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Addams Family Musical opens at PAC
Taunton Performing Arts Center opens three-night run of "The Addams Family" musical this week.
Happening Wed, Oct 21
- 8:00 a.m.: Monthly food pantry opens at Family Resource Center. The Family Resource Center at 37 Main Street holds its monthly pop-up food pantry Wednesday starting at 8 a.m.Town of Taunton
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Early Voting for November 3, 2026 State Election: Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Early Voting for November 3, 2026 State Election is listed on the town calendar for Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 15 Summer Street, 2nd Floor.Town of Taunton
- 12:00 p.m.: Elks Veterans Luncheon: Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. Elks Veterans Luncheon is listed on the town calendar for Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 12:00 p.m. at Elks Lodge 150, 775 John Quincy Adams Road.Town of Taunton
- 1:00 p.m.: Library trustees meet Wednesday afternoon. Taunton Public Library trustees hold their regular meeting in the Trustees' Room from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday.Taunton Public Library
- 5:30 p.m.: ADA Commission meets at Town Hall. Taunton's Americans with Disabilities Act Commission meets Wednesday at 15 Summer Street, second floor.Town of Taunton
- 6:00 p.m.: Trescott gallery hosts fall wellness workshop. Trescott Street Gallery at 8 Trescott Street holds the "Fall Into You, Let Go, Grow & Glow" empowerment workshop Wednesday at 6 p.m.Town of Taunton
Taunton on Tue, Oct 20
- Veterans Day pancake breakfast set for Nov. 11. The Ward Five Club at 29 Winter Street will host the Veteran's Memorial Marker Pancake Breakfast on Veterans Day, November 11, from 8 to 11 a.m.Town of Taunton
Coming up
- Thu, Oct 22, 6:00 p.m.: Haunt for Hunger kicks off on Anawan Street. The Taunton House of Horror's Haunt for Hunger 2026 kicks off Thursday evening on Anawan Street.Town of Taunton
- Thu, Oct 22, 6:30 p.m.: Open mic night returns to Art Association. Taunton Art Association at 42 Williams Street hosts an open mic night Thursday at 6:30 p.m.Town of Taunton
- Thu, Oct 22, 6:00 p.m.: Library offers spooky book folding craft. Taunton Public Library runs a spooky book-folding craft session Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. in the auditorium.Taunton Public Library
- Fri, Oct 23, 7:30 p.m.: Addams Family Musical opens at Performing Arts Center. Taunton Performing Arts Center at 21 Main Street stages "The Addams Family Musical" Friday through Sunday, with shows October 23, 24 and 25.Town of Taunton
- Sat, Oct 24, 8:00 a.m.: Free electronics recycling event set for Saturday. The City Convenience Center on East Britannia Street hosts a free e-waste collection Saturday for electronics, appliances and paper shredding; other items normally accepted won't be taken that day.Town of Taunton
- Sat, Oct 24, 10:00 a.m.: Drug take-back day set at Public Safety Building. The Taunton Public Safety Building at 90 County Street hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Town of Taunton
- Sat, Oct 24, 12:00 p.m.: Chili Bowl fundraiser returns to Lafayette Club. Benjamin's Annual Chili Bowl runs Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Lafayette Club on Lakeview Avenue.Town of Taunton
- Sat, Oct 24, 1:00 p.m.: Library hosts Fall Festival Saturday. Taunton Public Library holds its Fall Festival Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at 12 Pleasant Street.Taunton Public Library
- Sun, Oct 25, 9:00 a.m.: Farmers market returns to Church Green. The Church Green Farmers Market sets up at First Parish Church Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Town of Taunton
- Mon, Oct 26, 6:00 p.m.: Agricultural Commission meets Monday. Taunton's Agricultural Commission holds its regular meeting Monday at 15 Summer Street, second floor.Town of Taunton
- Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 p.m.: Municipal Council convenes Tuesday night. The Taunton Municipal Council holds its regular meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m.Town of Taunton
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