Join us for the return of Illumination Night!

This is a chill, local's favorite event. Come hang out on the beach and relax with us!

Over 1,500 red flares illuminate Onset Bay!

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Rain Date Sunday, August 31, 2025

7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.

Bay View Park - Onset Beach

Live music at the Gazebo with the South Coast Brass Band 7:30-9:30

9:00 pm the Flares will be lit and will burn for approximately 30 minutes.

There’s not a bad seat in the house, but the Main Beach and Bluffs are optimal viewing spots.

Free to enjoy, but volunteers will be accepting donations to keep this event going. Thank you!

THANK YOU to the Sandi Besse Family Trust for supporting this beloved event. This year's event is in honor of Sandi. She is deeply missed...

"Sandi followed in her family’s entrepreneurial footsteps, combining her love of community and business acumen to build a successful real estate agency, Shell Pointe Real Estate in Onset, which quickly became one of the premier real estate agencies in the area.

Whenever asked, Sandi was always honored to serve her community. She was known for her infectious smile, loving spirit and commitment to the community through volunteerism. Recognized as Wareham Woman of the Year, Sandra’s contribution to Onset will be long remembered. Over the years, she was a member and one of the first President's of the Onset Bay Association, Onset Zoning Board, Wareham Finance Committee and Onset Prudential Committee.

The best way to honor Sandi is to "Live like Sandi" with a bright light and kindness towards everyone you meet.

THANK YOU to our friends at The Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation for supporting this beloved event with a grant for $2,500!!!

Thank you to the Wareham Community Events Committee for their advertising support