Mass 2-1-1 and Lyft have teamed up to offer Relief Rides, a limited free transportation program for eligible individuals without access to other local options. Rides are available for critical non-emergency needs such as food access, short-term work transportation, and medical or mental health appointments. The service is open to qualified residents in Fall River […]
Universal Participation: Welcome to Yoga meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. The class is open to all abilities, ages, and body types. Instructor Audra Andrade, who lives with low vision, leads the weekly sessions. The class is also suitable for people who are blind or have low vision. Admission is $10. Guests aged 18 to […]
The Well Read Wednesdays Nonfiction Book Group will meet Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. in the Marine Room. This month’s selection is “The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth” by Zoë Schlanger. Copies are available at the library. New members are welcome.
Families can stop by the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Thursdays from September 17 through October 29 at 10:30 a.m. Each session will include books, music, activities, and crafts, offering the library’s regular Saturday story time experience.
United Way of Greater New Bedford's Mobile Market is back, offering free fresh produce to working residents from July through October. Produce is provided by Sharing the Harvest Community Farm, a program of YMCA Southcoast Dartmouth. The market is held on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and alternates weekly between two New Bedford locations. […]
Members of the New Bedford Historical Society will highlight lesser-known local heroes and sheroes of the Underground Railroad in New Bedford on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. Their efforts to support freedom seekers and promote democratic values and shared humanity helped make New Bedford an important stop.
Martha’s Pantry at Grace provides groceries each week to households in Greater New Bedford. The food available includes fresh produce and bread. The goal is to supply three meals a day for three days for each family member. Households may visit once a month. Pantry is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. […]
Baby Storytime brings stories, songs, rhymes, scarf play, and plenty of bells to the library on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. from Sept. 25 through Oct. 30.
Four free film screenings are planned through the Westport Cultural Council's 2026 Summer Film Series. Support for the series comes from the Carol Vidal Cultural Fund. Weatherlow Farms will host the first three screenings. Doors open at 6 p.m. Films begin at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be available for purchase. The series opens with "WBCN […]
The New Bedford Wellness Initiative hosts a free Weekly Wellness Walk at 9 a.m. every Saturday at the Buttonwood Park Zoo entrance. Local physicians and wellness professionals lead participants on a walk around Buttonwood Park. Walkers can complete the full route or go at their own pace. Weekly walks are part of the New Bedford […]
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. Family activities will include nature-themed crafts, rock painting, bird drawing, sidewalk chalk, face painting, and arboretum tours. Free refreshments will also be available. Visitors can […]
The sixth annual "Music in the Woods" concert is on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 27. Live music will be featured along the trails, including performances by New Bedford Symphony Orchestra musicians and the McMullen & Mallick Jazz Duo. Light refreshments will also be available. […]
The Stepping Razor Barbershop and AHA! New Bedford bring you the second annual Nice Motorbike Show on Saturday, Sept. 26 from noon to 6 p.m. This free downtown block party features rocking live sets by Princess Bleach, Depression Tropical and Atlantic Thrills. There will also be vendors, refreshments, vintage motorcycles and a few hot rods. […]
Lana Quann of The Wandering Brush will lead a watercolor class on Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. Students will make seasonal greeting cards while learning simple watercolor techniques. No previous painting experience is required, and materials will be provided. The free class is open to […]
Free summer yoga in Buttonwood Park is on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. from June 1 through Sept. 28. Certified instructors with the New Bedford Wellness Initiative will lead free outdoor yoga classes for all experience levels. Participants should bring a yoga mat, towel, water, and optional yoga blocks. Classes meet near the Buttonwood Park Arboretum, […]
Open mic night is on the first and third Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Sign up begins at 6 p.m. Performers of all ages and experience levels are welcome. Up to 10 performers will have 10 minutes each. Admission is free.
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park offers free weekly walking tours through Oct. 11, 2026. Participants meet a ranger or volunteer inside the visitor center or in the garden. Exploring Extraordinary Whales Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Learn about whales’ size, adaptations, communication, and migration, along with their connections to New Bedford’s history and global industries. […]
Kids ages 3 and up can take a short walk to collect leaves, then return to the library to create leaf stamp art on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 10:30 a.m. No registration required.
The Makam Healing Project will explore the centuries-old tradition of Turkish Ottoman modal music on Friday, Oct. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. Historic melodies will be brought into a contemporary setting while contemplating how soundscapes and listening practices have changed over time. Audience members can sing simple modal phrases as part of an interactive […]
CarSon Acoustic features Fernando Carreiro and Justin Sampson, two musicians who share a love of music and a distinctive approach to familiar songs. They play a mix of favorites with acoustic arrangements and harmonies.
The 2026 Northeast Region Porsche Club of America Concours is on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery. This year’s “Years in Decades” People’s Choice car show will feature Porsche vehicles, food trucks, wine tastings, beer and live music by The Unlikely Strummers. Admission is free and […]
A monthly open mic will be held on the first Sunday of each month at First Unitarian Church, 71 Eighth St., New Bedford. Poetry, acting, music, and other performances are welcome. Each participant will have up to 10 minutes. Sign-up begins at 3:30 p.m. The open mic runs from 4 to 6 p.m. Admission is […]
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 […]
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