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Nature Play and Learn: Art in Nature

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park 33 William Street, New Bedford, United States

Calling all curious kids and creative families! Join Mobile Adventures for a magical Nature Art session, where twigs can become wands, seashells spark imagination, and every leaf has a story to tell. We'll bring the wonders of nature and all the craft supplies—just bring your creativity and sense of adventure! Perfect for kids of all ages (and their grown-ups too!), this joyful, hands-on experience is a great way to connect with nature, get crafty, and make memories together. Mobile Adventures is an Urban Youth Program of the Trustees, providing free nature play and exploration experiences for children in the communities of Boston, Fall River and New Bedford.

Free

Nature Play and Learn: Camping

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park 33 William Street, New Bedford, United States

Get Ready for a Camping Adventure with Mobile Adventures! Join us for a fun-filled introduction to camping the whole family will love. From pitching your first tent to purifying water like a pro, we’ve got everything you need to kickstart your wilderness skills. Kids can race to clean up camp in our high-energy relay, and everyone will get hands-on learning with essential knot-tying skills—perfect for any outdoor adventure!! With fun activities that teach the importance of shelter-building, clean water, and caring for nature, this adventure is more than fun—it’s a chance to grow, explore, and work together. Pack your curiosity and join us under the open sky (weather-permitting)—Mobile Adventures is where the wild fun begins! Mobile Adventures is an Urban Youth Program of the Trustees, providing free nature play and exploration experiences for children in the communities of Boston, Fall River and New Bedford.

Free

Weaving and Writing with Arghavan Booyeh

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park 33 William Street, New Bedford, United States

We need your voice! Join Artist-in-Residence Arghavan Booyeh for a free, interactive weaving and writing workshop that invites New Bedford residents to help create a powerful community artwork celebrating the city’s rich textile and maritime heritage. Inspired by the structure of a loom, this sculptural piece will incorporate fishing ropes to honor New Bedford’s seafaring legacy and fabric strips to represent the city’s deep ties to the textile industry. Participants are encouraged to write short personal stories, reflections, or messages of hope on the fabric strips, which will be woven together to form a vibrant, collective tapestry of memory, identity, and connection. All ages and writing levels welcome - add your voice to this living tribute to New Bedford’s past and future!

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