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 …
Read More »“Spinner Loves New Bedford” Book Signing Party at Gallery X
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 …
Read More »Open Registration for NFL FLAG Football Program
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 …
Read More »14 Things To Do This Weekend (19-21 July)
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 …
Read More »14th Annual 3rd EyE Open
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 …
Read More »Schwartz Center for Children to Hold 2013 Summer Carnival
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 …
Read More »Great Outdoors Day Sunday, July 21!
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 …
Read More »Southcoast and FUN 107 Announce Date For The Fourth Annual “Sharon’s Walk”
Southcoast™ Health System and FUN 107 today announced plans for Sharon’s Walk, the fourth annual memorial walk and family-friendly event to honor Sharon and Elaine Fogaren. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care’s Patient Caregiver Assistance Fund and the Southcoast Breast Center. The fourth annual …
Read More »Songs and Stories of the Underground Railroad at National Park Summer Concert Series
The 2013 Thursdays in the Park Concert Series continues its weekly summer series with a performance of songs and stories from the Underground Railroad featuring the Connecticut based ensemble Nzinga’s Daughters. The free concert takes place Thursday, July 18th from 6:30-7:15 in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park garden …
Read More »99th Annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Survival Guide
The New Bedford Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, a.k.a. the Portuguese Feast, a.k.a. Madeira Feast is the largest event the city has every year. More than that, it is the largest Portuguese feast in the world and the largest ethnic festival in New England. The feast was founded in 1915 …
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