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  • Riverside Cemetery Walking Tour

    Riverside Cemetery 274 Main St., Fairhaven, MA, United States

    Founded in 1850 by Warren Delano II, grandfather of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Riverside is marking its 175th anniversary this year. The rural-style cemetery is known for its landscaped paths […]

  • New Bedford Science Café

    The Last Round Bar & Grille 908 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Robert Hellström, Ph.D., professor of geography at Bridgewater State University, will speak on “Micro-Climates: How Climate Change is Influencing Local Weather.” He will explain how landscapes create localized climates, shaping […]

  • AHA! Night: Tunes, Treats, and Creative Streets

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

    This October, get groovy and creative during AHA! Night: Tunes, Treats, and Creative Streets on Thursday, Oct. 9. Downtown will come alive with music, activities, and Halloween fun. One highlight […]

  • AHA! Night at the Whaling Museum

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    AHA! Night is set for Thursday, Oct. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Whaling Museum. Admission is free, with music, artmaking, and activities for all ages. From 4 […]

  • SOUL on the MOVE at Gallery X

    Gallery X 169 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    SOUL on the MOVE turns New Bedford’s public spaces and community venues into pop-up dance parties celebrating rhythm, culture, and connection. On Thursday, Oct. 9, at 5 p.m., the series […]

  • LifeStream Annual Art Exhibition

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

    LifeStream and the New Bedford Art Museum present the Annual LifeStream Art Exhibition, Living My Best Life. The show features artwork by participants in LifeStream’s Day Habilitation Program. A special […]

  • Protest Songs with David Rovic & Kamala Emanue

    First Unitarian Church in New Bedford 71 8th St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Singer-songwriter David Rovics will perform during October’s AHA! Night. The event takes place on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. Based in Portland, Ore., Rovics has toured internationally since the […]

  • In the Heart of the Sea: Author Talk

    Fairhaven Town Hall 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA, United States

    Author and historian Nathaniel Philbrick will speak on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Fairhaven Town Hall. The free talk opens the Debra Charpentier Lecture Series, honoring a local […]

  • dNB FallFest at FHC

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    FallFest is a free, family-friendly event featuring live music, Halloween performers, and fall-themed activities for all ages. And of course, there’s trick-or-treating for the kids. The Center will be open […]

  • Nightmare On Union Street

    PLAY! Arcade 34 Union St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Get ready for a loud and haunting Halloween night at Play Arcade. Wish, Innervein, and Mister 33 bring the metal mayhem on Oct. 31 at 9 p.m. Come in costume […]

  • Bank of America “Museums on Us” Weekend

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Bank of America’s Museums on Us program brings free general admission on Saturday, Feb. 7, and Sunday, Feb. 8. Show a Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private […]

  • Family Storytime with Author Stefanie Foster Brown

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

    Children’s author Stefanie Foster Brown will read her debut picture book, "My Heart Speaks Kriolu," at the New Bedford Art Museum on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 2 to 5 p.m. […]

  • Cinema 169: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

    Gallery X 169 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Gallery X will screen Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind on Friday, November 7, as part of Cinema 169. The 1984 animated fantasy by Hayao Miyazaki begins at 7 […]

  • Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition : Vital Records Collection

    New Bedford Free Library 613 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Special Collections Library Assistant MaryEllen Cecil will lead a demonstration on the world’s largest online family history resource. The program is free to access at New Bedford libraries and will […]

  • Artist Workshop at NBWNHP

    New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park 33 William St,, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Melissa “Sawhand” Philley will lead a free hands-on art workshop for ages 12 and up on Saturday, Nov. 8, from noon to 3 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling National […]

  • AHA! Night: Made in NB!

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

    Downtown New Bedford comes alive Thursday, Nov. 13, for "AHA! Night: Made in NB." The free event celebrates the city’s creative energy with exhibits and activities throughout downtown. Artisan markets […]

  • AHHhhhhhh: The AHA! Night After-Party

    Bento's 555 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    After AHA! Night, Bento’s in New Bedford will hold a AHA! Night After-Party on Nov. 13, 2025, from 8 to 10 p.m. The WAMPTRONICA collective will play a mix of […]

  • Expo 2025 — Eleva Tu Negocio

    The Whaler Inn & Suites 500 Hathaway Road, New Bedford, MA, United States

    A completely free event in Spanish, designed for entrepreneurs, small businesses and the community at large. Un evento completamente en español y gratuito, diseñado para emprendedores, pequeños negocios y la […]

  • Dock-u-mentary Film Screening: Diving for Scallops & Keeper

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center will screen two short films by Caroline Losneck and Christoph Gelfand on Friday, Nov. 21, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. “Diving for […]