Mystery-minded high school students will present a special who-dun-it night for teens on Fri., 11/1, at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, NB. During A 1920s Mystery Affair, guests will be invited to try games and activities to reveal clues, question witnesses, and solve the mystery of who stole a trove of… [Read More]

Dr. Handy and the Evil Housekeeper, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Sat., 10/26, at the Handy House, 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport MA Enjoy the season with a little spookiness and a lot of fun. This year’s Halloween activities revolve around a fictional story about Dr. Handy’s housekeeper who is intent on disrupting life in the Handy… [Read More]

Fri., 10/18, at American Legion Hall, 71 Hope St., Acushnet, 7 p.m.–midnight. Tickets: $15 per person, includings munchies and daning with DJ Howie, and Best Costume prizes. Hosted by DJ Howie and Acushnet Lions Club. For tickets, contact Legion hall, (508) 998-6938, or any Lions member, or find them on Facebook to reserve your spot…. [Read More]

The following events are at the New Bedford Art Museum, 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, www.newbedfordart.org Family Thankful Table Sat, 10/19, 10:30 a.m.–noon, Non-member: $20 Member: $15. Family-friendly art activities. Corn husk dolls, turkey-themed and seasonal projects. Stringing, painting, gluing, wrapping, and construction. Workshop designed with active children in mind. Price is per family, (one… [Read More]

The following events will take place at St. Mary’s Church, 440 Main St., Fairhaven.  • Sun., 10/20, Parish Breakfast, Raffle & Bake Sale 8:30 to 11:30 am Parish Hall. Tickets $8. for adults, $4. for children 5-10 and under 5 free. Eggs, sausages, ham, potatoes, pancakes (plain or blueberry), fruit cup, coffee or tea. What a… [Read More]

October is Domestic Violence Aware­ness Month. It is an opportunity for all of us to join the conversation and show that we care about victims of domestic violence. We are the voice for the domestic violence homicide victims who can no longer speak for themselves, and our voices can break the silence for victims currently… [Read More]

This year’s “ChowderFest” will take place on Sunday, October 13th on Pier 3, New Bedford’s historical waterfront. Tickets are $15 per person; $5 ages 6–12; 5 and younger free. VIP tickets: $35, includes drink voucher, early entrance. Visit https://southcoastchamber.com for tickets. The event’s main attraction is the 25 restaurants and caterers that will be serving… [Read More]

Boatbuilder, author, seafarer Bruce Halabisky will explore the rich heritage of the Azorean whaleboat during a Sailors’ Series talk at the New Bedford Whaling Museum on October 17. Halabisky’s talk, “Azorean Whaleboat Design and Regatta,” will range from design through restoration, to the vessel’s emergence as a modern international racing class. The Sailors’ Series lectures… [Read More]

Coming Out Day Come celebrate Coming Out Day on with the Southcoast LGBTQ Network (sclgbtqnetwork.org), on Fri., 10/11, at 6 pm at the Harbor Hotel, 222 Union St., New Bedford, MA for a 21+ event with no cover charge. There will be Live Entertainment from 8pm-11pm. Food and beverage are extra.  To learn more about… [Read More]