Bank of America's Museums on Us program offers eligible Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders free general admission to participating museums during the first full weekend of each month. In New Bedford, the New Bedford Whaling Museum participates in the program. Visitors can view exhibitions on the city's whaling history, […]
New Bedford’s Feast of the Blessed Sacrament will run from Thursday, July 30, through Sunday, Aug. 2, at Madeira Field. The coveted event showcases Portuguese and Madeiran heritage and attracts visitors from the U.S. and beyond. Festivities begin Thursday, July 30, 6 to 11:30 p.m; Friday, July 31, 5 to 11:30 p.m.; Saturday, Aug, 1, […]
Mattapoisett Town Administrator Mike Lorenco reads stories during a special story time at the library. No registration is required.
Mattapoisett Library hosts Family Storytime for all ages on Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. starting June 25 at Munro Park. Bring a blanket and head to the park for stories, rhymes and songs. During inclement weather the program will be held at the library.
Free outdoor concerts for five weeks on the lawn at Fairhaven Town Hall this summer. Performances begin at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at 40 Center St., weather permitting. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Concert schedule July 9: Blu Lobsta July 16: Pete LaGrange & The Ghost Riders July 23: Butch McCarthy & The Gentlemen […]
New Bedford Community Health will hold its third annual We Care Community Health Fair from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at 384 Acushnet Ave. The free, family-friendly event will feature more than 30 local organizations offering health information, wellness resources, educational materials and connections to community services. Activities include Zumba, music, an ice […]
Celebrate the end of summer with free ice cream provided by The Oxcart. Registration is requested to help plan for attendance.
AHA! Night: Summer in the Seaport turns downtown New Bedford into a playground of live music, art, workshops and free family fun Thursday, Aug. 13 beginning at 4 p.m. . Events continue after dark. Scallopalooza at the Fishing Heritage Center puts local fishermen to the test in a competition to name New Bedford’s best shucker. […]
"New Bedford Rocks the Park" is a series of five free outdoor concerts on Thursdays from July 9 through Aug. 13, 6 to 8 p.m., at Custom House Square. The Whaling History Alliance presents the family-friendly program to promote the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Here’s this year’s lineup: July 9: Stone Gon — […]
Shakespeare in New Bedford and Reverie Theatre Group will present "Hamlet" on the RJD patio. Performances run on Aug. 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22 at 7:30 p.m. Sensory-friendly matinees will be held on Aug. 16 and 23 at 2 p.m. Admission is free, and donations will be accepted. The production sets Shakespeare's tragedy […]
The Senhor da Pedra Feast embraces Portuguese faith and heritage for three days at Madeira Field. Festivities include live music, religious observances, and a procession. Here’s the schedule: Friday, Aug. 14: Celebrations begin at 6 p.m. with the raising of the flags and music by Filarmonica do Senhor da Pedra. Thatcher performs at 7 p.m., […]
Join the NBPS Culinary Center as they celebrate the conclusion of the Summer EATS program with lots of fun activities, a cookout, ice cream and community partners on Friday, Aug. 21 from 4 to 6p.m. 453 North Street, New Bedford.
Shakespeare in New Bedford and Reverie Theatre Group will present "Hamlet" on the RJD patio. Performances run on Aug. 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22 at 7:30 p.m. Sensory-friendly matinees will be held on Aug. 16 and 23 at 2 p.m. Admission is free, and donations will be accepted. The production sets Shakespeare's tragedy […]
Shakespeare in New Bedford and Reverie Theatre Group will present "Hamlet" on the RJD patio. Performances run on Aug. 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22 at 7:30 p.m. Sensory-friendly matinees will be held on Aug. 16 and 23 at 2 p.m. Admission is free, and donations will be accepted. The production sets Shakespeare's tragedy […]
Buzzards Bay Brewing will host a Labor Day weekend bash Saturday, Sept. 5 from 1 to 8 p.m. in Westport. Pearly Baker will perform from 4 to 7 p.m. Food […]
Downtown New Bedford will showcase local cultures at AHA! Night on Thursday, Sept. 10. At Custom House Square, First People Encounter will host “Somos las Raíces/We Are the Roots” from […]
Mini Big Top, a Mini Circus for Mini Readers comes to the Millicent Library on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to noon in the Rita E. Steele Auditorium. The free show features Small But Mighty, a Massachusetts aerialist and acrobatic duo featuring Elizabeth and Laura. Their family program combines circus performance with reading and […]
Whaling City Collective Community Festival is set for Saturday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Holy Ghost Grounds & Hall, 104 Allens Neck Road, Dartmouth. The free indoor and outdoor festival features artisan vendors, handmade goods, live music, food vendors, family field day competitions, raffles, prizes, and activities for all ages. Organizers […]
The annual First Taste of Fall fundraiser is on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. VIP admission begins at 3 p.m. Support the Buttonwood Park Zoological Society while trying offerings from local breweries, wineries, and food trucks. Visitors can enjoy beer and wine samples from local producers, food trucks, animal encounters, and live […]
Acushnet welcomes the start of fall with the 45th annual Apple-Peach Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12, and Sunday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Long Plain Museum, 1203 Main St. The two-day fall favorite features local food, peach cobbler, baked treats, peach lemonade, apples, crafts, and live music. Vendors will sell […]
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra musicians will perform outside at RJD on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 3 to 4 p.m. Featured performers include violinists Bryce Martin and Fariba Hunold, violist Maureen Heflinger and cellist Stefan Gabriel. Set beneath the museum’s 19th-century garden pergola, the concert will feature a mixed program of string music. In case of […]
The 2026 Fall Feast at Madeira Field is on Saturday, Sept. 19, from noon to 11 p.m. Live bands include Lacey Cheryl 5 Band, The Concert Duo, DJ Rock the Mike. Folkloric performances and line dancing with Sarah T. are part of the lineup. Games, arts and crafts, and other activities will be available for […]
The library will celebrate the start of fall Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. Seasonal drinks and snacks, games, a fall craft, music and socializing galore. All ages are welcome. Registration is required.
The "Gather by the Greenhouse" event is on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., near the greenhouse on Fuller Parkway. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 27. […]
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