Events

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is proud to offer a month of events in recognition of Black History Month beginning February 4th and continuing through the end of the month. All events are open to the public and free of charge. Although all the events will take place at …

The City’s annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Program will be held on Sunday, January 15th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church located at 47 South Sixth Street. Sponsored by the City of New Bedford’s Department of Community Services, and …

“The City of New Bedford’s Office of Housing and Community Development is hosting two (2) identical public meetings in January to discuss its FY23 Annual Action Plan and its HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) provides $5 billion to assist individuals or households who are homeless, at risk …

The City of New Bedford is moving to indoor programming on New Year’s Eve due to the rain forecast. Fireworks are still scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Broken Glass Projections 3D mapping will be postponed to a later date. Updated Events: • Vinny’s Miracle Fish Puppets The New Bedford Whaling Museum, …

Colonel Christopher S. Mason, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police on a Public Way in Bristol County between Thursday, December 22, into Friday, December 23, 2022. The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen …

The City of New Bedford will a host a variety of free family-friendly programming throughout the downtown area as part of its City Celebrates! New Year’s Eve event. Activities will take place both inside and outdoors between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., including the traditional fireworks display at 8:30 p.m. …

“At this exciting time of year, the Spirit of Saint Anthony Choir is together again, after a COVID hiatus. On Sunday, December 18, 2022, at 3:00 pm, the 45-voice choir will be performing a Christmas Concert including their traditional sing along and Hallelujah Chorus. Everyone is welcome to come out …

By Bailey Bisson Looking for some fun, kid-friendly events to attend this holiday season? Here are a few ideas that are sure to lift the whole family’s spirits! Buttonwood Park Zoo is hosting a Holiday Stroll on two Saturdays only, this month, Dec. 10th and the 17th, from 10am-4pm. The …

Due to the weather forecast predicted for Saturday, December 3, the Downtown Holiday Stroll and the Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting have been postponed until Saturday, December 10. Updated event information is as follows: Downtown Holiday Stroll Date and time: 12 – 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 (Rain date: 12 – …

“For the 38th straight year, the Massachusetts State Police are proud to assist the United States Marine Corps Reserve with the annual Toys for Tots holiday drive. Donors may drop off new, unwrapped, non-violent toys for boys or girls, ages infant to 14, at any State Police Barracks across Massachusetts …