Events

Industry skills will be on display at the 2013 Working Waterfront Festival (September 28-29), a free celebration of commercial fishing culture which takes place annually in New Bedford, the nation’s number one port. Fishermen are invited to show their skills by competing in a number of contests including net mending, …

On Saturday, September 14, 2013, the Friends of Ruth and Emily Elephants will have a “sign-up” table at Buttonwood Park in front of the elephant exhibit. New Bedford registered voters are encouraged to stop by and sign a petition for this November’s local ballot that would allow Ruth and Emily, …

Seastreak is making it easy for day-trippers to enjoy Martha’s Vineyard at its best – after the tourists have gone back home. The express ferry from New Bedford is offering special promotions for same-day round trips on Tuesday and Wednesday from New Bedford to the Vineyard through the end of …

The weekend outlook, is one that is absolutely fantastic temperature wise. We’ll hit a low of 48, and a high of 75 degrees. The nights will be cool, and the days will be warm, between 70-75 degrees. Great weekend for planning activities! As always, click on the title for more …

Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Historical Association, Inc., (FTFRHA) will host a Classic American Super Cruise car show at Fort Taber Park on Sunday, September 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests are invited to attend the event and view the cars and motorcycles at no cost. The Military Museum and Fort Rodman will be open …

Artist and author, David Blanchette, will talk about his new illustrated children’s book, “Xico” on Thursday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The artist will read from his book and give an illustrated talk about its creation and his art, part of AHA! New Bedford’s …

Mayor Jon Mitchell announced today that the City of New Bedford will mark the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a ceremony on the steps of City Hall.  At 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, the Mayor, elected officials, members of New Bedford’s public safety departments, veterans, and community …

The New Bedford and Fall River Area Chambers of Commerce are hosting a meeting of the SouthCoast Electric Power Group (SCEPG), a collaboration of over thirty large users of electricity in the New Bedford and Fall River area, on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at Rachel’s Lakeside, 950 …

The City’s Veterans’ Advisory Board (VAB) and the City of New Bedford would like to take this time to invite you to the 2013 New Bedford Veteran’s Day Parade! This year’s parade is being put together by the City’s Veterans’ Advisory Board as well as the Veterans’ Services Department and they …

The Dock-U-Mentaries Film Series continues on Friday, September 20th with Hanging by a Thread: Family Farms and Floating Trap Fishermen, a narrated slide show presented by photographer Markham Starr. Dock-U-Mentaries is a co-production of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and the Working Waterfront Festival. Films about the working waterfront …