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]

The Marion Art Center Theater is pleased to present J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, adapted by Craig Sodaro. Kate Fishman directs this very special limited presentation. Remaining dates are Dec. 13, 14 at 7:30pm and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2:00pm. All performances are in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater, 80 Pleasant St., Marion. This superb… [Read More]

New Bedford Ballet will perform its annual production of A New England Nutcracker on Dec. 14, at 1:00pm and 4:00pm at Keith Middle School Auditorium located at 225 Hathaway Boulevard, New Bedford, MA.  Journey back to the 1850s, as this favorite holiday story is re-imagined through New Bedford’s historic whaling era and prepare for the… [Read More]

Join the New Bedford Sympony Orchetra for their annual Holiday Pops, Sun., 12/15, 3:30 & 7:00 PM, Bronspiegel Auditorium, New Bedford High School.  For Tickets ($20–$45) visit https://nbsymphony.org/2024-2025-season/holiday-pops/ Yaniv Dinur, conductor & emcee. Appearances by the Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestra and the Showstoppers  Celebrate the season with family and friends at our Holiday Pops concerts…. [Read More]

The Acushnet Public Library, 232 Middle Road, welcomes Alfred H. Saulniers to share his new book, The French of New Bedford, on Saturday, December 7, at 12:30 pm. The French of New Bedford is the most comprehensive account of New Bedford’s  French communities, focusing on their histories from the 1600s to the mid-1930s.    Far… [Read More]

Join us for a magical evening of holiday cheer at our Annual Holiday Stroll! Fri., 12/6, 4–8 p.m., Padanaram Village 4th Annual Buoy Tree Lighting, 6:30  As the sun sets and the stars twinkle above, gather with us at Maritime Center for the grand illumination of our Buoy Tree. This enchanting tradition will fill you… [Read More]

Garden Club The Garden Club of Buzzards Bay is holding its annual Holiday Greens Market on Sat., 12/7, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum Coach House, 396 County Street, New Bedford. Selections include beautiful hand­made decorated wreaths, center­pieces, tabletop trees, garlands, swags, arrangements, ornaments and more! Come early for… [Read More]