Top Things to Do in New Bedford

The best events, activities, parks, and attractions in New Bedford. Curated picks for locals and visitors.

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Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese North Dartmouth

Fun Pass membership starting at $7.99/month. Bronze: 40 games/visit + 20% food discount. Silver: 100 games/visit + 30% food discount. Gold: 250 games/visit + 50% food discount. One pass covers up to 6 family members with unlimited visits.

AHA! Night Project Planet

Starts in 12 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum

UMass Dartmouth Ecology students present their capstone projects on the biggest emerging issues expected to impact marine and coastal biodiversity conservation in the near future.

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Chuck E. Cheese: Free Play Points with Coloring Sheet

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese North Dartmouth

Bring in a completed coloring sheet on your next visit and earn free play points that can be converted into arcade prizes. Download coloring sheets from the Chuck E. Cheese website.

Wildlife in our young forests

Starts in 12 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 4:00 AM UTC · Marion Natural History Museum

We’ll be investigating some of the wildlife you may see in a “young” forest with presenter Marianne Piché, Habitat Biologist with the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries &

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Mommy & Me Holiday Handprints Paint Brunch

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Cape Cod

Mommy & Me Holiday Handprints Paint Brunch Sunday, December 7th | 10:00–11:30 AM How cute are these prints?! We are obsessed Join us with your little ones for a magical Mommy & Me Holiday Handprints Paint Brunch — a joyful way to capture their tiny hands during the season when Christmas magic is ali

Members' Trip 2026: Travel to Madeira, Portugal with special guest Maria Lawton

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum

Embark on a very special trip to Madeira with fellow Museum Member and special guest travel host Maria Lawton! Experience the island's vibrant culture, unforgettable cuisine, and breathtaking landscap

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Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese North Dartmouth

Birthday Fun Package starting at $99.99 for 6 kids. Includes 2 hours of gameplay, unlimited soft drinks, party hats, decorated table, and birthday show. Mega and Ultimate upgrade packages available.

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Be My Valentine: Mini Makers Paint Date

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Cape Cod

Come party with us at Color Me Mine on Sunday, February 1st from 10-11:30am with your Valentines! You and your mini makers will enjoy painting pottery and snack on breakfast treats There’s no better way to make memories with the ones you love than creating together! $20 per table includes the glazin

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Birthday Plate Workshop

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Cape Cod

We’ve been loving this trend so much we had to make an event out of it! Join us in creating custom birthday plates on Thursday, March 12th at our Birthday Plate Workshop from 6-8pm. $10pp covers the glazing and firing of your pottery, and templates to create the design of your dreams Pottery will be

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Ornament Painting Party

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Cape Cod

Ornament Painting Party! Let’s get those Christmas decorations checked off your to-do list in the most festive way possible! Join us on Tuesday, December 9th from 5:30–7:00pm for a cozy night of holiday creativity! Paint your own ornaments and add a handmade touch to your tree this year $5 per perso

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Francis J. Lawler Branch Library

Francis J. Lawler Branch Library

Francis J. Lawler Branch Library is a public branch library in New Bedford, MA. Open 2,476 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 8,000 square feet.

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Hoppy Hands Easter Paint Brunch

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Cape Cod

Believe it or not, Easter is sneaking up on us! We are getting ahead and are so excited to announce our Hoppy Hands Easter Paint Brunch on Sunday, March 8th from 10-11:30am Let’s get those adorable handprints done and ready before the holiday! We cant wait to capture the moment with you These make t

Marion’s vernal pools

In 3 weeks · Wed, Apr 29, 4:00 AM UTC · Marion Natural History Museum

Let’s meet at Washburn Park to visit some of our very special wetland ponds. We’ll be looking for some of the amphibians that call these areas home. Boots, long pants and bug spray highly

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Mass Escape

Mass Escape

Escape room The Pentex Conspiracy by Mass Escape in New Bedford on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-8 players.

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Paint with the Easter Bunny

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Cape Cod

We called in a special favor and got the Easter Bunny to come on down to the studio March 22nd from 10-11:30am! $20 per table up to 4ppl covers the glazing and firing of your pieces and well as brunch treats to snack on while we paint! Each additional person can be added on for $5 Pottery will be pi

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Rocket Science!

Wed, May 20, 4:00 AM UTC · Marion Natural History Museum

Prepare for an exhilarating experience with “ROCKET SCIENCE!” Led by rocketry enthusiast Mike Cronin, this program offers a hands-on introduction to the principles of propulsion and lift. What kind of

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Daddy Daughter Date Night

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Cape Cod

Daddy Daughter Date Night Create sweet memories and lasting keepsakes at our special Daddy Daughter Date Night! This heart-filled evening is the perfect chance for dads, father figures and daughters to spend quality time together while getting creative Saturday, February 7th 5:30–7:00 PM $15 to sign

Native Plants and Pollinators

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 4:00 AM UTC · Marion Natural History Museum

Our native bees and insects are an important resource for pollination – essential for the production of the fruits and vegetables that we eat. Wildflower and pollinator enthusiast, Maggie Payne

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Rhododendron Festival

In 2 weeks · Apr 25 – May 20 · Heritage Museums & Gardens

$26 Adult / $16 Youth (3-17), Members and children 2 and under FREE Thousands of world-famous rhododendrons in over 100 varieties offer spectacular blooms to enjoy throughout Heritage. 11:30 am-3 pm – (Recurring: 7 sessions, 2026-04-25 to 2026-05-20)