• Pumpkins and Cornstalks Recycling/Compost

    New Bedford Recycling Center 1103 Shawmut Ave., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management is reminding residents to keep pumpkins and cornstalks out of the trash this season. They can be left out for yard waste pickup, dropped […]

  • Finance Committee Meeting

    Zoom Meeting

    The Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District Finance Committee will meet Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will take place in person and on Zoom at this […]

  • Cape Verdean Identity in Contemporary Art

    Zoom Meeting

    A virtual conversation on Cape Verdean identity in contemporary art will take place Oct. 22 from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. The free program on Zoom features artists and scholars […]

  • Watercolor Autumn Leave Workshop

    New Bedford Arts & Cultural Emporium 101 West Rodney French Blvd, Suite 2-60, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Artists will use real autumn leaves as inspiration while exploring watercolor techniques. The class covers color mixing, brushwork, and creative effects like scratching, spraying, and flicking to add texture and […]

  • Alma del Mar Board of Trustees meeting

    Alma del Mar Family Center 777 Church Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Alma del Mar Board of Trustees will hold its annual meeting Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Agenda items include attendance, approval of the 2024 annual meeting minutes, and […]

  • Beeswax Kitchen Wraps Workshop

    Beeswax Kitchen Wraps Workshop
    New Bedford Arts & Cultural Emporium 101 West Rodney French Blvd, Suite 2-60, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Participants will make up to six reusable cotton and beeswax wraps in three sizes. The instructor shows how to infuse organic cotton with beeswax, plant oil, and tree resin to […]

  • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at New Bedford Music Academy

    New Bedford Music Academy 909 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford Music Academy will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its grand opening on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 1 p.m. The academy offers lessons in piano, voice, guitar, drums, […]

  • Trails of New Bedford: Signs of the Season

    Ricketson Nature Center 54 Irvington St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Trustees’ Mobile Adventures and New Bedford Parks, Recreation, and Beaches present the Trails of New Bedford Fall Series at the Ricketson Nature Center in Brooklawn Park. Families can partake […]

  • School Department Governance and Policy Sub-Committee Meeting

    Paul Rodrigues Administration Building, 455 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford School Committee’s Governance and Policy Sub-Committee will meet Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at 4:45 p.m. The agenda includes second readings of policies on non-discrimination, school admissions, and […]

  • Business After Hours in October

    Professionals will gather for an evening of conversation and connections on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Fall River Country Club, 4232 N. Main St. Food, […]

  • Community Screening of “Can’t Look Away”

    Keith Middle School 225 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, United States

    A community screening will explore the effects of social media on young users. The free event includes dinner, child care, and a follow-up discussion with local behavioral health professionals. It […]

  • Appointments & Briefings Committee of the City Council meeting

    New Bedford City Hall 133 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Appointments & Briefings Committee of the City Council of New Bedford will convene on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 214 of City Hall. The agenda includes […]

  • Arts Illuminated live showcase: ‘The Macabre’

    The Steeple Playhouse 159 William Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    🔆 The New Bedford Light is beckoning art enthusiasts, artists and potential art buyers to attend our next Arts Illuminated showcase, as we explore “The Macabre” on Thursday, Oct. 23, […]

  • Pokey LaFarge at Narrows

    Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA, United States

    Singer-songwriter Pokey LaFarge brings his mix of roots, country, and soul to the Narrows Center for the Arts on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. DJ Faby Baby will open. Doors open […]

  • New Exhibit Explores Bristol County’s History of Incarceration

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

    The New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office will open Bristol County: Incarcerated on Oct. 24. The exhibit traces the history of local incarceration from the 18th-century […]

  • Friends of the Mattapoisett Library to Host Fall Book Sale

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

    The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library will hold their Fall Book Sale on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the library’s community room at 7 Barstow […]

  • The Climate Future Film Festival

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

    The festival features 10 short films from four continents. Genres include drama, documentary, comedy, and animation. The films explore emotional and creative responses to climate change, from hope and humor […]

  • Truue Duet at Cork

    Cork Wine and Tapas 90 Front St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Truue is a talented group changing from a duet to a trio to a band. The musicians play rock music with a shot of country.