Onset’s Got A Lot!

What to do and see while you are here

What to do in and around Onset

(scroll down for special events or view regional points of interest)

  • See the Dining section for local restaurants

  • Beautiful Onset Beach and Shell Point Beach among others.

  • Cape Cod Canal Cruises (seasonal, leaves from Onset Pier)

Brahmin Handbag Outlet

  • One of just two outlets in the United States

    Bags, wallets, backpacks, accessories at 30-60% off retail

    For $15 they will ship to your home

    77 Alden Rd, Fairhaven, MA 02719

    (508) 994-4000


Seasonal Events and Festivals

  • Christmas in the Village (Dec)

  • Pumpkin Paddle Parade (Oct)

  • Harvest Moon Festival (late Sept)

  • Chalk-Full-O-Fun Sidewalk Art and Craft Fair (Aug)

  • Annual Onset Blues Festival (Aug)

  • Cape Verdean Festival (Aug)

  • Family Beach Day (July)

Onset Beach
  • Summer of Love Concert Series (early July - end of Aug)

  • Annual Blessing of the Fleet July

  • South Coast Spring Arts (May)

  • Taste of the Bay (May)

  • Annual Easter Egg Hunt

  • Curse of the Comet WhoDunIt (March)

    See Onset Bay Assoc for updated information