250th anniversary and Wareham history Monday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. Guests are invited to the...

Live music returns for 2026

Got the itch for some live music, then the First Congregational Church is the place to be. Throughout the year the church hosts “Arts at the Stone Church,” a live concert series for participants to broaden their musical horizons. The first concert...

Take your child to the library day

Oh the places you'll go, like the library! Celebrating the 15th anniversary of take your child to the library day Saturday, Feb. 7, the Wareham Free Library at 59 Marion Road will be hosting a Dr. Suess inspired day. This event offers an...

Follow the stars and your heart for Valentines Day

Photo of the moon from the 2025 event. File photo

Stargazing with the Onset Bay Center will be love at first sight. The center will be hosting its annual Valentines Day stargazing event on Wickets Island Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Guests can take the short boat trip to get a 360° view...

Plenty of pancakes with Trinity Christian Church

Head over to the Trinity Christian Church for a plethora of pancakes Saturday, Jan. 17 for the church's monthly free breakfast. The breakfast will be held at the church located at 462 Main Street from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The meal will include...

Hey teens and tweens, the library has an event for you

Author of the Massachusetts Book Awards honored novel “Better Must Come” Desmond Hall is coming to the Wareham Free Library to discuss what inspired his book aimed at tweens and teenagers and his journey as a writer. The event will be held at the...

Things to do Jan. 9 through Jan. 13

Things to do Friday, Jan. 9 Mighty meats Make no mis-steak and head down to Redmen Hall. Redmen Hall at 745 Main Street will be hosting their monthly meat raffle Friday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. The raffle is open to the public with meatloaf dinner for...

Elks lodge super scholastic students of the month

The Wareham New Bedford Elks Lodge presents local students with certificates of achievements and a check for $100 for the month of December. The lodge congratulates Olivia Pavao from Old Colony, Sajeiri LaFranchise from Wareham, Brady Tellier of...

Walkin' on a Wednesday

Walking? On a Wednesday? It's more likely than you'd think. Join the Wareham Land Trust Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. for a walk at the Red Brook Trail Network. The walk will be led by volunteer Dave Evans. The walk is a leisurely pace...

Dancing in a winter wonderland

Step into a dance event at the Dudley Brown VFW. Dancing lessons will be held at the VFW at 4 Gibbs Ball Park Road Friday, Jan. 9 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Paula and guest instructor Lestyn will be teaching line and partner dances with music, drinks...