What's happening in New Bedford in October 2026?

There are 41 events in New Bedford, Massachusetts in October 2026, including Figure Drawing Open Studio at New Bedford Art Museum, Rhythm Is Going To Ge You at Fort Taber Community Center, Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet at Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, Balance and Swing Contradance at Gallery X. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in New Bedford in October 2026?

Yes — 15 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in New Bedford. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in New Bedford for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in New Bedford, Massachusetts with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in New Bedford — October 2026 (41 Things to Do)

October 2026 in New Bedford, Massachusetts brings 41 live events across the city, led by art (25), festival (6), community (4). 15 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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Figure Drawing Open Studio

Rhythm Is Going To Ge You

Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet

Balance and Swing Contradance

Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet

Legend of Ozzy-The Ozzy Tribute

New Bedford Farmers Market- Clasky Common Park — Saturday

KidZone

Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Military Museum & Veterans Memorial Speaker Series

LIFELONG LEARNING: Short-course in the History of Photography, 1839-1900

New Bedford Farmers Market- Brooklawn Park — Monday

SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions

Member Event: BizLab

COME JOIN THE CHORUS! Greater New Bedford Choral Society Open Rehearsals Begin September 9th, 2026

Universal Participation: Welcome to Yoga

Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet

New Bedford Farmers Market- Downtown/Custom House Square — Thursday

Figure Drawing Open Studio

Sketchbook Club

Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet

It's The Rebirth of Tena Marie - Lindsi Fisher!

Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet

7 Day Weekend - Live in The Vault!

New Bedford Farmers Market- Clasky Common Park — Saturday

1st Annual New Bedford Powwow

The Ancestor Hour: Roots & Research Club

Witches' Ball

KidZone

LIFELONG LEARNING: Short-course in the History of Photography, 1839-1900

New Bedford Farmers Market- Brooklawn Park — Monday

SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions

Member Event: BizLab

Universal Participation: Welcome to Yoga

COME JOIN THE CHORUS! Greater New Bedford Choral Society Open Rehearsals Begin September 9th, 2026

Author Book Talk: Janna Malamud Smith

The Price Is Right Live - Stage Show

Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet

Figure Drawing Open Studio

Sketchbook Club

Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet

Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet

Figure Drawing Open Studio

Figure Drawing Open Studio

Rhythm Is Going To Ge You

Rhythm Is Going To Ge You

Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet

Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet

Balance and Swing Contradance

Balance and Swing Contradance

Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet

Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet

Legend of Ozzy-The Ozzy Tribute

Legend of Ozzy-The Ozzy Tribute

New Bedford Farmers Market- Clasky Common Park — Saturday

New Bedford Farmers Market- Clasky Common Park — Saturday

KidZone

KidZone

Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Military Museum & Veterans Memorial Speaker Series

Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Military Museum & Veterans Memorial Speaker Series

LIFELONG LEARNING: Short-course in the History of Photography, 1839-1900

LIFELONG LEARNING: Short-course in the History of Photography, 1839-1900

New Bedford Farmers Market- Brooklawn Park — Monday

New Bedford Farmers Market- Brooklawn Park — Monday

SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions

SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions

Member Event: BizLab

Member Event: BizLab

COME JOIN THE CHORUS! Greater New Bedford Choral Society Open Rehearsals Begin September 9th, 2026

COME JOIN THE CHORUS! Greater New Bedford Choral Society Open Rehearsals Begin September 9th, 2026

Universal Participation: Welcome to Yoga

Universal Participation: Welcome to Yoga

Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet

Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet

New Bedford Farmers Market- Downtown/Custom House Square — Thursday