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  • Winter Break Art Program: Season of Making

    Winter Break Art Program: Season of Making
    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Season of Making is a full-day February Vacation program for young artists, priced at $315 for members and $350 for non-members. Students explore creativity, imagination, and self-expression through hands-on art making. Participants experiment with a range of materials and techniques. The daily agenda includes lessons with teaching artists, followed by open studio time, creative games, […]

  • February Vacation Week at the Museum

    February Vacation Week at the Museum
    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Travel back in time during February school vacation week at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Each day features themed activities, hands-on crafts, story times, and an afternoon movie. Museum highlights include the Lagoda whaling ship, Kid’s Corner play space, Sailor’s Nook pretend play area, interactive sand table, whale skeletons, and more. Monday, Feb. 16 | […]

  • Nature Play & Learn: Frozen Fun

    New Bedford Public Library 613 Pleasant St,, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Mobile Adventures hosts a free family program on winter hydrology from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 21. Children and caregivers can learn about how water moves through the seasons, focusing on what happens when temperatures drop. Activities include experiments with snow, a look at the subnivean zone beneath the snowpack, and simple lessons […]

  • Spring Vacation Kids Program at NBAM

    Spring Vacation Kids Program at NBAM
    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Spring Into Making at the New Bedford Art Museum runs Monday, April 20, through Friday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The April vacation program invites students in grades 1 through 6 to explore art through hands-on projects and citywide discovery. Students work in drawing, painting, mixed media, clay and digital illustration. iPads […]

  • April School Vacation Week: Our Shared Planet

    April School Vacation Week: Our Shared Planet
    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    April School Vacation Week: Our Shared Planet runs April 20–24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Each day features themed activities, crafts, and story times focused on the ocean and environment. Guests can tour the entire museum, including the sand table, whale skeletons, Kid’s Corner, the Lagoda, and more. Daily […]

  • Free Go Fish April Vacation Week program

    Free Go Fish April Vacation Week program
    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States +1 more

    The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park are partnering to offer free April vacation programming for students and families from Tuesday, April 21, through Friday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Go Fish April Vacation Week program highlights the history of the Port of New Bedford, […]

  • Scholarships Available for Westport Art Group’s Kids Summer Art Camp

    Westport Art Group 1740 Main Road, Westport, MA, United States

    Scholarships remain available for WAGKids Summer Camp sessions in July and August. The program serves children ages 7 to 11 who are entering second grade. Applications are available at www.westportartgroup.com. Deadline is Monday, June 1. Sessions run July 6 to 10 and Aug. 10 to 14. WAG’s summer art camps fill quickly. A limited number […]

  • Our Kids’ Summer Reading Program

    Mattapoisett Library 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Teen Video Game Takeover

    Mattapoisett Library 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, MA, United States

    Mattapoisett Free Public Library will host a Teen Video Game Takeover on Tuesday, July 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. Students in grades 6 and older can use the library’s PlayStation and Switch consoles to play games with friends. Snacks will be available. No registration is required.

  • Something Fishy Summer Vacation Program registration

    Something Fishy Summer Vacation Program registration
    New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park 33 William St,, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Applications are open for the free Something Fishy Summer Vacation Program for New Bedford students entering fourth grade this fall. Three one-week sessions will be held on July 13, July 20, and July 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Now in its 19th year, the program introduces students to New Bedford's maritime history through […]

  • UUSF Summer Program

    UUSF Summer Program
    Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven 102 Green Street, Fairhaven, MA, United States

    The Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven will offer three weeks of summer camp programs for children ages 5 to 12 from July 20 through Aug. 7. Weekly sessions cost $300. Discounts and scholarships are available. Ecology Camp runs July 20 through 24 and focuses on exploration, service, and hands-on learning centered on caring for the […]

  • UUSF Summer Program

    UUSF Summer Program
    Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven 102 Green Street, Fairhaven, MA, United States

    The Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven will offer three weeks of summer camp programs for children ages 5 to 12 from July 20 through Aug. 7. Weekly sessions cost $300. Discounts and scholarships are available. Ecology Camp runs July 20 through 24 and focuses on exploration, service, and hands-on learning centered on caring for the […]

  • Craft Lab for kids ages 6–12

    Craft Lab for kids ages 6–12
    Dartmouth Cultural Center 404 Elm Street, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Summer Art Program at NBAM

    Summer Art Program at NBAM
    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Summer Art Program runs weekly from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., from July 6 through Aug. 28, for students in grades 1 through 6. Weekly sessions are offered individually. Tuition is $300 per week for nonmembers and $270 for members. Students will explore drawing, painting, mixed media, digital illustration, and clay through hands-on projects. […]

  • Creative Canvas Club at NBAM

    Creative Canvas Club at NBAM
    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]