Once Upon A Bookstore

Ink Portal Writing Group
2026-04-10 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Bring your laptop or notebook to a community space for writers.

Story Time with Josh Funk
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Join us for stories with local author Josh Funk!

Liz Gotauco F*cked Up Fairytale Tea
2026-04-12 12:00 - 15:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Join us for tea, light snacks, and an author talk with the enchanting Liz Gotauco.

Board Game Night
2026-04-17 18:30 - 20:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Drop in and play! Choose from a board game at the store, or bring your own. You are welcome to bring snacks and beverages.

Spin A Yarn
2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-13 18:30 - 20:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Bring your knitting or crocheting for a cozy evening at the bookstore.

Tarot Readings with Scott Panella
2026-04-19 14:00 - 17:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Reserve your spot for a tarot reading with resident reader: Scott Panella.

Midlife Princess Party with Jennifer Safrey
2026-04-22 18:30 - 20:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Join us for a Midlife Princess Party as Jennifer crowns audience members for sharing their Princess in Rebellion moments.

Food for Thought: Kitchen Witchery for Modern Life
2026-04-24 18:30 - 20:30 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
We’ll explore how intention, herbs, food, and everyday routines can become powerful spiritual tools. Learn how to infuse meals with purpose.

Curious about Kitchen Witchery but not sure where to begin? This fun and approachable lecture-style workshop breaks down the basic principles of working magic in your kitchen — without complicated rituals or intimidating rules.
We’ll explore how intention, herbs, food, and everyday routines can become powerful spiritual tools. You’ll learn how to infuse meals with purpose, turn morning coffee into ritual, and reconnect with the sacred energy already living in your home.
No experience necessary — just bring your curiosity (and maybe your love of good food).

Independent Bookstore Day
2026-04-25 09:00 - 20:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Celebrate all day with a Book Wizard, crafts, raffles, and a Book Witch! Shop small and support our community.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visit the Book Wizard for magical book recommendations.
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Make a book page rose at the craft station.
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Visit the Book Witch for spellbinding book recommendations.
ALL DAY: Raffles for kids and adults, genre inspired biscotti by Songbird Sourdough!

Bake It Till You Make It with Dayna Altman
2026-04-26 14:00 - 15:30 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Learn how to use food and baking to harvest authentic mental health conversation in the kitchen, around the table and beyond.

Once Upon a Silent Book Club
2026-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Fall River Family Picnic Grove, 994 Jefferson St Ext, Fall River, MA, 02721, United States
Join us for Silent Book Club at Fall River Family Picnic Grove. Bring a blanket or chair and something to read!

Board Game Night
2026-05-01 18:30 - 20:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Drop in and play! Choose from a board game at the store or bring your own. Tea and water will be served but you are welcome to bring snacks

Children's Picture Book Swap
2026-05-03 10:00 - 11:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Bring 2-3 gently used picture books to swap. Leave with some “new to you” books of your choosing. This swap is for children.

An Immersive Book Talk with Heidi Chiavaroli
2026-05-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Lafayette-Durfee House, 94 Cherry Street, Fall River, MA, 02722, United States
Join Heidi for three courses of tea and scones with clotted cream and jam at the Lafayette-Durfee House.

BRAVE Letter Writing Project
2026-05-07 18:30 - 20:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
BRAVE aims to display appreciation towards veterans in improving the well-being of former service men and women. Join us in writing letters.

Romance Panel
2026-05-15 18:30 - 20:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Join us for a Romance Panel featuring Jenn Bouchard, Kade Charest, A.A. DaSilva, and Hannah R. Goodman.

Middle Grade Book Swap
2026-05-17 10:00 - 11:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Bring 2-3 gently used Middle Grade books to swap. Leave with some “new to you” books of your choosing.

"All Booked" Paint Afternoon with Susan Drayton
2026-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Join us for step-by-step guidance in creating a bookish masterpiece, no experience needed, beginners welcome, all supplies provided.

“All Booked” A Paint Afternoon with artist, Susan Drayton at Once Upon a Bookstore.
Books? Check. Gorgeous book spines? Check. Your personal additions? Obviously.
Join artist Susan Drayton at Once Upon a Bookstore for a delightfully colorful and joy-filled paint afternoon where you will create an artsy stack of books.
This class is all about embracing playful creativity. No stress. No perfection pressure. Just color, laughter, and a little bookish magic.
What to Expect:
• Step-by-step guidance (with room for your own flair)
• A whimsical, bookish painting to take home
• A relaxed, high-energy, laugh-a-lot environment
• All supplies included
No experience needed, beginners absolutely welcome
BYO drinks/snacks
Once Upon a Bookstore | 418 Quequechan St., Fall River, MA | Second Floor
Come for the books. Leave with a masterpiece.
Spots are limited, reserve yours before the garden fills up!

The Sheep Detectives Movie Outing
2026-05-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Picture Show at SouthCoast Marketplace, 550 William S Canning Boulevard, Fall River, MA, 02721, United States
Check out this book to screen adaptation with fellow book lovers, and Hugh Jackman!

Junk Journaling
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Drop-in and junk journal. Bring your own ephemera and share / swap with others. Let’s create something beautiful out of our too loved books.

Once Upon a Silent Book Club
2026-05-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Fall River Heritage State Park, Davol Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
Bring something to read and a chair or blanket to Fall River Heritage State Park for some sunshine and reading!

Book Swap
2026-05-29 18:30 - 19:30 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Bring 2-3 gently used novels to swap. Leave with some “new to you” books of your choosing. This swap is for adults.

Ink Portal Writing Group
2026-05-29 18:30 - 20:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Bring your laptop or notebook to a community space for writers. Work on something you’ve already started or choose a prompt provided.

Read to Artemis
2026-05-31 10:00 - 11:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Reserve a time slot for your child to read to Artemis. Practice fluency and build confidence with the best audience member around!

Bedazzle a Book!
2026-05-31 14:00 - 16:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
$20 per person includes decorating supplies. Bring or buy your own book, and beverages / snacks of your choice.

Jenna Blum in conversation with Trisha Blanchet
2026-06-04 18:30 - 20:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Join us for fabulous conversation between friend authors Jenna Blum and Trisha Blanchet.

Board Game Night
2026-06-05 18:30 - 20:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Drop in and play! Choose from a board game at the store or bring your own.

Book Edge Stenciling
2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Join us in making your very own book edge stenciling. Bring your favorite book or purchase one at the store to paint. Kit is yours!

Spin a Yarn
2026-06-10 18:30 - 20:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Bring your knitting or crocheting for a cozy evening at the store.
