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 jail in Taunton to New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail. The Ash Street facility is the oldest continuously operating jail in the nation. Artifacts include the […]
Proteanna: Susan Heideman is on view at the New Bedford Whaling Museum from May 29 through Nov. 1. The exhibition features large-scale mixed-media works by Heideman inspired by ocean life and imagined underwater forms. Combining watercolor, collage, and hand embroidery, the pieces create richly layered, textured compositions that blur the line between real and imagined […]
Horizons for Homeless Children is seeking volunteers for its Playspace Program across Massachusetts. Horizons supports young children experiencing homelessness through early education, play, and family services. The organization operates trauma-informed Playspaces inside family shelters. Spaces include books, toys, crafts, and activities designed to help children feel safe and supported. Volunteers, known as Playspace Activity Leaders […]
“Sailors' Valentines: Maritime Art From the Heart” is on view through Nov. 8 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Shell-covered keepsakes, known as sailors' valentines, have long been tied to maritime history. The exhibition traces the art form from its 19th-century origins to modern interpretations through historic pieces and contemporary works. Displays highlight the craftsmanship, […]
New Bedford has a new yard waste collection schedule in effect from September through December 2026. Yard waste will be collected the day after each household’s regular trash day. Friday routes will have yard waste picked up the following Monday. Residents should place materials at the curb by 7 a.m. using paper yard waste bags […]
New Bedford Creative is accepting applications for its 2027 grant cycle, with funding available for local artists, nonprofits, community groups, and small businesses. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. Funding is available through the Art is Everywhere! and Wicked Cool Places programs. General grants range from $3,000 to $10,000 and can support […]
The Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) is seeking applicants for a new regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Interested individuals are invited to complete the BPAC membership application form by November 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Members will provide input on walking and biking needs across southeastern Massachusetts. The group is expected […]
Making Waves will run throughout October at the New Bedford YMCA, 25 S. Water St. Participants can choose a swimming goal and raise funds as they go. Proceeds will help support swim lessons, water safety education, youth programs, and financial assistance. Registration is available online.
The Acushnet Public Library will screen "In the Whale" on Saturday, Oct. 10 at noon. This documentary follows Cape Cod lobster diver Michael Packard, who survived being swallowed by a humpback whale. A Q&A with director David Abel will follow the film. The Friends of the Acushnet Public Library sponsor the event. Registration is required.
Photographs, newspaper clippings, artifacts, and personal stories can be submitted for "Inflection Point: A 50-Year Commemoration of the 1977 New Bedford Gas Explosion." The exhibit will explore the disaster’s impact on downtown New Bedford and how historic preservation, building reuse,, and cultural revitalization shaped the area. The works will be on view Jan. 16 through […]
PACE is accepting applications for its Home Energy Assistance Program to help eligible households pay for heating. Applications can be submitted by mail or in person beginning Oct. 13. Online applications will be available starting Nov. 1. For more information or assistance, call 508-525-4271.
Adriance Furnituremakers highlights work by local artisans in the Showroom Gallery. Each piece shows the maker’s style. Each one brings character to the space. John Magnan shifted to art after an early retirement from a technical career. The change led to studies at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Magnan later earned an MFA in […]
Mass 2-1-1 and Lyft have teamed up to offer Relief Rides, a limited free transportation program for eligible individuals without access to other local options. Rides are available for critical non-emergency needs such as food access, short-term work transportation, and medical or mental health appointments. The service is open to qualified residents in Fall River […]
A reminder that flu and COVID cases rise during this season. Vaccines help protect families and reduce severe illness. Residents can schedule appointments through state vaccination sites or local providers. Information is available at mass.gov/seasonal-vaccines.
Factory of Terror is back for the 31st year on Sept. 12 through Nov. 14. The long-running haunted attraction is open on select nights through Nov. 14, with timed entry and date-specific ticket prices. Ticket prices: General admission ranges from $13 to $30 online. VIP passes range from $37 to $50. Group rates are available […]
Kids ages 6 and older can create a colorful wall hanging using yarn and a cardboard loom. All materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information about these programs, visit mattapoisettlibrary.org or call 508-758-4171.
Team Trivia begins at 6 p.m. each Thursday at Buzzards Bay Brewing. Tacos are available starting at 4 p.m. from BBQ y MAS TACOS+. Crowds test their knowledge in groups and compete for prizes. Teams compete for prizes while participants settle in with tacos and drinks before questions begin. Buzzards Bay Brewing opens at 3 […]
Women’s Fund SouthCoast presents “Women, Power, and the Future of Democracy” Thursday, Oct. 15, at 5 p.m. at the Zeiterion in New Bedford. Tickets are available now. Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell will join activist and author Loretta J. Ross for a fireside conversation about power, leadership, civic participation and the future of democracy. The […]
Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery offers reserved fire pits for groups throughout the fall. Reservations are $49.99 and are limited. Thursdays, 5 to 6:45 p.m.: Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. Fridays, 5 to 6:45 p.m.: Sept. 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Saturdays: 1 to 2:45 p.m., 3 to […]
Youth Opportunities Unlimited will hold its fourth annual Autumn Oasis fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 5:30 p.m. at The Black Whale in New Bedford. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, July 1. The waterfront fundraiser will feature live entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, raffles, and auctions. Proceeds will support the organization's after-school programs, summer […]
United Way of Greater New Bedford's Mobile Market is back, offering free fresh produce to working residents from July through October. Produce is provided by Sharing the Harvest Community Farm, a program of YMCA Southcoast Dartmouth. The market is held on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and alternates weekly between two New Bedford locations. […]
A weekly solidarity gathering meets on Thursdays at 6 p.m. on Center Street in Fairhaven, near the Unitarian church and the library. Participants gather to stand in support of immigration rights and community action. All are encouraged to bring signs, friends, and family. Music, art, poetry, and chants are part of the evening.
“Art From the Inside” will open on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. Kelly, executive director of Quincy’s Prison Book Program, will discuss access to books in prisons, mass incarceration, rehabilitation, and prevention. The exhibition features artwork sent to the Prison Book Program by incarcerated people during the […]
The New Bedford Commission for Citizens With Disabilities will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Buttonwood Senior Center. The agenda includes City Hall signage, wheelchair regulations, accessibility concerns at Hillman Street Building 3, service animals, and the special needs registry. Members will also discuss Hazelwood Playground, polling location […]
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