Celebrating the East Boston Community
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Eastie Week is a celebration of the rich, vibrant, and resilient community of East Boston – its people, history, culture, music, and art. This year we’re delighted to celebrate TEN years of Eastie Week with two full weeks of activities taking place between July 9 and July 26. Scroll down to view the complete schedule of FREE and low-cost, family-friendly community-led activities hosted by East Boston organizations and partners.
Eastie Week 2023 is a community initiative made possible by the support and efforts of organizations across East Boston.
Saturday, July 8
Sunday, July 9
Shark Week
Sunday, July 9th
12:00 - 4:00 PM
FREE
Come embark on a voyage of discovery and expand your knowledge of the deep ocean and its awe-inspiring sharks. Family-oriented community event.
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Located at The Tall Ship, 1 E Pier Dr, Boston, MA 02128
Sunday, July 9th
12:00 - 4:00 PM
FREE
Come embark on a voyage of discovery and expand your knowledge of the deep ocean and its awe-inspiring sharks. Family-oriented community event.
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Located at The Tall Ship, 1 E Pier Dr, Boston, MA 02128
ZUMIX Walk for Music
Sunday, July 9th
3:00 - 5:30 PM
FREE
An annual celebration to benefit ZUMIX. Starting at 260 Sumner St., and ending in Piers Park. All are welcome, and support is appreciated.
Donations and/or pre-registration are not required but are strongly encouraged: Donate/Pre-Register Here
Located at 260 Sumner St, East Boston, MA 02128
Sunday, July 9th
3:00 - 5:30 PM
FREE
An annual celebration to benefit ZUMIX. Starting at 260 Sumner St., and ending in Piers Park. All are welcome, and support is appreciated.
Donations and/or pre-registration are not required but are strongly encouraged: Donate/Pre-Register Here
Located at 260 Sumner St, East Boston, MA 02128
Eastie Week Kickoff
Sunday, July 9th
5:30 - 6:00 PM
FREE
Join Boston Harbor Now staff, elected officials, partner organizations, friends and neighbors in beautiful Piers Park as we celebrate the kickoff of Eastie Week festivities.
Located at ZUMIX Firehouse, 260 Sumner St, East Boston, MA 02128
Sunday, July 9th
5:30 - 6:00 PM
FREE
Join Boston Harbor Now staff, elected officials, partner organizations, friends and neighbors in beautiful Piers Park as we celebrate the kickoff of Eastie Week festivities.
Located at ZUMIX Firehouse, 260 Sumner St, East Boston, MA 02128
ZUMIX Summer Concert Series feat. Eastie's Don't Be Denied Band
Sunday, July 9th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
FREE
Enjoy live music in this beautiful park, featuring the ZuKix (ZUMIX Pop/Rock Ensemble) and Don't Be Denied!
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Located at ZUMIX Firehouse, 260 Sumner St, East Boston, MA 02128
Sunday, July 9th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
FREE
Enjoy live music in this beautiful park, featuring the ZuKix (ZUMIX Pop/Rock Ensemble) and Don't Be Denied!
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Located at ZUMIX Firehouse, 260 Sumner St, East Boston, MA 02128
Monday, July 10
ABCD Paint Night
Monday, July 10th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
FREE
Senior Paint Night (55+)
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Located at 21 Meridian Street, Boston, MA 02128
Monday, July 10th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
FREE
Senior Paint Night (55+)
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Located at 21 Meridian Street, Boston, MA 02128
MLCS Community "Maker" Workshops
Monday, July 10th
1:00 - 4:00 PM
FREE
Come through to Maverick Landing Community Services youth led makerspace and learn how to make journals and keychains using 3D printers and laser printers! You get to learn from young people and leave with a customized product. This is a free event and requires registration as there is limited capacity.
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Located at MLCS Makerspace, 31 Liverpool St
Monday, July 10th
1:00 - 4:00 PM
FREE
Come through to Maverick Landing Community Services youth led makerspace and learn how to make journals and keychains using 3D printers and laser printers! You get to learn from young people and leave with a customized product. This is a free event and requires registration as there is limited capacity.
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Located at MLCS Makerspace, 31 Liverpool St
JPNA Neighborhood Potluck
Monday, July 10th
6:30 - 8:30 PM
FREE
Meet your neighbors! Talk with friends, this event is outside.
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Located at Golden Stairs Terrace Park
Monday, July 10th
6:30 - 8:30 PM
FREE
Meet your neighbors! Talk with friends, this event is outside.
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Located at Golden Stairs Terrace Park
Tuesday, July 11
East Boston Community Soup Kitchen 4th of July Celebration and Cookout
Tuesday, July 11th
9:00 AM
FREE
Join EBCSK for a July 4th cookout at 28 Paris St. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers and more!
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Located at 28 Paris St, Boston, MA 02128
Tuesday, July 11th
9:00 AM
FREE
Join EBCSK for a July 4th cookout at 28 Paris St. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers and more!
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Located at 28 Paris St, Boston, MA 02128
Baby Lapsit
Tuesday, July 11th
10:30 - 11:00 AM
FREE
Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs and activities. For children 0-24 months
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Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 Bremen St, East Boston, MA 02128
Tuesday, July 11th
10:30 - 11:00 AM
FREE
Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs and activities. For children 0-24 months
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Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 Bremen St, East Boston, MA 02128
MLCS Community "Maker" Workshops
Tuesday, July 11th
1:00 - 4:00 PM
FREE
Come through to Maverick Landing Community Services youth led makerspace and learn how to make journals and keychains using 3D printers and laser printers! You get to learn from young people and leave with a customized product. This is a free event and requires registration as there is limited capacity.
Learn More
Located at 31 Liverpool St, East Boston, MA 02128
Tuesday, July 11th
1:00 - 4:00 PM
FREE
Come through to Maverick Landing Community Services youth led makerspace and learn how to make journals and keychains using 3D printers and laser printers! You get to learn from young people and leave with a customized product. This is a free event and requires registration as there is limited capacity.
Learn More
Located at 31 Liverpool St, East Boston, MA 02128
Building Community through Creative Icebreakers with ICA Teen Arts Council
Tuesday, July 11th
3:00 PM
FREE
Teen Arts Council members will lead a community-building workshop for other teens using range of icebreakers.
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Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 S Bremen St, Boston, MA 02128
Tuesday, July 11th
3:00 PM
FREE
Teen Arts Council members will lead a community-building workshop for other teens using range of icebreakers.
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Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 S Bremen St, Boston, MA 02128
Eastie Farm Volunteer Party
Tuesday, July 11th
5:00 - 7:00 PM
FREE
Join us at the weekly garden party to help plant, water, harvest, and maintain the site! Garden mocktails and water infusions will be served! Come enjoy!
¡Únete a nosotros en la fiesta semanal del jardín para ayudar a plantar, regar, cosechar y mantener el sitio!"
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Located at Eastie Farm, 6 Chelsea Terrace, East Boston, MA 02128
Tuesday, July 11th
5:00 - 7:00 PM
FREE
Join us at the weekly garden party to help plant, water, harvest, and maintain the site! Garden mocktails and water infusions will be served! Come enjoy!
¡Únete a nosotros en la fiesta semanal del jardín para ayudar a plantar, regar, cosechar y mantener el sitio!"
Learn More
Located at Eastie Farm, 6 Chelsea Terrace, East Boston, MA 02128
Pulse Studio
Tuesday, July 11th
6:00 PM
FREE
Barre Fitness Class
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Located at The Tall Ship, 1 East Pier Drive, Boston, MA 02128
Tuesday, July 11th
6:00 PM
FREE
Barre Fitness Class
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Located at The Tall Ship, 1 East Pier Drive, Boston, MA 02128
Wednesday, July 12
Storytime at the Library
Wednesday, July 12th
10:30 - 11:15 AM
FREE
This weekly storytime features books, songs, movement, and a craft. For ages 2-5.
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Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 S Bremen St, Boston, MA 02128
Wednesday, July 12th
10:30 - 11:15 AM
FREE
This weekly storytime features books, songs, movement, and a craft. For ages 2-5.
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Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 S Bremen St, Boston, MA 02128
Save the Harbor Youth Beach Bash & Splash
Wednesday, July 12th
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
FREE
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is inviting youth groups and families to our Eastie Beach Bash at Constitution Beach! You can expect music and motion from A Trike Called Funk, incredible performances from the Boston Circus Guild, sea shanties, kayaking with Piers Park Sailing Center, food, face painting, swimming, touch tanks, crabbing, fishing, sports, beach games and more!
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Located at Constitution Beach, 799 Bennington St., Boston MA 02128
Wednesday, July 12th
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
FREE
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is inviting youth groups and families to our Eastie Beach Bash at Constitution Beach! You can expect music and motion from A Trike Called Funk, incredible performances from the Boston Circus Guild, sea shanties, kayaking with Piers Park Sailing Center, food, face painting, swimming, touch tanks, crabbing, fishing, sports, beach games and more!
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Located at Constitution Beach, 799 Bennington St., Boston MA 02128
ReadBoston
Wednesday, July 12th
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
FREE
The ReadBoston summer Storymobile is coming to the East Boston Branch Public Library! Audiences will be treated to an interactive storytelling experience and every child gets a new book to take home. The program is best suited for kids ages 3-8 years old. We hope to see you there!
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Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 S Bremen St, Boston, MA 02128
Wednesday, July 12th
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
FREE
The ReadBoston summer Storymobile is coming to the East Boston Branch Public Library! Audiences will be treated to an interactive storytelling experience and every child gets a new book to take home. The program is best suited for kids ages 3-8 years old. We hope to see you there!
Learn More
Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 S Bremen St, Boston, MA 02128
TeenPoster Illustration workshop
Wednesday, July 12th
2:00 PM
FREE
Author and Illustrator, Kari Percival, will lead teens in a poster illustration workshop.
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Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 S Bremen St, Boston, MA 02128
Wednesday, July 12th
2:00 PM
FREE
Author and Illustrator, Kari Percival, will lead teens in a poster illustration workshop.
Learn More
Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 S Bremen St, Boston, MA 02128
VROCC Annual Sounds Around Town (Musical Float)
Wednesday, July 12th
3:00 - 5:00 PM
FREE
Find Veronica Robles Mariachi and friends on the Musical Float bringing music to the streets of Eastie!
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Starts at Central Square onto Meridian, Maverick Sq. Piers Park. ICA Watershed, Bremen St. Day Square, Bennington St. Central Square
Wednesday, July 12th
3:00 - 5:00 PM
FREE
Find Veronica Robles Mariachi and friends on the Musical Float bringing music to the streets of Eastie!
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Starts at Central Square onto Meridian, Maverick Sq. Piers Park. ICA Watershed, Bremen St. Day Square, Bennington St. Central Square
East Boston Chamber of Commerce Business to Business Networking Event
Wednesday, July 12th
3:00 - 5:00 PM
FREE
Network with local businesses. If you are interested in participating, contact at Shirley Fabbo contact@eastbostonchamber.com or Veronica Robles at eastbostonchamberofcommerce@gmail.com
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Located at 464 Bremen St, East Boston, MA 02128
Wednesday, July 12th
3:00 - 5:00 PM
FREE
Network with local businesses. If you are interested in participating, contact at Shirley Fabbo contact@eastbostonchamber.com or Veronica Robles at eastbostonchamberofcommerce@gmail.com
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Located at 464 Bremen St, East Boston, MA 02128
East Boston Farmers Market
Wednesday, July 12th
3:00 - 6:30 PM
FREE
Organized and operated by the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, the East Boston Farmers Market is a convenient, affordable source of fresh fruit and vegetables. Join us for our opening day of the market!
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Located at East Boston Farmer's Market, Central Square
Wednesday, July 12th
3:00 - 6:30 PM
FREE
Organized and operated by the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, the East Boston Farmers Market is a convenient, affordable source of fresh fruit and vegetables. Join us for our opening day of the market!
Learn More
Located at East Boston Farmer's Market, Central Square
Community Healing Tent
Wednesday, July 12th
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
FREE
The Community Healing Center Project will be offering weekly wellness and healing activities such as reiki, yoga, qigong, meditation and art at the East Boston Farmers Market. Join us for the opening day of our healing tent!
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Located at East Boston Farmer's Market, Central Square
Wednesday, July 12th
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
FREE
The Community Healing Center Project will be offering weekly wellness and healing activities such as reiki, yoga, qigong, meditation and art at the East Boston Farmers Market. Join us for the opening day of our healing tent!
Learn More
Located at East Boston Farmer's Market, Central Square
Sunset Yoga
Wednesday, July 12th
7:30 PM
FREE
The Community Healing Center Project will be offering weekly wellness and healing activities such as reiki, yoga, qigong, meditation and art at the East Boston Farmers Market. Join us for the opening day of our healing tent!
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Located at Piers Park, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
Wednesday, July 12th
7:30 PM
FREE
The Community Healing Center Project will be offering weekly wellness and healing activities such as reiki, yoga, qigong, meditation and art at the East Boston Farmers Market. Join us for the opening day of our healing tent!
Learn More
Located at Piers Park, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
Cinemarina: A Movie Night on the Harbor
Wednesday, July 12th
7:30 PM
FREE
Grab your beach chairs and head down to the shipyard for a movie night under the Boston Skyline. Cinemarina is back again! All ages welcome.
Register
Located at Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina, 256 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
Wednesday, July 12th
7:30 PM
FREE
Grab your beach chairs and head down to the shipyard for a movie night under the Boston Skyline. Cinemarina is back again! All ages welcome.
Register
Located at Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina, 256 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
Thursday, July 13
ABCD Paint Night
Thursday, July 13th
1:00 - 2:00 PM
FREE
Youth Paint Night (14-21)
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Located at 21 Meridian Street, Boston, MA 02128
Thursday, July 13th
1:00 - 2:00 PM
FREE
Youth Paint Night (14-21)
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Located at 21 Meridian Street, Boston, MA 02128
MLCS Community "Maker" Workshops
Thursday, July 13th
1:00 - 4:00 PM
FREE
Come through to Maverick Landing Community Services youth led makerspace and learn how to make journals and keychains using 3D printers and laser printers! You get to learn from young people and leave with a customized product. This is a free event and requires registration as there is limited capacity.
Learn More
Located at Maverick Landing Community Services, 31 Liverpool St, East Boston MA, 02128
Thursday, July 13th
1:00 - 4:00 PM
FREE
Come through to Maverick Landing Community Services youth led makerspace and learn how to make journals and keychains using 3D printers and laser printers! You get to learn from young people and leave with a customized product. This is a free event and requires registration as there is limited capacity.
Learn More
Located at Maverick Landing Community Services, 31 Liverpool St, East Boston MA, 02128
Sumner Garden Weekly Volunteer Work Party
Thursday, July 13th
5:00 - 7:00 PM
FREE
Join us at the garden for planting, harvesting, and maintenance of the site!
¡Únase a nosotros en el jardín para plantar, cosechar y mantener el sitio!"
Learn More
Located at Eastie Farm, 294 Sumner Street, Boston, MA 02128
Thursday, July 13th
5:00 - 7:00 PM
FREE
Join us at the garden for planting, harvesting, and maintenance of the site!
¡Únase a nosotros en el jardín para plantar, cosechar y mantener el sitio!"
Learn More
Located at Eastie Farm, 294 Sumner Street, Boston, MA 02128
Dalton & the Sheriffs
Thursday, July 13th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
$20
Live concert!
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Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 S Bremen St, Boston, MA 02128
Thursday, July 13th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
$20
Live concert!
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Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 S Bremen St, Boston, MA 02128
Eastie Week Street Art Tour and Mural Walk
Thursday, July 13th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
FREE
Dive deep into the world of Eastie's growing street art scene with the creative producer behind HarborArts. Discover dozens of massive murals and the power of ARTivism to inspire lasting change. Stay tuned and follow @HarborArtsBoston on Instagram for public art in East Boston
Also, join Matt Pollock, Eastie resident and director of HarborArts and Sea Walls Boston, for a guided eco street art tour of a massive series of public artworks.
Located at McKay Place, Boston, MA 02128
Thursday, July 13th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
FREE
Dive deep into the world of Eastie's growing street art scene with the creative producer behind HarborArts. Discover dozens of massive murals and the power of ARTivism to inspire lasting change. Stay tuned and follow @HarborArtsBoston on Instagram for public art in East Boston
Also, join Matt Pollock, Eastie resident and director of HarborArts and Sea Walls Boston, for a guided eco street art tour of a massive series of public artworks.
Located at McKay Place, Boston, MA 02128
Friday, July 14
Eastie Farm - Food Distribution and Greenhouse Volunteering
Friday, July 14th
12:30 - 2:00 PM
FREE
Join us at the greenhouse to receive free produce and help us with taking care of our greenhouse! We will be distributing produce weekly, including what we grow in the greenhouse.
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Located at Eastie Farm Greenhouse, 6 Chelsea Terrace, Boston, MA 02128
Friday, July 14th
12:30 - 2:00 PM
FREE
Join us at the greenhouse to receive free produce and help us with taking care of our greenhouse! We will be distributing produce weekly, including what we grow in the greenhouse.
Learn More
Located at Eastie Farm Greenhouse, 6 Chelsea Terrace, Boston, MA 02128
Paint Night @ The Well Coffee House
Friday, July 14th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
FREE
Instructor and materials included. Ages 12-18. RSVP required.
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Located at The Well Coffee House, 173 Border St, East Boston, MA 02128
Friday, July 14th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
FREE
Instructor and materials included. Ages 12-18. RSVP required.
RSVP Here
Located at The Well Coffee House, 173 Border St, East Boston, MA 02128
Saturday, July 15
East Boston Transitions: A Walking Tour of the Jeffries Point Waterfront
Saturday, July 15th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
FREE
Walk along with the Friends of the Boston Harborwalk to see examples of the dramatic evolution of the East Boston waterfront.
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Located at Maverick MBTA Subway Station | East Boston, MA 02128
Saturday, July 15th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
FREE
Walk along with the Friends of the Boston Harborwalk to see examples of the dramatic evolution of the East Boston waterfront.
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Located at Maverick MBTA Subway Station | East Boston, MA 02128
Eastie Farm Volunteer Garden Party
Saturday, July 15th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
FREE
Join us at Our Garden at 293 Border Street to work on planting, site maintenance, and harvesting! ¡Únete a nosotros en la fiesta semanal del jardín para ayudar a plantar, regar, cosechar y mantener el sitio!
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Located at 293 Border St, East Boston, MA 02128
Saturday, July 15th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
FREE
Join us at Our Garden at 293 Border Street to work on planting, site maintenance, and harvesting! ¡Únete a nosotros en la fiesta semanal del jardín para ayudar a plantar, regar, cosechar y mantener el sitio!
Learn More
Located at 293 Border St, East Boston, MA 02128
Library Fun Day
Saturday, July 15th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FREE
Outdoor chalk and games, a visit from Operation Hoodsie and activities for all ages!
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Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 Bremen St, East Boston, MA 02128
Saturday, July 15th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FREE
Outdoor chalk and games, a visit from Operation Hoodsie and activities for all ages!
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Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 Bremen St, East Boston, MA 02128
Bilingual Island Day Festival (NOAH)
Saturday, July 15th
1:00 - 3:00 PM
FREE
NOAH is bringing families to Spectacle Island for a day of food, music, and fun! Enjoy Hawaiian-style decorations, food & drinks, live music being spun by a DJ music, kite flying, and more! Participants will also have the opportunity to swim, walk and explore around the island.
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Located at Spectacle Island
Saturday, July 15th
1:00 - 3:00 PM
FREE
NOAH is bringing families to Spectacle Island for a day of food, music, and fun! Enjoy Hawaiian-style decorations, food & drinks, live music being spun by a DJ music, kite flying, and more! Participants will also have the opportunity to swim, walk and explore around the island.
Learn More
Located at Spectacle Island
Our Harbor: Climate Day of Action - Free Sailing and Kayaking at Piers Park
Saturday, July 15th
1:00 - 4:00 PM
FREE
Engage in climate advocacy and enjoy free community sailing and kayaking!
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Located at Piers Park Sailing Center, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
Saturday, July 15th
1:00 - 4:00 PM
FREE
Engage in climate advocacy and enjoy free community sailing and kayaking!
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Located at Piers Park Sailing Center, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
VROCC Latino Dance
Saturday, July 15th
3:00 - 6:00 PM
FREE
Latino dance classes and performances!
Join Us
Located at Piers Park, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
Saturday, July 15th
3:00 - 6:00 PM
FREE
Latino dance classes and performances!
Join Us
Located at Piers Park, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
Tertulia Teatral (Spanish Theater group Teatreros de Maskachusetts)
Saturday, July 15th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
$5
Enjoy the premiere of the original play written by the community theater group "Teatreros de Maskachusetts"
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Located at Piers Park, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
Saturday, July 15th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
$5
Enjoy the premiere of the original play written by the community theater group "Teatreros de Maskachusetts"
Learn More
Located at Piers Park, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
Sunday, July 16
Eastie Week Street Art Tour and Mural Walk
Sunday, July 16th
10:00 AM
FREE
Join Matt Pollock, Eastie resident and director of HarborArts and Sea Walls Boston, for a guided eco street art tour of a massive series of public artworks.
Learn More
Located at Maverick Street & McKay Place, 2 McKay Place, Boston, MA 02128
Sunday, July 16th
10:00 AM
FREE
Join Matt Pollock, Eastie resident and director of HarborArts and Sea Walls Boston, for a guided eco street art tour of a massive series of public artworks.
Learn More
Located at Maverick Street & McKay Place, 2 McKay Place, Boston, MA 02128
Art in the Park
Sunday, July 16th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
FREE
Bring your camera, paints or art supplies! Create art inspired by the Navy Fuel Pier Park.
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Located at Navy Fuel Pier, Massport, Boston, MA 02128
Sunday, July 16th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
FREE
Bring your camera, paints or art supplies! Create art inspired by the Navy Fuel Pier Park.
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Located at Navy Fuel Pier, Massport, Boston, MA 02128
Watershed Healing Workshop: Latin American Dance
Sunday, July 16th
2:00 - 3:30 PM
FREE
Learn about the health benefits of Latin American dance in this introductory class led by Arteterapia, a collective of dancers and siblings from the Taborda family and members of the East Boston Community Healing Center Project. Over five dance genres are highlighted in this fun experiential workshop for both English and Spanish speaking participants.
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Located at ICA Watershed, 256 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
Sunday, July 16th
2:00 - 3:30 PM
FREE
Learn about the health benefits of Latin American dance in this introductory class led by Arteterapia, a collective of dancers and siblings from the Taborda family and members of the East Boston Community Healing Center Project. Over five dance genres are highlighted in this fun experiential workshop for both English and Spanish speaking participants.
Learn More
Located at ICA Watershed, 256 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
ZUMIX Summer Concerts: Toussaint the Liberator
Sunday, July 16th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
FREE
Enjoy live music in this beautiful park, featuring Porque Puma? (ZUMIX's Latin Ensemble) and original soul and R&B with Toussaint the Liberator!
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Located at Piers Park, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
Sunday, July 16th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
FREE
Enjoy live music in this beautiful park, featuring Porque Puma? (ZUMIX's Latin Ensemble) and original soul and R&B with Toussaint the Liberator!
Learn More
Located at Piers Park, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
Monday, July 17
Tuesday, July 18
Baby Lapsit
Tuesday, July 18th
10:30 - 11:15 AM
FREE
Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs and activities. For children 0-24 months
Learn More
Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 Bremen St, Boston, MA 02128
Tuesday, July 18th
10:30 - 11:15 AM
FREE
Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs and activities. For children 0-24 months
Learn More
Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 Bremen St, Boston, MA 02128
Eastie Farm Volunteer Garden Party at the Greenhouse!
Tuesday, July 18th
5:00 - 7:00 PM
FREE
Learn how to grow your own food while getting to know Eastie Farm's geothermal greenhouse! Harvest party 5-7 pm, dance party 7-9 pm. ¡Únete a nosotros en la fiesta semanal del jardín para ayudar a plantar, regar, cosechar y mantener el sitio!
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Located at Eastie Farm Greenhouse, 6 Chelsea Terrace, Boston, MA 02128
Tuesday, July 18th
5:00 - 7:00 PM
FREE
Learn how to grow your own food while getting to know Eastie Farm's geothermal greenhouse! Harvest party 5-7 pm, dance party 7-9 pm. ¡Únete a nosotros en la fiesta semanal del jardín para ayudar a plantar, regar, cosechar y mantener el sitio!
Learn More
Located at Eastie Farm Greenhouse, 6 Chelsea Terrace, Boston, MA 02128
Wednesday, July 19
Storytime at the Library
Wednesday, July 19th
10:30 AM
FREE
This weekly storytime features books, songs, movement, and a craft. For ages 2-5.
Learn More
Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 Bremen St, Boston, MA 02128
Wednesday, July 19th
10:30 AM
FREE
This weekly storytime features books, songs, movement, and a craft. For ages 2-5.
Learn More
Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 Bremen St, Boston, MA 02128
Read Boston
Wednesday, July 19th
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
FREE
The ReadBoston summer Storymobile is coming to the East Boston Branch Public Library! Audiences will be treated to an interactive storytelling experience and every child gets a new book to take home. The program is best suited for kids ages 3-8 years old. We hope to see you there!
Learn More
Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 S Bremen St, Boston, MA 02128
Wednesday, July 19th
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
FREE
The ReadBoston summer Storymobile is coming to the East Boston Branch Public Library! Audiences will be treated to an interactive storytelling experience and every child gets a new book to take home. The program is best suited for kids ages 3-8 years old. We hope to see you there!
Learn More
Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 S Bremen St, Boston, MA 02128
East Boston Farmers Market
Wednesday, July 19th
3:00 - 6:00 PM
FREE
Organized and operated by the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, the East Boston Farmers Market is a convenient, affordable source of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Learn More
Located at Central Square Park
Wednesday, July 19th
3:00 - 6:00 PM
FREE
Organized and operated by the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, the East Boston Farmers Market is a convenient, affordable source of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Learn More
Located at Central Square Park
Colombian Folklore Workshop
Wednesday, July 19th
7:00 - 8:30 PM
FREE
Learn Colombian folklore dance and music.
Located at 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
Wednesday, July 19th
7:00 - 8:30 PM
FREE
Learn Colombian folklore dance and music.
Located at 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
Sunset Yoga
Wednesday, July 19th
7:30 PM
FREE
End your day in beautiful East Boston for an all-levels sunset yoga class!
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Located at Piers Park, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
Wednesday, July 19th
7:30 PM
FREE
End your day in beautiful East Boston for an all-levels sunset yoga class!
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Located at Piers Park, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
Thursday, July 20
Eastie Farm Volunteer Garden Party
Thursday, July 20th
5:00 - 7:00 PM
FREE
Join us at the garden for planting, harvesting, and maintenance of the site!
¡Únase a nosotros en el jardín para plantar, cosechar y mantener el sitio!
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Located at Eastie Farm, 294 Sumner Street, Boston, MA 02128
Thursday, July 20th
5:00 - 7:00 PM
FREE
Join us at the garden for planting, harvesting, and maintenance of the site!
¡Únase a nosotros en el jardín para plantar, cosechar y mantener el sitio!
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Located at Eastie Farm, 294 Sumner Street, Boston, MA 02128
Opening of Atlantic Works Gallery
Thursday, July 20th
6:00 - 9:00 PM
FREE
Opening Reception for our 20th Anniversary show, “20 Years on The Edge,” featuring work by both current and past members of the Gallery. This will also be the Grand Opening for our new space.
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Located at 80 Border Street, Ground Floor, Boston, MA 02128
Thursday, July 20th
6:00 - 9:00 PM
FREE
Opening Reception for our 20th Anniversary show, “20 Years on The Edge,” featuring work by both current and past members of the Gallery. This will also be the Grand Opening for our new space.
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Located at 80 Border Street, Ground Floor, Boston, MA 02128
Tito Puente Latin Music Series: The Timba Messengers
Thursday, July 20th
7:00 PM
FREE
Created in honor of Latin music icon Tito Puente, this series celebrates 16 years of bringing live Latin music with a strong salsa influence to Boston parks. The series is sponsored in part by Berklee College of Music and Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción. Free salsa lessons will be led by MetaMovements at select concerts.
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Located at Lopresti Park, 33 Sumner Street, Boston, MA 02128
Thursday, July 20th
7:00 PM
FREE
Created in honor of Latin music icon Tito Puente, this series celebrates 16 years of bringing live Latin music with a strong salsa influence to Boston parks. The series is sponsored in part by Berklee College of Music and Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción. Free salsa lessons will be led by MetaMovements at select concerts.
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Located at Lopresti Park, 33 Sumner Street, Boston, MA 02128
Friday, July 21
Puppet Show
Friday, July 21st
3:00 - 4:00 PM
FREE
Tom Knight Puppet Show at EB Library. Original, Interactive, Musical Puppet Show featuring hand made puppets and catchy songs. Entertaining for children and families!
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Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 Bremen St, Boston, MA 02128
Friday, July 21st
3:00 - 4:00 PM
FREE
Tom Knight Puppet Show at EB Library. Original, Interactive, Musical Puppet Show featuring hand made puppets and catchy songs. Entertaining for children and families!
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Located at East Boston Branch Library, 365 Bremen St, Boston, MA 02128
ABCD Paint Night
Friday, July 21st
4:00 - 5:00 PM
$5
Community Paint Night (21-55)
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Located at 21 Meridian Street, Boston, MA 02128
Friday, July 21st
4:00 - 5:00 PM
$5
Community Paint Night (21-55)
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Located at 21 Meridian Street, Boston, MA 02128
Tango Workshop
Friday, July 21st
9:00 - 9:30 PM
$10
Basic and intermediate dance class.
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Located at 260 Sumner St, East Boston, MA 02128
Friday, July 21st
9:00 - 9:30 PM
$10
Basic and intermediate dance class.
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Located at 260 Sumner St, East Boston, MA 02128
Saturday, July 22
Waterfront on Wheels
Saturday, July 22nd
9:30 - 11:30 AM
FREE
How does climate change affect our local neighborhoods in Boston, and what does building a resilient future look like? Ride along the Greenway with The Friends of Mary Ellen Welch Greenway and The Trustees Boston Waterfront Initiative to learn about the history of East Boston, and about the future Piers Park III. Join us in whatever form of wheels you wish to bring, including but not limited to: a wheelchair, scooter, skateboard, etc. Free bike rentals for solo riders or families will be available. Registration is required.
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Located at Piers Park, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
Saturday, July 22nd
9:30 - 11:30 AM
FREE
How does climate change affect our local neighborhoods in Boston, and what does building a resilient future look like? Ride along the Greenway with The Friends of Mary Ellen Welch Greenway and The Trustees Boston Waterfront Initiative to learn about the history of East Boston, and about the future Piers Park III. Join us in whatever form of wheels you wish to bring, including but not limited to: a wheelchair, scooter, skateboard, etc. Free bike rentals for solo riders or families will be available. Registration is required.
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Located at Piers Park, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
East Boston's Evolving Waterfront Walking Tour
Saturday, July 22nd
10:00 - 11:30 AM
FREE
Explore how the East Boston waterfront has changed dramatically from 1600's to the present along a stretch of the Boston Harborwalk that includes locations where maritime history was made and industries that powered the New England economy for a century were established.
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Located at Maverick MBTA subway station on the south side, at the three flagpoles on Sumner Street | Maverick Square East Boston, MA 02128
Saturday, July 22nd
10:00 - 11:30 AM
FREE
Explore how the East Boston waterfront has changed dramatically from 1600's to the present along a stretch of the Boston Harborwalk that includes locations where maritime history was made and industries that powered the New England economy for a century were established.
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Located at Maverick MBTA subway station on the south side, at the three flagpoles on Sumner Street | Maverick Square East Boston, MA 02128
Eastie Farm Volunteer Garden Party
Saturday, July 22nd
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
FREE
Join us at Our Garden at 293 Border Street to work on planting, site maintenance, and harvesting!
¡Únete a nosotros en la fiesta semanal del jardín para ayudar a plantar, regar, cosechar y mantener el sitio!
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Located at Eastie Farm, 293 Border St, Boston, MA 02128
Saturday, July 22nd
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
FREE
Join us at Our Garden at 293 Border Street to work on planting, site maintenance, and harvesting!
¡Únete a nosotros en la fiesta semanal del jardín para ayudar a plantar, regar, cosechar y mantener el sitio!
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Located at Eastie Farm, 293 Border St, Boston, MA 02128
The Trustees "Sabores de Nuestra Cultura Family Festival"
Saturday, July 22nd
1:00 - 4:00 PM
FREE
With the stunning views of the Boston skyline and harbor as your backdrop, you sure won't want to miss this family friendly event! Come join us for our 3rd annual Family Festival, as we celebrate food, culture and family, at Piers Park in East Boston. We will offer free treats, music, games, creative crafts, and FREE sailing through the Piers Park Sailing Center the whole family can enjoy! Don't miss this opportunity!
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Located at Piers Park, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
Saturday, July 22nd
1:00 - 4:00 PM
FREE
With the stunning views of the Boston skyline and harbor as your backdrop, you sure won't want to miss this family friendly event! Come join us for our 3rd annual Family Festival, as we celebrate food, culture and family, at Piers Park in East Boston. We will offer free treats, music, games, creative crafts, and FREE sailing through the Piers Park Sailing Center the whole family can enjoy! Don't miss this opportunity!
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Located at Piers Park, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
Sunday, July 23
JPNA Curbside FREE STUFF Day
Sunday, July 23rd
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FREE
All residents will be able to put out unwanted items for the day and let others come out and pick up for free. This is completely community driven with no timeline. For more information, contact board@jeffriespoint.org.
Located at Jeffries Point Neighborhood
Sunday, July 23rd
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FREE
All residents will be able to put out unwanted items for the day and let others come out and pick up for free. This is completely community driven with no timeline. For more information, contact board@jeffriespoint.org.
Located at Jeffries Point Neighborhood
ZUMIX Summer Concerts: Amplify Our Youth
Sunday, July 23rd
6:00 - 8:00 PM
FREE
Enjoy live music in this beautiful park, featuring: Women in Music: Boston showcase highlighting youth bands from ZUMIX, Plugged-In, Next Generation Concerts, and Sociedad Latina.
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Located at Piers Park, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
Sunday, July 23rd
6:00 - 8:00 PM
FREE
Enjoy live music in this beautiful park, featuring: Women in Music: Boston showcase highlighting youth bands from ZUMIX, Plugged-In, Next Generation Concerts, and Sociedad Latina.
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Located at Piers Park, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128
Monday, July 24
Soccer Nights East Boston
Monday, July 24th - Friday, July 28th
6:00 - 7:30 PM
FREE
Soccer Nights East Boston is a FREE soccer camp for all kids! Register at the Link Below!
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Located at East Boston Memorial Park, 143 Porter Street, Boston, MA 02128
Monday, July 24th - Friday, July 28th
6:00 - 7:30 PM
FREE
Soccer Nights East Boston is a FREE soccer camp for all kids! Register at the Link Below!
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Located at East Boston Memorial Park, 143 Porter Street, Boston, MA 02128
Tuesday, July 25
VROCC Annual Sounds Around Town (Musical Float)
Tuesday, July 25th
5:00 - 7:00 PM
FREE
Find Veronica Robles Mariachi and friends on the Musical Float bringing music to the streets of Eastie!
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Route: Central Square, Bennington, Day Square, Chelsea St. East Eagle Hill, Lexington, Saratoga, Central Square
Tuesday, July 25th
5:00 - 7:00 PM
FREE
Find Veronica Robles Mariachi and friends on the Musical Float bringing music to the streets of Eastie!
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Route: Central Square, Bennington, Day Square, Chelsea St. East Eagle Hill, Lexington, Saratoga, Central Square
East Boston Chamber of Commerce Business to Business Networking Event
Tuesday, July 25th
5:00 - 7:00 PM
FREE
Network with local businesses. If you are interested in participating, contact at Shirley Fabbo contact@eastbostonchamber.com
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Located at 464 Bremen St, East Boston, MA 02128
Tuesday, July 25th
5:00 - 7:00 PM
FREE
Network with local businesses. If you are interested in participating, contact at Shirley Fabbo contact@eastbostonchamber.com
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Located at 464 Bremen St, East Boston, MA 02128
Taste of Eastie
Tuesday, July 25th
6:00 - 9:00 PM
$50
For 27 years, Taste of Eastie has been East Boston's largest charity dining event, featuring nearly 30 local restaurants including Italian, Latin American, Asian & American Cuisine!
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Located at Tall Ship of East Boston
Tuesday, July 25th
6:00 - 9:00 PM
$50
For 27 years, Taste of Eastie has been East Boston's largest charity dining event, featuring nearly 30 local restaurants including Italian, Latin American, Asian & American Cuisine!
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Located at Tall Ship of East Boston
Wednesday, July 26
East Boston Farmers Market
Wednesday, July 26th
3:00 - 6:30 PM
FREE
Organized and operated by the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, the East Boston Farmers Market is a convenient, affordable source of fresh fruit and vegetables. Children's Bike Raffle at 5 pm (entries accepted from 3-5 pm) and Boston Children’s Hospital will distribute free helmets for kids during market hours.
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Located at Central Square
Wednesday, July 26th
3:00 - 6:30 PM
FREE
Organized and operated by the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, the East Boston Farmers Market is a convenient, affordable source of fresh fruit and vegetables. Children's Bike Raffle at 5 pm (entries accepted from 3-5 pm) and Boston Children’s Hospital will distribute free helmets for kids during market hours.
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Located at Central Square
Explore East Boston Scavenger Hunt
Explore East Boston’s unique history and culture with a scavenger hunt that includes multiple-choice, short-answer, and open-ended questions, as well as photo submissions! You can play by yourself or as a team and experience the harbor in a completely new way!
Find out more here!
Eastie Week 2023 is a community initiative made possible by the support and efforts of organizations across East Boston.