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Step into a world where butterflies, stories, music, and nature come together, and discover the magic they bring to our community.
Celebrate Senorita Mariposa Day with a bilingual story experience, live music, hands on crafts, and a joyful ecofriendly butterfly release, themed StoryWalk®, and refreshments. Then head to the Trustees’ Pollination Gardens, where educators will guide families through interactive activities.
It’s a vibrant, family friendly day of learning, imagination, and outdoor beauty, completely free and open to all.
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On the afternoon of September 12, 2026,12:00-3:00PM, DCR/Fall River Heritage Park will be transformed. Families arriving at the visitor center will be surprised by what they see inside. The familiar space will become something entirely new, an indoor butterfly arboretum, alive with color, and activity.
At the center of the room will be an indoor garden designed in warm colors and vibrant greenery, highlighting a pollination Lego exhibit.
Each corner of the room will offer a variety of activities to spark the imagination. Families will gather around for a bilingual reading of the book Señorita Mariposa by Ben Gundersheimer and a special sung performance of the Ode to Senorita Mariposa.
Craft stations will be set up with activities. The scent of s’mores and treat stations will draw families together for sweet breaks between adventures.
Outside, StoryWalk® along the boardwalk & pollination gardens invite families to read page by page of the book Señorita Mariposa through the monarch’s journey and learn all about the importance of our butterfly friends with the Trustees. Org.
There will be a special appearance of “Miss Butterfly” along with photo opportunities.
As the afternoon winds down, everyone will gather for the moment they had been waiting for, the eco friendly paper butterfly release (limited number of butterflies). Children will hold their butterflies gently, and on the count of three, paper wings will lift into the air.
The spirit of Señorita Mariposa Day, community, imagination, and the magic of nature, will turn a simple Saturday into a memory families will carry long after the butterflies drift away.
It’s a fun and educational day suitable for the entire family and it’s free. Enjoy crafts, music, and activities themed around these important pollinators in our ecosystem. Presented by the Creative Arts Network Inc, The Waterfront Cultural District, DCR/Fall River Heritage State Park in cooperation with the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
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Senorita Mariposa Day: A Celebration of Butterflies and the Gifts they Give
Join us for a multi-media salute to our butterfly friends. Walk our StoryWalk® “Senorita Mariposa” and/or join us for a bilingual reading of the book by Ben Gundersheimer followed by a special sung performance of the Ode to Senorita Mariposa. Learn all about the importance of our butterfly friends with the Trustees. Org.
It’s a fun and educational day suitable for the entire family and it’s free. Enjoy crafts, music, and activities themed around these important pollinators in our ecosystem. Presented by the Creative Arts Network and the Waterfront Cultural District in cooperation with the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

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Thank you to the Fall River Cultural Council for helping to fund this event.

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Fall River Waterfront Cultural District Announces Sunset Photography Exhibit
Thursday, August 20 • 5:00 PM DCR Fall River Heritage State Park
The Fall River Waterfront Cultural District is proud to announce a special Sunset Photography Exhibit
For generations, the Fall River waterfront has offered some of the most breathtaking sunsets in New England—golden skies and, shimmering reflections across the Taunton River, and the quiet beauty of evening light settling over the city’s historic shoreline. This exhibit celebrates those extraordinary moments, captured by local photographers whose work reveals the color, creativity, and spirit of the Waterfront Cultural District.
The public is invited to attend, meet the artists, and experience the waterfront through their eyes. The exhibit showcases photographers, offering a vibrant portrait of Fall River’s identity and the natural beauty that continues to inspire residents and visitors alike.
“This event is an opportunity to celebrate our artists, our waterfront, and the incredible sunsets that define this place,” said organizers of the Waterfront Cultural District. “We welcome the community to join us, connect with local creatives, and hear about the exciting work happening to promote Fall River’s cultural and tourism assets.”
Light refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, August 20 Time: 5:00 PM Location: DCR Fall River Heritage State Park Hosted by: Fall River Waterfront Cultural District and DCR Fall River Heritage State Park
For more information, please contact Sandy Dennis at [email protected]

Accepting entries! We want to showcase your vision.
We’re inviting photographers, amateur and professional alike, to submit your best sunset shots taken from the Fall River Waterfront Cultural District.
Selected photos will be featured in a special exhibit on National Photography Day, Thursday, August 19, 2026, 5:30pm-8:00pm Opening Night.

Email photo(s) and information to [email protected]
Deadline for submissions: July 27, 2026
Details & submission form: [Insert Link or Contact Info]
We’re thrilled you’re sharing your vision of one of the most breathtaking sunsets anywhere. Please complete the form below to submit your photo for consideration in our Summer Solstice exhibition.
Photographer Information
• Full Name:
• Email Address:
• Phone Number (optional):
• City/Town of Residence:
Photo Submission
• Title of Photo:
• Date Taken:
• Location (must be within the Fall River Waterfront Cultural District):
• Brief Description or Story Behind the Photo (optional, max 100 words):
Permissions & Agreement
Please check the box below to confirm:
☐ I certify that this photo was taken by me and that I own the rights to the image. I grant permission for Creative Arts Network Inc., Fall River Waterfront Cultural District to display my photo in the Solstice Sunsets exhibit and use it in promotional materials (with credit).
☐ I understand that submission does not guarantee inclusion in the exhibit and that selected photographers will be notified by [Insert Notification Date].
Please attach your high-resolution photo (JPEG or PNG preferred).

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Creative Arts Network and the Fall River Waterfront Cultural District are proud to share a major win for our community. After months of advocacy and multiple meetings with city department heads, the road and sidewalks for Pond Street are finally being resurfaced and rebuilt. This improvement will dramatically enhance safety, accessibility, and the overall visitor experience throughout the Waterfront Cultural District. We’re grateful to everyone who helped move this forward and excited to see continued progress along our beautiful waterfront.

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