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 […]
Local food pantries need help building supplies as SNAP benefits change. Reggae on West Beach (ROWB) is organizing a food and baby item drive for area families in need. Businesses are asked to host donation boxes provided and maintained by ROWB. Boxes will be picked up monthly or sooner if full. The business with the […]
See the faces of 19th-century America in a new special exhibition opening Jan. 16, 2026. "Look Pleasant, Please: Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford," explores portrait photography in a growing and diverse coastal city. Images highlight the changing relationship between photographer and sitter in a complex urban economy. Featured works include one of the last […]
Groundwork Southcoast is hosting a community drive with Savers to raise funds that directly support access programs that help get healthy food to those who need it most. Every donation helps build a stronger and more food-secure community. The drive is also a way to support sustainability and care for neighbors. Clothing donations help keep […]
PACE Head Start is accepting applications for the September 2026 school year. The free program serves about 200 children ages 3 to 5 from income-eligible families in New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, and Acushnet. Children receive early education programs intended to prepare them for kindergarten. Programming includes classroom learning, health services, parent education, family support, and […]
Synergies: Hybrid Art runs June 4 through Aug. 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students. The juried exhibition features 19 artists working across multiple media. The work explores intersections of artistic disciplines, materials, and technologies. It highlights experimental approaches to form and expression. Jurors […]
Registration is open for Fairhaven’s MA250 Revolutionary Fourth of July parade and celebration on July 4, 2026. Residents, visitors, and local groups are being sought to join the procession. Neighbors along Green Street are encouraged to decorate homes and yards with patriotic displays. Events begin at 8 a.m. at Fairhaven High School with a flag […]
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 […]
Artists sought for Creative Catalysts exhibit through an online call for art. Registration deadline is July 31 at 10 a.m. The exhibition features visual art, literary arts, music, and multimedia work. The theme uses literature as a lens for new perspectives. Artist pairs select a work of literature to guide their process. GroundWork Gallery will […]
Make miniature vegetable-themed earrings and charms on Friday, June 26, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Students will use polymer clay and jewelry findings to create their own designs. Admission is $35.
Half Step Down will perform classic pop/rock at The Galley Grille.
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 Marion Fireworks Committee announced the return of the town’s Independence Day weekend fireworks display at Silvershell Beach on Friday, July 3, at 9:15 p.m. The event is part of Marion’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. A performance by the Marion Concert Band will open the night with patriotic music before the fireworks begin over […]
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.
WAREHAM -- Damien's Food Pantry provides food to residents of Bristol, Plymouth and Barnstable counties on Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Its mission is to help end hunger in the South Coast region of Massachusetts by providing food to individuals experiencing food insecurity, promoting education and awareness about hunger in our community, […]
The Marion Fourth of July Parade is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. Parade formation starts at 8 a.m. in the ball field behind the Marion Town House and adjacent to Sippican School. Organizers will be on site to check in participants and line up entries. Trophies are awarded for first, […]
The annual Mattapoisett Road Race is on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 9 a.m. Runners and walkers can choose from multiple divisions, including a 5K, a 10K, and a youth race. The course runs through downtown Mattapoisett. Prior to Thursday, July 2 online registration is $25, and $35 on July 2, 3 and 4. Proceeds […]
Fairhaven Village Militia will participate in Fairhaven's Independence Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday, July 4. The procession begins at 9 a.m. Militia members will march in Revolutionary War clothing and fire their muskets along the route down Green Street. The ceremony starts at about 10 a.m. at Fort Phoenix, and the militia will fire […]
Fairhaven hosts its Fourth of July parade and cannon ceremony Saturday, July 4, as part of the MA250 celebration marking 250 years since the start of the American Revolution. Antique cars will travel through town and gather at Cushman Park before the parade begins. The parade starts at 9 a.m. from Cushman Park, 154 Green […]
Gardeners in Dartmouth have a new reason to visit the stacks. Dartmouth Public Library will launch a free Seed Library on March 2 at both branches. Limited seed packets will be available to help residents get the growing season started. The program encourages gardening, sustainability, and local food production. Participants can take seeds, grow plants, […]
Bank of America's Museums on Us program offers eligible Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders free general admission to participating museums during the first full weekend of each month. The July dates are July 4 and 5. In New Bedford, the New Bedford Whaling Museum will participate in the program […]
Freetown holds its Fireworks Festival is on Friday, July 3, at Hathaway Park, with food and activities throughout the day. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. The Fourth of July parade follows Saturday, July 4. It steps off at 10 a.m. from Ridge Hill Road, continues along South Main Street to Water Street, and ends at […]
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