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AHA!
FREE arts & culture event which takes place the 2nd Thursday of every month in Downtown New Bedford.
508-996-8253 ext. 205
www.ahanewbedford.org
AHA! (Art, History and Architecture) is New Bedford's every second Thursday free downtown cultural night. The themed family-friendly cultural nights are held from 5pm-9pm and involve over 60 downtown museums, galleries, arts organizations, merchants, and restaurants. On a typical AHA! night several art exhibits open, venues present live music, theater performances and lectures. This night is one of the best ways to experience New Bedford's cultural renaissance.
MARATHON SUNDAY:
NEW BEDFORD HALF MARATHON &
DOWNTOWN RUN
March 18, 2012
617-566-7600
www.newbedfordhalfmarathon.com
This annual spring event is a 13.1 mile race held in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Runners, their families, friends and other race enthusiasts stay after the race for the “Downtown Run” - a scavenger hunt that has people racing around Downtown. Sponsored by the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick, Downtown New Bedford, Inc. and the City of New Bedford.
North End Business Association 2012 SpringFest
at Brooklawn Park
May 10-13, 2012
Family festival featuring amusement rides, games, delicious foods, and entertainment.
New Bedford JazzFest
Friday, May 18
www.facebook.com/NewBedfordJazzFest
1st Annual Jazz Fest will showcase the SouthCoast jazz scene in historic Downtown at Custom House Square.
6th Annual General Aviation Fun Day
at the New Bedford Regional Airport
Saturday, May 19, 2012
10am-4pm
Enjoy a day of flight demonstrations, airplane rides, the Buttonwood Park Zoo Choo, NBPD K-9 demonstrations, NBFD Crash Truck demonstrations, antique and classic cars, flight simulators, and so much more!
TASTE OF SOUTHCOAST
May 20, 2012
508-990-2777
www.downtownnb.org
Held in Custom House Square in historic Downtown this family-friendly event features South Coast restaurants, caterers, and bakeries. The event includes live music and kids' activities.
HAZELWOOD PARK SUMMER FAIR
June 14-17, 2012
508-999-5245
This family orientated neighborhood fair includes delicious food, arts and crafts, live entertainment and a kids' carnival. Location: Hazelwood Park.
Presented by South End Business Association (SEBA)
DIA DE PORTUGAL:
NEW BEDFORD DAY OF PORTUGAL
June 10-12, 2012
508-322-7025
www.nb-dayofportugal.com
New Bedford celebrates its deep cultural ties and traditions with Portugal throughout the weekend, in the North End, with food, live music and the culture of Portugal. Portuguese artisans exhibit and demonstrate their work. Location: Acushnet Avenue from Bullard to Beetle streets. Wheelchair accessible and free.
GREATER NEW BEDFORD SUMMERFEST
July 6-8, 2012
508-991-3122 x112
www.newbedfordsummerfest.com
This live downtown New Bedford music festival, has gained an outstanding reputation as an international folk music and arts event. The festival takes place in multiple venues in downtown New Bedford and is family-friendly. Excellent restaurants and shopping are all in the immediate vicinity. Ticket prices available on-line.
WHALING CITY FESTIVAL OF NEW BEDFORD
July 13-15, 2012
508-996-3348
www.whalingcityfestival.com
The Annual Whaling City Festival is held at Buttonwood Park and features dozens of international food vendors, over two hundred craft and flea market dealers, and six staging areas of live music and entertainment and kids' activities. Free.
3RD EYE UNLIMITED : ANNUAL 3rd EYE OPEN
July 21-22
508-910-2260
www.3rdeyeunlimited.com
This youth-orientated festival, held in Buttonwood Park, features visual arts, break dancing, basketball tournaments, slam-dunk contest, interactive kids' activities, live music and performance, food and refreshment. Free.
“50S NIGHT”
July 19 / Raindate August 16
508-971-6033
This family-friendly evening in downtown New Bedford features a full celebration of the 50’s culture from bebop, to dancing, to a vintage car show and food and refreshments. Presented by Joe Jesus and the City of New Bedford, the event usually takes place on the 3rd Thursday in July and is free.
CLUB MADIRENSE S.S. SACRAMENTO:
96TH ANNUAL FEAST OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
August 2-5, 2012
508-992-6911
www.portuguesefeast.com
Founded in 1915, this traditional mid-summer event has become the largest Portuguese Feast in the world and the largest ethnic festival in New England attracting over 300,000 visitors. The Feast features Portuguese and American food, live music and entertainment, midway, carnival rides and the largest parade in New Bedford. Visit the Museum of Madeiran Heritage (free during the Feast) to experience the full story of Madeiran immigration to America. Held at the Madeira Field, Madeira Ave.
BUZZARDS BAY REGATTA
August 3-5, 2012
www.buzzardsbayregatta.com
The Buzzards Bay Regatta is the largest multi-class regatta in the United States with over 450 boats and 1200 sailors across fifteen different classes. Thirty volunteer committee chairs meet throughout the year to plan the three-day event and are joined by over 200 volunteers during regatta weekend.
DOWNTOWN NEW BEDFORD, INC:
“NEW BEDFORD SEAPORT CHOWDER FESTIVAL”
September 16, 2012
508-990-2777
www.downtownnb.org
Enjoy an array of chowder and kale soups, freshly made by over 30 of the finest restaurants in the south coast. The festival includes live music and kids' activities. Ticket prices available on-line.
Oktoberfest
September 22, 2012
3-11pm
http://www.scballiance.org/
Seasonal brews, culinary treats, along with talented musicians, create a festive atmosphere at Custom House Square in Downtown. Ticket prices available on-line.
WORKING WATERFRONT FESTIVAL
September 29 & 30, 2012
508-993-8894
www.workingwaterfrontfestival.org
The Working Waterfront Festival is a free family-friendly celebration of New England’s commercial fishing industry. It features live music, fishermen’s contests, fresh seafood, fishing vessel tours, author readings, cooking demonstrations and kids' activities. New Bedford's Waterfront - Pier 3 to Merrill’s Wharf. FREE
NEW BEDFORD OPEN STUDIOS
October 2012
www.newbedfordopenstudios.org
New Bedford Open Studios showcases the fine art and crafts of over 90 artists in the New Bedford area. Tour working artists’ studios and watch demonstrations, experience hands-on activities and purchase unique gifts and fine art in vintage and historic mill buildings. Free.
Connecting for Change: A Bioneers by the Bay Conference
October 26-28 2012
http://www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change
The 8th Annual Connecting for Change: A Bioneers by the Bay Conference presented by the Marion Institute is an annual three-day, solutions based gathering that brings together a diverse audience to create deep and positive change in their communities. This internationally acclaimed event summons environmental, industry and social justice innovators to bring focus on food and farming, health and healing, green business, indigenous knowledge, environmental and social justice, women and youth empowerment, spirituality and sustainability, all working to catalyze a movement to heal our world. Ticket prices available on-line.
HOLIDAY STROLL
December 1 & 2, 2012
508- 990-2777
www.downtownnb.org
A fun filled holiday weekend event for the entire family. Downtown New Bedford is festive with seasonal activities including Santa and Mrs. Claus, antique fire engine rides, live music, holiday treats and refreshments, the lighting of the city’s giant tree plus plenty of holiday shopping.
The Santa Sightings 5k Fun Run
December 8, 2012
11am
http://www.thesightings.net/index.php/upcoming-races/santa-sightings-5k-fun-run
Thousands will gather to participate in another chapter in the world-wide phenomenon known as the Santa Race. The race is open to all ages and all levels of runners. On-line registration
CITY CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE
508-996-8253 ext. 205
www.ahanewbedford.org
Presented by AHA! and the City of New Bedford, this family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration has something for everyone. Ring in the new year while enjoying art, live music, fire performers, ice carving, magic, storytelling, fireworks, shopping and dining all in historic Downtown New Bedford. FREE
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