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11/30/2025

Did you know that Boston’s City Academy provides free job training to eligible Boston residents? Visit boston.gov/city-academy to apply for the December 2025 class!

11/29/2025

🎄✨ One day until Martin’s Park glows! Join us tomorrow, Nov 29, 5–6 p.m. for a waterfront celebration like no other when Santa and The Grinch sail in to flip the switch on 7,600 feet of lights! ⚓💡

Expect live music, sweet treats, and a park full of sparkle. ✨ Bring your family, bundle up, and celebrate the season!

More details → boston.gov/ship-lighting

11/29/2025

Healthy Baby Healthy Child Toy Drive

Bring joy to Boston’s children and families this holiday season! Donate to our Healthy Baby Healthy Child Toy Drive by December 12, 2025. We welcome toy, board game, book, and gift card donations. We will not accept any toy guns or weapons.

You can make a child’s holiday extra special this season by making a donation.

🎁 Check out our wish list at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2E4PPWR3AFBW8?ref_=wl_share

11/27/2025

🎄✨We’re so excited and we just can’t hide it! It’s almost time for the 84th annual Boston Common Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 4, from 6–8 p.m.!

🌟 Headlining this year’s event are The Pointer Sisters - Official, 3x Grammy award winning pop vocal group behind hits like “I’m So Excited” and “Jump (For My Love)”

Also featuring:
🎸Canadian blues artist Matt Andersen
🎤 Alt-Pop Singer-Songwriter Maggie Andrew
🎭 Songs from Broadway In Boston's Beauty and the Beast
🎼Performances from Handel and Haydn Society Youth Choruses

🎶Pre-show performances by Boston Police Department (Official) Officer Stephen McNulty, A Taste of Ireland Company's A Celtic Christmas, OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center and Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Joelle James.

Don’t miss this holiday favorite! Watch live on WCVB Channel 5 Boston starting at 7:00 p.m. 📺

11/26/2025

11/25/2025

Boston Parks and Recreation Department
Tree Lighting Event

Copley Square lights up in one week! ✨🌲

Join us on Monday, December 1, from 4–6 p.m. for the first Copley Square Tree Lighting since 2022 and the grand re-opening of the redesigned park! Celebrate with performances by , Emerson’s , and 🎶
Plus holiday crafts, festive treats, and special guests Santa & Rudolph 🎅🦌
Sasaki will also lead guided tours of the new park from 4–5 p.m.
Learn more: boston.gov/copley-tree-lighting

11/25/2025

Home For The Holidays

Our partner New Lease for Homeless Families and our team are working with landlords to help families exit homelessness this holiday season. Landlords who rent to homeless families will receive signing bonuses, up to two months’ rent, and dedicated support for both residents and owners. Learn more here https://ow.ly/Hgct50XuKBA.

11/25/2025

"Happening Around Town"
Louis D. Brown Peace Institute Presents:

A Making Celebration

Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month (SHVAM) is in full swing! We're bringing back one of our most beloved events, the Wreath Making Workshop, with our friends at the Center for Violence Prevention and Recovery.

Join us on December 3 for connection and crafting, as we make wreaths to commemorate SHVAM! Check out the link in our bio to RSVP, and explore the full list of SHVAM offerings as well (ldbpeaceinstitute.org/events).

11/21/2025

For years, people believed that patients being treated for cancer should rest and take it easy. But research has shown that exercise during cancer treatment can help patients manage side effects, recover faster and even live longer. Here's what to know about exercise during cancer treatment and how....

11/21/2025

Join Senator Liz Miranda on Friday, November 21st from 12–2 PM at Lena Park CDC (150 American Legion Highway, Dorchester).

Representatives from Eversource and National Grid will be onsite to offer one-on-one bill reviews and help residents understand their utility charges, lower costs, and access available savings programs. Bring your latest bill and help spread the word to neighbors and community partners who could benefit from this direct support.

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIMu80uwx8T0odogjWVFxTnVtuRZZJmQFLggfIdCuRBumfzg/viewform

11/21/2025