New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
Saturday, June 30th
Annual Kayak Poker Run (Wareham) (9:00am-1:00pm)
Kayak around beautiful Onset Bay and pick up your poker hand at various stops in the bay. Return to shore, exchange cards for $2 each if you like, best hand wins! Prizes given in several categories. Pizza party on the beach to follow! $25 per player. You may sign up on our website at www.onsetbay.org. All proceeds benefit the Onset Bay Association, providing free and family-friendly events all year long. Shell Point Beach, South Boulevard, Wareham.
Beach Ramble (Westport) (10:00am-12:00pm)
Fun, educational and FREE Beach Ramble along the Beach Loop trail at the Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary. This family-friendly program (ages 5 and up) explores many different habitats and their inhabitants as you depart the field station and meander through grassland meadow before walking by the salt pond onto a sandy beach. After enjoying a short climb onto a bedrock outcrop, you’ll be able to enjoy the beautiful vista before descending to the rocky coastline en route to the grasslands and field station. You never know what you’ll find! Dress for an outdoor hike and please bring water, sunscreen and bug spray. Binoculars, scopes and cameras encouraged. Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, 1280 Horseneck Road, Westport.
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.
Fairhaven Annual Homecoming Fair (10:00pm-4:00pm)
Fairhaven’s largest annual event features about 175 booths of handmade crafts and delicious foods in addition to live entertainment, an art exhibit on the west lawn of the Unitarian Church, and children’s activities, including the very popular fire engine rides. Sponsored by the Fairhaven Improvement Association. Free. Handicap parking available. For more information, visit http://FairhavenImprovement.org.
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.
New Life World Cup 2018 Festival & Soccer Tournament (12:00pm-6:00pm)
FREE World Cup event for the entire family and New Bedford community. Just as last year’s event, we will be hosting a soccer tournament where all families are welcome to join us and celebrate the different nations and cultures within our city. We’ll be having tons of activities for kids, live music, giveaways, food, and much more. New Life South Coast, 543 Maxfield Street, New Bedford.
Portugal vs. Uruguay World Cup at Pub6T5 (2:00pm-5:00pm)
Join us for the world cup match between Portugal and Uruguay. We have plenty of tv’s for viewing and chef Joe Rego will be serving up some specials that you wont want to miss. 736 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA.
24th Annual Free Summer Concert at Heritage State Park (Fall River) (4:00pm-7:00pm)
Headlining this year’s entertainment is The Great Escape – a Journey Tribute Band, with The Mike Moran Band opening up the day’s festivities. Come enjoy great music with friends and family, and enter to win prizes throughout the day. Mad House Grill’s bright pink food truck will be cooking up food and additional refreshments and snacks from the Boys and Girls club will be selling snacks for donation. Please note: parking is limited.
Steppin’ Out Featuring New Image (9:00pm-5:00pm)
Join us for live music from Steppin’ Out Featuring New Image playing your favorite R&B, Soul and Funk music. 736 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA.
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Fat Angus at the Bar (9:30pm-1:00am)
New England’s premier AC/DC tribute band! The Bar, 266 Dartmouth St, New Bedford.
