dNB FallFest 2024

Celebrate Spooky Season at Downtown New Bedford Inc’s Annual FallFest!

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Downtown New Bedford Inc., a local volunteer-run non-profit 501c3 organization, is thrilled to announce the return of their beloved annual Fall Fest on Saturday, October 19th, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This year’s Fall Fest promises to be a celebration of community spirit, Fall fun, and support for local small businesses.

dNB Inc., managed and operated by dedicated local small business owners and community members, has been an integral part of our city’s cultural fabric for years. dNB’s FallFest, which started simply as a day of trick or treating downtown, has grown into a full-fledged festival with experiences for both adults and kids.

“FallFest is an awesome way for our downtown business owners to give back to the community” says Elissa Paquette, owner of Calico on Union Street and dNB Inc Board President. “It offers a family-friendly trick or treat experience, as well as events, entertainment, and activations for all ages throughout downtown.”

Last year, dNBFallFest included a Trunk or Treat for the first time–an event that families with trick or treater’s loved and that dNB is excited to bring back again for 2024! “I’m thrilled to have coordinated this year’s Trunk or Treat in downtown New Bedford!” says car enthusiast and local realtor, Katrina Carmo.  “Events like this are so important because they give families a chance to make memories while staying connected to the heart of our city.”

FallFest is not only a day of fun and entertainment, but also a chance to highlight local small businesses. With various attractions throughout downtown, the event aims to drive foot traffic and encourage visitors to explore all downtown New Bedford has to offer. “It’s been a rough few years for many small businesses,” says Paquette. “We hope that FallFest gives folks the opportunity to discover some new favorite shops and restaurants and encourages them to support local this holiday season!”

dNB FallFest features a mix of activities for attendees of all ages, including:

Trick or Treat at 40+ Local Biz Candy Stops 12-3

Trunk or Treat 12-3
Purchase & William Streets
AND Union Street in front of Play Arcade

Costume Contest & Dance Party
3-5 in Wings Court
With DJ Mikey Life & 3rd Eye Dance Crew
Prizes for best kids, adults, families, and pet costumes!

Outdoor Drink Stations on Purchase Street 12-5
Fall themed beer, booze bags, and other libations from
Pour Farm, No Problemo, The Vault, and dNB Craft Kitchen

Toe Jam Puppet Band
12-3 on the Whaling Museum Plaza

Calico Spooky Market 12-5
with Local Vendors, Salted Silver, House of Corriea, Booth 228 Vintage, Tierra Blue Candle Co, QueenBeams,  & Tarot Readings by Donna from Strawberry Moon

And…

• Painting at Splash – Open Studio Ceramics 2-5
• TL6 – Annual Halloween Art Show – Vote For Your Fave! 12-5
• People’s Pressed – Candied Apple Stand 12-3
• Del’s Lemonade Truck & Dorothy Cox Chocolate @ William & Pleasant 12-5
• Izzy’s Food Truck @ Custom House Park 12-5
• Register To Vote @ Custom House Park 12-5
• Windworks – Offshore Wind Career Info @ Custom House Park 12-3
• Anthi’s Drawing Room – Mulled Sangria Tasting 1-4
• Fishing Heritage Center – Make Your Own Sea Monster 12-3
• Sorbae Frozen Treat Truck 12-5 at Union & N. Water Street
• NB Tattoo Co. Special FallFest Flash TODAY ONLY!
• SouthCoast Brass Band 3-5 @ Custom House Park
• Play Arcade – DJ Masterclass with Legendary Broadway 12-2
  Sidewalk Glizzy’s, Chips, Soda, & Hot Cider 12-5
  & MORE

Admission to dNB FallFest is free, and all are welcome. Parking is FREE in both the Elm Street and Zeiterion lots. For more information and updates, check out dNB’s FallFest Facebook Event and follow @dnbinc on Instagram.