Summer activities run daily at the New Bedford Whaling Museum from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Activities are free with museum admission. Mondays: Revolutionary Moments Commemorate America's 250th anniversary on alternating Mondays: June 29, July 13 and 27, and Aug. 10 and 24. Tuesdays: Lagoda Days Explore above and below deck aboard the Lagoda whaling […]
The City of New Bedford's Play in the Park Summer Food Service program will provide free meals to children and teens 18 and younger during summer 2026. Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday Brooklawn Park & Rick's Center, 191 Acushnet Ave. Riverside Park Playground, 336 Belleville Ave. Harrington Park, Tremont Street Hazelwood […]
Craft Lab for children ages 6 to 12 will meet Monday, July 6 through Aug. 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Each weekly session features a different art project. Registration and fees vary by session. July 6: Creative Studio July 13: Creative Studio July 20: Color Lab: Tie Dye Creations July 27: Junk to Genius […]
Creative Canvas Club meets Wednesdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. from July 8 through Aug. 26. The class is open to ages 7 and older. Admission is $50 for members and $55 for nonmembers. All materials are included. The program is led by artist Devin McLaughlin. Students may follow guided painting projects or create original […]
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