Things to Do in New Bedford, MA

Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese North Dartmouth · 412-418 St. Rd. 6, North Dartmouth, MA

Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese North Dartmouth · 412-418 St. Rd. 6, North Dartmouth, MA

Francis J. Lawler Branch Library

Francis J. Lawler Branch Library · 745 Rockdale Avenue, New Bedford, MA

Library Program in New Bedford, MA

April School Vacation: Our Shared Planet Week April 20, 2026 - April 24, 2026

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Mommy & Me Holiday Handprints Paint Brunch

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Cape Cod · 11 Greene Street, Mashpee, MA

Casa Da Saudade

Casa Da Saudade · 58 Crapo Street, New Bedford, MA

Library Program in New Bedford, MA

Be My Valentine: Mini Makers Paint Date

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Cape Cod · 11 Greene Street, Mashpee, MA

Ornament Painting Party

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Cape Cod · 11 Greene Street, Mashpee, MA

North Branch Library

North Branch Library · 211 Cross Road, Dartmouth, MA

Library Program in Dartmouth, MA

Birthday Plate Workshop

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Cape Cod · 11 Greene Street, Mashpee, MA

Paint with the Easter Bunny

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Cape Cod · 11 Greene Street, Mashpee, MA

Howland Green Library

Howland Green Library · 3 Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MA

Library Program in New Bedford, MA

Hoppy Hands Easter Paint Brunch

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Cape Cod · 11 Greene Street, Mashpee, MA

Daddy Daughter Date Night

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Cape Cod · 11 Greene Street, Mashpee, MA

Acushnet Public Library

Acushnet Public Library · 232 Middle Road, Acushnet, MA

Library Program in Acushnet, MA

Native Plants and Pollinators

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 4:00 AM UTC · Marion Natural History Museum · 2098 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA

Author Book Talk: Jen Rose Smith, Ice Geographies: The Colonial Politics of Race and Indigeneity in the Arctic - New Bedford Whaling Museum

Thu, Nov 19, 5:00 PM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Millicent Library

Millicent Library · 45 Center St., Fairhaven, MA

Library Program in Fairhaven, MA

Members' Trip 2026: Travel to São Miguel with special guest Maria Lawton

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Proteanna: Susan Heideman May 29, 2026 November 2, 2026

Thu, May 28, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Dartmouth Public Libraries

Dartmouth Public Libraries · 732 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth, MA

Library Program in Dartmouth, MA

Moby-Dick Marathon 2027 January 8, 2027 - January 10, 2027

Thu, Jan 7, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Author Book Talk: Jen Rose Smith, Ice Geographies: The Colonial Politics of Race and Indigeneity in the Arctic November 19, 2026

Wed, Nov 18, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

New Bedford Whaling Museum

New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Museum Exhibit in New Bedford, MA

Author Book Talk: Text by Sarah Crabtree, Art by Melissa Philley, Quaker, Whaler, Traitor, Spy! The Trials of William Rotch August 27, 2026

Wed, Aug 26, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Author Book Talk: Janna Malamud Smith, When the Island had Fish October 29, 2026

Wed, Oct 28, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

New Bedford/Brooklawn Farmers' Market

New Bedford/Brooklawn Farmers' Market · 646 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA

Farmers Market in New Bedford, MA

Author Book Talk: Seth Rockman, Plantation Goods: A Material History of American Slavery September 24, 2026

Wed, Sep 23, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Author Book Talk: Kerri K. Greenidge, Black Radical: The Life and Times of William Monroe Trotter May 28, 2026

Wed, May 27, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Huttleston Farmers Market

Huttleston Farmers Market · 141 Main St, Fairhaven, MA

Farmers Market in Fairhaven, MA

Author Book Talk Francesca Du Brock, How to Survive: Practicing Care in a Changing Climate July 30, 2026

Wed, Jul 29, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Art Talks! Susan Heideman June 5, 2026

Thu, Jun 4, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Dartmouth Farmers' Market

Dartmouth Farmers' Market · 351 Elm Street, South Dartmouth, MA

Farmers Market in South Dartmouth, MA

Author Book Talk: Steve Mentz, Sailing without Ahab: Ecopoetic Travels December 17, 2026

Wed, Dec 16, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Art Talks! May Babcock December 2, 2026

Tue, Dec 1, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

New Bedford Free Public Library

New Bedford Free Public Library · 613 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA

Library Program in New Bedford, MA

Members’ Trip 2026: São Miguel October 15, 2026 - October 23, 2026

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Boundless: The Book as Art October 23, 2026

Thu, Oct 22, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Wilks Library

Wilks Library · 1911 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA

Library Program in New Bedford, MA

Art Talks! Adrian R. Tió October 2, 2026

Thu, Oct 1, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Friday, July 3, 2026 | Doors at 5:00 PM Music Program & Reception at 6:00 PM

Thu, Jul 2, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Greasy Luck Brewery

Greasy Luck Brewery · 791 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA

Brewery in New Bedford, MA

Members’ Day Trip: Peabody Essex Museum May 8, 2026

In 3 weeks · Thu, May 7, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Sailing Through History: The Remarkable Journey of USCGC Eagle June 17, 2026

Tue, Jun 16, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Moby Dick Brewing Co.

Moby Dick Brewing Co. · 16 S Water St, New Bedford, MA

Brewery in New Bedford, MA

First Friday: Sharks Come Cruisin’ with the Whale Guitar December 4, 2026

Thu, Dec 3, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 Doors 5:00 PM and Program 6:00–8:00 PM

Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

New Bedford Farmers Market - Coastal Foodshed

New Bedford Farmers Market - Coastal Foodshed · 466 Brock Ave, New Bedford, MA

Farmers Market in New Bedford, MA

Friday, June 5, 2026 | Doors at 5:00 PM, Music begins at 6:00 PM

Thu, Jun 4, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

First Friday: Funk Lab with MonteiroBots June 5, 2026

Thu, Jun 4, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA