May 14, 2026 – May 14, 2026

Event Schedule

Start Time: 3:00 PM

End Time: 10:00 PM

Occurrence: Once

Location

Downtown New Bedford

33 William St., New Bedford, MA

New Bedford, MA

Events take place throughout downtown New Bedford. Check the website for a full list of locations and activities. On the day, you can find printed programs at the Library, Art Museum, National Park Visitors Center, and AHA! Welcome Desk. Parking is free at the Elm Street and Zeiterion garages.

AHA! Night provides free art and culture experiences to all on the second Thursday of the month (except January).

There’s so much to appreciate about the history and architecture of our amazing city. Explore the rich past of New Bedford as expressed through art, music, food, and more! It’s all happening on AHA! Night: Preservation Celebration on Thursday, May 14th.

You can follow the AHA! Yellow flags for activities from participating locations and printable program listings are available at the National Park Visitors Center, the Main Library, the NB Art Museum, and AHA! Welcome Desk. New activities are added to the AHA! Night schedule every day, so check the website often. Learn more at our website at ahanewbedford.org/next-aha

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