New Bedford New Year’s Eve Events

New Bedford will be hosting dozens of public New Year’s Eve events hosted by the city hall and local businesses. Here is a list of public New Year’s Eve events in and around New Bedford. If you want to get an event added send details to info@newbedfordguide.com.

City Public Events

2-4pm
Make Hats with Artworks!
Where: Artworks! (384 Acushnet Ave)
Details: Bring your own for the hat contest at City Hall.

4:30pm
Live Ice Sculpting
Where: Custom House Square

5-6pm
Ecumenical Church Service
Where: The Seaman’s Bethel (384 Acushnet Ave)

5-7pm
Ruth and Abby, the 1850s ladies, will be playing Victorian parlor games
Where: New Bedford Visitor Center (33 William Street)

5-8pm
Cafe Arpeggio Live Music
Where: Cafe Arpeggio (800 Purchase Street)
Details: Art Tebbetts (5:00-5:30 & 7:30-8:00), Matt Borrello with Brian Strange “sittin’ in” (5:30-6:30), and Barbara Phaneuf (6;30-7:30).

5-9pm
New Beford City Hall Guided Tour
Where: New Bedford City Hall (133 William Street)
Details: Tour provided by the New Bedford High School ROTC. Free hot chocolate!

5:15pm
Symphony Tales
Where: New Bedford Public Library (613 Pleasant St.)
Details: Kids friendly event.

5:30pm, 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Toe Jam Puppet Band and face painting by Lulu the Clown
Where: New Bedford YMCA (25 S Water St)
Details: Kids friendly event.

6pm
Fire & Ice!
Where: Whaling Museum Plaza (18 Johnny Cake Hill)
Details: Check out real fire-eaters!

6pm and 7:15pm
Family Magic Workshop with Jedlie’s Magic Circus
Where: BCC

6:30pm-8:30pm
Chat with Mayor Lang
Where: New Bedford City Hall (133 William Street)
Details: Performed by the New Bedford Drama Club.

6:30pm and 7:30pm
Storytelling with Karen Chace
Where: Artworks! (384 Acushnet Ave)

6:30pm and 7:30pm
Little Women Tea
Where: New Bedford Public Library (613 Pleasant St.)
Details: Performed by the New Bedford Drama Club.

7pm
Fado singer Ana Vinagre
Where: New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (33 William Street)
Details: Renowned Portuguese fado singer Ana Vinagre will mesmerize the audience with her renderings of traditional Portuguese songs.

7-10pm
New Year’s Swingin’ Eve
Where: New Bedford Whaling Museum (18 Johnny Cake Hill)
Details: Looking for the perfect place to ‘swing’ in the New Year? Join in our “Museum of Music” featuring a swingin’ jazz quintet, a classical duo and a rock duo! Experience a variety of musical performances throughout the Museum’s galleries. We won’t be swingin’ until midnight, so bring the kids! View the City’s fireworks display from the comfort of the Bourne Building, and we’ll have our own countdown at 9 pm. Tickets: $50 for Adults or $15 for Children (entertainment provided). Purchase tickets online, or call the Whaling Museum at 508-997-0046 x150.

9pm
City of New Bedford Fireworks
Where: Custom House Square
Details: The fireworks start at 9:00, and take place at Custom House Square.

9:30pm to 12:30am
Mercy Meals and More Non-alcohol Free Event
Where: 634 Purchase Street
Details: Attendees are invited to bring a snack to share, board games, musical CD, guitar’s and other instruments. A non alcoholic toast to 2012 will happen at midnight. Any questions contact Rev. Russ Chamberlain @ 508-728-1489.

Restaurant/Bar Events

Bar 908 (908 Purchase Street)
Entertainment: Runway and S&M Entertainment
Details: 8pm to 2am. Party favors, a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight for only $10.00.

Cork Wine and Tapas (90 Front Street)
Entertainment: Chris Richards
Details: 8:30pm to 12:30am

Dublin’s Bar N Grille (1686 Acushnet Ave.)
Entertainment: Groovin’ You, Corey Amaral & The Interpretations and Dj Farenheit.
Details: Tickets: $30 includes Full Buffet 8:30-10:30pm & Champagne Toast at Midnight, group rates available. Cover $15 @ Door includes hors d’oeures & a complimentary drink ticket. For tickets, info or guest list call Dave Silveira @ 508.962.0977. Tickets can also be purchased at Dublin’s Sports Bar & Grille .

No Problemo (813 Purchase St.)
Entertainment: Prince Wish & DJ Tourmas
Details: Free entertainment and campaign toast.

Pour Farm Tavern (780 Purchase St.)
Entertainment: The Dividers & DJ
Details: Starts at 9:30pm with no cover charge.

Seaport Inn & Marina(110 Middle Street, Fairhaven)
Entertainment: The Portuguese Fireman & The Kulprits
Details: Cocktail Hour is Open Bar (7-8pm) Buffet Dinner | Champagne Toast at Midnight. Tickets: $75.00(with dinner). $50.00 (general admission @9:00). Tickets available at front desk of hotel. For more info call: 508-997-1281. Room Special: 2 tickets (with dinner) and accommodations for $200.00+tax.

Mattapoisett Chowder House (79 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett)
Entertainment: The Smokin’ 45’s
Details: 9pm-12am, no cover charge with limited holiday menu and pizza.

Take the Polar Plunge at Fort Phoenix on New Year’s Day starting at 10am! Full details here.