Celebrate another year of Pride Month with AHA! at the vibrant Pride Block Party on Thursday, 6/13, from 5pm to 10pm. Presented by the Queer Arts Council of New Bedford, this year the festivities move up William Street to the Steeple Playhouse and Gallery X between Sixth and Eighth streets for an evening filled with… [Read More]

Press Release Fitness in Cushman Park is celebrating LUCKY THIRTEEN!  Fitness in the Park is scheduled FREE TO THE PUBLIC this summer for 10 weeks of Yoga and Exercise classes in Cushman Park, Green Street Fairhaven MA. The classes are taking place Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30am from June 18 to August 22. Summer 2024 marks the 13th… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Historical Society is pleased to present “Fairhaven School Days”—an exciting and nostalgic exhibition of enlarged photographs of present and bygone schools, class­rooms, and students. The exhibition opens on June 15 at the Academy Building, 141 Main Street, and will be open every Saturday from 10 to 2 until September 24. Visitors are invited… [Read More]

The City’s marketing and tourism department – is partnering with the Fishing Heritage Center on Cisco Brewers’ first annual New Bedford Oysterfest from 12-3 p.m. on Saturday, 6/15, on the water at Cisco on East Rodney French Boulevard. The new festival showcasing the local oyster scene will feature fresh oysters shucked right in front of… [Read More]

Fairhaven’s Got Pride is a celebra­tion that supports and celebrates local LGBTQ+ communities. Whether you are part of the LGBTQ+ commu­nity, an ally, or just curious about what all the rainbows are about, you’re welcome to join!  The event includes entertainment, guest speakers, vendor and informa­tional booths, opportunities for sharing stories, and more.   Pride… [Read More]

World Oceans Day Beach Cleanup with Pokémon Go Southcoast, Be the Solution to Pollution, New Bedford Free Public Library and DATMA.  Fort Phoenix, Fairhaven, Sat., 6/8, 9am to noon. Meet in the parking lot near the cannons. Bring a reusable water bottle. Pizza, Giveaway, & Surprises at 12pm for volunteers  Everyone is welcome but young… [Read More]

For Father’s Day, come enjoy “Three Godfathers” (1948), a John Ford, Technicolor western! Three outlaws (John Wayne, Pedro Armen­dáriz, & Harry Carey, Jr.) reluctantly become the godfathers to an orphaned newborn. To save him, they’ll have to risk their lives and journey across a grueling and hostile landscape.  The program screens on Monday, June 10… [Read More]

Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun., 6/6, 7, 8, 9, Senhor De Pedra Club Feast Grounds, 81 Tinkham St., New Bedford, MA.  Thursday: 6:30 p.m., raising of Portuguese flag at New Bedford City Hall, with speaking ceremony and and public reception to follow at Camoes Hall of the Consulate of Portugal, 638 Pleasant St., NB. Friday: 6:30… [Read More]

Pirates & Privateers Presentation, Friday mornings, 10:00 a.m., June through September. WEATHER PERMITTING. Fort Phoenix, south end of Fort St., Fairhaven, MA. Tour begins at fort flagpole. Free. Is there really pirate treasure buried by Captain Kidd on Sconticut Neck? Why might you become a privateer instead of joining the Navy? What’s the deal with… [Read More]

Pickleball Clinics The Fairhaven Pickleball Associa­tion is holding clinics at Livesey Parkon Sat. & Sun., 6/8 & 9, Beginners, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; Wed., & Thurs., 6/12 & 13, Beginners, 5–7 p.m.; Wed., 6/19, Next Step, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; Thurs., 6/20, Next Step, 5–7 p.m. If you are interested, please send a check for $30 payable… [Read More]