Things to Do in Acushnet, MA

Author Book Talk Francesca Du Brock, How to Survive: Practicing Care in a Changing Climate July 30, 2026

Wed, Jul 29, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Food Truck Fun Night

Happening now · Jul 23 – Sep 3 · Heritage Museums & Gardens · 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA

Francis J. Lawler Branch Library

Francis J. Lawler Branch Library · 745 Rockdale Avenue, New Bedford, MA

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Coastal Explorations August 2026

In 5 days · Mon, Aug 3, 4:00 AM UTC · Marion Natural History Museum · 2098 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA

Author Book Talk: Jen Rose Smith, Ice Geographies: The Colonial Politics of Race and Indigeneity in the Arctic - New Bedford Whaling Museum

Thu, Nov 19, 5:00 PM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Casa Da Saudade

Casa Da Saudade · 58 Crapo Street, New Bedford, MA

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Members' Trip 2026: Travel to São Miguel with special guest Maria Lawton

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Moby-Dick Marathon 2027 January 8, 2027 - January 10, 2027

Thu, Jan 7, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

North Branch Library

North Branch Library · 211 Cross Road, Dartmouth, MA

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Author Book Talk: Jen Rose Smith, Ice Geographies: The Colonial Politics of Race and Indigeneity in the Arctic November 19, 2026

Wed, Nov 18, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Author Book Talk: Text by Sarah Crabtree, Art by Melissa Philley, Quaker, Whaler, Traitor, Spy! The Trials of William Rotch August 27, 2026

In 4 weeks · Wed, Aug 26, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Acushnet Public Library

Acushnet Public Library · 232 Middle Road, Acushnet, MA

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Author Book Talk: Janna Malamud Smith, When the Island had Fish October 29, 2026

Wed, Oct 28, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Author Book Talk: Seth Rockman, Plantation Goods: A Material History of American Slavery September 24, 2026

Wed, Sep 23, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Howland Green Library

Howland Green Library · 3 Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MA

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Author Book Talk: Steve Mentz, Sailing without Ahab: Ecopoetic Travels December 17, 2026

Wed, Dec 16, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Art Talks! May Babcock December 2, 2026

Tue, Dec 1, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Millicent Library

Millicent Library · 45 Center St., Fairhaven, MA

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Members’ Trip 2026: São Miguel October 15, 2026 - October 23, 2026

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Boundless: The Book as Art October 23, 2026

Thu, Oct 22, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

New Bedford Whaling Museum

New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

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Art Talks! Adrian R. Tió October 2, 2026

Thu, Oct 1, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

First Friday: Sharks Come Cruisin’ with the Whale Guitar December 4, 2026

Thu, Dec 3, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

New Bedford/Brooklawn Farmers' Market

New Bedford/Brooklawn Farmers' Market · 646 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA

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Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 Doors 5:00 PM and Program 6:00–8:00 PM

Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Sailors’ Series: Sailing into Oblivion: 271 Days Alone at Sea August 6, 2026

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Huttleston Farmers Market

Huttleston Farmers Market · 141 Main St, Fairhaven, MA

Farmers Market in Fairhaven, MA

First Fridays: Brass, Sass and Serious Fun! September 4, 2026

Thu, Sep 3, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

First Friday: The Art of Hip Hop November 6, 2026

Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Acushnet Farmers Market

Acushnet Farmers Market · 186 Leonard Street, Acushnet, MA

Farmers Market in Acushnet, MA

New Ecologies: May Babcock November 20, 2026 April 18, 2027

Thu, Nov 19, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival September 24, 2026

Wed, Sep 23, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Wilks Library

Wilks Library · 1911 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA

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29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

Wed, Sep 23, 5:30 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

National Authors’ Day 2026 November 1, 2026

Sat, Oct 31, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

New Bedford Free Public Library

New Bedford Free Public Library · 613 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA

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October 15 through 23, 2026

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

The Shop at Heritage

Sat, Oct 17, 4:00 AM UTC · Heritage Museums & Gardens · 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA

Greasy Luck Brewery

Greasy Luck Brewery · 791 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA

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Spooky Knights Community Fundraiser – Saturday

Sat, Oct 24, 4:00 AM UTC · Heritage Museums & Gardens · 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA

Spooky Knights Community Fundraiser – Friday

Fri, Oct 23, 4:00 AM UTC · Heritage Museums & Gardens · 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA

Moby Dick Brewing Co.

Moby Dick Brewing Co. · 16 S Water St, New Bedford, MA

Brewery in New Bedford, MA

Enrollment for the NEXT school year is OPEN!

Sun, Aug 30, 4:00 AM UTC · Heritage Museums & Gardens · 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA

Custom House Square Farmers Market

Custom House Square Farmers Market · 21 Barkers Lane, New Bedford, MA

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Brooklawn Park Farmers' Market

Brooklawn Park Farmers' Market · 1997 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA

Farmers Market in New Bedford, MA

Clasky Common Farmers' Market

Clasky Common Farmers' Market · 1359 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA

Farmers Market in New Bedford, MA

Mass Escape

Mass Escape · 13 N 6th St, New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

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James White Memorial Lib.

James White Memorial Lib. · 5 Washburn Road, East Freetown, MA

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Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library

Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library · 17 Constitution Way, Rochester, MA

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West Falmouth Library, Inc.

West Falmouth Library, Inc. · 575 West Falmouth Hghwy., West Falmouth, MA

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