• AHA! Pride in Downtown New Bedford

    Downtown New Bedford Union St. /Purchase St. Area, New Bedford, MA, United States

    AHA! Pride is Thursday, June 11, with music, art, dance, and community events across downtown New Bedford. YMCA Southcoast sponsors the event. The annual Pride Block Party features live performances, craft vendors, food trucks, family activities, and community art. More than 30 craft vendors and community partners will line Upper William Street from 5 to […]

  • NBPD Ice Cream Social 2026

    NBPD Ice Cream Social
    Westlawn Housing Development 197 Liberty St., New Bedford, MA, United States +3 more

    Cool treats are coming to neighborhoods across New Bedford on Saturday, June 13, during the New Bedford Police Department's 2026 Ice Cream Social. Families can stop by for one free ice cream per child. Locations and times: Westlawn Park, 11 a.m. to noon Parkdale, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Shawmut Village, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Temple […]

  • KidZone at NBAM

    KidZone at NBAM
    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Families can drop in for art activities every Sunday at the New Bedford Art Museum. Designed for children ages 4 to 12 and their caregivers, the program offers hands-on projects inspired by current exhibitions, with time to explore, create, and connect. Activities run from 2 to 5 p.m. each Sunday. Children must be accompanied by […]

  • Family Storytime at RJD

    Family Storytime at RJD
    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Storytime is presented with the New Bedford Free Public Library at RJD. Attendees meet inside the mansion for a half hour of stories designed for all ages. Families may take home a craft kit to work on together. Visitors may also stay to tour the house and grounds. Family Storytime is held on the third […]