Freetown holds its Fireworks Festival is on Friday, July 3, at Hathaway Park, with food and activities throughout the day. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. The Fourth of July parade follows Saturday, July 4. It steps off at 10 a.m. from Ridge Hill Road, continues along South Main Street to Water Street, and ends at […]
Westport will celebrate Independence Day and the nation's 250th anniversary with its annual Fourth of July Parade on Saturday, July 4 at 10 a.m. The procession will travel from Central Village to the former Westport High School. Roads along the route close at 9 a.m. Registration and lineup begin at 8 a.m. Antique cars, tractors, […]
The Marion Institute's Southcoast Food Policy Council is inviting residents to take part in the free 2026 "Eat Local 21 Day Challenge" beginning July 6. Participants will spend 21 days learning how to buy, prepare, and eat food grown, caught, or produced within 200 miles of home. After registering, they will receive a daily email […]
The Marion Art Center and the Marion Community Center will host a public reading of Frederick Douglass’ 1852 speech, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” on Monday, July 6, at 1 p.m. Readers will present an abridged version, and Dr. Moise St. Louis will lead a community discussion. Lunch will be served […]
New Bedford families can visit the New Bedford Whaling Museum free of charge on Wednesday, July 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The complimentary admission day is offered in partnership with the New Bedford Police Department. Free parking will be available in the Elm Street Garage.
David Goethel is a commercial fisherman, author, and former fisheries management council member. He will discuss his new book, "Endangered Species," on Wednesday, July 8, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center. The book chronicles Goethel's 55-year career in New England's small boat fishing industry. The program includes readings, photos, […]
Learn how to respond to AI-related communication challenges during "When Bots Bite: Preparing for a Crisis in the Age of AI." This free virtual workshop is on Thursday, July 9, from 2 to 3 p.m. Registration is required. The session covers misinformation, deepfakes, and AI-generated content.
Sharing the Harvest Community Farm will celebrate its 20th anniversary with Farm to Go on Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18. The fundraiser features a farm-to-table meal prepared by local and visiting chefs using fresh, locally grown ingredients. Two ticket options are available: A $1,000 package includes a chef reception from 5:30 to 7 […]
Volunteers are invited to help clear the Acushnet River during the Fairhaven Acushnet Land Preservation Trust's annual river cleanup on Saturday, July 11 from 8 a.m. to noon . Participants should meet at White's Factory, 110 Hamlin St., Acushnet. The cleanup will remove debris and clear pathways to support the river herring migration while raising […]
The Westport Point United Methodist Church, 1912 Main Road, will hold its annual yard sale on Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s sale will be held on the front lawn due to renovations at Howland Hall. The event is rain or shine. Cash and credit cards will be accepted. Items […]
Volunteers can help document plants, animals, insects, fungi, and other wildlife during the Marion Institute's BioBlitz from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11 and Saturday, Sept. 19 at Frogfoot Farm in Wareham. Participants will use the iNaturalist app to record biodiversity and support community science research. The findings help track the health of […]
A tea tasting inspired by the Boston Tea Party is planned for Saturday, July 11, at 11 a.m. Attendees will learn about the events of 1773 while sampling teas connected to the historic protest in Boston Harbor. The workshop blends history, discussion, and tasting. Therapy Gardens leads the program. MFPL hosts the event. Registration is […]
Bring your sewing machine to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library for a beginner's sewing class on Thursday, July 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, July 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants will learn the basics of using a sewing machine. The free class is open to adults, young adults, and children accompanied […]
The New Bedford Yacht Club will welcome the New Bedford Junior Regatta on Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, bringing more than 200 young sailors to compete in Opti, C420, and Laser classes. Sailors are expected to arrive around 7 a.m. for registration and preparation. Races typically begin around 9 a.m., with boats returning […]
Jeff Belanger will discuss "Turning Passion Into Your Profession" on Tuesday, July 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Belanger will share how he built a career as an author, storyteller, podcaster, and television producer. The program will offer practical advice on starting a business or side hustle, identifying a […]
The Ordinance Committee meets on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, Room 214. Agenda: Committee members will consider several ordinances proposed by Mayor Jon Mitchell that would reorganize parts of the city government and update the city code. The proposals include creating a Department of Health and Human Services, moving oversight […]
Volunteers are invited to help harvest blueberries on Wednesday, July 15, from 8 to 11 a.m. at 1149 Main St., Acushnet. The blueberry gleaning is organized by the Marion Institute's Fields to Families program. Volunteers will begin picking at 8 a.m. Sara Cogswell, manager of Fields to Families, and Farm Manager Casey Downs will be […]
Residents can learn how to prepare for hurricanes and severe storms during a community preparedness session on Wednesday, July 15 at 6 p.m. at the Community Boating Center, 1641 Padanaram Ave. in New Bedford. The session will help residents prepare for severe weather. Topics include understanding local storm risks, finding your evacuation zone, building a […]
The Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing meets on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, Room 214, at City Hall. Agenda: Committee members will review an application for a new private livery license for All Needs Transportation. They will also consider a residency waiver request for All Things With Anna's […]
A basic mending and hand sewing will be held on Thursday, Aug. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 230 Union St. in downtown New Bedford. Students will learn basic hand sewing and mending skills with instructor Chaska England. Space is limited. Preregister by emailing info@3rdeyeunlimited.org.
Business After Hours Sunset Sip and Sail is set aboard the Cuttyhunk Ferry on Thursday, July 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. The lineup features a sunset cruise through New Bedford Harbor with hors d’oeuvres and a cash-only bar.
The Fall River Lizzie Borden Money Ball Brawl pickleball tournament is scheduled for July 17 to 19 at the Kennedy Park Courts on Bay Street in Fall River. Competition includes men's and women's singles on Friday, men's and women's doubles on Saturday, and mixed doubles on Sunday. Skill divisions range from 3.0 and under to […]
Volunteers are needed to clean up the Clasky Common Park neighborhood on Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. Tools will be provided. Free coffee and donuts will be available courtesy of BASK, along with Domino's pizza. Registration is encouraged to help organizers plan the event.
"Liberty Declared: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence" is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The program commemorates the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Massachusetts on July 18, 1776. A procession led by fife and drum musicians begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Jacobs Family […]
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