Name: Fall Spectacular Yard Sale
Start: 2026-10-03T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Union Baptist Church

Union Baptist Church

Join us for a seasonal shopping event at the Union Baptist Church featuring a variety of items for sale. This fall-themed yard sale is the perfect place to hunt for unique treasures and community finds in a festive atmosphere.

Local Event: Fall Spectacular Yard Sale

Bristol County

Bristol

New Bedford

Massachusetts

Fall Spectacular Yard Sale

Join us for a seasonal shopping event at the Union Baptist Church featuring a variety of items for sale. This fall-themed yard...

Buttonwood Park Zoo

Lace up your shoes and join the Women's Center in our mission to raise awareness and support survivors of domestic violence.&nbsp; This is not just an event, but a movement towards safety, hope, &amp;&nbsp;empowerment.&nbsp;

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New Bedford Free Public Library Wilks Branch

Learn the Art of Sashiko Mending
📅 Saturday, October 3
🕑 2:00-4:30 p.m.
📍 Wilks Library, 1911 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford
Discover Sashiko, a traditional Japanese stitching technique used for generations to strengthen worn fabric, repair textiles, and extend the life of cherished items. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the basics of Sashiko while creating your own stitched sampler and exploring the rich cultural history behind this beautiful mending tradition.
Participants are welcome to bring a clothing item they'd like to repair or personalize during the workshop.
🧵 No experience necessary. All skill levels are welcome, and all mending supplies will be provided.
Registration
Space is limited. Registration is required - <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAFA622A0FBC52-65028247-theart#/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAFA622A0FBC52-65028247-theart#/</a>
If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible so that someone on the waitlist can participate.
To cancel:
📞 (508) 979-1493
📧 <a href="mailto:marissa@gnbrrmdistrict.org">marissa@gnbrrmdistrict.org</a>
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About the Instructor
Mariko Sugimori of Mona &amp; Zoe Mending explores visible repair through textile mending and kintsugi-inspired practices. Drawing on years of repairing items for friends, family, and neighbors, she is passionate about making mending an accessible, creative, and meaningful practice for individuals and communities alike.
About the Workshop Series
This workshop series is offered in partnership with the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District and the New Bedford Free Public Library.
The workshop series is supported in part by the Art is Everywhere! grant funded by the City of New Bedford through its Arts, Culture &amp; Tourism Fund, and is facilitated by New Bedford Creative at the New Bedford Economic Development Council.

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The Art of Sashiko

Learn the Art of Sashiko Mending
📅 Saturday, October 3
🕑 2:00-4:30 p.m.
📍 Wilks Library, 1911 Acushnet Ave., New...

Celebrate autumn on Aquidneck Island with a free, family-friendly outdoor cultural celebration! The 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival returns to historic Touro Park in Newport on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Hosted by the Japan-America Society of Southern New England, Inc. (JASNE), this open-air festival honors the long-standing Newport-Shimoda Sister City connection and local heritage dating back to Commodore Matthew C. Perry’s historic 1854 expedition.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:
<ul>
 <li>Live Performances:
 Thunderous taiko drum sets and dynamic martial arts demonstrations throughout the day.</li>
 <li>History Tent: Explore fascinating maritime history and trade connections in partnership with the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society, New Bedford Whaling Museum, Wareham Historical Society, and Five College Center for East Asian Studies.</li>
 <li>Youth Crafts Pavilion:
 Hands-on origami paper-folding, traditional brush calligraphy, kite-making, and a popular Kimono photo station.</li>
 <li>Cosplay Parade &amp; Contest:
 The 2nd Annual Cosplay Parade kicks off at 12:30 PM (assembly at 12:15 PM under the tent next to the Commodore Perry Statue). Costumed participants of all ages—and pets—are welcome!</li>
 <li>Food &amp; Artisan Market:
 Taste authentic Japanese-inspired street food from regional vendors and browse handcrafted items from local artisans.</li>
</ul>
EVENT DETAILS:
<ul>
 <li>Admission: FREE and open to the public</li>
 <li>Weather: Rain or shine</li>
 <li>Location: Touro Park, 5 Touro Park St W, Newport, RI</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Website: <a href="https://www.jasne-janafa.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.jasne-janafa.org</a></li>
 <li>Facebook Event Link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jasne.janafa" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/jasne.janafa</a></li>
</ul>
Supported in part through Discover Newport; Japan Foundation, New York; BankNewport; and the National Association of Japan-America Societies.
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Local Event: 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival is Back in Newport!

Newport County

Portsmouth

Rhode Island

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Ocean State Montessori School

Visit the Ocean State Montessori School at our annual Open House, which kicks off admissions for the 2027-2028 school year.
Our Fall Open House will be held on Saturday, November 14th, from 9 to 11 am.
Prospective families will have an opportunity to tour the school, learn about our admissions process, discover the benefits of a Montessori curriculum and more!
Visit our website to begin exploring: <a href="https://www.oceanstatemontessori.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.oceanstatemontessori.org/</a>

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Ocean State Montessori School Open House

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