Meet the Fairhaven Village Militia

Fairhaven Village Militia Meet & Greet Saturday, March 23, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fairhaven Emergency Management Building 150 Sconticut Neck Road, Fairhaven Visit with the Fairhaven Village Militia at this free indoor educational event outlining Fairhaven's history during the Revolutionary War era. Attendees can meet the historical re-enactors, and see demonstrations of colonial life including midwifery, colonial clothing and … [Read more...]

Western Stars – Show & Dance!

Western Stars - Show & Dance! Sunday, March 24, 2024, 1:30 pm The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance) Fairhaven, MA Western Stars is a seven-piece western swing dance band honoring the music of Bob Wills, Hank Williams, Bob Dylan, and anyone else they love. Their performances are fun and unique as they use the power of a full rhythm section, pedal steel, and fiddle, plus vocals! Tickets … [Read more...]

NFIA Easter Egg Hunt

NFIA Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30, 2024, 9:00 a.m. sharp Livesey Park, Glenhaven Ave., Fairhaven Annual Easter egg hunt with separate areas for children in different age groups (toddler to 4, 5-8, and 9-12). Children from toddlers to age 12 can find candy eggs in the park and playground and look for specially numbered wooden eggs that can be redeemed for prizes. Visit and take photos with the Easter Bunny. Sponsored by the North … [Read more...]

Easter Sunrise Service

Easter Sunrise Service Sunday, March 31, 2024, approximately 6:20 a.m. Fort Phoenix, south end of Fort St., Fairhaven The Fort Phoenix parking lot will open at 5:30 a.m. so worshipers may gather for the annual Easter Sunrise Service sponsored by the Interchurch Council of Greater New Bedford. The service takes place near the cannons and will begin at approximately 6:20 a.m. Disabled accessible. For more information, email judy@iccgnb.org … [Read more...]

‘Hetty’ lecture by Charles Slack

"Hetty" lecture by author Charles Slack Thursday, April 4, 2024, 6:30 p.m. Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven The Fairhaven Historical Society presents author Charles Slack giving a lecture called "HETTY The Genius and Madness of America's First Female Tycoon."  Mr. Slack is the author of a popular book by the same title that examines the life of Henrietta "Hetty" Howland Robinson Green, often known as the "Witch of Wall … [Read more...]

Singer/Songwriter Master Class

Singer/Songwriter Master Class Friday, April 5, 2024, 7:00 pm The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance) Fairhaven, MA Chuck Williams hosts an interactive experience with a group of seasoned, award-winning singer/songwriters as they perform their original music, tell about the songs’ origins, explain their songwriting techniques, discuss changes in the music industry, and answer questions from the … [Read more...]

Art Tebbetts and Matt Borrello – Bob Dylan Night

Art Tebbetts and Matt Borrello - Bob Dylan Night Saturday, April 6, 2024, 7:00 pm The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance) Fairhaven, MA Celebrate the music of Bob Dylan with Art Tebbetts and Matt Borrello! This insanely talented duo share a passion for Dylan and his style – ranging from Dylan’s original songs, inspirations from the Great American Songbook, and even his surprising choice in … [Read more...]

George H. Taber Lodge Open House

George H. Taber Lodge Open House Saturday, April 13, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Masonic Lodge Building, 29 Center St., Fairhaven, MA During the open house of the George H. Taber Lodge, you can visit and learn the history of one of Fairhaven's hidden gems. The building was built in 1901 by Henry H. Rogers after Roger's asked the Concordia Lodge to change its name to honor his Uncle George, who was the oldest Freemason in Massachusetts at … [Read more...]

West Island 5K Run/Walk

West Island 5k Run/Walk Sunday, April 21, 2024, 11:00 a.m. 41 Causeway Road, Fairhaven, MA Come out and run to benefit good causes on a US Track and Field certified course. Entry fees for this 5K range from $20 to $25. Race shirt OR beach towel to first 250 5k registrants. Cash prizes. You may now register online at https://racewire.com/register.php?id=13586. In person registration at 41 Causeway Road is Saturday, April 2o, from 2:00 to 4:00 … [Read more...]

Classic Jazz Visions – Michael Persico’s Classic Jazz and Swing Orchestra

Classic Jazz Visions - Michael Persico's Classic Jazz and Swing Orchestra Featuring the Jazz photography of Jack Bradley Sunday, April 21, 2024, 1:00 pm The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance) Fairhaven, MA Experience the life, the musical history and legacy, the very essence of THE greatest icon of American Jazz, “Pops,” “Satchmo,” “Louis” Armstrong in a truly multi-dimensional immersive … [Read more...]