South Shore Fun: Fairs, Fish, & Ice Cream! 🍦🐟👑

Hey South Shore friends! Get ready for a weekend packed with puzzles, laughs, and awesome live music! Plus, find out about our top-ten fair, a cool rowing program, and where to see the herring run in April! Don't forget the ice cream! 😋 Check out all the fun inside!

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South Shore Insider
March 27, 2025

Headlines

  • Carver: Our very own King Richard's Faire is one of the best! Being in the top ten is like stepping into a real-life storybook, with amazing costumes and exciting things to see. You'll feel like you've traveled back in time! Catch it on weekends in the fall, from Labor Day to late October. - The Patriot Ledger

  • Cohasset: Did you know that rowing can help people feel better after having cancer? A new program in Cohasset is helping people do just that! They're building friendships and getting stronger together on the water. -  The Cohasset Anchor

  • Duxbury: The Powder Point Bridge in Duxbury is open again. It was closed for two months for repairs, but now it's all fixed and ready for everyone. - Newsbreak

  • Pembroke: Great news for ice cream lovers! Dairy Twist is open, and that means it's time for cones and cups! Go enjoy all your favorite flavors today. - What Now Boston

  • Sagamore Beach: They're starting to get things ready for new bridges on Cape Cod! This is just the beginning of a big project, and it's expected to take several years. - CBS News

Events this Weekend

  • Night of Puzzling: Thursday, March 27, 5:30 PM - Duxbury: Puzzle enthusiasts will enjoy this night out! Rock Paper Scissors Toy Store invites you to a puzzling event at ICO Raw Bar.- Rock Paper Scissors at The Raw Bar at Island Creek Oyster Farm

  • Comedy on the Wharf: Thursday, March 27, 8:00 PM - Plymouth: Funny people by the harbor! 'Comedy on the Wharf' is having a big comedy night—don't miss it! - Tavern on the Wharf

  • Red-Tail Rehab: Friday, March 28, 6:00PM - Plymouth: Learn how people help injured birds of prey! See how they take care of these amazing animals and get them ready to fly again. - Southeastern Massachusetts Pine Barrens Alliance

  • Hometown Throwdown: Friday, March 28, 7:00 PM - Scituate: Get ready to rock! The Hometown Throwdown is bringing Sam Luke Chase Band and Ward Hayden & The Outliers for a night of awesome music. 🎸🎶- River Club Music Hall

  • Battle of the Bands 2025: Friday, March 28, 6:30 PM - Scituate: Come hear some awesome music and see who comes out on top at the Battle of the Bands! - Scituate Friends of Music

  • Pickleball Around the World: Saturday, March 29, 1:00 PM: Play pickleball and explore flavors from around the world at this unique event! - ISWS/Pickles Indoor Pickleball Club

  • Cubist Comedy: Saturday, March 29, 5:00 PM - Weymouth: - Comedy with a twist! Catch Paul Dangelo and friends for a night of fun! Cubist Circle

Explore the Outdoors: Herring Run Park in Pembroke

Herring Run Park, is a perfect spot to see this amazing event. You can watch thousands of these silvery fish swimming upstream. It's really cool to see how they all work together to make their journey. So, get ready to see lots of fish and maybe even some animals that like to eat them, like birds and other critters, when April rolls around! - Herring Run Park

April Event Highlight

Want to make a difference while having fun? One of our readers shared this event, and we think it's fantastic! Pints for a Purpose: Supporting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: Sunday, April 6, 3:00 PM -Weymouth: Let's raise a glass for a good cause! Join us for "Pints for a Purpose" where we'll have fun, enjoy some drinks, and help support the amazing work of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. It's a great way to make a difference while having a good time! - Barrel House Z

April Preview

  • A Night of Comedy with Jimmy Cash: Friday, April 4, 9:00 PM - Marshfield: Jimmy Cash brings his comedy to the stage for a night of fun. - 291 Ocean Street

  • A Revolutionary Generation: Saturday, April 5, 1:00 PM - Plymouth: Learn about life during the Revolutionary War by exploring the stories of the Spooner family at this special event. - Plymouth Antiquarian Society at Burial Hill

  • Spring Vendor Fair and Food Trucks: Saturday  April 5, 2:00 PM - Pembroke: So many cool things to see and eat! Don't miss the vendor fair with food trucks! - Pembroke Community Center

  • Pints for a Purpose: Supporting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: Sunday, April 6, 3:00 PM - Weymouth: Let's raise a glass for a good cause! Join us for "Pints for a Purpose" where we'll have fun, enjoy some drinks, and help support the amazing work of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. It's a great way to make a difference while having a good time! - Barrel House Z

Know about a cool event? Let us know! Email it to [email protected]  and we might feature it.

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