New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
Saturday, June 23rd
Jacob’s Pillow Dance w/ the Zeiterion (9:00am-10:00pm)
let’s go to Jacob’s Pillow! Join fellow dance lovers on a day-long trip to Jacob’s Pillow Dance, lauded world-wide as a “hub and mecca of dance” (TIME). We’ll take a motor coach from The Z, leaving at 9:00 a.m., to the Berkshires, where we’ll enjoy several performances, a guided tour and the beautiful surroundings. This excursion offers a mostly flexible itinerary so you can design your day!
Acushnet Farmers Market at Stone Bridge Farm (10:00am-2:00pm)
The Acushnet Farmer’s Market at Stone Bridge Farm invites you to come checks an amazing assortment of vendors this season! Stop by, rain or shine to check out all the local vendors! Saturdays: 10:00am-2:00pm, June through September. Located at: 186 Leonard St, Acushnet, Massachusetts.
Edaville Family Theme Park Activities (10:00am-5:00pm)
Come RIDE, ROAR, and EXPLORE at the exciting world of Edaville! With 3 PARKS IN 1, you can ride through Cran-Central, roar throughout Dino Land, and explore with Thomas & Friends through the magical Island of Sodor! Admission includes all rides & attractions. MA/RI Residents save up to $7 per date-specific ticket online only. Restrictions apply. Discount applied after applicable billing address entered. Edaville Family Theme Park, 5 Pine St. Carver.
Summerfest (Berkley) (10:00am-2:00pm)
Carnival-style Games & Prizes | Live DJ & Line Dancing workshop with “Ooch” @ 11 am, Dunk Tank, Tie Dye, Local Teen Rock Band – Rowlock, Food by Doughlicious, and More! Berkley Public Library, 2 North Main Street, Berkley.
Maritime Crafts Mini-Festival (10:00am-2:00pm)
During the time of whaling, people purchased products that were hand-made, one at a time, not mass produced. Join New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park for the park’s first-ever Maritime Mini-Festival. The family-friendly festival will highlight some of the 19th century artisans and their skills that day, from 10 am- 2 pm. Admission is free. Check back here for more details. New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford.
FREE Summer Kick-Off Concert featuring Toe Jam Puppet Band
(Falmouth) (10:00am-12:00pm)
Help us celebrate the start of summer at with a concert on the lawn featuring the Toe Jam Puppet Band! Toe Jam Puppet Band is known for their hands-on children’s entertainment that grown-ups can actually enjoy, too! Performances are interactive, encouraging kids and parents to sing and dance along with the band as they entertain with a unique combination of original songs, masterful shadow puppetry, storytelling and just plain old good fun. In case of bad weather, the concert will be held inside the Falmouth Public Library. Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street, Falmouth.
47th Annual Strawberry Festival (Aptucxet) (10:00am-3:00pm)
The Strawberry Festival this year will also include a Craft Fair & Antique Car Show. Tour the grounds, historic buildings and enjoy a delicious strawberry shortcake with homemade biscuits & fresh whipped cream! Over a dozen local artists and craftspeople have signed up to sell unique handmade items at our craft fair – the shopping will be wonderful! 
Elevated Euphoria presents Summer Soulstice at the Bar (9:00pm-1:00am)
Another installment of the Elevated Euphoria concert series: Summer Soulstice will be celebrating the changing of the seasons. Let’s ditch that seasonal depression and start summer nights off on a high note! We are fortunate enough to feature The Z-Boys, a surf funk band from Newport, RI and New Bedford’s own Bluesy blues. Ace on Earth on the 1’s & 2’s Hosted by iiiPower. No cover, New Merch: if you’ve been to one of our shows you know the deal! The Bar, 266 Dartmouth St, New Bedford.
Pub6T5 presents DJ Carma (9:00pm-1:00am)
Performing songs from the hitmakers of the past 6 decades including Maroon 5, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Neon Trees, Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift, John Mayer, Bon Jovi, Jimmy Eat World, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, O.A.R., Gavin DeGraw, Michael Jackson, Semisonic, Jason Mraz, The Black Crowes, Bryan Adams, Kid Rock, One Republic, Neil Diamond, The Killers, Duran Duran, Billy Idol, Free, Billy Joel, Elton John, The Contours, and many more! 736 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA.
