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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…

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…

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...

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...

Where it all began: Wareham Land Trust to celebrate 25 years with a 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, Jan. 24 at the Douglas S. Westgate and Fearing Hill...

Tuesdays are trail days

Winter never stopped any nature lovers. Join the Wareham Land Trust to help trim back overgrown trails Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Red Brook Trail Network. Participants will meet at the Onset Water District, located on Sand Pond...

A sweet donation from the Elks Lodge

A cool act of kindness with Kathy Hebert, Rose Therbger, Tim O’Connell and Cathy Alvis. Photo source: Wareham New Bedford Elks Lodge

With just $2 and two scoops of ice cream, the Wareham New Bedford Elks Lodge is helping provide families with kids fighting cancer a vacation. Kathy Herbert, member of the lodge, raised $1,500 toward Tommy's Place, a vacation rental in Falmouth and...

Things to do Jan. 1 through Jan. 7

Things to do Thursday, Jan. 1 New year new hike Join the Wareham Land Trust on Thursday, Jan. 1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. as part of First Day Hikes Cape Cod at Bryant Farm, Golf Shots Parking Lot, 123 Sandwich Road. This guided hike will lead guests...

The mighty monthly 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, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. The raffle is open to the public with meatloaf dinner for $10 served at 6:30 p.m. The raffle will...

Crafty cards

Have a snow-ball and craft some cards. The Wareham Council on Aging will be holding a card making class Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 9:30 a.m. in room 428. Participants will be provided with enough materials to make three or four finished cards. The...

Love and loss at the library

Elaine Goodale and Ohíye’Sa, Dr. Charles Alexander Eastman's, story of interracial marriage in the late 19th century can be heard close to home. Author Julie Dobrow will virtually discuss her new book, "Love and Loss After Wounded Knee: A...

A special twist coming to January’s Mystery Book Club meeting

The Mystery Book Club will meet Tuesday, Jan. 20 to discuss their latest selection, “The Sound of Broken Glass” by Deborah Crombie. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion Road. This meeting will include a virtual...

Share a lovely lunch with the Council on Aging

Love is in the air at the Council on Aging as the organization prepares for a Valentines Lunch Tuesday, Feb. 10. The lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. and is being held at Warren’s Harborview Restaurant and Marina, 59 Main Street. The menu includes...

Don’t fear the cold, embrace it with the Wareham Land Trust

Join the Wareham Land Trust for their inaugural Tuesday trail day Dec. 30 to maintain the trails at the Fearing Hill Preserve. Volunteers will help trim back overgrown trails and clean up an old stone wall. The trail day will run from 9 to 11 a.m....

Things to do Dec. 31 through Jan. 2

The 2024 golf at the library. File photo

Things to do Wednesday, Dec. 31 Noon years eve This New Years the ball drop will be celebrated at 12... p.m. DJ Ooch will be bringing a dance party to the library long before the clock strikes midnight, Wednesday, Dec. 31 starting at 10:30 a.m. at...

Reduce, reuse and recycle at the Wareham Recycling Center

The Wareham Recycling Center has holiday hours to those interested in reducing, reusing and recycling. The center will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 31, but will be open on Saturday, Dec. 27 as well as Saturday, Jan. 3 for...

Par-tee at the library

Swing on down to the library for a two day mini-golf event. The entire Wareham Free Library will be turned into a 18-hol mini-golf course Friday, Jan. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 59 Marion Road. It is a $5...

Noon Year's Eve

This New Years the ball drop will be celebrated at 12 p.m. DJ Ooch will be bringing a dance party to the library long before the clock strikes midnight, Wednesday, Dec. 31 starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Wareham Free Library 59 Marion Road. With...

Start the new year with a hike

Have a resolution to get outdoors? Get a head start with fresh air and scenic views. Join the Wareham Land Trust on Thursday, Jan. 1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. as part of First Day Hikes Cape Cod at Bryant Farm, Golf Shots Parking Lot, 123 Sandwich...

Chow down with Trinity Christian Church

Head over to the Trinity Christian Church for a plethora of pancakes Saturday, Dec. 20 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 english...

Polar plunge into the new year with the Onset Bay Center

The water temps may be low, but the spirits going into 2026 will be high. The Onset Bay Center will be hosting its annual Polar Plunge Thursday, Jan. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees will brace the new year by running into Onset Bay. Center...

Things to do Dec. 13 to Dec. 15

A buoy tree from the 2024 Christmas in the Village. File photo

Things to do Saturday, Dec. 13 Christmas in Onset The annual Christmas in the Village walk is returning Saturday, Dec. 13 from noon to 4 p.m. throughout Onset village. Maps for the route with activities will be available the day of and candy cane...

A glass act: Historical society fundraiser

A scholarship that's lager than life. The Wareham Historical Society scholarship fundraiser will be held ay Lucky Goat Brewing, 379 Main Street, Friday, Dec. 19 starting at 5 p.m. With live music and raffles, all money will go toward Wareham High...

Things to do Dec. 6 through Dec. 10

Things to do Saturday, Dec. 6 A Santa Clause for fun Here comes Santa Clause right down Main Street way as the Wareham Village Association's annual Christmas parade nears. The parade held Saturday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. will feature local organizations,...

Stretch to the limit

Weigh some options on Saturday, Dec. 13. The Gleason Family YMCA is hosting its third annual powerlifting competition at 10 a.m., 33 Charge Pond Road. Festive ugly Christmas sweaters are required to compete in push/pull, bench, or deadlift with...

Santa paws is coming to town

Meowy Christmas to those who want local artisan works. The Hearts 4 Paws cat rescue will be holding its annual craft fair Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Elks Lodge 2855 Cranberry Highway. Food, beverages and crafts will be...

Oh shoot! It's a free-throw competition

Hooping for some fun? Bounce over to the YMCA. The Knights of Colomnus 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 p.m. The contest is open to boys and...

Letters to Santa

There's noel time like the present to send a letter to Santa Claus. The Wareham Police Association will be bringing letters to the North Pole on behalf of the children of Wareham. The police association guarntees delivery of the letters if dropped...

Winter walk on Wednesday

Just because winter’s coming doesn’t mean the Wareham Land Trust is done getting outside. Join the land trust for a walk through Minot Forest, Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The walk will cover about 1.5 miles at a leisurely pace with...

A coat-ally cool drive

Bring warmth to Veterans, seniors and those in need as autumn turns to winter. The Passion for the Giving Foundation will be hosting a coat drive at the Wareham Council on Aging, 48 Marion Road, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until...

A real ‘who dun it’ this Christmas

Christmas is getting a mysterious twist during the mystery book club’s Tuesday, Dec. 16 meeting. The club will discuss “The Twelve Days of Christmas” by Donna Andrews beginning at 6 p.m. in the Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion Road. Copies of the...

Do some holiday shopping at Trinity Christian Church’s Christmas fair

Head over to Trinity Christian Church for their annual Christmas Fair and Luncheon Saturday, Dec. 6. Festivities will begin at 9 a.m. and run until 2 p.m. at the church located at 462 Main Street. The fair will include handmade crafts, gift...

Harp-e diem at the library

The Wareham Free Library has pulled a few strings for another fall concert. Ireland native, 'Aine Minogue, will be showing off her musical talents Monday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion Road. A singer and harpist, Minogue...

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