Events

The Cape Verdean Association in New Bedford (CVANB) is celebrating a major milestone this week with the ribbon-cutting for Island Park, a vibrant new community greenspace right next to their Cultural Community Center on Acushnet Avenue. Scheduled for Thursday, June 5 at 4 p.m., the event marks the completion of …

“We are proud to partner with Buttonwood Park Zoo to host a Free Zoo Day on Sunday, June 14! This special community event offers families an opportunity to spend the day exploring the zoo, learning about wildlife and conservation, and enjoying time together at one of New Bedford’s most treasured …

NEW BEDFORD – The Summer Sound Series of weekly concerts returns to Downtown New Bedford on June 26, bringing crowds and free entertainment on Friday nights through the beginning of September. Organized by AHA! New Bedford, presented by Mayor Jon Mitchell, and sponsored by Explore New Bedford, WPRI Channel 12, …

FREETOWN, MA — Get ready to groove this summer at Freetown’s 2026 Summer Sounds Concert Series! The Town of Freetown is pleased to announce the return of the Summer Concert Series featuring three free special concerts, each showcasing talented performers in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Join us every other Tuesday …

One of the South Coast’s most anticipated fall events is officially looking for sponsors for 2026. The South Coast Harvest Festival will return to the Westport Fairgrounds September 25–27, bringing together thousands of visitors for a weekend filled with live entertainment, seasonal food, artisan vendors, family activities, agricultural showcases, and …

UPDATE: Due to the likelihood of rain on Sunday, American Legion Post One has canceled Sunday’s ceremonies at Pine Grove Cemetery and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. NEW BEDFORD – Several events are planned throughout the City this Memorial Day weekend to honor the courageous men and women who lost their …

New Bedford, MA — Students from across the district came together for a day of inclusion, competition, and fun as New Bedford Public Schools hosted its Unified Champion Sports Day, also known as Special Olympics Secondary, at Andrea McCoy Field. The event featured multiple activity stations and games designed to …

NEW BEDFORD, MA:  The public is cordially invited to attend the Descendants of Whaling Masters’ 52nd Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the James Arnold Mansion, 427 County Street, New Bedford, MA, from noon to 3 p.m. The event kicks-off with a social hour, followed by a brief …

New Bedford families — mark your calendars for a completely free day of activities, food, and resources on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center on Hillman Street. This popular annual event brings together more than 40 community organizations for a …

New Bedford, MA – New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center (FHC) is excited to announce a new exhibit, In History’s Wake, which explores the complicated history and legacy of the 1976 Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). The exhibit will open to the public on Thursday, May 14, and will …