Welcome to

Happening in Brockton

A group of residents of the City of Brockton, MA have started meeting together regularly to gather and promote events in our community that will make for a better Brockton under the name, Cultural Affairs & Tourism Brockton. It is an ad hoc committee where anyone can come and share about their events and gather assistance from veteran event planners.

This site we hope will be a resource of known events that will be happening in Brockton. We know we cannot be at all of them but it is our desire that we should be there to support each other and enhance the quality of life in Brockton, MA.

As time allows we will better organize the published events on this site, but for now they will be added as they come in to us. To have your event added, please email the details to Richard Reid (rdrconsult@gmail.com ) with the text you want on the site and any graphics.

Hosting Events in Brockton

Make sure you have a permit to use city parks. Download the application right here. Remember to always leave event location cleaner than when you arrived.

Happening in Brockton

CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND TOURISM MEETING

Cultural Affairs and Tourism will hold their next meeting on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the North Baptist Church, 899 No Main Street, Brockton. This is meeting allows everyone involved in activities in the city to spread the word, share information and learn more about services available to organizations and groups who wish to hold events in the city. Please feel free to call Anne at 774-297-4939 or email at ambeauregard@outlook.com.

BROCKTON LIBRARY FOUNDATION NEXT MEETING

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023 BLF (Brockton Library Foundation) will hold their next meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. inside the Brockton Main Library. Anyone is welcome to attend and learn about all the proposed activities for 2023. The book store is looking for volunteers call Richard Duval 508-344-5570 if you are interested.  Please email the Foundation at brocktonlibraryfoundation@yahoo.com for more information.  

KIDS’ ROAD RACES ARE BACK  

Dave Gorman’s Kids Road Races will kick-off the fall season on Saturday,

September 9, 2023 at D.W. Field Park at 9:30 a.m. registration.  Yes, it is still $1.00 to run.  Ages 4 to 14 boys and girls for eight weeks can participate.  For more information or to pre-register contact Dave Gorman at irishdaveg@aol.com or call 508-588-3148 for more information.

D.W. FIELD PARK SURVEY

 Wildlands Trust is asking Brockton and Avon residents to fill out a quick survey online by visiting www.bit.ly/dwfield.  This endeavor is supported by the town of Avon, the city of Brockton, the D.W. Field Park Association and the Old Colony Planning Council.  The project is to learn from the residents what they wish to see (or not) in their park and enable those involved to improve D.W. Field Park.  To learn more visit www.wildlandstrust.org/dwfieldpark. 

S.T.E.M. AND THE CLIMATE CRISIS FREE PROGRAM AT MAIN LIBRARY

The Brockton Public Library, 304 Main Street, (parking in lot behind building) will host Pat Monteith’s STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) Event on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 beginning at 5:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. this free program is open to grades  K-12 and their families too.  Register today by calling 508-894-1431 or emailing adeane@cobma.us. The guest speaker is David Williams, Channel 5-TV meteorologist.  Sponsors and program representatives include Brockton Garden Club, Environmental Protection Agency, Massasoit Community College and Home Depot to name a few. For more information on this and other activities visit www.brocktonpubliclibrary.org

BROCKTON GARDEN CLUB HOSTS MASTER GARDENER ON BULBS  

The Brockton Garden Club is hosting a Master Gardner of Massachusetts to go over the important steps for planting bulbs in the fall to have super results in the spring on Monday, October 23, 2023 with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.  Everyone is welcome to this free event at Our Lady of Lourdes, 439 West Street with parking in the rear.  For more information on this program and the ninety-four year old Brockton Garden Club contact Anne at 774-297-4939 or email her at ambeauregard@outlook.com.

FREE HALLOWEEN CONCERT AND TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT

The First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 900 Main Street, Brockton,  will hold a Trunk or Treat event beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 29, 2023 followed by a costume parade with prizes and a Halloween Concert at 1:30 p.m. All this is free and open to all. Families with young children will especially enjoy this activity.  If you need more information on this program visit www.firstevlutheran.org or call 508-586-9021.

We at the Brockton Public Library are planning our second "Voices of Veterans".

"Thank You for your service".

Monday, November 13 - 6:00 p.m. at the BPL Lingos auditorium.

 Once again we will be showcasing, Author Donald Chase 99 year old World War 2 and Korean Veteran.

We are seeking volunteers to read one or two of his poems that will be presented throughout the event.

Please let me know if you are interested. I will send you the poem/s depending on the response.

Any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely

Philip Hasouris. Brockton Poet laureate

508-942-8018

North Baptist Church Community Garden

We are giving the garden a season of rest in 2023.

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To have your event added, please email the details to Richard Reid (rdrconsult@gmail.com ) with the text you want on the site and any graphics.

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