Watuppa Palooza Boat Parade
2026-08-08 14:00 (America/New_York) | South Watuppa Pond, Fall River, Massachusetts, 02720, United States

Summer on the Lawn Series: Southeastern MA Festival Chorus
2026-08-08 14:00 | Fall River Carousel, 5 Water St, Fall River, 02721
Summer on the Lawn is Here!

Join us for a summer filled with live music, comedy, and theatre—all set against the backdrop of Fall River’s waterfront!

Bring a lawn chair or blanket, gather your family and friends, and spend some time celebrating local talent, community, and the arts.

Best of all, admission is FREE!

This year’s lineup includes:• August 8 2:00PM – Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus presents The Wonderful World of Stage & Screen

• August 14 8:00PM – An evening of stand-up comedy featuring Lucas Estrella, Tyler Hittner, Holly, Jay Bee, and Brian Wayne

• August 16 2:00PM – The Little Theatre of Fall River takes the stage with a special outdoor performance

Experience the culture, energy, and creativity that make our waterfront such a special place all summer long.

Bring a chair. Bring your friends. Enjoy the show.

Free Admission • All Ages Welcome • Summer on the Lawn at the Fall River Carousel

Back to School Block Party
2026-08-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Kennedy Park, S Main Street, Fall River, Massachusetts, 02721

Showroom Saturdays
2026-08-08 10:00 - 15:00 | American Blanket Company, 18 Pocasset St, Fall River, Massachusetts, 02721
Showroom Saturdays begin 08/08/26 from 10:00am to 3:00pm – discontinued colors on fabulous products at amazing discounts.

WE ARE OPEN EVERY MON-FRI 10-4 and are offering our local friends Special “Showroom Saturdays” every few months. Follow our Event Posts.

In Showroom, on-site purchases only, no shipping. Great parking too!

Get Steppin 5K Walk
2026-08-08 08:00 | Steppingstone, 111 Durfee Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
Why We CareEveryone deserves a warm place to stay, daily meals, and helpful support. Caring through a donation ensures this is a reality for homeless individuals in Fall River, MA. Help the First Step Inn save lives by joining us and caring about the homeless in our community.

Why We WalkImagine a snowy day, living on the street in the blustery cold without food or money. How would you stay warm, secure a job or obtain services? These are the daily challenges the homeless face. We walk to provide homeless people with food, shelter, and an opportunity to turn their lives around.

You Can Make a DifferenceSponsor the Walk with a generous tax-deductible pledge. Walk in the event and collect pledges from people you know. Organize a team of friends, relatives or co-workers to walk with you. Support our worthy cause with a tax-deductible donation

TICKETS

The James Hunter Six - Fall River
2026-08-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Fall River music lovers, get ready for The James Hunter Six at Narrows Center For The Arts—one of the city’s most-loved spots for a night out. The James Hunter Six – Fall River Fall River brings the kind of R&B/soul show locals talk about long after the last note.
Hunter’s sharp, story-forward songwriting meets a tight band that hits like a classic revue: punchy horns, groove-heavy rhythm, and vocals that can turn a whisper into a shout without losing the feeling. Expect a set built for dancing and listening.
The James Hunter Six – Fall River Narrows Center For The Arts offers an intimate, waterfront vibe with easy access around downtown and a room that lets every detail land.
Make it your Friday, Aug 7, 2026—book your tickets and come be part of the sing-along.

The James Hunter Six
2026-08-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Friday, August 7, 2026
$54 Advance | $56 Day of Show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
The James Hunter Six returns with their first album on Easy Eye Sound, delivering another dose of timeless rhythm & soul. British singer, songwriter and GRAMMY-nominated James Hunter has been a legendary fixture in the scene for over three decades with his gritty voice and sharp songwriting earning him acclaim around the world. This new record features a rare duet with longtime collaborator Van Morrison (‘Ain’t That A Trip’), marking a full-circle moment for the artist hailed by MOJO magazine as “The United Kingdom’s Greatest Soul Singer.”
Hunter and his six-piece band have toured the world for decades from tiny clubs to large festivals, with Hunter also sharing the stage to support legends including Mavis Staples, Aretha Franklin, BB King, Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, and Van Morrison. Whether belting out up-tempo R&B or crafting candle-lit ballads, James Hunter is a must-see artist who effortlessly draws from the depths of his musical well, leaving audiences captivated and craving more.
Set for release January 16th, ‘Off The Fence’ is a landmark album for James Hunter himself for a number of different reasons. In many ways it represents his past, his present and his future. The new album is the perfect amalgam of everything that is great about James Hunter’s songwriting, delivery and outlook. It also marks a fresh start. His first release on Dan Auerbach’s (The Black Keys) Easy Eye Sound label, 2026 is going to be a big year for Hunter, striking the world with music that matters. Get ready to ride with The James Hunter Six.

Board Game Night
2026-08-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Once Upon a Bookstore, 418 Quequechan St. 2nd Fl., Fall River, Massachusetts, 02721
MONTHLY

A Cryptids Storytime for Kids!
2026-08-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Do you know what a Hodag is? Have you ever crossed paths with a Pukwudgie? Ever come across a Yeti during a snowstorm? If you’ve never heard of these strange creatures, we invite you to join local author, Ricardo Rebelo for a fun-filled look at these strange and mysterious cryptids from folklore! Ricardo will share 3 of his short picture books with young listeners including his latest title, I saw a Hodag with My Dad, followed by a cryptid craft. For ages 4 and up.

Assembly of Dust
2026-08-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Thursday, August 6, 2026
$43 Advance | $45 Day of Show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
Reid Genauer, widely regarded as one of the most iconic and influential songwriters of his generation, leads Assembly of Dust, a band that embodies the spirit of American roots music. As a founding member of Strangefolk, Genauer’s career spans over two decades, with a distinctive voice and masterful storytelling that have drawn comparisons to legendary artists like Neil Young, Willie Nelson, and Paul Simon. Genauer’s songwriting is infused with poetic depth and emotional resonance, earning him a reputation as a songwriter’s songwriter. His lyrics are both deeply personal and universally relatable, making him a beloved figure in the music world. Assembly of Dust’s sound is rooted in the classic rock and folk traditions of the 1970s, with influences from legendary acts like the Grateful Dead, The Band, Little Feat, and Bob Dylan. They share a live energy with contemporary jambands like Phish, Widespread Panic, and Dave Matthews Band, and their focus on songcraft draws comparisons to acclaimed Americana artists like Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, Chris Stapleton, and Jason Isbell. With their unique blend of rock, folk, and country, Assembly of Dust is a great fit for fans of Wilco, My Morning Jacket, and The Avett Brothers.

Drink n' Draw
2026-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St. 2nd floor, Fall River, MA, 02721
FREE!

BYOB: Bring your own (adult) beverage and sip while you sketch!

No experience necessary, just bring yourself (and your favorite drink). iPads and art supplies provided. Come make some art, meet fellow creatives, and unwind for a couple hours of pure sketchy fun.

Hosted by: Devin Nived McLaughlin & Roger Andrews and Ashlianna Felix from SketchyGOichie

Spots are limited, so RSVP early!

Letter Writing Project
2026-08-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Once Upon a Bookstore, 418 Quequechan St. 2nd Fl., Fall River, Massachusetts, 02721

Waterfront Sculpt
2026-08-06 18:00 | Norton City Pier, 600 Davol St, Fall River, Massachusetts, 02720

Life Cycles with the Buttonwood Park Zoo
2026-08-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Join staff members of the Buttonwood Park Zoo for this live animal show about animals that lay eggs! Zoo staff will bring a variety of bugs and lizards for children to meet in this engaging and educational show. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Bookmobile at Summer Adventures at Father Travassos Park
2026-08-06 11:30 - 14:00 | Father Travassos Park, Dean St, Fall River
The Bookmobile and the Trustees Mobile Adventures are teaming up for a summer of environmental fun at Father Travassos Park! Celebrate the season by learning more about the environment through crafts, storytimes, and other exciting activities. The Bookmobile will also be open at this time for the public to sign up for library cards and check out some books!

The California Honeydrops
2026-08-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
$65 Advance | $67 Day of Show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
“The California Honeydrops…evoke the greasy rumble of Booker T and channel the spiritual ecstasy of Sly and the Family Stone.” –Rolling Stone
Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn. They’ve become a mainstay at festivals including Byron Bay Bluesfest (Australia), Outside Lands, Monterey Jazz, Lightning In A Bottle, and touring with B.B. King, Dr. John, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, and Allen Toussaint. Led by the enigmatic and energetic frontman, Lech Wierzynski, and percussionist Benjamin Malament, each member of the band is a virtuoso in their own rite — Yanos “Johnny Bones” Lustig on saxophone, Lorenzo Loera on keyboards/guitar, Beaumont Beaullieu on drums, Miles Blackwell on bass, and regularly accompanied by Oliver Tuttle on trombone, Leon Cotter on saxophone/clarinet, and Miles Lyons on trombone/sousaphone — navigating through a vast repertoire of original songs and timeless classics every night. But what truly sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to the art of improvisation – a skill so finely honed that they have completely abandoned the use of set lists and no two shows are ever the same. Off stage, their music has been streamed more than 200 million times, and placed in a variety of TV and films, including “Dead To Me,” “Alaska Daily,” “Black-ish” and more. Their new album Redwood Highway was released August 8, 2025.

Lizzie Borden: Lies, Legend, & Lore
2026-08-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Once Upon a Bookstore, 418 Quequechan St. 2nd Fl., Fall River, Massachusetts, 02721
FREE

Pressed Flower Bookmarks
2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Join Stephanie Enloe of Craftyish Shop to create a pressed flower bookmark. Registration is required. Recommended for adults.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Fall River Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Mad Science Presents: Dinosaurs!
2026-08-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Join the mad professors of the Mad Science team for this exciting exploration into the world of dinosaurs!

There is so much for kids to discover about these prehistoric wonders including: How big were the tallest dinosaurs? Who were the meat-eaters and who preferred plants? Children will also learn about how ancient fossils were formed and more! Budding paleontologists will also make a casting of a tyrannosaurus tooth to take home! Space and supplies are limited so registration for this program is required. Parents may register by contacting the Children’s Room at 508-324-2700 beginning Monday, July 27. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Bookclub Picnic
2026-08-02 14:00 | Heritage State Park, Davol St, Fall River, MA, 02720

Dave Cousins Solo Acoustic
2026-08-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Canned Heat Craft Beer Co., 52 Ferry Street, Fall River, MA, 02724, United States

St. Anne's Credit Union 31st Annual Free Summer Concert: Draw the Line
2026-08-01 16:30 - 18:00 | Heritage State Park, Davol St, Fall River, MA, 02720
“Walk This Way” and Get Ready to Rock at Our Aerosmith Tribute Free Summer Concert! Join us for an unforgettable night of music, fun and community as we celebrate 31 years of bringing people together through our Free Summer Concert!

RSVP now and invite your friends and family — we can’t wait to see you there!

Refreshments will be available for purchase from food trucks at event.

Back to School Event
2026-08-01 09:30 - 12:30 | Greater Fall River Re-CREATION, 45 Rock St, Fall River, 02720
In preparation for the 2026-2027, United Neighbors of Fall River and the Greater Fall River Haitian Committee are hosting a back to school celebration! Get your child ready for the new year by signing them up for a library card that they can use when the Bookmobile visits their school and at the Fall River Public Library! During this program, the Bookmobile will be open to the public for members of the community to check out some cool summer reads! Information will also be available on all of the activities and services offered by the Fall River Public Library!

20th Annual Borden Light Marina Poker Run
2026-08-01 09:00 | Borden Light Marina, 1 Ferry Street, Fall River, MA, 02724, United States
Twenty years ago, we hosted our very first Borden Light Marina Charity Poker Run. It has been an honor to host this event with participants from near and far who dedicate their heart and soul to making this a fun event where thousands of dollars have been raised for both local and national organizations.

Boats will take off from under the Braga Bridge Saturday, August 1st at 12pm

Donate: Venmo, @blmpokerrun

All proceeds will be donated to Make-A-Wish Mass and RI and The Boys and Girls Club of Fall River

Elijah T. Grasshopper, Family Concert
2026-07-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
join us for a magical family concert of music, movement and more with Elijah T. Grasshopper! Fun, interactive songs are Elijah’s specialty so get ready to jump, dance about! This program is supported in part by a grant from the Fall River Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. All ages.

Campfire Tales & Cocoa
2026-07-30 18:00 - 18:45 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Gather around the “campfire” on the library lawn for an evening of chilling tales and creepy stories read by your favorite library staff members! Adults can feel free to bring their comfiest folding chairs or blanket to relax on while listening to some truly frightening stories under the evening sky. Comfort cookies and cocoa will be provided to help steady your nerves as the evening’s terrifying tales unfold. In case of inclement weather, we’ll gather in the meeting room.

Paw Patrol Picture Frame Craft!
2026-07-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Celebrate your favorite heroic pups with these PAW Patrol magnetic picture frames! Made of colorful foam, they feature all your favorite characters from the popular series! Bring along a small picture of your child large enough to fit the 3″ x 3″ opening. They are fun and easy to make! For all ages.

From Page To Voice
2026-07-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Groundwork Fall River, 2 Bank St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Do you love writing but get nervous when asked to read your work?
When it’s time to read your writing aloud – at an open mic, a book launch, or as part of a reading series – do you feel completely unprepared? Are you, like so many people, not at your best when in front of a live audience?
Successful writers are successful readers – and that means having a toolbox of public speaking skills that you can tap into.
This is a fun and interactive experiential learning opportunity. You’ll practice with your voice, your audience engagement, and your stage presence. Your words will be transformed!
Whether you’ve never read your work aloud or you’ve done it a dozen times and still feel like something’s off, this workshop meets you where you are.
What you’ll walk away with A concrete set of tools for reading your own work with confidence, clarity, and intention — so the next time you step up to a microphone, your writing sounds as good out loud as it does on the page.
What to bring An excerpt from any work in progress — any genre, any stage. We’ll use it.

Midori Evans is a seasoned Toastmaster with more than thirty years of public speaking experience. She is the founder of Write With Community, Inc. and published and contributed to the books in the South Coast anthology series with the Westport Writers Group. Her creative approach to learning is engaging, unique, and thoroughly enjoyable.

Meet the Paw Patrol!
2026-07-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
It will be PAW Patrol to the rescue when members, Chase, Martial and Sky, visit the library’s front lawn for this very special meet & greet event! Come say hello, give a high-five and take a picture with these popular pups! Coloring sheets will also be available for children. For all ages.

The Lone Bellow - Fall River
2026-07-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Fall River, get ready for a hometown-style night out as The Lone Bellow hits Narrows Center For The Arts in the heart of the city. This is the kind of local favorite that turns an ordinary weeknight into a memory.
Known for soaring three-part harmonies, rootsy rock grit, and stories that feel lived-in, the band brings a set that moves from hush to full-throated singalongs without losing an ounce of intimacy.
Narrows Center For The Arts offers a welcoming, close-up concert vibe with easy access around downtown Fall River, making arrival and settling in refreshingly simple.
Mark your calendar for Tue, July 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM and don’t miss The Lone Bellow – Fall River Fall River—secure your seats now for The Lone Bellow – Fall River Narrows Center For The Arts.””Fall River, get ready for a hometown-style night out as The Lone Bellow hits Narrows Center For The Arts in the heart of the city. This is the kind of local favorite that turns an ordinary weeknight into a memory.
Known for soaring three-part harmonies, rootsy rock grit, and stories that feel lived-in, the band brings a set that moves from hush to full-throated singalongs without losing an ounce of intimacy.
Narrows Center For The Arts offers a welcoming, close-up concert vibe with easy access around downtown Fall River, making arrival and settling in refreshingly simple.
Mark your calendar for Tue, July 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM and don’t miss The Lone Bellow – Fall River Fall River—secure your seats now for The Lone Bellow – Fall River Narrows Center For The Arts.
