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Polar plunge into the new year with the Onset Bay Center

The 2024 polar plunge. File photo

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.…

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…

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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

The 2024 parade. File photo

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...

Things to do Dec. 3 through Dec. 6

Earrings from a craft fair. File photo

Wednesday, Dec. 3 Branch out creatively Connect with nature and learn how to document it at the Wareham Land Trust’s nature journaling 101 class. The class will be held at the Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion Road Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 6:30 to 7:30...

A jolly good Christmas fair

Gift baskets, jewelry and crafts oh my. The Church of the Good Shepherd will be holding its annual Christmas Fair in their Parish Hall on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 74 High Street, Wareham. The fair will feature include crafts, gift...

Learn to draw and sketch with the Wareham Land Trust

Connect with nature and learn how to document it at the Wareham Land Trust’s nature journaling 101 class. The class will be held at the Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion Road Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Participants will learn simple...

It’s dinner time at the Church of the Good Shepherd

Monthly meals are back at the Church of the Good Shepherd. See what the church is offering this December. Dec. 4 Baked chicken Dec. 11 Hot dogs and beans Dec. 18 Chicken cacciatore There will be no meal on Christmas day. All meals are at the...

Boating to a Wickets wonderland

The infamous island in Onset Bay will look a bit more in the holiday spirit as Christmas fast approaches. The Onset Bay Center will be holding Wickets Wonderland from Monday, Dec. 15 to Wednesday Dec.17 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Guests are invited...

Smooching pups win dog calendar contest

Stella and Rafa sharing a kiss. Photo source: The Wareham Dog Park Affiliation

Coming in hot with 827 votes, two dogs will grace the cover of the The Wareham Dog Park's 2026 calendar. The Dog Park Affiliation runs the calendar contest annually to raise funds toward maintenance of the Wareham Dog Park located at 74 Maple...

Meat raffle with a Christmas twist

The monthly meat raffle at Redmen Hall is returning with a Christmas twist Friday, Dec. 5. Doors to the event will open at 6 p.m. with a $10 ham and bean supper served at 6:30. The raffle will start at 7 p.m. The Redmen Hall will also have a Toys...

Baysgiving brings bountiful quahog harvest

A pro at shellfishing, Elizabeth Winship said she likes to make "quahog stuffies." Photos by Brandy Muz

Sloshing around in Onset Bay raking shallow waters for the perfect shellfish is as East Coast as some dream of— and the Onset Bay Center made it possible. Over a dozen community members waded into the chilly November waters at Burgess Point for...

Things to do Nov. 20 to Nov. 25

A pile of cute crochet stuffed animals from a craft fair. File photo

Thursday, Nov. 20 An art fair that’s snow joke There's snow place like the library for a winter show. The Bourne Wareham Art Association will be hosting its annual winter show and sale at the Wareham Free Library located at 59 Marion Road beginning...

An un-fir-gettable garden club fair

The entrance of the 2023 faire. File photo

It's impossible to wreath-ist local crafts, baked-good and more. The annual Holly Faire presented by the Wareham Garden Club will be held Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Patrick's Hall, 82 High Street. Various plants will be available...

Want a piece of the community?

Sharing a story and eating sweets is as easy as pie at the Wareham Free Library. Bring a pie and a pie-related story of any kind to the library and share with others at 59 Marion Road with the Potluck Pie and Story Swap with Jackson Gillman,...

A santa-clause for celebration with the Christmas parade

The Grinch makes an appearance at the 2024 parade. File photo.

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, groups and floats from Viking Drive to Besse Park....

A winter show and sale? Its snow joke

There's snow place like the library for a winter show. The Bourne Wareham Art Association will be hosting its annual winter show and sale at the Wareham Free Library located at 59 Marion Road Wednesday, Nov. 19 through Friday, January. 2. The show...

Safety first: Elks lodge gives big to Wareham Tigers

Following a successful season out on the football field, the Wareham Tigers Athletic Association can already look toward the next season. The Wareham New Bedford Elks Lodge donated $5,000 to purchase new safety helmets for the football players at...

All hands on DECA with the 4th annual craft fair

The Bunniary table laughs with customers. Photos by Brandy Muz

As patrons buzzed around the Wareham High School gym, students worked behind the scenes organizing, collaborating and running a massive craft fair. The annual craft fair was held Saturday, Nov. 13 and was ran by DECA students. With dozens of booths...

Sit down for a spaghetti supper

Craving spaghetti? Then join Trinity Christian Church Friday, Nov. 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for dinner. The church located at 462 Main Street will serve spaghetti, homemade meatballs, salad, garlic bread, assorted desserts and a beverage. Dinner...

Learn about teen vaping and marijuana use

Head to Wareham High School for a presentation on teen vaping and marijuana use. The presentation will be held Monday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. in the Wareham High School auditorium, 7 Viking Drive. Kevin Rosario, an addiction educator will lead the...

Things to do Nov. 15 to Nov. 19

A clothing vendor’s display at the DECA 2024 craft fair. File photo

Saturday, Nov. 15 DECA-rate Highlighting local crafters, the Wareham High School DECA students will host its fourth annual craft fair. The event on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will be held in the high school gymnasium at 7 Viking Drive....

Third annual Veterans Day Parade brings hundreds together to honor the nation’s heroes

A sign begins the parade. Photos by Brandy Muz

Red, white and blue poked through the coats of bundled up community members who gathered down Main Street for a parade to honor those who served the country. The annual Veterans Day parade down Main Street held Tuesday, Nov. 11 brought hundreds...

Get a look at history with the Wareham Historical Society

The Wareham Historical Society invites the public to view a display of scrapbooks by the late Claire McWilliams Monday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main Street. McWilliams' historical scrapbooks have photos of people,...

Who doesn’t love breakfast and bake sales

Trot down to Trinity Christian Church for a breakfast and bake sale Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The church located at 462 Main Street will be serving pancakes, bacon, or sausages, hash browns, fresh fruit, assorted juices and coffee....

Do some sole-searching with the shoe drive fundraiser

Be a shoe-per star and give back to the community. The Wareham High School Art Club is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser through Friday, Dec. 19 to raise funds for field trips and other enrichment opportunities. The club will earn funds based on...

Ready, set, draw!

For anyone looking to improve their artistic skills, the Wareham Land Trust has a class for you. Join the land trust Wednesday, Nov. 19 for a journaling class teaching techniques for drawing plants. The class will teach participants how to observe...

Meeting of mystery

Join the mystery book club at the Wareham Free Library Tuesday, Nov. 18 to discuss their latest selection. The club will discuss “Careful What You Wish For” by Hallie Ephron at 6 p.m. The library is located at 59 Marion Road. Copies of the book...

Monthly meat raffle with Thanksgiving flair

The Redmen Hall is hosting their monthly meat raffle Friday, Nov. 7 and this month has a Thanksgiving twist. Doors open at 6, dinner will be served at 6:30 and the meat raffle begins at 7 p.m. Dinner this month is a $10 turkey dinner. Redmen Hall...

Clip, lop and more with the Wareham Land Trust

Despite the cold weather coming in, the Wareham Land Trust is still getting outside. The land trust is hosting a work day at Whitlock’s Landing Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. Attendees will help the land trust clean the area up. Tools such as...

Things to do Nov. 7 to Nov. 12

Jewelry from the 2024 fair. File photo

Friday, Nov. 7 West African sounds The Wareham Free Library will be filled with joyful noise Friday, Nov. 7 starting at 7 p.m. Sean Gaskell will make his return to the library at 59 Marion Road playing the West African Kora. This instrument has...

Riders went full throttle for charity

Riders gathered outside the pantry ready for their trip. Photo source: Damien's Food Pantr

The streets were filled with motorcycle riders and the sounds of revving engines for Damien's Food Pantry. The first-ever motorcycle charity ride, Full Throttle for Food, was held Sunday, Oct. 19 and saw 93 motorcycles cruise by for what organizers...

Wareham New Bedford Elks Lodge gives back big by recognizing grant recipients

Gerri Graham Director of Baby Point. Photos source: Wareham New Bedford Elks Lodge

Multiple Wareham based non-profit organizations received grants and were recognized at a dinner Wednesday, Oct. 29 for helping families in need. Baby Point, Damien's Food Pantry and the Gleason Family YMCA all received $4,000.

Become thank-full of knowledge

The parade might be in New York, but the history of the event is close to home. Nancy Franks of Frankly Speaking will be teaching guests about the history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade ahead of the 99th year of celebration at the Wareham Free...

Spread warmth in more ways than one

As the weather gets colder, help those in need. The Dudley Brown VFW is holding a winter clothes drive for new or gently used winter coats and clothing Saturday, Nov. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. with drop offs available from Wednesday, Oct.15 through...

The gift that keeps thanks-giving

The VFW will be helping seniors and those in need this holiday season with a Veterans Thanksgiving dinner. The Dudley Brown VFW at 4 Gibbs Ball Park Road in Onset is giving out turkeys and hosting a community dinner to those supporting the cause....

A holly jolly season at a Christmas fair

The Women's Society of Christian Service will be hosting a Christmas fair just in time for the holiday season. From hot dogs to hot deals the event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at the former Methodist Meeting House at 492 Main...

A shell of a time with BaysGiving

Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to just be turkey, it can be quahogs too. The Onset Bay Center will be hosting BaysGiving, a shellfishing and quahog boil for Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 20. From 3 to 5 p.m. participants will take a boat to...

Main Street sees a skele-ton of trick or treaters

Cade Mae Pearson's costume is a smash hit as her mom tries to get some candy.

For multiple businesses on Main Street, Halloween is go big or gourd home. With buckets filled to the brim with candy, the community gathered for the annual Trick or Treat Down Main Street held by the Wareham Village Association Friday, Oct. 31....

A tree-mendous occasion in the park

Trees will populate Besse Park once more with the 5th Annual Remembrance Trees in the Park. Residents can spend $75 to sponsor and decorate a tree for the holiday season in Besse Park. The trees serve as a way to remember and honor a loved one who...

Need a last minute gift for a fisherman?

Reel in the fun with Wareham based custom fishing gear business GW Customs during their fourth annual fishing show Saturday, Dec. 13. From 12 to 7 p.m. at Stone Path Malt, 11 Kendrick Road, shop from various vendors selling rods, lures and...

Things to do Oct. 31 to Nov. 6

This runner makes his way past the autumn foliage in 2023. File photo

Friday, Oct. 31 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...

Bow-wow! Got cute pets?

The Wareham Dog Park pet photo calendar contest is now open. The Dog Park Affiliation is looking for the community's best photos of furry-friends. The fan favorite will win the calendar cover spot every year, showcasing the pet alongside the other...