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2024 Lighting of the Ship at Martin's Park

Join us for Boston's newest holiday tradition!

November 30, 2024
Event Date2024-11-30T16:00:00 - 2024-11-30T18:00:00

A special children’s celebration will be held on Saturday, November 30, at 4 p.m. at the Smith Family Waterfront in the Seaport District and Fort Point neighborhood when the Friends of Martin’s Park and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the fourth annual holiday lighting of the ship in Martin’s Park. The presenting sponsor is Nan Fung Life Sciences Real Estate. Additional support provided by MacKay Construction and WS Development. 

Martin’s Park will be transformed into a beautiful holiday display when the ship, surrounding beach fencing, and pedestrian bridge are illuminated with over 1,500 feet of blue and white tube lights. 

Other festive attractions include: 

  • Santa will arrive by boat with the Boston Police Harbor Unit at the Harborwalk
  • Entertainment will be provided by a cappella group Ball In The House performing a selection of holiday classics
  •  Seaport’s own Betty the Yeti will make an appearance  
  • Hot cocoa will be provided by Tuscan Kitchen
  • With donations, attendees will have the opportunity to take home a customized special souvenir of the fourth annual event while supplies last. 

For more information, visit the lighting Martin's Park page or call (617) 635-4505. 

November 30, 2024
Event Date2024-11-30T16:00:00 - 2024-11-30T18:00:00

Family Gym at BCYF Blackstone

A free play program for families with children ages 3-8 to get up, out, and moving together.

October 14, 2017
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from October 14, 2017, until December 9, 2017
  • 50 West Brookline Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Family Gym Coordinator
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
Event Date2017-10-14T10:00:00 - 2017-10-14T11:30:00
  • Drop-in, no pre-registration required.
  • We require a caregiver to participate during Family Gym. Fun and safety are our priorities.
  • Caregivers must remain in the gym with their children at all times.

Learn more about BCYF Blackstone

October 14, 2017
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from October 14, 2017, until December 9, 2017
  • 50 West Brookline Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Family Gym Coordinator
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
Event Date2017-10-14T10:00:00 - 2017-10-14T11:30:00

America Scores Boston

The 18th annual America SCORES Boston Slam is a night to celebrate our 360 elementary school poet-athletes.

November 10, 2016
Event Date2016-11-10T17:00:00 - 2016-11-10T19:00:00

Performing for their friends, family, teachers, principals and special guests, each team astounds the audience with their poetry and team performances. SCORES poet-athletes have been perfecting their team performance throughout the fall while learning different ways to express themselves through creative writing. Passionate writing coaches guide students throughout the year and support students as they find their voice.

The Slam follows a theme that directs how poet-athletes and writing coaches craft their original works.  Past themes have included “Walk with me,” "Wouldn't it be nice (if)," and “Last night I dreamt.” The themes elicited strong and personal poems from our poet-athletes. This year will be no different with the theme of "My Generation." Under this year's theme, team poems will focus on one of the following:

  1. Dear President
  2. My Roots
  3. My Future
  4. My Hero 

These events are a great opportunity to witness the amazing work of SCORES poet-athletes and a chance to celebrate and acknowledge the hard work of every participant in our program. Please join us! These events are open to the public and free of charge.

November 10, 2016
Event Date2016-11-10T17:00:00 - 2016-11-10T19:00:00

Call of Courage

Urbanity Dance is partnering with the City of Boston and The Max Warburg Courage Curriculum to present Call of Courage at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester.

November 18, 2016
Event Date2016-11-18T19:00:00 - 2016-11-18T20:30:00

Dances are set to powerful stories of courage and perseverance from Boston's Youth.  There is a free matinee performance for Boston Public School children and  the students who courageously shared their stories will be honored at both performances. 

For matinee tickets for schools please call Chance at 617-572-3727.

Buy tickets for the event

November 18, 2016
Event Date2016-11-18T19:00:00 - 2016-11-18T20:30:00

Copley Square Tree Lighting

Come join us for Boston's Official Copley Square Tree Lighting.

November 28, 2016
Event Date2016-11-28T17:00:00

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and The Friends of Copley Square welcome the holidays with the annual Copley Square Tree Lighting on Monday, November 28, from 5 - 6 p.m.

This free event will feature appearances by Mayor Walsh, NECN’s Jenny Johnson, Santa Claus, and Rudolph along with musical performances by the Boston Children’s Chorus, vocalist Marchelle Jacques-Yarde, the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, and Berklee College of Music student Mahamma Germain of Hyde Park.  In addition, the US Postal Service will unveil its new holiday stamp. 

The Old South Church bell will toll when the tree is illuminated.  Light refreshments will be provided by local businesses New England Coffee and HP Hood LLC. The Fairmont Copley Plaza will host a family reception immediately following for all in attendance.  The reception will include cookie decorating, photos with Santa and treats from the Fairmont Copley Plaza.

Even more festivities will take place in and around Copley Square on November 28. The Boston Public Library and The Catered Affair will host a Storytime and Candy Cane Tea at the library from 3:30 - 5 p.m.  The tea is free but reservations are required by calling 617-859-2282. 

For additional information please call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505.  Learn more about the event at the Friends of Copley Square website.

November 28, 2016
Event Date2016-11-28T17:00:00

A Nubian Nativity

A Cultural Presentation of the birth of Christ presented by the Roxbury Center for the Performing Arts and the "A" Major Dance Company.

November 19, 2016
  • 2:00pm
  • 1029 Blue Hill Ave
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Roxbury Center for the Performing Arts
  • Price:
    Price
    $30.00
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2016-11-19T14:00:00

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Join the Roxbury Center for the Performing Arts and the "A" Major Dance Company as they take you on the cultural journey of the birth of Christ. There will be two performances on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Tickets are $30 in advance.

For more info on senior discounts and group rates call the school at 617-282-4561. Performances are at 2 p.m. and at 7 p.m. 

Buy tickets for the event

November 19, 2016
  • 2:00pm
  • 1029 Blue Hill Ave
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Roxbury Center for the Performing Arts
  • Price:
    Price
    $30.00
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2016-11-19T14:00:00

Boo Bash Celebration at the Strand

Wear your costume and enjoy a free movie and candy at the Strand Theater.  

October 30, 2016
  • 2:00pm
  • 543 Columbia Rd
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Britt Johnson
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2016-10-30T14:00:00

Free Movie and Candy for all who are wearing their Halloween Costumes. Doors open at 2 p.m. Food is available for $5 and we also have face painting for $2. 

October 30, 2016
  • 2:00pm
  • 543 Columbia Rd
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Britt Johnson
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2016-10-30T14:00:00

BCYF Holland Haunted House

Scary Halloween fun for all ages! 

October 29, 2016
Event Date2016-10-29T17:00:00 - 2016-10-29T20:00:00

Come join us for a night of fright and fun if you dare! We also have costumes, games, refreshments, and more.

October 29, 2016
Event Date2016-10-29T17:00:00 - 2016-10-29T20:00:00

BCYF Nazzaro Halloween Party

The annual Halloween Party takes place at the BCYF Nazzaro playground.

October 31, 2016
Event Date2016-10-31T14:00:00 - 2016-10-31T18:00:00

Halloween Party in BCYF Nazzaro Community Center Playground features food, music, bouncy rides, and a haunted house. Later, head to the NEMPAC Halloween Party in Paul Revere Mall where there is food, music, face painting, games, and more from 5-8 p.m.

October 31, 2016
Event Date2016-10-31T14:00:00 - 2016-10-31T18:00:00

Halloween on the Hill

Halloween on the Hill is back at the BCYF Tobin Community Center!

October 31, 2016
Event Date2016-10-31T16:00:00 - 2016-10-31T20:00:00

Mission Hill's annual "Halloween on the Hill" starts at the BCYF Tobin Community Center and ends at One Brigham Circle.

In collaboration with Mission Hill Youth Collaborative and many local agencies, families can participate in the following activities: Haunted Halls at the Tobin, Pony Rides, pumpkin painting, trick or treating and more

October 31, 2016
Event Date2016-10-31T16:00:00 - 2016-10-31T20:00:00
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