Things To Do: 14 activities, shows and hikes in and around Fall River
“What do you want to do?”
If you need an answer to this age-old question for making plans, we’ve got you covered.
In Things To Do, we take a look at, well, things to do, happening every week in the Greater Fall River area and around the SouthCoast.
From weekdays to weekends, there’s always plenty going on.
And we’re not only taking a look at what’s happening this week, we’re also giving you a heads up for events that are coming soon.
This week, we’ve got Holiday Tea at Battleship Cove, a special Northern Lights installation at the New Bedford Art Museum, holiday pops concerts, and even an event where you can make an old-fashioned ornament.
So when someone asks you what you want to do, you’ve got your plans ready to go.
Here are Things To Do around Fall River and beyond this week:
Battleship Cove: Holiday Tea at the Maritime Museum
On Sunday, Dec. 10, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., the Maritime Museum at Battleship Cove, 5 Water St., Fall River, is hosting a Holiday Tea. Enjoy tea, cookies, scones, and cupcakes. Tickets start at $60 for a table of two. Advance ticket purchase is required. To buy tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/2jn8xxnb. For questions, or if you need assistance with booking, call 508-678-1100, Ext. 123.
What's my password?: Westport Council on Aging offers tech sessions
The Westport Council on Aging continues to offer its technology program for seniors. Classes are held on Wednesday afternoons at the Computer Cafe in the Senior Center, 75 Reed Road, Westport.
The next session is “All About Your Personal Accounts & Passwords” on Wednesday, Dec. 6. These classes are for anyone who is 55 and older, and classes are free. One-on-one personalized sessions are available by appointment on Thursday mornings. Registration is required for all classes. Call the Westport Council on Aging at 508-636-1026.
Holiday party: Northern Lights at New Bedford Art Museum
Catch the aurora borealis without ever having to leave the SouthCoast. The New Bedford Art Museum, 608 Pleasant St., is hosting a Northern Lights holiday party on Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy entertainment, interactive sensory artworks, and a special wintry cocktail, while surrounded by beautiful projections of the Northern Lights. Book tickets online at https://tinyurl.com/4mp7f5cu.
Get outdoors with Audubon: Owl Prowl in Seekonk
Whooo’s in the woods? Owls, of course! On Thursday, Dec. 7, the Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Ave., Seekonk, is hosting an Owl Prowl from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Walk the trails of Caratunk at night to listen and look for resident owls. Learn about their unique calls, and even more about these amazing birds.
Dress for the weather, wear sturdy walking shoes, and bring a flashlight. This event is for guests ages 10 and up. Tickets are $10 for adult members ($5 for children) and $14 for non-member adults ($7 for children). Registration is required at asri.org/calendar.
Live music: Winter holiday concert at Freetown Historical Society
The Freetown Historical Society, 1 Slab Bridge Road, Assonet, is hosting a winter holiday concert performance by The Harper and the Minstrel on Friday, Dec. 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of medieval, Renaissance, Celtic and popular holiday music on a variety of woodwind instruments. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/yc3r9yza.
Gems and Jewels Ball: Special event at Fall River's historic carousel
Get ready to sparkle at the inaugural Gems and Jewels Ball on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. Held at the historic carousel at Fall River's Battleship Cove, this event is presented by Bristol Black Collective Inc. Celebrating the hidden gems and jewels who make the local community a better place, the ball will feature live music, dancing, and carousel rides. For ticket information and the latest updates, visit the Gems and Jewels Eventbrite page. We've also got what to know before you go at HeraldNews.com.
Festive fun: Holidays happenings across the SouthCoast. Here's what to add to your calendar.
Holiday classic: ‘A New England Nutcracker’ with New Bedford Ballet
New Bedford Ballet presents its annual production of “A New England Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Keith Middle School Auditorium, 225 Hathaway Blvd., New Bedford. Journey back to the 1850s, as this holiday classic is reimagined through New Bedford’s whaling era.
The performance is an hour long. Tickets are $25 for adults, and $15 for seniors, students, and children ages 2 to 12. Children 2 and under get in free. All proceeds support the New Bedford Ballet Foundation. Purchase tickets online at newbedfordballet.org. For more information, visit newbedfordballet.org or call 508-993-1387.
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra: Annual Holiday Pops Family Concert
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra will offer two performances of its annual Holiday Pops Family Concert on Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Bronspiegel Auditorium at New Bedford High School, 230 Hathaway Blvd. Performances will take place at 3:30 p.m. at 7 p.m. The matinee will provide a gift for each child, while the evening show features a bit more music. Enjoy lots of holiday favorites, like selections from “The Nutcracker.”
Members of the Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestras and the Showstoppers will join the orchestra for several numbers. Both concerts will be about an hour each, with no intermission. Tickets are $20 to $43 for adults and $10 for children and students (not available online). Purchase tickets through the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center box office at 128 Union St., by calling 508-994-2900, or online at www.nbsymphony.org. Free parking is available in the lots around the high school, or across the street at Keith Middle School.
'Hometown Holiday’: Plymouth Philharmonic Holiday Pops concert
The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra presents “Hometown Holiday,” a holiday pops concert, full of seasonal favorites. There will be three performances: Saturday, Dec. 9, at 3 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 10, at 3 p.m. All performances will be at Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court St. The Saturday afternoon performance will include an American Sign Language interpreter.
These events will include a charity toy drive: guests are invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy. Collected toys will be distributed by the Children’s Holiday Fund. For tickets, and for questions about the ASL interpreter, contact 508-746-8008, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Get crafty: Make a tin Christmas ornament at Lafayette-Durfee House
Stop by the Lafayette-Durfee House, 94 Cherry St., Fall River, on Sunday, Dec. 10, from 1 to 4 p.m., to make a tin Christmas ornament. John the Tinner from Fairhaven Village Militia to help guests of all ages make an ornament for their tree, or to give as a gift. For more information, follow along on Facebook.
Four Corners Arts Center: An afternoon of Baroque music
Music and nature combine at The Meeting House, 3850 Main Road, Tiverton, on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. “Nature Speaks with Us Everywhere: An Afternoon of Baroque Music,” features Heidi Dio, Brian Barting, and Mike Shand. Tickets are $20. They can be purchased at the door, or in advance at FourCornersArts.org. All proceeds go toward supporting programming at the Four Corners Arts Center.
Give kindness: Make holiday cards for hospitalized kids
Now until mid-December, you can help spread some holiday cheer to hospitalized children. Stop by the Dartmouth Mall, where there’s a special card-making station. Create a holiday card and drop it in the mailbox, to brighten up the holidays for a sick kid. Cards will be distributed by Cards for Hospitalized Kids. For more information, call 872-395-1796, or visit www.CardsForHospitalizedKids.com.
Gilded Age glam: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
Now through Dec. 30, bask in the warmth of a little Gilded Age glamor with Sparkling Lights at The Breakers. The mansion at 44 Ochre Point Ave., Newport, will feature dazzling light displays for the fourth year in a row. There will also be fire pits, s’mores kits for sale, holiday treats, and adult beverages for purchase on the back terrace at The Breakers Welcome Center. Admission requires a ticket for a specific date and time, and includes admission to the house. For tickets, dates, and times, visit https://tinyurl.com/ynje4huj.
Holly jolly history: Freedom Trail holiday strolls
Travel a little further to explore some festive history. The Freedom Trail in Boston is offering Historic Holiday Strolls, now through Dec. 30. Strolls are offered on Fridays and Saturdays, at 3:30 p.m. Discover how Boston’s holiday traditions evolved on this 90-minute tour, led by guides in Dickensian costume. Tours depart from the Visitor Information Center on Boston Common. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit TheFreedomTrail.org.
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This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Things To Do near Fall River: Holiday Tea, owl hike, concerts and more
