Upcoming Events
Chalk-Full-O-Fun Street Painting Festival
Save the date for the 2025 Chalk Festival in Onset! An annual summer tradition.
ONSET CHALK-FULL-O-FUN STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL
Save the date! Not sure what our amazing organizers have in store for this year’s festival, but last year’s activities included things like: Dianne's ART FARM children’s activities, live music at the Gazebo, Story Walk on the Beach, Voting for your favorite art, and vendor market and craft fair!
Kayak Poker Run
Kayak around beautiful Onset Bay and pick up your poker hand at various stops in the bay. Return to shore, exchange cards for $2 each if you like, best hand wins! Prizes given in several categories. Pizza party on the beach to follow.
Summer of Love: Live Music Series
Free music returns on Wednesday evenings for the 16th Annual Summer of Love Festival in Onset. Enjoy beautiful summer nights of entertainment for this family and dog-friendly event!
Onset Pride Month Celebration
June is Pride Month and the town of Onset celebrates the amazing diversity in our Community!. Flag raising ceremony, invocation and celebration with special musical guest The Femmes!
There will be vendors, food trucks, a raffle and more!
Onset Beach Yoga
Onset Beach Yoga with Laura. Open to all levels of experience, even none! Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a mat or towel, water and an open mind. Classes take place Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 8:30am at Shell Point Beach during the summer months.
Onset Cape Verdean Festival
The Onset Cape Verdean Festival will return this year on Saturday, August 12 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Join over 10,000 visitors from around the country at Onset’s Lillian Gregerman Bandshell to listen to Cape Verdean music, eat food and purchase merchandise from over 80 vendors and an additional 20 food vendors.
Illumination Night
An annual favorite for locals and visitors alike, hundreds of flares illuminate the beaches of Onset Bay.
Family Beach Day with Rodney the Sandman
Join us for some fun in the sand with our friend Rodney the Sandman! All ages and abilities are welcome!
Annual Blessing of the Fleet
Join the Annual Blessing of the Fleet on Saturday, July 1, 2023
Wareham Celebrates Pride
June is Pride Month and Onset will celebrate the amazing diversity in our Community! Flag raising ceremony, invocation and celebration with special musical guest Teddy Matthews! Reception to follow at the Onset Bay Center.
Memorial Day Weekend: Wareham Oyster Festival
Memorial Day Weekend! Wareham Oyster Festival will be held on Sunday May 28, 2023. There will be live music, crafters, artisans, a 5k walk/run, educational series, oysters, other food options, and more.
Onset Memorial Day Bash
The Onset VFW Pavilion, 4 Gibbs Ball Park Road, will celebrate Memorial Day with food, music and art on Saturday, May 27 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.