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WATD LIVE at the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce Waterfront Festival
Join WATD as we broadcast LIVE from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce Waterfront Festival on Saturday, August 29th, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Come on down and stop by the WATD booth and say hello! WATD's Rob Hakala and Larry Nelson will be there right as the...
WATD LIVE at the Pilgrim Hall Museum
You are invited to join The South Shore's Morning News with Rob Hakala at the Pilgrim Hall Museum on Friday, August 28th from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ____________________________________________________________________ It's is our annual live remote program as we will...
The Salvation Army of Plymouth is hosting Stuff the Bus!
The Salvation Army of Plymouth is hosting Stuff the Bus... or rather a Truck! Donate school supplies at your local Walmart: Walmart Plymouth - 300 Colony Place, Plymouth, MA August 21st and August 22nd from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. WATD's Rob Hakala will be broadcasting...
The Marshfield Fair is back! August 21st – 30th, 2026
Listen for our special LIVE broadcast with WATD’s Rob Hakala on Tuesday, August 25th (Senior Citizen Day) from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Seniors 62 or older get in the fair free on Tuesday, August 25th. Sponsored by Sullivan Tire & Auto Service. Come find Rob as he walks...
7th Annual Veterans Music Festival and Benefits and Career Fair
The 7th Annual Veterans' Music Festival, VA Benefits, and Career Expo is happening on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Pageant Field (1 Merrymount Parkway, Quincy, MA) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This free event for veterans, first responders, and their families features...
WATD at The Irving in Pembroke on July 15
Join WATD's Rob Hakala at The Irving in Pembroke on Wednesday, July 15th from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Stop by and say hello as The Irving celebrates "Red Sox Day". Stop by for a fun-filled day featuring: *A visit with the World Championship Trophy *A meet-and-greet with...
South Shore July 4th Events
July 2nd: Hingham: All American Picnic and Dance Party, Hingham Harbor Bandstand, Otis Street Hingham, (3:00 - 9:00 pm). Gather at Hingham Harbor for an All-American Picnic and Dance Party. Presented by the town’s Harbor Development Committee and Hingham Historical...
Veterans Expo Coming To Brockton
A Veterans Expo is coming to Brockton on June 27th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The event will be held at Parade Field, VA Boston Brockton Campus, 940 Belmont St. in Brockton. This event is for Vets, Troops, Family & Friends. *Live bands/music and FREE prizes! *Jobs...
South Shore Memorial Day Events
The South Shore will join the nation in honoring veterans on Memorial Day. In Marshfield, the annual parade will step off at 10:30 a.m. at Library Plaza and proceed to the Town Green from Ocean Street for a ceremony. Remembrance ceremonies begin at 7:30 a.m. at...
Marine Cpl Xiarhos Blood Drive
The 16th annual Marine Corporal Nicholas Xiarhos Memorial Blood Drive is being held today, Friday, Feb. 6, and tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Cape and Islands Association of Realtors building in West Yarmouth. State Rep. Steven Xiarhos speaks with WATD's Christine...
South Shore MLK Events
The South Shore is joining the nation in celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Day on Monday. Celebrations begin Saturday in Brockton. The Brockton Area NAACP is hosting its 40th annual MLK Breakfast at the Envision Hotel in...
South Shore Thanksgiving Day Events
The South Shore will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day with various events. The 11th annual Marshfield Boys and Girls Club Turkey Trot kicks off at 7:30 a.m. at the South River School. In Plymouth, the annual Pilgrim Progress, the reenactment of the Pilgrims' Sabbath...
America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade Preview
WATD news spoke with Olly DeMacedo for a preview of this year's America's Hometown Thanksgiving Parade in Plymouth on Saturday. https://youtu.be/DX-lvXdIqoA Turkey Trot to Benefit Marshfield Boys & Girls Club Goon Squad Holds Pre-Thanksgiving...
The highly anticipated Marshfield Fair makes its annual return in August between the 15th and 24th. This is the 157th year of the Marshfield Fair and will take place at the usual Marshfield fairgrounds, located at 140 Main Street in Marshfield: This great...
Join WATD’s Larry Nelson and Plymouth Salvation Army for the Annual School Supply Drive
Well, as much as we love summer, we have to admit that it is Back-to-School season. AND... we need your help! Stop by this Saturday, July 26th from 8am to 3pm at the Walmart in Plymouth - 300 Colony Place in Plymouth. Please bring new and unopened school supplies to...