The Odd Ball Shopping Mall Holiday Marketplace is at the Vault on Sunday, Nov. 23, from noon to 5 p.m. A dozen local makers and artists will sell unusual gifts and handmade pieces. Shoppers can sip, snack, and discover something unexpected. Live music helps jumpstart the holiday mood.
A discussion of James Baldwin’s "If Beale Street Could Talk" will take place at the New Bedford Downtown Library on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is open to adults 18 and older. The novel follows 19-year-old Tish and her love, Fonny, a young sculptor falsely accused of a crime. It […]
The Trustees’ Mobile Adventures and New Bedford Parks, Recreation and Beaches will continue the Nature Play and Learn Fall Series at the Ricketson Nature Center in Brooklawn Park. The session will focus on nature art and will offer simple hands-on activities for children and families. All materials will be provided. Registration is required through newbedfordma.myrec.com […]
Join New Bedford Parks, Recreation, and Beaches for a free fall community dinner with crafts, games, and a warm turkey meal with all the fixings. The event is open to all New Bedford residents. Seating is limited. Reservations are required. Groups of five or more should call 508-961-3015. 3rd Eye Youth Empowerment will provide shuttle […]
The Art Box presents Final Fridays at the Frame Shop featuring musician Tim Hall. The free event takes place on Friday, Nov. 28, at 7 p.m. at The Art Box Custom Framing.
Annual Brewery Stroll is on Saturday, Nov. 29, from noon to 5 p.m. Attendees can tour the farm, shop for holiday gifts and listen to music. Food will be available for purchase from trucks on-site. Admission is free. Donations support the Hope Fund and its work with Bishop Mundia Academy in Kenya. Live Music Beau […]
New Bedford Science Café will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Last Round Bar & Grille. Seth Lederman, MD, CEO of Tonix Pharmaceuticals, will […]
Excerpts from "The Nutcracker" will be performed on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at NBAM. Dancers from the New Bedford Ballet and Youth Ballet will participate. The […]
MaryEllen Cecil, special collections library assistant, will demonstrate the world’s largest online family history resource. Patrons can access it for free at New Bedford libraries and learn how to navigate its record collections and features.
Dance party for the people. Radically inclusive underground music in downtown New Bedford. The final event of 2025 brings another ambient edition of BodyBodyBody. This annual not-a-dance party offers a […]
AHA! Night: NB Festive fills downtown New Bedford with holiday cheer on Thursday, Dec. 11. Activities begin as early as 3 p.m. and continue into the evening. Here’s a look […]
Drop in for the annual "Christmas on County" on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. Tour the decked halls of the mansion and learn from docents about past […]
The New Bedford Whaling Museum hosts a free holiday performance by the South Coast Children’s Chorus during AHA! Night NB Festive on Dec. 11. Songs are from the chorus’s Hear […]
BENTO’s Bar and Grill will present AHHHhhhhhh, the AHA Night after-party, on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 8 p.m. Cocktails and late-night dining will be available while the WAMPTRONICA Collective performs […]
Join Mobile Adventures for a fun and educational morning focused on evergreen trees. Activities include exploring tree rings, identifying common evergreens, and creating crafts with pinecones. The program is designed for families and young learners. Mobile Adventures is an Urban Youth Program of the Trustees. It offers free nature play and exploration experiences for children […]
Mark your calendar for the 2025 dNB Holiday Stroll on Saturday, Dec. 13, from noon to 5 p.m. in downtown New Bedford. A rain date is set for Saturday, Dec. 20. Downtown streets fill with local shops and holiday specials. Family friendly fun is planned throughout the district. Kids can take firetruck rides and visit […]
Downtown New Bedford is hopping on New Year’s Eve with activities for all ages. Bring the family to enjoy live entertainment and hands-on activities. All main events are free, though […]
New Year’s Eve brings a full night of music, fireworks, and late-night fun to Rose Alley Ale House, with no cover charge. Buzzard Blue Band performs from 5 to 8 […]
The Concept plays a New Year’s Eve party at Knuckle Heads Bar & Grill. No tickets are required. There is no cover. Music, good company, and a lively countdown to […]
A free instructional session on Ancestry Library Edition is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 3, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. The program is held in the CreateLab on the second floor of the Main Library. MaryEllen Cecil, special collections library assistant, guides participants through immigration records using Ancestry Library […]
Country music is on tap Saturday, Jan. 3, at Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar. A Country Afternoon with the Dallas Corbin Duo runs from 2 to 4 p.m., featuring a mix of well-known country songs. Live upbeat music continues at 8:30 p.m. with the Heartland Radio Band. Admission is free, and dinner reservations are available.
New Bedford Free Public Library will offer a Youth Services Junk Journal Workshop from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6. Participants will create a personalized junk journal using found and recycled materials. This free program is open to youth ages 8 and older while supplies last. Registration is not required.
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 […]
Farmcoast Winter Conversations and Reading Series begins Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. The four-part series blends reading, conversation, and writing. The focus is on the region’s connection to land and water. Local voices, visiting writers, and facilitators from environmental and farming communities lead the discussion. The opening session explores the question […]
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