News and Updates

AHA! Project Planet Celebration Sign Up

Celebrate the planet on AHA! Night! Thursday, April 9th @ 5:00 pm Make your Earth Day statement and experience the fun during AHA! Night: Project Planet. There are several ways to participate.   1) Join the Procession: 5:00 – 6:15 PM Show your love and creativity for mother earth with ...
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We’re Hiring a Program Coordinator!

**Thank you for your interest. Applications are now closed.** We are hiring a part-time AHA! Program Coordinator Contractor! This contract position is focused on the coordination of programming each month with AHA! partners. Please review the job description and compensation details.  If interested, please email your resume and cover letter ...
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I AM NB Storytelling Series Kicks off 2026 AHA! Night Schedule

AHA! Night returns on Thursday, February 12th, for AHA! Night: I AM NB, which celebrates the personal and undertold stories of New Bedford as expressed through art, music, spoken word, dance, and more. This is part one of a two-part storytelling series that continues in March. As part of February’s ...
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AHA! New Bedford Announces 2026 AHA! Night Themes

I AM NB Story-telling Series kicks off the AHA! Night Calendar in February and March AHA! Nights return to downtown New Bedford on the second Thursday of each month, February through December, in 2026. This year’s AHA! Night themes include familiar favorites such as Pride (June 11th), Kids Rule (July 9th), and Made in NB (November ...
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December’s AHA! Night: NB Festive celebrates the warmth and magic of the season

On Thursday, December 11th, feel the warmth of the holiday season with AHA! Night: NB Festive! December’s AHA! Night is sponsored by Bristol County Savings Bank with additional support from SouthCoast Community Foundation and Servedwell Hospitality. It may be chilly outside, but on this AHA! Night, experience a Nordic Wonderland. ...
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November’s AHA! Night: Made in NB celebrates the art and music of local creators

On Thursday, November 13th, celebrate the art, artistry, and artists of New Bedford and beyond during AHA! Night: Made in NB! Organizations and businesses across downtown New Bedford will host pop-up markets, musical performances, conversations, demonstrations, and more as part of this free, monthly arts and cultural event. November’s AHA! ...
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AHA! New Bedford Wants to Hear from You: take part in the upcoming Community Meeting and Survey

AHA! New Bedford is inviting New Bedford residents, workers, and supporters to participate in a meeting to discuss the future of downtown New Bedford. On September 30th, hear about the current trends in downtown, share your vision, and discuss the strategies to get there. This community meeting will be held ...
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September’s AHA! Night celebrates the diverse cultures of New Bedford

On Thursday, September 11th, celebrate the history, creativity, and diversity of New Bedford with AHA! Night: NB Cultures. Organizations and businesses across downtown New Bedford will host musical performances, conversations, demonstrations, and more as part of this free, monthly arts and cultural event. September’s AHA! Night is sponsored by Hawthorn Medical. At ...
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August’s AHA! Night celebrates Summer in the Seaport, while also honoring the late Everett Hoagland

Come join the fun as AHA! New Bedford celebrates the magic of summer during AHA! Night: Summer in the Seaport on Thursday, August 14th, across downtown New Bedford. It will also be a night for the community to honor and celebrate the late Everett Hoagland, professor, activist, and New Bedford’s ...
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