Freedom Trail after dark experiences Discover the Freedom Trail in a new light – after dark – on the official Freedom Trail Lantern Tours. Freedom Trail Foundation announces the return of the unique Lantern Tours, offering visitors and residents the...
The New England Aquarium is offering discounted admission this fall for homeschooling families to experience its educational programs and exhibits. Every Tuesday through December 22, 2026, homeschool families have access to special ticket prices: $12 for children and $21 for...
2026 Park Passport Challenge aims to get residents into state parks Special to the Gazette The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced the return of its Park Passport Challenge, inviting all residents and visitors to explore...
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the 2026 Open Streets Series, a car-free event series that transforms roadways into vibrant, pedestrian-only public spaces during the summer and fall. Now in its fifth year, Open Streets Boston will return to Allston-Brighton, Jamaica...
SoWa Artists Guild’s July events continue SoWa Sundays will be held on July 12, 19, and 26, beginning at 11 a.m. SoWa Artists Guild events, which are free and open to the public, are held at 450 Harrison Ave. Nichols...
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy announced its lineup of upcoming summer and fall events and activities, inviting residents and visitors to enjoy free events, experiences, and seasonal amenities in the heart of Boston. Building on an exciting summer of citywide...
The city’s Open Newbury program will return Sunday, July 10, for another season, again transforming an eight-block stretch from Berkeley Street to Massachusetts Avenue into a vehicle-free pedestrian walkway replete with food, shopping, and outdoor dining. ?Additional Open Newbury dates...
September 19 Chemistry in the 18th Century 1:00 – 3:00 By the late 1700s only about two dozen elements were known, there was no periodic table, and there were very few of the laboratory practices and equipment we use today...
Library Happenings: Baby Lapsit, Mondays: 11:15 AM and Tuesdays at 10:30 AM Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs, and activities. We will have the same program on Monday and Tuesday. We ask that you choose one time to attend...
Engaging With The Past: 2026 Historical Events This summer and fall, the Jamaica Plain Historical Society (JPHS) alongside local researchers invites the public to engage directly with the history of the area through a series of expertly guided walking tours...
Following a brief midsummer hiatus after the conclusion of the spring market season in June, local residents will soon welcome back a neighborhood staple. The Revere Beach Farmer’s Market is officially set to launch its summer season on Saturday, July...
Get ready for a night to remember: a magical evening of community, cabaret, and conviviality under the stars as the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) hosts its 10th Annual Soirée, a vibrant fundraiser supporting equitable arts access...
The East Boston Soup Kitchen celebrated its 10 Anniversary with a Gala held at Spinelli’s in Day Square. The organization strives to feed, shelter, and assist with the recovery and self-care of the hungry and homeless in the community, and...
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced the 2026 Boston Parks Fall Fitness Series, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The series will offer free weekly classes in City of Boston parks...
Bread of Life’s Annual 5K Walk Fundraiser is Saturday, September 26 at Bread of Life, Malden. Start time 12PM. This year’s Walk is in Honor of Mea Mustone. From her first time laughing alongside Tom Feagley, Bread of Life’s beloved...
It was a perfect weekend for the annual Summer Festival at the Immaculate Conception Parish. In the rear parking lot, countries from all nations gathered to offer their best in edible delights. Entertainment from local musicians from countries around the...
Last Thursday evening, friends and family gathered at the Beachmont VFW to remember #61 RHS Football Player and RHS Principal/founder of Sea Coast High School Tom Misci. A full line of local comedians joined Comin Head Liner Matt Misci, son...
Last Saturday morning 12 teams and volunteers gathered at the RHS field House for the 4th Annual Evan Goldney Memorial Basketball Tournament. All proceeds went to the Goldney Foundation, to be given out to RHS students as scholarships...
A sellout crowd enjoyed the Revere Rocks Live! Dinner/Concert Friday night at the Beachmont VFW. The Decades of Rock band and Hometown Rocks Revere presented the celebration of classic rock whose proceeds benefited the Revere History Museum. “We’re so excited...
By Isabelle Zhang Runners and walkers alike will gather this Saturday (Sept. 26) at Franklin Park Playstead for the third annual EmpowerHer 5K, a community-focused race celebrating movement and wellness. The race is hosted by Chica Project, a non-profit organization supporting young women of color through educational programming and mentorship. Proceeds will go toward Chicas […]...
Special to the Journal Bread of Life’s Annual 5K Walk Fundraiser is Saturday, September 26th at Bread of Life, Malden. Start time 12PM. This year’s Walk is in Honor of Mea Mustone. From her first time laughing alongside Tom Feagley,...
After more than 30 years as an entertainment executive in Hollywood, Kelly Thompson is back on the North Shore enjoying the next chapter in her amazing career. Thompson is the executive producer of the Boston Cup Classic Car Show, which...
If you own a classic automobile in New England, then you know that Rich Doucette is one of the most highly regarded experts in your universe. A resident of Eagle Hill in East Boston, Doucette will be hosting his 15th...
There are 450 American flags currently displayed throughout Hood Park in Charlestown in remembrance of the lives lost on September 11, 2001. The flags were donated by Boston-based Lafuente Sign & Awning to Project 351, a Massachusetts nonprofit that brings...
West End Museum celebrates Leonard Bernstein with Sept. 18 concert The West End Museum, in partnership with Queer History Boston and Crescendo Productions, will offer ‘West End Story: Community and the Music of Leonard Bernstein’ – a special live musical...
The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) held its’ annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser. 166 golfers attended to help support the Youth Organization’s programming. The NEAA provides Baseball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Girls Field Hockey and Flag Football as well as educational and cultural...
It’s thumbs up or is it green thumbs up, for the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) which was recently inducted into the Mayor’s Garden Hall of Fame. FOCCP’s Historical Committee qualified for the prestigious award by planting in the...
On Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 6 to 9 p.m., Upstairs Downstairs Home at 69 Charles St. will host and salute a 250th American Anniversary event, ‘An American Portrait,’ with a fundraiser for veterans and their families. The nation’s birthday celebration,...
The Greenway buzzed with activity all summer, offering something for everyone. The Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway organized many events, including the “Wednesday Night” entertainment series featuring concerts and films. Other highlights included a Bocce tournament, Saturday morning...
Library Happenings: Baby Lapsit, Mondays: 11:15 AM and Tuesdays at 10:30 AM Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs, and activities. We will have the same program on Monday and Tuesday. We ask that you choose one time to attend...
ZUMIX, a local nonprofit providing creative opportunities for young people through music and technology, will host its annual Gala, The Muze, at City Winery on Thursday, Oct. 29. The event, a major fundraiser for the ZUMIX community, will include multiple...
Carol Tye was part of Revere’s educational system for 67 years, as an English teacher, Superintendent of Revere Public Schools, and a long-standing member of the Revere School Committee. She is known for her love for the city and the...
Despite being a bustling urban neighborhood, Jamaica Plain is a true haven for nature lovers. It is embraced on three sides by the famous Emerald Necklace, a system of parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. With hundreds of acres of...
Sail Boston 2026 is proud to announce the launch of its official interactive Fleet Tracker, powered by Aqua Map technology. Designed to enhance the viewing experience for maritime enthusiasts, locals, and visitors, this new tool provides an unparalleled and close-up look at this summer’s historic maritime celebration...
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For decades, Spaghetti Dinner has been one of Women’s Lunch Place’s most beloved traditions, bringing the Boston community together for an unforgettable evening in support of women experiencing homelessness and poverty. After last year’s event sold out, Women’s Lunch Place...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the winners of the 30th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest in a ceremony celebrating the exceptional efforts of Boston’s urban gardeners. The competition recognizes residents who have transformed their yards, balconies, rooftops, and community gardens into vibrant...
This past weekend the city held its annual International Revere Beach Sand Sculpture Festival...
Special to the Regional Review Laughter, conversation, and the aroma of good food filled the ABCD West End Neighborhood Service Center (WE NSC) as older adults gathered to celebrate Father’s Day with an afternoon of delicious food, friendship, and community...
Outdoor events can be fun to share with your pup, as long as you ensure the event is safe and comfortable for your dog and he will be a great ambassador for canines while in attendance. Some seasonal outdoor events,...
After a 2 year lay-off, bocce on the beach sponsored by the Rumney Marsh Burial Ground Committee was back. It was a little overcast on Revere Beach, but perfect for the event, keeping the players comfortable while on the sands...
Goats And Boats is a popular event hosted by the Muddy River Initiative, Boston Parks And Recreation, and the Red Cross to bring people together to help clean up the parks and wetland along the Muddy River. The goats are...
SoWa Artists Guild to offer more August events SoWa Sundays will be held Aug. 16, 23, and 30, starting at 11 a.m. SoWa Artists Guild events, which are free and open to the public, are held at 450 Harrison Ave...
English High School alumni will gather at Dorchester’s Florian Hall next month for an all-class reunion that will offer a special tribute to two graduates who served with the famed Tuskegee Airmen. The post English High’s Oct.10 reunion will feature tributes to two Tuskegee Airmen at Florian Hall appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
It was an afternoon filled with music, laughter, birthday wishes and plenty of audience participation when nationally recognized Musical Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll entertained residents and staff at Hale House, located at 273 Clarendon Street in Boston’s historic Back Bay. “Awesome...
If you haven’t checked it out yet, Jamaica Plain’s first official dog park is fast approaching its one-year anniversary. Having opened last August, the newly renovated Flaherty Playground—located at the intersection of Cornwall Avenue and Brookside Avenue—features a spacious,...
NeighborHealth held its 2026 Art of Health Care event last week. The generosity of area residents and businesses helped make the evening a meaningful celebration of health, healing, and community. President & CEO of NeighborHealth, Jamie Hazard, found the evening...
By Phil Orlandella Every year, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) celebrate Independence Day at the park. This year, the non-profit all-volunteer community group also celebrated its 25th anniversary on the same day. Many local kids, families and neighbors...
The candles will be lit, the pews will be full, and the Headless Horseman will ride again inside Boston’s oldest surviving church. On Friday, Oct. 9, Old North Illuminated will partner with Crescendo Productions to present “The Legend of Sleepy...
Derek Kouyoumjian Photos This year’s Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival celebrated our city with the theme “Boston Welcomes The World,” recognizing the recent excitement of the World Cup and Sail Boston events here in the metro area. While rainy...
Boston Senior Home Care (BSHC), a trusted nonprofit Aging Services Access Point dedicated to helping older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers access home- and community-based services and supports in the City of Boston, will honor Brian Dempsey, Former...
The annual Hidden Heroes and Sheroes Celebration will be held on Sat., Nov. 21, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Southline Boston in Dorchester. The post Hidden Heroes and Sheroes celebration set for Nov. 21 appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
To the Editor, The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) is re-establishing its Outreach Committee, and we are looking for 10 community members who want to help strengthen neighborhood outreach, engagement, and participation. Whether you have been involved in the community...
Teens from the Charlestown Boys and Girls Club’s Learn & Earn Program were invited to the State House recently as guests of State Representative Dan Ryan. Secretary of State Bill Galvin’s tour desk provided a guided tour of the historic...
The 37th Eastie Pride Day was held at Piers Park to celebrate the neighborhood of Boston just across the Harbor from Downtown. There were performances, boat rides, and many fun activities that was free for all to enjoy...
Beacon Hill residents won’t have to travel far to experience the supernatural this season. On October 30th, right in our own backyard, the William Hickling Prescott House at 55 Beacon St. is playing host to ‘Whispers from the Veil: A...
This year’s Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) annual Harbor Cruise saw about 100 people enjoying a sunset cruise on Boston Harbor...
Mayor Michelle Wu announces upcoming World Cup Watch Parties Mayor Michelle Wu has announced a continuing slate of free, family-friendly watch parties for the remaining FIFA World Cup matches, giving residents across Boston’s neighborhoods an opportunity to celebrate the tournament...
The 30th annual Taste of Eastie was held at The Tall Ship. The fundraiser for East Boston Main Streets gave guests the chance to sample a wide range of cuisine from the restaurants of the neighborhood...
The East Boston Italian American Heritage Parade Committee held a fundraiser Sunday, Aug. 30 at the Beachmont VFW in Revere. The guests enjoyed a delicious barbecue luncheon buffet and desserts along with music by DJ Jimbo. Joseph Ruggiero Sr., chairperson...
Mission Hill NHS held its 52nd Annual Meeting on a glorious evening in Kevin W. Fitzgerald Park Arboretum, focused on hope, endurance, and celebrating these community builders who also green our neighborhood. Over 160 community members turned out for a...
This Labor Day weekend, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy (ENC) is encouraging residents and visitors alike to celebrate the holiday by spending time in Greater Boston’s most treasured public landscape: the Emerald Necklace parks. Labor Day honors the contributions of working...
Last Saturday was All Abilities Day on Revere Beach. This annual event is a great opportunity for people of all abilities to get into the waters of the 1 public beach in America. The site at the Oak Island Bath...
Baby Lapsit, Mondays at 11:15 am & Tuesdays at 10:30 Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs, and activities. We will have the same program on Monday and Tuesday. We ask that you choose one time to attend. For ages...
By Phil Orlandella Over 100 mates boarded the fabulous Seaport Elite yacht for the annual Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) harbor cruise. This year’s cruise celebrated FOCCP’s silver anniversary as caretakers of the park and supporting many activities, events...
Stepping outside the college bubble is the best way to make Mission Hill truly feel like home, and the Community Alliance of Mission Hill (CAMH) is the perfect place to start. Founded in 1995, CAMH is an all-volunteer, non-profit civic...
NeighborHealth hosted its annual Children’s Bike Safety Day at the East Boston Farmers Market earlier this week, bringing together local families for an afternoon focused on bike safety, healthy outdoor activity and community connection. With support from Boston Children’s Hospital,...
Congratulations to our Boston Pops on their 52nd annual Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade—Boston’s most beloved Independence Day tradition, complete with amazing performances from Chance the Rapper, Trombone Shorty, and Lainey Wilson...
Last Tuesday evening was National Night Out across the country, and the City of Revere joined the celebration. Recognizing public safety, the crews that continually make our city safe. Local business and organizations join in the celebration offering fun things...
The Vinyl Echoes band performed as part of the weekly Revere Summer Concert Series Sunday night on the American Legion Lawn. The talented group of vocalists Valerie Moscone and Chris McGonagle, guitarists Mark Loud, Frank Tavano, and Paul Rogalski, and...
Grab your running shoes and your Revere pride! Shark Runners has teamed up with the City of Revere and Revere Parks & Recreation to bring an exciting milestone event to the neighborhood: the official SR Revere 5K Road Race. Taking...
Goats And Boats is a popular event hosted by the Muddy River Initiative, Boston Parks And Recreation, and the Red Cross to bring people together to help clean up the parks and wetland along the Muddy River. The goats are...
Swing FORE Kids Golf Tournament Salesian Boys & Girls Club 8th Annual Swing FORE Kids Golf Tournament on October 5, at Winthrop Golf Club. This is a wonderful day of golf, friendship, and fun, all while supporting the Salesian Boys...
Whittier Street Health Center, a community health center with a mission to serve as a center of excellence that provides high quality and accessible health care and social services that achieve health equity, social justice, and the economic well-being of...
For decades, Spaghetti Dinner has been one of Women’s Lunch Place’s most beloved traditions, bringing the Boston community together for an unforgettable evening in support of women experiencing homelessness and poverty. After last year’s event sold out, Women’s Lunch Place...
For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) will celebrate the legacy of co-founder Deborah Kneeland Keegan at its annual Helping Families Gala on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor. The event will honor Keegan’s more than 40 years...
Since 2014 JP Porchfest has been a day of music, exploration, and celebration of Jamaica Plain. Porches and driveways throughout the neigborhood open their spaces to local bands as music lovers can drop by and visit...
The ‘Quin House Impact Fund serves as a resource for local philanthropic organizations that are making positive contributions to the Greater Boston community – and this includes the iconic annual Pan-Mass Challenge. The Fund was launched in 2020, a year...
One of the biggest annual events in the region took place last weekend with the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival...
The MBTA has announced the availability of special edition collectible CharlieCards featuring iconic Boston landmarks to celebrate an exciting summer of events taking place in Boston and the surrounding Commonwealth this year. “The MBTA is excited to welcome thousands of...
It was an afternoon filled with music, laughter, birthday wishes and plenty of audience participation when nationally recognized Musical Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll entertained residents and staff at Hale House, located at 273 Clarendon Street in Boston’s historic Back Bay. “Awesome...
The Madonna Della Cava Feast celebrated is 106th year of bringing the tradition of faith and celebration from Pietraperzia Sicily to the New World of the Boston. It is one of the many Feasts and neighborhood festivals of the North...
More than 175 community members of all abilities attended Triangle, Inc.’s 8th annual Beach: Accessibility Day at Constitution Beach in East Boston on Saturday, August 1. Participants enjoyed the beach and water using floating wheelchairs, mobility mats, and kayaks. “In...
For many years the East Boston fall favorite was the Columbus Day Parade, gathering thousands from surrounding communities and a litany of parade favorites. Over the past years the parade has slipped away, Covid 19, funding, the Grand Marshall of...
Baby Lapsit, Mondays: 11:15 AM and Tuesdays at 10:30 AM Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs, and activities. We will have the same program on Monday and Tuesday. We ask that you choose one time to attend. For ages...
Great Elephant Migration on Comm. Ave. Mall concludes September 12 The Great Elephant Migration, a massive outdoor sculptural exhibition, will conclude its installation along the Commonwealth Avenue Mall on Sunday, Sept. 13. If you have not made the trip over...
By Gianfranco Iaia Over 50 people at the Inter Club Boston, located in the North End, celebrated Italy beating Parma 2-0 crowning them champions of Italy for the 21st time in their history. After a disappointing end to last years...
This Labor Day weekend, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy is encouraging residents and visitors alike to celebrate the holiday by spending time in Greater Boston’s most treasured public landscape: the Emerald Necklace parks. Labor Day honors the contributions of working people...
Looks like Icabod Crane and the Headless Horseman will be passing by the Paul Revere statue in the Prado on their way to Sleepy Hollow at the Old North Church for a presentation of Washington Irving’s classic tale of The...
Each year the people of the North End invite residents to celebrate with them as they honor their patrons Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy with colorful parades, religious services, strolling singers, live entertainment and of course an abundance of great...
Goats And Boats is a popular event hosted by the Muddy River Initiative, Boston Parks And Recreation, and the Red Cross to bring people together to help clean up the parks and wetland along the Muddy River. The goats are...
The annual Meridian House vs. East Boston Rehab Recovery Softball Game is about more than bragging rights. Played at Noyes Park in East Boston, the event aims to bring together anyone in recovery to play, cheer, and support the recovery...
Special to the Gazette The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) Outreach Committee is excited to roll out a heartwarming new community feature: JP Pet of the Month! To kick things off this September, the council is featuring two wonderful neighborhood...
By Phil OrlandellaDespite stormy skies, hundreds of players and spectators turned out for the 9th annual North EndCornhole Tournament held on the Greenway. The event founded by State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz raisesfunds for the North End Music and Performing Arts...
All-Ages Storytime, Wednesdays at 10:30 am This weekly storytime features books, songs, movement and a craft. Groups, please call ahead. For ages 2-5. Animal Rescue League, Thursday, August 20 at 4:00 pm Q & A with the A.R.L of Boston...
Last Saturday the enthusiastic rowers that signed up as teams for the annual Row Row Row event to fight Autism hit the waters of the Atlantic /Point of Pines. This annual event is always a crowd favorite, and thanks to...
There’s a character waiting for you on the Greenway Carousel This season, the Greenway Carousel is open until January 3 for families to visit and take a ride on this unique ADA accessible carousel that features 36 hand carved characters...
East Boston Sports Day on the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway was an incredible success! A fun-filled day for kids, families, and even adults came out to enjoy the festivities at Bremen Street Park. A huge highlight of the day was...
Better late than never, was the motto at the Point of Pines Yacht Club this year concerning the annual blessing of the fleet. Nonetheless, it was a great day for the members, calling on Father Paul Aveni to bring the...