Events

Summertime is the best time to enjoy free entertainment in your local national park! Hip-hop artist Tem Blessed will be appearing in the garden area of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park in downtown New Bedford on Thursday evening, July 19, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. as part of its …

The Dock-U-Mentaries Film Series continues Friday, July 20th at 7 p.m. with three short seafood industry promotional films: Sardines From Maine Down East Style, Live Lobster: Maine Lobstermen and Pearl of the Atlantic. Dock-U-Mentaries is a co-production of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and the Working Waterfront Festival. Films …

The new Whaling City Festival returns to Buttonwood Park in 2012 from July 13th - 15th with several new improvements and a focus on family activities.

The New Bedford Bay Sox (www.nbbaysox.com) are located right here in our lovely city. The Bay Sox are members of the prestigious New England Collegiate Baseball League (www.necbl.com). The NECBL is supported by Major League Baseball, considered one of the top 3 collegiate summer leagues in the country and features 10 teams …

Summertime is the best time to enjoy free entertainment in your local national park! YAP!, or Youth Ambassador Program, will be appearing in the garden area of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park in downtown New Bedford on Thursday evening, July 12, from 6:30 to 7:15 PM as part of …

The 4th day of July is one of the most celebrated holidays in America. It’s the day America officially declared its independence from Great Britain, but did you know that July 2nd was the official legal separation of America from Great Britain? It’s the day when the Continental Congress approved the resolution of independence. After …

On Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 4:00pm, Mayor Jon Mitchell and hundreds of city workers will join together with city residents, current and former elected officials, and former city employees to commemorate 100 years of the classical revival building housing the seat of City government. The building, completed in 1856, …

Check out our 14 New Bedford Area Events For the 4th of July Week for fun events from 3-8 July, 2012! Mayor Jon Mitchell today announced the details for New Bedford’s July 4th, 2012 fireworks display. Through the generous support and co-sponsorship of Hawthorn Medical Associates, LLC and DeMoulas Market Basket, …

New Bedford Parks, Recreation and Beaches is offering a Play in the Park & Summer Food Program for families to enjoy activities outside and enjoy free nutritious meals this summer. New Bedford recently received $35,000 from the Walmart Foundation to fund this program. This is a great way for kids to put down the …

Members of CARE Southcoast Center for Animal Rescue and Education will hold a Gala Auction and Party called “Art for Animals” to help raise money for the center. The event will be held on Friday, June 29, at 6:30pm at The Wamsutta Club on 427 County St., New Bedford. CARE, …