Taunton brief: Thursday, October 1, 2026

Taunton Municipal Airport cancels Saturday's FallFest after drainage issues flood the fields.

Today in Taunton

• Airport FallFest canceled over drainage issues. Taunton Municipal Airport has canceled its FallFest, planned for Saturday, October 3, after drainage issues left the airport fields unusable, the town said.Town of Taunton
• Water main work to shut off Fairbanks Avenue. Taunton's Water Department will shut down the water main on Fairbanks Avenue Friday, October 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for essential repair work.Town of Taunton
• Taunton volleyball plays King Philip Regional. MaxPreps posted match coverage of Taunton's junior varsity volleyball team's Thursday conference match against King Philip Regional of Wrentham.MaxPreps
• Taunton field hockey faces King Philip Regional. MaxPreps posted game coverage of Taunton's conference field hockey matchup against King Philip Regional of Wrentham on Thursday.MaxPreps

Coming up

• Fri, Oct 2, 7:00 p.m.: Elton John tribute act plays First Light Casino. First Light Casino hosts Bennie and the Jets, an Elton John tribute show, Friday at 7 p.m. at its First Light Boulevard venue.Town of Taunton
• Sat, Oct 3, 5:30 p.m.: Kiwanis Cook-Off returns to Ward 5 Club Saturday. The 24th annual Taunton Kiwanis Cook-Off runs Saturday from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the Ward 5 Club on Winter Street.Town of Taunton
• Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 a.m.: Downtown stroll pairs shopping with sipping Saturday. Downtown Taunton hosts its Autumn Glow Sip, Shop and Stroll Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon, inviting visitors into local shops and businesses.Town of Taunton
• Sat, Oct 3, 1:00 p.m.: Library hosts spooky Halloween painting workshop Saturday. Artist Dimple Shah leads a Halloween-scene painting workshop at Taunton Public Library Saturday from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; registration is required and supplies are limited.Taunton Public Library
• Sat, Oct 3, 1:30 p.m.: Live music pop-ups tour three downtown spots Saturday. The Lines and Spaces series brings live music pop-ups to the library, Readmore Books and Center on Main Saturday afternoon, starting at 1:30 p.m.Town of Taunton
• Sun, Oct 4, 2:00 p.m.: Morton Hospital Fall Fest set for Sunday. Morton Hospital hosts its Fall Fest Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at Deep Pond Farm and Stables in East Taunton.Town of Taunton
• Sun, Oct 4, 9:00 a.m.: Church Green hosts farmers and makers markets Sunday. First Parish Church on Church Green hosts both the Church Green Farmers Market and a Homeschool Mini Makers Market Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Town of Taunton
• Tue, Oct 6, 7:00 p.m.: Municipal Council meets Tuesday night. Taunton's Municipal Council holds its regular meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m.Town of Taunton
• Tue, Oct 6, 5:30 p.m.: Candlelight vigil marks Mental Health Awareness Week. A candlelight vigil for Mental Health Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day takes place Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Taunton State Hospital.Town of Taunton
• Tue, Oct 6, 6:00 p.m.: Comedian Alan Ames performs at the library Tuesday. Local comedian Alan Ames shares his stand-up journey and takes audience questions at Taunton Public Library Tuesday at 6 p.m., sponsored by the Friends of the Library.Taunton Public Library
• Thu, Oct 8, 6:00 p.m.: Youth Commission meets Thursday at City Hall. Taunton's Youth Commission meets Thursday at 6 p.m. at 15 Summer Street.Town of Taunton

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