Winter blues setting in? These SouthCoast activities are sure to get you out of the house.

Don't let the "winter blues" get you down. When the weather gets colder it makes leaving the warmth of your cozy house feel like a chore; yet staying in the house will end up making you stir-crazy. Thus begins the cycle that leaves many needing a reason to brave the cold and enjoy a day out of the house.

The SouthCoast has a variety of things to curb that seasonal restlessness. Whether you are looking for some alone time, family time, or a night out with friends, here are some fun and unique ways to relieve your cabin fever. From cooking, and crafting, to rock climbing and axe throwing, there is something for everyone.

Here are some entertaining events to attend:

Scrimshaw - A Beginners hands-on experience

Feb 4: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, $65, at the New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium, 127 W. Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford. Learn the basics of application of scrimshaw on bone. You will have a choice of either a letter opener or a rectangle of bone, all supplies included in the price. To sign up visit https://www.nbartsandculturalemporium.com/product-page/scrimshaw-a-beginners-hands-on-experience.

Soup, Chowder & Chili Cook-off

Feb. 5: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, $10, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 351 Elm St., Dartmouth. You will get one bowl and there will be 12 stations set up where you can sample as many soups as you would like. To get tickets, send an email to stpetersdartmouth@gmail.com.

Grateful Dead: The Vintage Posters, 1966-1995 Opening Reception

Feb. 5: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, free, at the Narrow Center For the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. Celebrate the Grateful Dead and enjoy an evening of art, music, and beer inspired by the legendary band. There will be samples of the Narrows Center & Troy City Brewery collaboration of “Skeleton & Roses” West Coast IPA and some Fall River favorite food offerings. Grateful Dead poster curator Ted Bahr will be on hand for the reception to conduct a slide presentation and discussion about the incredible artwork. Followed by a performance by musician, author, music journalist, and radio host David Gans.

Book Club

Feb. 7: 6 p.m. Tuesday, at the Davoll’s General Store, 1228 Russells Mills Road, South Dartmouth. Discuss the Book of the Month, this month's book is "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." Check https://www.instagram.com/davollsgeneralstore for each month's selection.

Santo Cristo Parish Winter Craft Fair

Feb 11 and 12: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Santo Christo Church Hall, 240 Columbia St., Fall River. There will be jewelry, home decor, soaps, candles, food/bake sale, and more.

Family Storytime

Feb. 15: noon, Wednesday, free, at Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, 396 County St., New Bedford. Meet in the mansion for an engaging half-hour of stories for the whole family. After the stories, take home a family fun craft kit to collaborate and create together.

Pies, Pies, Pies! 18th-Century Hearth Cooking

Feb. 19: 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, free, at the Lafayette-Durfee House, 94 Cherry St., Fall River. Able to be made days ahead of a celebration and a great way to preserve foods, pies are an integral part of 18th-century New England harvest culture. Join them as they bake several sweet and savory pies, fruit tarts, and puff pastes, with Foodways Historian Stacy Booth, and discuss the importance and delicious 18th-century history of pies. To reserve your spot visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pies-pies-pies-18th-century-hearth-cooking-tickets-479697597427.

Fall River Symphony Orchestra's 98th Season: Winter - Winter Dreams

Feb. 19: 3 p.m., Sunday, $25 (free for children/students), at the Margaret L. Jackson Performing Arts Center At BCC, 777 Elsbree St., Fall River. The Winter concert will include the following selected works: Reed - A Festival Prelude; Adolphus Hailstork - Epitaph; for a Man Who Dreamed; Sorg - Voices in Da Fan; and Rachmaninoff - Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at https://fallriversymphony.yapsody.com/event/index/743821/winter-23-winter-dreams.

Trivia Night

Feb. 21: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, free, at Pub 6T5, 736 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. Hosted by comedian Tom Stewart, 90 minutes of trivia in 3 rounds with prizes for the top 3 scores.

Black Entrepreneurship Then and Now

Feb. 25: 2 to 3:15 p.m., Saturday, at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Corson Maritime Theater, 33 William St., New Bedford. They will highlight 21st-century Black entrepreneurship in New Bedford. Black entrepreneurship in the Americas can be traced to the 1600s when Africans in America seized every opportunity to develop enterprises and participate as businesspeople in the commercial life of the British Colonies. A small group of entrepreneurs right here in New Bedford included Paul Cuffe, Mary “Polly” Johnson, and Lewis Temple.

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Feb. 26: 2 p.m., Sunday, 60¢, at the Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford. Celebrating The Z’s 100th birthday and long history as a movie house with films throughout the century and matching “vintage” ticket prices. Watch The 1960s: Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s for only 60 cents. Get your tickets at www.zeiterion.org/events/breakfast-at-tiffanys.

Sustainable Seafood Cooking Class/Demo with Chef Michael Melo

Feb. 28: 6 to 8 p.m., $50 public, $40 members, at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, 38 Bethel St., New Bedford. Chef Michael Melo (M&C Catering) presents a combination cooking class and demo so you can see all the behind-the-scenes of working with local seafood while trying it yourself. Tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainable-seafood-cooking-classdemo-with-chef-michael-melo-tickets-496364348127.

Here are some unique activities to enjoy:

Stumpy’s Hatchet House

Looking for something different? Axe throwing is a primitive and organic sport, and it’s a perfect release for those seeking adventure. Give it a try at Stumpy's Hatchet House, 75 Ferry St., Fall River Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 5 p.m. to midnight Friday; 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday; and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

PLAY Arcade

Enjoy the old-school 80’s style arcade offering a full-service bar, craft-made drinks and food, and over 40 vintage arcade games at Play Arcade, 34 Union St., New Bedford. Hours: 5 p.m. to midnight Wednesday through Friday; noon to midnight Saturday; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. 21+ after 8 p.m.

Willaby's Billiards

A fun night out for people of all ages. There are 20 billiards tables, a dart board, five large-screen TVs, and a bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Pub food and snacks are also available at Willaby's, 1199 GAR Highway, Swansea. Hours: 3 p.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday; 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday; 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday; and 4 p.m. to midnight Sunday.

House of Rage

Complete with a Rage Room and Paint Splatter Room, you can smash your stress away or paint in their blacklight Drip Zone. Check it out at 832 State Road, Dartmouth. Hours: noon to 9 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Mass Escape

Ready for a hands-on mental adventure game? Players are put in a "locked" room and have to use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles to escape within a set time limit, or having completed a mission. Mass Escape is located at 13 N 6th St, New Bedford.

Driscoll Skating Arena

Take your friends or family with you for a spin on the ice. There is a party room, snack bar, skate rentals, wi-fi, and skate sharpening. Public ice skating times available. Driscoll Skating Arena is located at 272 Elsbree St., Fall River.

Wonder Bowl

66 Hathaway Road, New Bedford | https://wonderbowl.com Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday, Sunday; 4 to 11 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m. to midnight Friday; and 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday.

Southcoast Pickleball

Thinking of trying out a new sport? Pickleball is a cross between tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. With 7 pickleball courts Open for drop-in play, league play, and Pickleball tournaments, it is perfect for players of all skill levels ranging from Pickleball Pro to first-timers. Southcoast Pickleball is located at 4 David Drown Blvd., Fairhaven. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Get Air Trampoline Park

A one-stop shop with a variety of activities to enjoy from wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, dodgeball, slamball, ninja obstacles, and more, Get Air Trampoline Park is located at 207 Swansea Mall Dr., Swansea. Hours: Open jump 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday; noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, and Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, and Saturday.

Carabiner's Climbing and Fitness

328 Parker St., New Bedford | http://carabiners.com

Hours: noon to 10 p.m. Monday – Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

Get ready to climb. There are 65-foot walls with 36,600 square feet of climbing space that have over 140 top-roping routes, more than 120 boulder problems, 50 plus leadable routes, and 6 auto belays.

K&A Creations

Bring out your inner artist. Drop in for a crafting session that is perfect for all ages with each person creating their own unique artwork. 127 West Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford. Hours: 3 to 7 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, and Wednesday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Things to do on the SouthCoast to prevent winter blues