Teddy Bear Day
Thursday May 1,  10:30-2 pm
Location: Children's Museum in Easton, 9 Sullivan Avenue, North Easton, MA 02356
Description: Bring your favorite Teddy Bear or stuffed animal to The Children’s Museum in Easton on Thursday May 1st, from 10:30 AM to 2 PM for a day of “beary” fun activities.
First, have your special bear visit our doctor’s office KIDS CLINIC for a Teddy Bear Check-up, play Teddy Bear Hide & Seek, and make some special Teddy Bear Crafts. Regular Museum admission of $6 per person covers all of the special activities except for the Tea Party, which has an additional fee of $2.00 for the Tea Party. You need to call in advance to reserve a seat at one of three sittings: 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. or at 1:00 p.m.
Phone: (508) 230-3789

Thursday, May 8, 5-9pm
AHA!
Description: “Changing Facade 4”
AHA! is a collaboration of New Bedford's museums, galleries, theatrical groups, restaurants and retailers including concerts, dance, exhibitions, lectures, tours, culinary, theatre and opening receptions.  Held the second Thursday of each month.
Downtown New Bedford
www.ahanewbedford.org

Thursday, May 8,  10:30-11:30 am
Tails & Tales with Miss Candy
Location: Children's Museum in Easton, 9 Sullivan Avenue, North Easton, MA 02356
Description: Enjoy Miss Candy's informal petting zoo and hear her talk about her animal friends and their care! Each date features a different animal from her massive menagerie!
Phone: (508) 230-3789
Website: http://www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/DropInDays.asp

Saturday, May 10,
NEW BEDFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
“SEASON FIANLE”
Location: Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford
Phone: (508) 994-2900
Website: www.zeiterion.org

Saturday, May 10,
Mothers Day Flower Workshop for Children
Location: RJD House, 396 County Street, New Bedford
Description: Under the guidance of Kitsie Howard, child educator and expert flower arranger, children will create a “container garden” or living plant arrangement. Rather than cut flowers that only last a short time, these arrangements will continue to grow and provide blooms to delight mom all season. The Museum will provide everything needed to create a beautiful container garden including the plant material, pots, soil and the guidance and inspiration! Children will also design a card to accompany their arrangement. The cost, per arrangement with accompanying card, is $7. The Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum is one of the nation’s finest whaling Greek revival mansions. Built in 1834, its period rooms chronicle 150 years of the history of New Bedford, as reflected in the lives of the families who lived and worked there. The Museum is open to the public for tours 10 am to 4 pm Monday through Saturday and 12 noon to 4 pm on Sunday. Ongoing educational and cultural programs are also offered. For more information, visit online.
Phone: 508-997-1401
Website: www.rjdmuseum.org

Thursday, May 15-18th
SPRINGFEST 2008
Annual Family Festival
Location: Brooklyn Park, New Bedford
Description: Join us for a weekend of guaranteed fun for everyone!  Amusement rides, entertainment, games, delicious food and fireworks!  Wrist bank nights ride all the rides for on low price.  Thursday, through Saturday 6pm-10pm fireworks start at 9:15pm and Sunday, May 18, 4pm-8pm.
Phone: (508) 995-7896

Sunday, May 18,  5:30
J. Holiday & Special Guest
Location: Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford
Description: When J. Holiday talks earnestly of “following my dreams” and “being in love with music,” it’s not a deliberately sympathetic portrayal by a partial writer. In fact, J.’s talent is matched -in rarity and intensity—only by his enthusiasm. His candor and vulnerability are refreshing, given the static, formulaic state of R&B. For tickets please call box office.
Phone: (508) 994-2900
Website: www.zeiterion.org

Saturday, May 24th,
FALL RIVER CAROUSEL OPENS
Location: Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA
Description: Carousel #54 of the Philadelphia Toboggan Co. opens to the public.  Housed in a elegant Victoria-style pavilion, this unique waterfront venue has been completely restored to the original splendor of its early days at the historic Lincoln Park.
Admission charge: $1.00/ride, 7 rides/$5
Phone: 508.678.1100 for details

Monday, May 26, 8:30 a.m.
Memorial Day Parade
Location: Main Street, from Center St. to River-Side Cemetery
Description: Ceremony at Civil War Veterans Monument in River-Side Cemetery and flag raising at Fairhaven High School.

Wednesday, May 30th
MEMORIAL DAY AT BATTLESHIP COVE
Location: Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA
Description: Honor and commemorate the men and women who gave their lives for freedom.  A traditional military observance with the raising of the American Flag from half-staff and a 21-gun salute, firing one shot each minute. Open to the public.
Phone: 508-678-110
Website: www.battleshipcove.org

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