New Bedford Police Bringing ‘Ice Cream Socials’ to Neighborhoods This Week

NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — The New Bedford Police Department is once again bringing back its popular “Ice Cream Socials” this week, visiting some of the housing developments and neighborhoods across the city to provide kids with a free ice cream.

The timing couldn’t be any more perfect, as temperatures are expected to soar in the next couple of days with a heat index of 100 degrees or more.

“From Harrington Park to Hazelwood, we’re making stops in neighborhoods all over New Bedford between June 23-27,” the NBPD posted to its Facebook page. “This is a great opportunity to meet your local officers, connect with our team, and enjoy some summertime fun together!”

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Police will be handing out one free ice cream per child.

If you would like to come out and meet the officers (and get a free ice cream), here is the complete schedule of the NBPD’s Ice Cream Socials.

New Bedford Police 2025 Ice Cream Social Times and Locations

Monday, June 23
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Harrington Park
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Westlawn
4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. at Parkdale
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Shawmut Village

Tuesday, June 24
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Satellite Village
12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Dottin Place
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Nashmont
2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Brickenwood
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Presidential Heights
5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Riverside Park

Wednesday, June 25
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Dr. Jabreel Khazan Park
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Temple Landing
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Blue Meadows

Thursday, June 26
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brooklawn
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Monte’s Park/Bay Village

Friday, June 27
1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. at Ruth Street
2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Ben Rose Garden
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hazelwood Park