Events in Brockton today

CVMA MA 2-2 is hosting its sixth annual poker run paired with a community car show, open to all ages and the general public. Admission is $20, which covers your first poker hand and lunch. Children are admitted free with an accompanying adult. Participants can add an extra hand for $10 or purchase an additional card pull for $5. The ride features stops at Whitman VFW Post 697, American Legion Post 405, Upland Sportsman’s Club, and Middleboro Elks Lodge, with raffles and participant voting rounding out the festivities. Proceeds support assistance for local veterans and their families in times of need, along with local mental health and rehabilitation programs. On-site registration will be available, and further event information will be shared as it is finalized.

Led by Dr. Joelle Chateauneuf, The Empower Reset Series is a monthly guided hypnomeditation experience grounded in the six pillars of lifestyle medicine to support whole-person wellbeing. Each session is designed to settle the nervous system, help you reconnect with your body, and foster a sense of calm, clarity, and connection. Through hypnomeditation and integrative mind body practices, you will learn ways to bring more alignment, consistency, and ease into everyday life. Expect deep relaxation, emotional grounding, and thoughtful guidance on working with your thoughts with intention, along with practical tools you can continue to use between sessions. The series rotates through stress management, nutrition, physical activity, sleep, social connection, and avoidance of harmful substances, highlighting how each contributes to long-term health and vitality. Attend a single session or take part in the full series. Suggested donation is $25, and veterans attend at no cost. Hosted at Smith Farm at Borderland. Arrive as you are, and leave feeling centered and more like yourself.

Liberty Baptist Church hosts the fourth annual Back to School Bash, a 100% free event open to the public. Families will find free food, snow cones and fresh-popped popcorn, along with a bounce house, inflatable games and complimentary haircuts for kids. The first 60 children who register on the day of the event will receive a backpack filled with school supplies. Backpacks are distributed on a first come, first served basis in the order of day-of sign-in, and each child must be present from sign-in until receiving a backpack. Each backpack includes age-appropriate supplies, with additional age-specific items available while supplies last. There is no preregistration and no proof of income or residency is required. Children may attend with friends or relatives, and every child must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older. Parking will be available in designated areas, and attendants will direct vehicles for safety.

The Easton EGGfest returns with a celebration of grilling, live-fire demonstrations, and tastings. Marking its ninth year, the event brings the community together at Fernandes Lumber and Home Center in Easton, Massachusetts to share a love of live-fire cooking and food. Fourteen teams take part, including local food lovers and egg enthusiasts, small business owners, professional chefs, and staff members. Each team brings its own style while sharing dishes, recipes, and techniques. Proceeds support Boston Children's Hospital, pairing great flavor with a meaningful cause.

Pick up delicious treats at this monthly bake sale, where every purchase directly benefits homeless animals. Donations are welcomed during the week leading up to each sale, with a preferred drop-off window on Thursday or Friday. To learn more about the effort behind it, explore the Baking 4 Paws program.

Enjoy live music on the Ale House patio. Order a beverage or two and explore the menu while you listen in a relaxed setting with service available.

This bake sale offers a variety of sweet treats, and every purchase supports homeless animals. Donations are appreciated during the week leading up to the sale.

At the Paris Cabaret Starlihne Dinner Theatre in Stoughton, a cabaret frames a whirlwind stage comedy set in 1953. The story follows the Hays family, once prominent Broadway performers, their daughter who is ready to step away from show business, her sweetheart, and their colleagues as they fight to keep a repertory theatre going in Buffalo, New York. A sudden shot at movie fame sends everything into a tailspin, sparking romantic entanglements, backstage mishaps, mixed up productions, and lively musical moments. The singing waitstaff, the Starliners, add classics from the Great American Songbook with selections tied to Irving Berlin, Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Richard Rodgers. This limited engagement blends play and cabaret, and the venue offers free parking along with an accessible, air conditioned setting.

Enjoy a country music mix that spotlights current favorites and pays tribute to enduring classics from past decades. The focus is on today’s artists while honoring the roots of the genre, offering a balanced blend of new songs and familiar standards.

4EverFab performs a tribute featuring the hits of The Beatles.

Classic storybook villains find themselves in a whimsical courtroom as the Big Bad Wolf and others face trial, and beloved figures like Snow White, Little Red, Dorothy, and Prince Charming step into the action. Campers rehearse and stage a laugh filled play, then dive into improvisation with quick comic exercises, silent scenes, and humorous mini scripts. Creativity takes center stage as participants dream up surprise endings to well known tales.

The Healing Path Farm and AWOL Homestead Adventures present a summer Homestead Adventure Series organized as a weekly drop-off program for children ages 6 to 13. Each day costs $50. Participants gain hands-on experience caring for farm animals, including mini horses, mini donkeys, playful goats, chickens, bunnies, guinea pigs, and ducks. Outdoor survival and bushcraft sessions may include fire safety and building, cooking over an open fire, knot tying, shelter building, and basic medical protocols. An introductory herbalism component focuses on getting to know local plants through foraging and learning about their medicinal uses, with projects such as teas, salves, scrubs, and tinctures. Registration is flexible, and full, non-refundable payment is required to enroll.

Old Colony YMCA’s Brockton Branch offers a free Summer in the City 2026 program for teens ages 12 to 18. The experience provides a safe, creative setting to connect with peers, explore new skills, and build community throughout the summer. Participants can express themselves through painting and other visual arts, work on hands-on creative projects, take part in team activities, and join community outings. There are also opportunities to strengthen social connections and practice leadership. Registration is required.

An in-person group reading with Julie takes place at The Brook Kitchen and Tap Holbrook. As a medium, she shares healing messages and validations from loved ones who have passed, and she also offers guidance on how to build your own connection to the other side. The group is intentionally small to reach as many attendees as possible, though individual readings are not guaranteed because the flow is guided by spirit. The session concludes with a short Q&A or a calming healing meditation, along with practical tips for connecting with your own loved ones. Seating is first come first served, arranged at tables in a private function room with a server and bar. Food and beverages can be ordered from your table. Capacity is limited to 28 tickets. If you have recent COVID-19 symptoms or exposure, please refrain from attending and transfer your ticket to a family member or friend to help keep everyone safe. Tickets are nonrefundable. If rescheduling is needed for any reason, tickets are automatically moved to the new date selected by the organizer. Ages 14 and up unless otherwise approved by the organizer. For entertainment purposes only.

The Colonial Road Runners present a run through DW Field Park with two route options, 3.55 miles or 2.2 miles. Registration costs $2, and both check-in and the start and finish are at the Pentangle parking lot. This event is open to the public.

Fans of random facts can team up for a weekly general trivia night that welcomes both specialists and generalists. Questions span geography, history, science, politics, food and drink, sports, celebrities, and more. The three top scoring teams take home prizes and plenty of bragging rights. Extras include Keno, lots of big screen TVs for watching games, and Buffalo Chicken Dip on the menu. Reservations are recommended but not required. Once a month, the final installment features a single themed topic in place of the usual mix.

Connect with other adults on a casual guided walk along Sheep Pasture’s trails. NRT educator Hannah leads the group, offering a simple way to get outside and chat with new and familiar faces. This program is free. Meet outside the Carriage House building, identified by two sets of double doors and a concrete ramp across the driveway from the chicken coops. For the comfort and safety of the group, please do not bring dogs.

Easy Access performs at Halloran Park as part of Stoughton Concerts in the Park. Thanks to the Lions Club.

Part of the Colonial Road Runners Summer Track Series, this weekly workout takes place at the Abington High School track and is led by Coach Rich Ghiorse. Each session focuses on building speed with track-specific training. Attending consistently will help you get the most from the series. If you cannot make it in person, the planned workouts for each week are also available on the CRR website.

Sporcle's Opinionation takes place at Cape Cod Cafe Pizza.