Join us for our upcoming free Dock-u-mentary film screening of The Pearl of the Atlantic! By the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center (FHC), at the NB Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center, 33 William St., New Bedford, Fri., 10/17, 6:30 p.m.* FHC is pleased to announce the return of its Dock-u-mentary series, hosted in partnership… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Commission on Disability and Fairhaven Belonging Committee are hosting an all abilities vendor fair Fall For All at the Fairhaven Recreation Center and Council on Aging, 10/12, 10am-3pm. The fair will feature unified sports activities, live demonstrations and local town organizations.  ••• Click here to download the 10/9/25 issue: 10-09-25 Manjiro Support local… [Read More]

Here’s an early peek at a couple of Halloween yards that are already up and running:  • 991 Crescent St., New Bedford. Real monsters on 10/11, 10/19, 10/25, 10/31. Come by any night to check out the yard but join us on a live monster night for an extra spooky experience!!! We are also collecting hats,… [Read More]

This October, get groovy and creative during AHA! Night: Tunes, Treats, & Creative Streets on Thursday, October 9th! Monster Moves: A Costume Dance Party in the Streets! Pull out a costume from Halloweens gone by and hit the streets! For this month’s AHA! Moment, New Moon Dance Party is turning Carter’s parking lot into a… [Read More]

OWL (Original Works Lab) pre­sents staged readings on Fri. & Sat., 10/10 & 10/11, at 7 p.m., at the Steeple Playhouse, 159 William St., New Bedford. FREE and open to the public.  Featuring “Exit” by Harrison Zeiberg, directed by Eric R. Paradis; “Friday Drinks” by John Minigan, directed by Megan Ruggiero; “It’s Not That Kind… [Read More]

Salem has gone to the dogs (and cats and lizards and bunnies), and we couldn’t be happier about it!  Salem Main Streets is pleased to present the annual Howl-o-ween Pet Parade! The 2025 pet parade will return to Derby Wharf on Sat., 10/11, at 11 am, with the usual fun, costumes, and contest with prizes…. [Read More]

The Manjiro Festival is held every other year in Fairhaven, and in Tosashimizu, Japan on the alternating years. This year, the festival will be held on Saturday, 10/4, from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., in Fairhaven Town Center, 40 Center St., Fairhaven, in front of Town Hall and surrounding streets. The festival features live Japanese and American… [Read More]

Join the Fairhaven Fire Department on Sun., 10/5 from 1–3 p.m. for an open house with lots of demonstra­tions and giveaways, 144 Washington St., Fairhaven, 508-994-1428.  Featuring: vehicle extrication, live fire demo (weather dependent), fire extinguisher demo, free pizza, Sparky the Fire Dog, and more! ••• Click here to download the 10/2/25 issue: 10-02-25 Riverside… [Read More]

On October 4th the Old Colony RVTHS PTO will hold its annual Fall Family Festival & Touch a Truck at 476 North Ave in Rochester from 11:00 to 3:00. There will be music by DJ Zavey Entertainment!  We will also have the Carabiners Climbing Tower, giant inflatables, the National Guard inflatable obstacle course, laser tag,… [Read More]

Food Truck Festivals of America is bringing the ultimate food truck and craft beverage experience to New Bedford for the 9th time! Join us on Sat., 10/4, from noon to 5 p.m. at Fort Tabor, 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd.  Prepare your taste buds for some of the area’s hottest food trucks, serving up mouthwatering… [Read More]