things to do with kids in new england
NEW BEDFORD
WEEK OF JUNE 1 – 7, 2026
MONDAY - 6/1
New Bedford Parks, Recreation & Beaches
- Youth United-Youth Mentorship and Podcast/Film Programs - Next Wave-Elementary & Middle School at 3:00pm - 5:00pm ♡ youth programs
- Youth United-Youth Mentorship and Podcast/Film Programs - Next Wave-High School at 3:00pm - 5:00pm ♡ youth programs
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
- Movie Mondays: Notorious (2009) at 7:00 pm ♡ more info
WEDNESDAY - 6/3
New Bedford Parks, Recreation & Beaches
- Ricketson Nature Center - Homeschool Wednesday's at 10:00am - 12:00pm ♡ homeschool
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
- Dance Discovery: Motion State Arts - Playing Favorites at 7:00 pm ♡ more info
FRIDAY - 6/5
New Bedford Parks, Recreation & Beaches
- Ricketson Nature Center - Homeschool Friday's at 1:00pm - 3:00pm ♡ homeschool
SATURDAY - 6/6
New Bedford Parks, Recreation & Beaches
- Flag Football Spring "26" - Flag Football 11-14 y/o at 10:00am - 11:30am ♡ flag football
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
- New Bedford Ballet: A Midsummer Night's Dream at 1:00 pm, 7:00 pm ♡ more info
ALL VENUES
Buttonwood Park Zoo
Jabberwocky Bookshop & Café
New Bedford Art Museum
New Bedford Art Museum
New Bedford Community Events
New Bedford Free Public Library
New Bedford Museum of Glass
New Bedford Parks, Recreation & Beaches
New Bedford Whaling Museum
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
SouthCoast Children's Theatre
YMCA Southcoast
Your Theatre, Inc. (Steeple Playhouse)
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center