Santa will be at 35 Gellette Road on Sat., 12/21, from 5–9 p.m. Take pictures with Santa and the Grinch, and enjoy complimentary refresh­ments. Please bring a non-perishable, non-expired food item to be donated to the Damien’s Place food pantry.  The lights at this private home are lit every night from 5–9 until Jan. 6…and… [Read More]

Celebrate the holidays with the Nina Ott Trio! Pianist Nina Ott, bassist Chris Lopes, and drummer Steve Langone will perform selections from Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas, along with other holiday gems, on Sat., 12/21, from 12:30–2 p.m. at the Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven. Use the Walnut Street entrance.  ••• Click here… [Read More]

Every evening from 5–9 p.m., through Dec. 25. Experience the magic of Christmas at Silverbrook Farm, 934 Main St., Acushnet! Our family-owned farm transforms into a winter wonderland for the holiday season. Join us for festive activities, enchanting lights, and heartwarming holiday experiences perfect for families. Visit Santa’s workshop, take a cozy holiday tractor ride,… [Read More]

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with the Buzzards Bay Coalition, with a Sunset Stroll at West Island Town Beach on Sat., 12/21, from 3:30–4:30 p.m. Walk from the eastern shore to the western edge for stunning sunset views. Bring friends, snap some photos, and soak in the beauty of the longest night with a touch of… [Read More]

Calling all Melville fans: the New Bedford Whaling Museum has announced the dates for its beloved Moby Dick Marathon. The 29th annual reading marathon is happening in 2025 from Jan. 3 through 5 and will be filled with Herman Melville-inspired activities, opportunities to chat with the scholars from the Melville Society Cultural Project, kids crafts,… [Read More]

Saturday, December 14th 40 Center Street, Fairhaven Fairhaven’s 26th annual Olde-Tyme Holiday Village is Saturday, 12/14; 10:00 AM–3:00 PM (Main Event) 3:00–6:00 PM (Twilight Traditions) Step into a nostalgic holiday village like no other, set within the heart of Fairhaven’s historic Town Center! This year’s Olde Tyme Holiday features a delightful mix of timeless traditions… [Read More]

Join us for a Youth Vendor Fair at the Fairhaven Recreation Center, 227 Huttleston Ave., on Sun. 12/15 from noon to 3 p.m.m Youth vendors and youth focused organizations will be sharing their talents and building their business skills. Featuring food, music, artists, jewelers, skincare, candles, gift bags and more!  We have an amazing group… [Read More]

Sat., 12/14, Noon–4 p.m., Down­town New Bedford Presented by Downtown New Bedford Inc., the popular event will feature food and drink specials, family friendly entertainment like antique fire truck rides and carolers, a visit from Santa, live music and more with shops open until 8 p.m. Visit explorenewbedford.org/nb-festive for more on these and other holiday… [Read More]

Come one! Come all! Join the Mattapoisett Museum, 5 Church Street, on Sun., 12/18 from 2:00 to 3:00 for the annual Holiday Sing Along.  Get into the holiday spirit by singing songs with live musical accompaniment. The song list will include old time favorites such as Jingle Bells, Rudolf, Deck the Halls, White Christmas and… [Read More]

Join Spinner Publications in celebrating the book launch of its most recent publication, The French of New Bedford: The Early Years, by Alfred H. Saulniers.   The book talk and signing will take place at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1359 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford on Sat., 12/14, from 10:30 am–noon.   In The French of New… [Read More]