New Bedford Science Café is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Last Round Bar & Grille. Admission is free. Guests pay for food and drinks. Free parking is available behind the building. Dr. Marc Kuchner leads the talk. He is an astrophysicist and NASA’s citizen science officer. His presentation […]
Midweek Zumba begins Wednesday, May 6 at Hathaway Park. Classes run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Additional sessions are May 20 and June 3. Registration is required. This is a fun workout for all levels. The rain location is Freetown Council on Aging Fitness Room at 227 Chace Road. This free program features a variety […]
Kids Graphic Novel Book Club will be reading "The Cartoonist Club" by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud. Copies will be available near the media lab upstairs. Contact faguiar@sailsinc.org with any questions.
The Feel Good Fair is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus. Visitors can find mental health resources, free food and drinks while supplies last, yoga on the lawn, a petting zoo, and wellness activities. Local organizations will share information on prevention, recovery, and […]
Serlingpa Meditation Center will hold a Walk for Peace on Saturday, June 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Buttonwood Park. The walk begins at the warming house near the pond and will be followed by refreshments. Organizers describe the event as a peaceful community gathering focused on hopefulness and sympathy, with no signs or […]
The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries host Jane Dugan from Old Colony History Museum for a presentation on the important role Bristol County played in the American Revolution.
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 […]
Slow things down with outdoor yoga starting Thursday, May 14 at Hathaway Park. Classes run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Additional sessions are May 28 and June 11. Registration required. All experience levels welcome. The rain location is Freetown Council on Aging Fitness Room at 227 Chace Road. This free program features a variety of […]
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library hosts internationally bestselling author Ruta Sepetys on June 11 at 6 p.m. at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. The first 100 registered attendees will receive a free copy of her new novel, “A Fortune of Sand.”
Wrap up the week with self-defense classes starting Friday, May 1 at Hathaway Park. Classes run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Additional sessions are May 15, May 29, and June 12. Registration is required. Designed for beginners and open to all ages. The rain location is Freetown Council on Aging Fitness Room at 227 Chace […]
Cisco Kitchen & Bar in New Bedford has Wild Nites scheduled for Friday, June 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the outdoor beer garden. The local party band known for its dance hits, classic rock, funk, pop, and horn-section performances.
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 […]
Different StrokeZ is a Boston-based cover band known for blending R&B, hip-hop, pop, funk, reggae, and dance hits. The band’s setlists focus on crowd favorites and dance music spanning multiple decades and genres.
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 duo performs Saturday, June 13, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Bittersweet Farm Restaurant and Tavern in Westport.
The U.S. Coast Guard Band performs Sunday, June 14, at 3 p.m. Admission is free, but tickets must be reserved. Seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Representing the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security, the 55-member ensemble has performed around the world. The concert features wind ensemble classics, jazz favorites, […]
A garden tour at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum is planned for Tuesday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. Lead gardener Rick Finneran will guide the 45-minute tour. He is an American Rose Society-certified rosarian. The tour will highlight blooms and lesser-known features across the grounds. Admission is free.
River Day 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Head of Westport Town Landing in Westport. The annual event celebrates the Westport River through live music, cultural performances, environmental exhibits, children’s activities, games, and community organizations. Scheduled highlights include the Eastern Medicine Singers, a parade with watershed […]
Bring the kids for a free ice cream courtesy of the New Bedford Police Department on Saturday, June 20. Locations: Satellite Village, 11 a.m. to noon Dottin Place, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Nashmont, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Riverside Park, 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. Stop by for a sweet summer treat and meet the officers.
Elizabeth Taber Library will hold a summer kickoff event on the lawn on Monday, June 22, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Families can sign up for summer reading, take part in activities from local groups, and enjoy a sweet treat. The Marion Art Center will offer a free paint spinning craft for children. Kids can […]
The Mattapoisett Library’s Kids’ Summer Reading Program begins June 23. Registration is required for children who want to earn prizes, though all summer events are free and open to the public. The library will also introduce Puzzle Races this summer. Families and teams will compete to complete puzzles as quickly as possible. Teams may include […]
Damien’s Place will offer free summer snack bags every Friday from June 5 through Aug. 28. Pick up snacks and small surprises from 7 to 10 a.m. while supplies last. The program serves Wareham families. No distribution on June 19 or July 3.
Children ages 6 and older can take part in a pirate-themed adventure at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on June 27 at 11 a.m. Space is limited, and registration is required. Kids can make pirate costumes and flags, play games, and learn basic navigation skills. The program is supported by the Mattapoisett Cultural Council and […]
Acushnet Public Library's Summer Concert Series opens with the Pearly Baker Band on Wednesday, July 1 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. The Grateful Dead tribute band features Tim Richmond on bass, Ken Richards and Mike Mahoney on guitar, and Eric Costa on keyboard. Friends of the Acushnet Public Library […]
The SouthCoast Brass Band is a seven-piece ensemble dedicated to jazz, blues, and funk rooted in the New Orleans brass band tradition.
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