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

Seamen's Bethel New Bedford
The Seamen's Bethel New Bedford will host an ecumenical church service from 5-6pm.

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)

5-9pm
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.

Toe Jam Puppet Band New bedford
The Toe Jam Puppet Band will perform every hour from 5:30 to 7:30pm.

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)

New Year's Eve Fireworks New Bedford
The City of New Bedford fireworks display start at 9pm at Custom House Square.

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.

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

Restaurant/Bar Events

No Problemo New Bedford New Year's Eve
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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.

Pour Farm New Year's Eve 2012
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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.