Hingham Anchor

Hingham Farmers Market
2025-08-30 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-06 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-20 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-27 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-18 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates | 95 Station St, Hingham, MA
Open for 9 to 1, every Saturday until November 22, Hingham Farmers Market has locally grown produce and creative foods products. Various artistic vendors with professionally handmade crafts provide some variety to the market each week.

River Rock Music Festival
2025-09-06 13:30 - 19:30 | Weir River Farm, 140 Turkey Hill Ln, Hingham, MA
Join us for an unforgettable day of live music, local eats, and family fun at the picturesque Weir River Farm in Hingham. Whether you’re stopping by to catch your favorite band or staying for the whole show, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy performances from seven live bands while indulging in festival favorites from Rockin’ Burgers and Miss Emily’s. Treat yourself to something sweet from The Nuttiest Cookie, and sip on refreshing beverages from Pour Garden and the Decanted Wine Truck.
All proceeds benefit Friendship Home and our mission to enrich the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families through quality respite care and support services in a safe and caring environment.

Glastonbury Abbey's Annual Auction!
2025-09-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Morcone conference center at the Abbey
Auction Preview: Saturday, Sept. 13, 4 – 7 PM (with wine & cheese)
Grand finale: Sunday, Sept. 14, 11 AM – 2 PM.
Venue: Morcone Conference Center here at the Abbey
Free and all are welcome!!!
We have an amazing selection of auction items — From Bourbon and Chocolates to an Irish comfort chicken!
Thanks to our generous extended community
This year we also have an online auction with an exclusive set of fabulous Items for online bidding only. We have gift certificates to The Cliff House in Maine, The Chanler in Newport, Rhode Island; one-week in the Bahamas; one-week on the Cape; Bruins tickets and an overnight stay in Boston; an overnight stay in the Red Lion Inn, Cohasset; and many more!
Check out our website for more info or call 781-749-2155 ext. 331.

T-Bird Fall Fundraiser
2025-09-27 18:00 - 22:00 | South Shore Country Club
Our 4th Annual T-Bird Foundation Fundraiser is right around the corner and we’d love for you to be part of it.
Location: South Shore Country Club
Date: Saturday, September 27th, 6p-10p
Live Music: The Smoking Jackets
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with fun, friendship, and philanthropy.
Your ticket this year includes live tunes and tasty bites that keep the energy flowing all evening! Connect with a wonderful community, and help us make a real impact in the lives of those affected by spinal cord injuries.
Your support truly makes a difference!
Link to learn more: www.tbirdfoundation.org
Event tickets: https://givebutter.com/tbirdfoundation2025

Derby Academy Fall Admission Sneak Peek
2025-10-04 09:00 - 11:00
Prospective parents/caregivers and students—please join us for a casual tour of campus and then be our guest at the Derby Fair immediately following the tour!
Complimentary wristbands for rides and games will be provided to our tour attendees.
(Rain Date: October 5)

Derby Academy FALL FAIR
2025-10-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Derby Academy
Join us for one of Derby’s biggest community events of the year! Enjoy games, rides, arts & crafts, and food trucks! There is something fun for the whole family.
*This event is open to the public—bring friends and family!
Rain Date: Sunday, October 5
More information HERE

Documentary Producing & Storytelling Workshop at Harbor Media
2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Harbor Media’s Studio
John Rice, Executive Writer/Producer/Director with experience creating cable and broadcast series and specials for PBS, ABC, Fox, CBS, HGTV, and more.
Ryan Fitch, videographer, drone pilot and editor, regionally and nationally recognized for creating award-winning programming.
In this hands-on, two-day workshop, you’ll learn producing, scripting, interviewing, camera and editing to take your idea from concept to final cut.
You’ll have the skills to create a compelling documentary ready to air on Harbor Media channels and beyond.
Whether you’re new to filmmaking or looking to sharpen your craft, this workshop is your backstage pass to producing powerful visual stories.

Two immersive sessions on October 11th & 25th at 10 AM to 4 PM at Harbor Media’s Studio
Designed for individuals 16 years and above.
Learn real-world skills from concept to distribution
Collaborate, create, and refine your voice as a documentary producer
Class Fee: $200
Limited spots available – click below to enroll!

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQcpwvDFHrmZpCdgcVbmTQPRrhT

The American Big Band Experience
2025-10-18 14:00 | Carr Amphitheater, South Shore Conservatory, One Conservatory Drive, Hingham, MA 02043
Come for the family-friendly activities, stay for the unforgettable music!
South Shore Conservatory (SSC) invites you to step back in time and experience the golden era of swing with Dan Gabel and his Orchestra! This 18-piece authentic jazz big band, complete with award-winning vocalists Kimberley Hawkey and Dan Gabel, brings to life the timeless music of legends such as Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and Tommy Dorsey.
Join us for an afternoon of more than just great music — enjoy delicious offerings from local food trucks, fun activities for all ages, and the joy of gathering in the crisp autumn air. A perfect way to celebrate the season at SSC! Tickets at https://give.sscmusic.org/the-american-big-band-experience.

Guided Bare Cove Walk
2025-10-19 11:30 | Bare Cove Park
We are inviting the public to join us for a community walk through Bare Cove Park. Meet at parking area at 52 Bare Cove Park Drive, Hingham, MA 02043.

Churchill's Secret Armies of WWII Presentation
2025-10-21 10:30, 2025-10-22 10:30 - 17:00 | Hingham Public Library, Whiton Room
Submitted by David Barrett
I will be presenting at the Hingham Library this two part series explaining how, with Churchills support, the British efforts at destroying the Nazi tyranny of WWII resulted in the victory of the Allies in 1945. In particular, I will examine the formation of a very secret organization, the Special Operations Executive (SOE) and some examples of specific operations that took place in occupied Europe. The presentation will be at 10.30am on both October 21st and 22nd in the Whiton Room.
This follows my presentation two years ago of Britains War which was also at the Hingham Library

Discover Derby: The Middle School Years (Grades 5–8)
2025-11-04 10:00 | Derby Academy
Prospective 5th–8th grade students and parents/caregivers are invited to an engaging event to learn more about what sets us apart from other middle schools. Join us to learn more about Derby Academy’s Grade 5-8 programs and how we make the tween and teen years a time of positive growth and change.
While adults will hear from several administrators, prospective students will attend a student panel and engage in a STEM activity. Families will then take a campus tour to see teaching and learning in action!

"Building the Resilient Athlete" Speaker Event
2025-11-11 11:00 - 13:00 | 433 Washington Street, Norwell MA
From 11am-1pm on November 11th (Veteran’s Day) Magnitude Strength & Power in Norwell is hosting a special speaker panel geared towards athlete health and well-being. Parents, athletes, and coaches are invited to hear from a Sport Psychologist, a Sport Nutritionist, and a “Return To Sport” Physical Therapist about crucial topics that will help kids play their best and feel their best both physically and mentally.
Tickets are only $20 and all proceeds from this event will be donated to Morgan’s Message which raises awareness and resources for student athlete mental health.

Derby Academy Pre-K–Grade 8 Open House
2025-11-12 09:30 | Derby Academy
We invite prospective parents/caregivers to join us for a program to hear from students, teachers, and administrators and then take a tour to see the teaching and learning in action!
Register Here

Straits Pond local lore and history event - Free
2025-11-15 13:00 - 16:00 | 811 Jerusalem Road in Cohasset on Straits Pond
Straits Pond Watershed Association Announces a Community History Event— “Local Lore and History of Straits Pond—Cohasset and Hull”
On Saturday, November 15, 2025, the Straits Pond Watershed Association will hold its first ever community event to celebrate the rich history of the pond and surrounding area. This free event will be held November 15 from 1-4 p.m. at the Panagia Greek Orthodox Church at 811 Jerusalem Road in Cohasset on Straits Pond. The church is historically significant as it was built by Albert Pope to memorialize his son who passed away.
Albert Pope, who was the founder of the world’s largest manufacturer of bicycles, Columbia Bicycles, in the late 1800s, and a pioneer in the automobile industry, built Lyndermere, a 50-acre estate spanning from a hilltop above down to the shores of Straits Pond.
Attendees are encouraged to bring anything relevant they’d like to share. Children Welcome.

Derby Academy Virtual Coffee & Conversation: The Lower School Years (Pre-K–Grade 4)
2025-12-10 09:30
Prospective parents/caregivers can learn more about the Lower School years at Derby in this casual virtual conversation hosted by the Admission Office

From Hingham to the Americas: New Perspectives on the 18th Century at the MFA
2026-01-25 15:00 | Hingham Heritage Museum
Join us on January 25 at 3:00pm for our 2025/2026 lecture series, “Revisiting the American Revolution: Part II.”
Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American Independence, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is reimagining its 18th-century galleries of the Art of the Americas Wing for the first time since 2010. This major reinstallation brings together works from across the Americas, highlighting the interconnected histories of the continent and examining how artists have contributed to emerging ideas of identity and nationhood.
About the Speaker
Lucía Abramovich Sánchez is the Carolyn and Peter Lynch Associate Curator of American Decorative Arts and Sculpture at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, where she works with a wide range of artwork that includes decorative arts and sculpture from North America and Latin America, spanning over 3,000 years of history. Dr. Abramovich Sánchez holds a B.A. from the College of William & Mary, M.A. from the Sainsbury Research Unit at the University of East Anglia, and Ph.D. from the Latin American Studies & Art History joint doctoral program at Tulane University
About the Hingham Historical Lecture Series
The Hingham Historical Society Lecture Series captivates audiences with bold ideas, compelling stories, and fresh perspectives on the people and forces that shaped Hingham’s layered past. Hosted live at the Hingham Heritage Museum and streamed for remote access, these dynamic talks bring scholars and authors face-to-face with the community. With topics spanning centuries and voices that challenge conventional narratives, each lecture takes subscribers beyond the sources, offering new insights, spirited dialogue, and a deeper appreciation for local history within a national context.
The Hingham Historical Society Lecture Series is presented live in person and via ZOOM. For more information and to subscribe to the lecture series, visit www.hinghamhistorical.org.
