An indoor snowball fight is coming to New Bedford this Saturday, and it’s part of a free, family-friendly Holiday Fest happening at the Kilburn Mill Event Center. On Saturday, December 20th, from 11am to 3pm, the Kilburn Mill Event Center will transform into a festive winter celebration filled with activities …
Read More »New Bedford Fire Dept. celebrates graduation of six new recruits, promotions, heroism awards
“On December 10th, the New Bedford Fire Department gathered at Keith Middle School to celebrate the graduation of six new recruits, recognize recent promotions, and present commendations for acts of heroism in the line of duty. The new recruits, who have completed intensive training at Bristol Community College’s NOWI Building, …
Read More »New Bedford, Acushnet, Police spread holiday cheer taking 70 kids on shopping spree
“We proudly hosted our annual Presents with Police event, in partnership with Target — one of our favorite holiday traditions. 70 local kids were paired with officers from the NBPD, the Massachusetts State Police, the Dartmouth Police Department, the City of Fall River Police Department, and the Acushnet Police Department …
Read More »Ground Floor Coffee Is Hosting Weekly Artisan & Antique Fairs Saturdays in December
Discover unique artisan goods and antiques at Ground Floor Coffee’s weekly Saturday Fairs, running now through December 20th from 10 AM–2 PM! Enjoy free hot cocoa, hands-on kids’ crafts, and enter to win a Ground Floor Coffee gift basket. Located at 61 Merrills Wharf in New Bedford. Admission is FREE—come …
Read More »City of New Bedford DPI invites you to public meeting at wastewater treatment plant
The City’s Department of Public Infrastructure is hosting a public meeting on the long-term combined sewer overflow (CSO) control and integrated capital improvements plan update on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m. at the Wastewater Treatment Plant at 1000 S Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford in the South End. Learn …
Read More »New Bedford goes full Whoville: Dr. Seuss-themed parade, tree lighting to launch holiday season
NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell announced that the City’s holiday season will kick off on Saturday, Dec. 6, with the annual Downtown Tree Lighting celebration, followed by the Clasky Common Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 7. The traditional City celebrations kick off a season of fun events in New Bedford, which …
Read More »Blue lights, bright smiles: New Bedford Officers set to make holiday magic for 70 local kids
“This upcoming Saturday, December 6, may seem like an ordinary Saturday to most people. A lot of us no doubt will be getting ready for Christmas, putting lights on the house, or shopping to get all of our presents ready to give to family and friends (except for those delivered …
Read More »Joyful voices return: Mindful Moms of New Bedford host 12th Annual Community Christmas Caroling
New Bedford, MA – On Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM, Mindful Moms of New Bedford (MIMO) will host their beloved annual Christmas caroling event, bringing festive cheer to New Bedford families. The group will meet in the parking lot of the Senior Center (warming house) at Buttonwood Park.Lyric …
Read More »New Bedford Police versus Firefighters in Battle of the Badges, benefits Special Olympics Massachusetts
“This weekend, the New Bedford Police Department came out on top in the annual Battle of the Badges Thanksgiving Bowl against the New Bedford Fire Department 👮♂️🧑🚒🏈🏆 Thank you to everyone who came out to support the event, to all the players who participated, and to everyone who contributed to …
Read More »Discussion: Hiroshima bombing, its impact, at Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum, Veterans Memorial
Bridgewater State University professor Dr. Paul Robinson will discuss the 80th anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima Japan and, three days later, on Nagasaki Japan Sunday, Nov 23 at the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum and Veterans Memorial, 1000C South Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford. Three …
Read More »
New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
