Portuguese events in Massachusetts

October 31, 2026

Halloween-weekend edition of the club's monthly dinner dance, with a rotating menu of traditional Portuguese dishes followed by live music, a DJ, or social dancing. Check the club's Facebook page or call (978) 532-2688 for the menu, price, and reservations.

November 1, 2026

$20 members; $25 non-members; $10 kids' meal. Reservations: Ana Pinto (774) 271-1800

Sunday buffet lunch featuring Portuguese dobrada (tripe stew). A children's meal of chicken fingers and fries is available. Drinks are charged separately; advance reservations are recommended. Sunday, November 1, 2026, noon ET.

November 7, 2026

$50 per person plus $2 Ticketleap service fee

Fall dinner fundraiser for Espírito Santo School, Fall River's Portuguese parish school, at the Banda de Nossa Senhora da Luz hall. The evening includes dinner, music, and live entertainment from Portuguese-American comedy duo The Portuguese Kids, Derrick and Brian. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 6–11pm ET (show from 7pm).

November 7, 2026

Not published yet (parish office 508-676-1184; office@santochristo.com)

Parish Matança do Porco dinner at Santo Christo, a historic Luso-American parish in Fall River with Portuguese-language services. Saturday, November 7, 2026 (time not published yet).

November 14, 2026

$65 per person; order by Nov 7. Tickets: Paul Grillo (text only) 508-642-7702, parish office 508-678-5513 / office@sjogsomerset.org, or after weekend Masses

Fado dinner with fadistas Daniel Guerra and Sandy Baptista and two Portuguese guitar players. Appetizers of white cheese, pão de milho and crushed red pepper; caldo verde; 10oz prime rib with two baked stuffed shrimp, garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables; bolacha Maria cake. Cash bar; tables of 8 can be reserved. Saturday, November 14, 2026: appetizers 6:00pm ET, dinner 6:30pm ET.

November 14, 2026

Not published yet ("to be announced")

Dinner with music hosted by the Massachusetts delegation of Fundação Faialense. Proceeds fund scholarships for students in the United States and on Faial. Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6:30pm ET.

November 14, 2026

$50 adults (16+); $20 children ages 3–15; under 3 free. Reservations: Tiago Carvalho (774) 214-6593 or Eduardo Alves (774) 573-4952

Portuguese São Martinho dinner with roasted chestnuts and music by DJ Eduardo Alves at the Milford Portuguese Club. Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 5:30pm ET.

November 22, 2026

$23.18-$188.58 via Eventbrite

Annual toy-drive show: LIVE Pro Wrestling and Portuguese-American comedy duo The Portuguese Kids present Wrestle Festa Dos, sponsored by Cojo's Toy World. November 22, doors 3pm, show 4-6pm ET; all ages.

November 28, 2026

Monthly dinner dance with a rotating menu of traditional Portuguese dishes followed by live music, a DJ, or social dancing. Check the club's Facebook page or call (978) 532-2688 for the menu, price, and reservations.

December 5, 2026

Holiday party of the Peabody Portuguese American Organizations. Venue, time, price, and guest access have not been published.

December 6, 2026

Boiled dinner luncheon hosted by the Portuguese Continental Union. Venue, time, price, and reservations have not been published.

December 12, 2026

The club's Christmas dinner. Check the club's Facebook page or call (978) 532-2688 for the time, menu, price, and reservations.

December 20, 2026

Not published yet

Family Cookies with Santa at the Portuguese American Club of Martha's Vineyard, following the club's Brunch with the Board that morning. Sunday, December 20, 2026, 1:00–2:30pm ET.

December 31, 2026

New Year's Eve dinner dance at the club. Check the club's Facebook page or call (978) 532-2688 for the time, menu, price, and reservations.

December 31, 2026

$105 adults; $50 children ages 4–12; ages 3 and under free. Reservations: Tiago Carvalho (774) 214-6593 or Eduardo Alves (774) 573-4952

Welcome 2027 with an appetizer buffet, family-style Portuguese dinner, desserts, and a midnight buffet. Tony & Penny's Catering serves cod, Madeira-style steak, chicken soup, and sides; DJ Eduardo Alves provides the music. Formal dress requested. Individual tickets and tables of ten available. Thursday, December 31, 2026, from 5pm ET.

May 14 – 16, 2027

Contact the parish for admission and meal details

Holy Ghost Feast at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in New Bedford. The parish's official calendar lists celebrations on May 14, 15, and 16, 2027; the detailed program and times are to be announced.

June 25 – 27, 2027

Check the festival program for individual event admission

Celebration of Provincetown's Portuguese heritage and maritime community, including the Blessing of the Fleet. The official festival website announces June 25–27, 2027; individual event details will follow.

July 24 – 25, 2027

Contact the parish for admission and meal details

Annual parish feast at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in New Bedford. The parish's official calendar confirms July 24 and 25, 2027; check with the parish for the full program and hours.