NEW BEDFORD FISHING HERITAGE CENTER

Events

February 19, 2026

Lobster Days 2026 — Day 1

TIME: 11:00 am –

3:00 pm

COST: Free!

Lobster Days are back at FHC!

Location: New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center (38 Bethel Street)

Date: Thursday, February 19 thru Friday, February 20

Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Explore one of New England’s favorite crustaceans during Lobster Days 2026 at New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center! Meet local lobstermen, enjoy kid-friendly art projects, science demos, storytelling, face painting, and more! Detailed schedule of events coming soon.

Other Great Events

February 12, 2026

February AHA! Night: Hauling Back Project Showcase

Learn more about the Center’s ongoing Hauling Back Generational Fishing Family Project.

February 20, 2026

Dock-u-mentary: “I Hope Those People Sink”

Join Ian Coss, host of GBH’s The Big Dig, for a special screening and conversation about his team's latest documentary project, on the New Bedford fishermen’s strike of 1985-86.

February 20, 2026

Lobster Days 2026 — Day 2

Meet local lobstermen, enjoy kid-friendly art projects, science demos, storytelling, face painting, and more!

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NEW BEDFORD FISHING HERITAGE CENTER
38 BETHEL ST.
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
508-993-8894