Events

Come to Buttonwood Park Zoo on Saturday, August 17th, for the first ever Feast in the Wild event. “It’s going to be a fun party to show off the Zoo as one of the region’s greatest treasures,” said Zoo Director Keith Lovett. “What better way to spend a summer evening …

The 2013 Thursdays in the Park Concert Series continues its weekly summer series with a performance of Polynesian and island music and dance featuring Napua O’Polynesia. The free concert takes place Thursday, July 25th from 6:30-7:15 in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park garden (33 William Street). In the …

Do Zoo animals behave differently on summer nights as the sun goes down? Visit Buttonwood Park Zoo from 5:30-8:00PM on Friday, July 26th for a nighttime Zoo experience. “Our zookeepers tell us that the animals feel the heat like we do,” said Zoo Director Keith Lovett. “With the exception of …

Herman Melville Family Day celebrates the 194th birthday of the famed author of “Moby-Dick” at the New Bedford Whaling Museum on Saturday, July 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with free children’s activities indoors and out, and it ends as all birthdays should – with cake. The annual celebration …

Authors of Spinner Publications’ new book, A Picture History of New Bedford, Volume 1 (1602-1925), will be on hand to sign books at “Spinner Loves New Bedford” book signing party at Gallery X, 169 William Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts on Saturday, August 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. The five …

The City of New Bedford Parks Recreation & Beaches Department and the New Bedford YMCA have joined forces to offer the NFL FLAG football program starting September 2013. Open registration day will be held on Saturday, July 20th at the Buttonwood Senior Center at 1 Oneida St. from 9am-11am. Ongoing …

The weekend outlook, will be a mixed bag. One thing we know for sure: it will be HOT. Friday and Saturday will be in the 90s and Sunday “cooling” down to the 80s. Currently there is a 60% chance of Thundershowers on Saturday that could put a damper – pardon …

The community tradition of 3rd EyE Youth Empowerment is back for it’s 14th year and will take place this Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Buttonwood Park in New Bedford, MA from 12pm until 8pm. This cultural festival includes eight hours of performances from regional artists and those as far as …

The Schwartz Center’s Family Involvement Committee is once again sponsoring the annual Summer Carnival, scheduled for Saturday, July 20th from 11:00AM to 4:00PM (rain date 7/21). Carnival fun is fully accessible to children of all abilities. Admission is FREE for Schwartz Center students, $4 for non-student children under 12-years, and …

How often do you and your kids get outdoors? New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park will collaborate with partners and friends to celebrate being outdoors at Great Outdoors Day on Sunday, July 21. This free event takes place at Buttonwood Park from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM. In addition to …