This Week on the South Shore

Headlines

• South Shore/Massachusetts: Free ice cream for a year? Ben & Jerry's is giving Massachusetts residents a sweet shot. No purchase needed, just enter before May 5. Even better, winners can mix and match flavors all year long, making it a dream come true for ice cream lovers. - Live95.9

• Braintree: A family of coyotes has set up a den at Patty Whitehouse Scenic Overlook, prompting police to warn residents to keep their distance during pup season. Officials say while attacks are rare, protective behavior is likely, so avoid the area, especially at dawn and dusk, and keep pets leashed. - MSN

• Milton: Perched atop Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center, one of the nation’s oldest weather stations is still tracking climate data the old-fashioned way, by hand, just as it has since 1885. That uninterrupted record is now offering a rare, real-time window into climate change while helping connect the public to the science behind it. - Chicago Tribune

• Pembroke/Plymouth/Weymouth: Party City is making a comeback in Massachusetts! This time inside Staples stores, where shoppers can now grab balloons, decorations, and custom party prints all in one stop. With more than 40 locations across the state (including several on the South Shore), the return brings a convenient new way to plan celebrations without a separate trip. - AOL

Fresh Flavors, Local Finds

Hanover Farmers Market Returns to Hanover Crossing Green

The Hanover Farmers Market is back for its 6th season, kicking off Sunday, May 17 from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM on the Green at Hanover Crossing. Running monthly through October, this vibrant community market brings together local farmers, makers, and small businesses in a new, high-visibility location with easy access and plenty of parking. Expect fresh produce, artisan goods, live music, and a lively Sunday atmosphere all season long.

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Upcoming Events

• First Friday: Tours at Spooner House: Friday, May 1, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Plymouth: Step inside an 18th-century home for free mini-tours highlighting the history of the Spooner family as part of First Fridays Plymouth, an evening celebration of local art, culture, and heritage. – Spooner House

• Full Moon Creatures of the Night Hike at Lyman Reserve: Friday, May 1, 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM – Bourne/Plymouth/Wareham: Explore the wonders of nocturnal wildlife on a guided full moon hike, discovering owls, frogs, and other nighttime creatures while learning how they thrive after dark. – Lyman Reserve

• The Steel Wheels: Friday, May 1, Doors 7:00 PM / Show 8:00 PM – Plymouth: Celebrate 20 years of music with this acclaimed folk-rock band as they bring their evolving sound, rich harmonies, and songs from their latest album to the stage for an energetic and heartfelt live performance. – Spire Center for Performing Arts

• Full Moon Hike at World’s End: Friday, May 1, 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM – Hingham: Experience a guided evening hike under the moonlight with scenic views from Planter’s Hill, while learning about the history of World’s End and spotting local wildlife along the trails. – World’s End

• Family Farm Chores at Weir River Farm: Saturday, May 2, 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM – Hingham: Get hands-on with a morning of farm life as families help feed, groom, and care for animals while learning about their daily routines in this fun and educational barnyard experience. – Weir River Farm

• Over the Rainbow 5K Run: Saturday, May 2, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Hull: Lace up for Hull Pride’s colorful and community-spirited 5K starting at Hull High School. Walk, run, or jog in support of Hull Pride and its mission to celebrate and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community. – Hull High School

• Explore! Southeast: Walking Tour of World’s End: Saturday, May 2, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Hingham: Discover the scenic beauty and natural history of World’s End on a guided walking tour featuring coastal views, rolling hills, and tree-lined carriage paths. – World’s End

• Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard at Weir River Farm: Saturday, May 2, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Hingham: Enjoy a მშვიდ, reduced-capacity barnyard experience designed for families seeking a sensory-friendly environment, with opportunities to meet farm animals and explore at a comfortable pace. – Weir River Farm

• BoDeans: 40 Years of Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams…and Good Things: Saturday, May 2, Doors 7:00 PM / Show 8:00 PM – Plymouth: Celebrate four decades of music with BoDeans as they deliver an expansive live show featuring a video retrospective and hits spanning five decades, including fan favorites like “Closer to Free.” – Spire Center for Performing Arts

• Bikes & Brews: Sunday, May 3, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Plymouth: Kick off Bike Month with a community cycling event featuring multiple scenic ride options through Plymouth, followed by craft beer, pizza, and post-ride celebration at Untold Brewing. – Untold Brewing

• Flavors That Connect Us International Food Festival: Sunday, May 3, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Scituate: Enjoy an afternoon of global cuisine, music, and cultural connection featuring flavors from France, Cape Verde, and Ireland while learning about Scituate’s international sister city partnerships. – Scituate Senior Center

• A Schubertiade – Quincy Choral Society: Sunday, May 3, 4:00 PM – Milton: Enjoy an afternoon of classical choral music featuring Schubert’s Mass in G and Mirjams Siegesgesang, along with works by Mozart and Clara Schumann, performed by the Quincy Choral Society. – St. Mary of the Hills Church

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