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 and honored to announce the Eighth Annual Eastie Week celebration. Stay tuned for an updated schedule of FREE and low-cost, family-friendly community-led activities hosted by East Boston organizations and partners.
Sunday, July 11
The Trustees of Reservations
Sunday, July 11th
4:00 PM
FREE
Kick off Eastie Week with a fun, family-friendly event uplifting the work of Eastie environmental justice organizations. Free and open to all, including free elote for the first 75 people from the Veronica Robles Cultural Center's Elotes Locos--a youth-run elote bike. Plus a Bicycle Beats performance from Ideas Not Theories, gardening activities for all ages from The Trustees Boston Community Gardens and Eastie Farm, a mindfulness class in Piers Park with the YMCA, an "ask a garden expert" session, and opportunities to get involved with green space and food access work in the neighborhood.
Registration recommended
Located at the Joe Ciampa Community Garden at 124 Marginal Street, Boston, MA 02128
Sunday, July 11th
4:00 PM
FREE
Kick off Eastie Week with a fun, family-friendly event uplifting the work of Eastie environmental justice organizations. Free and open to all, including free elote for the first 75 people from the Veronica Robles Cultural Center's Elotes Locos--a youth-run elote bike. Plus a Bicycle Beats performance from Ideas Not Theories, gardening activities for all ages from The Trustees Boston Community Gardens and Eastie Farm, a mindfulness class in Piers Park with the YMCA, an "ask a garden expert" session, and opportunities to get involved with green space and food access work in the neighborhood.
Registration recommended
Located at the Joe Ciampa Community Garden at 124 Marginal Street, Boston, MA 02128
ZUMIX
Sunday, July 11th
4:00 PM
FREE
ZUMIX's annual Walk for Music is back and in person! Come walk with us through East Boston and help us raise money to support ZUMIX's arts and creative programming for young people. The walk will be starting at the ZUMIX office at 260 Sumner Street, East Boston, MA 02128
After a long stretch of virtual programs and work, the time is finally here to celebrate the return to in-person events. The money raised through The Walk for Music makes it possible for ZUMIX to provide high-quality private lessons and group programs to over 1,000 young people each year, so come out to kick off Eastie Week in support of these youth!
Donations and/or pre-registration are not required but are strongly encouraged: Donate/Pre-Register Here
Sunday, July 11th
4:00 PM
FREE
ZUMIX's annual Walk for Music is back and in person! Come walk with us through East Boston and help us raise money to support ZUMIX's arts and creative programming for young people. The walk will be starting at the ZUMIX office at 260 Sumner Street, East Boston, MA 02128
After a long stretch of virtual programs and work, the time is finally here to celebrate the return to in-person events. The money raised through The Walk for Music makes it possible for ZUMIX to provide high-quality private lessons and group programs to over 1,000 young people each year, so come out to kick off Eastie Week in support of these youth!
Donations and/or pre-registration are not required but are strongly encouraged: Donate/Pre-Register Here
ZUMIX
Sunday, July 11th
6:00 PM
FREE
Join us for the kickoff of ZUMIX's Summer Concert Series featuring socially conscious original music and fun covers from Eastie's own Don't Be Denied Band! DBD is a group of local musicians and friends who enjoy live music and don't take themselves too seriously. Members include ZUMIX alumnus and staff member Omar Sosa.
Sunday, July 11th
6:00 PM
FREE
Join us for the kickoff of ZUMIX's Summer Concert Series featuring socially conscious original music and fun covers from Eastie's own Don't Be Denied Band! DBD is a group of local musicians and friends who enjoy live music and don't take themselves too seriously. Members include ZUMIX alumnus and staff member Omar Sosa.
Tuesday, July 13
New England Wildlife Center
Tuesday, July 13th
2:00 PM
FREE
Join us for a virtual visit with the New England Wildlife Center! Perfect for animal lovers of all ages, this program will provide attendees with an overview of New England Wildlife Center's hospitals and the basics of how a wildlife center operates. We will take a virtual tour of the Weymouth hospital, see some of the animal patients currently being treated, and meet some of the education animals who live at the center.
Sign Up Here
Tuesday, July 13th
2:00 PM
FREE
Join us for a virtual visit with the New England Wildlife Center! Perfect for animal lovers of all ages, this program will provide attendees with an overview of New England Wildlife Center's hospitals and the basics of how a wildlife center operates. We will take a virtual tour of the Weymouth hospital, see some of the animal patients currently being treated, and meet some of the education animals who live at the center.
Sign Up Here
Eastie Farm
Tuesday, July 13th
2:00 PM
FREE
Join us at the Sam Adams School for a Harvest Party where you'll learn about our gardens and help us harvest seasonal produce. You can take home some of what you pick, learn more about gardening, and meet our staff all at once!
The event will take place at 165 Webster St, Boston, MA 02128.
Tuesday, July 13th
2:00 PM
FREE
Join us at the Sam Adams School for a Harvest Party where you'll learn about our gardens and help us harvest seasonal produce. You can take home some of what you pick, learn more about gardening, and meet our staff all at once!
The event will take place at 165 Webster St, Boston, MA 02128.
East Boston Social Centers
Tuesday, July 13
6:00 PM
FREE
Join East Boston Social Centers for beginner yoga for the whole family taught by Beatriz Contreras in Piers Park! The first 30 participants will receive a free yoga mat (1 adult per family)! Be sure to bring your own mat and water. Children bring a towel. Arts & crafts will also be available for kids!
Tuesday, July 13
6:00 PM
FREE
Join East Boston Social Centers for beginner yoga for the whole family taught by Beatriz Contreras in Piers Park! The first 30 participants will receive a free yoga mat (1 adult per family)! Be sure to bring your own mat and water. Children bring a towel. Arts & crafts will also be available for kids!
Wednesday, July 14
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Wednesday, July 14th
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
FREE
EBNHC's bike events at the East Boston Farmers Market on Wednesdays 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM at Central Square Park (across from Marshalls) will be kicking off during Eastie Week and will include free bike repair! The Boston Cyclists Union will be offering free bike repair and instructions on how to do basic repairs starting July 14 and at every market until September.
For more information, contact: Nancy Slamet, Farmers Market Manager (slametn@ebnhc.org)
A bike raffle for 2 children’s 18” bikes will take place on July 21 at 5:00 PM. Raffle entries will start on the opening day of the Farmer’s Market (July 7) and continue every market day until July 21. Visitors are welcome to fill out an entry each week for the bikes! Bike prizes will be on display.
Wednesday, July 14th
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
FREE
EBNHC's bike events at the East Boston Farmers Market on Wednesdays 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM at Central Square Park (across from Marshalls) will be kicking off during Eastie Week and will include free bike repair! The Boston Cyclists Union will be offering free bike repair and instructions on how to do basic repairs starting July 14 and at every market until September.
For more information, contact: Nancy Slamet, Farmers Market Manager (slametn@ebnhc.org)
A bike raffle for 2 children’s 18” bikes will take place on July 21 at 5:00 PM. Raffle entries will start on the opening day of the Farmer’s Market (July 7) and continue every market day until July 21. Visitors are welcome to fill out an entry each week for the bikes! Bike prizes will be on display.
East Boston Farmers Market
Wednesday, July 14th
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
FREE
Organized and operated by the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center at Central Square Park, the East Boston Farmers Market is a convenient, affordable source for fresh fruit and vegetables. Our vibrant community has roots in the Americas, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Our Farmers Market is an excellent source for the greens, herbs, fruits, and vegetables of all our traditions: tomatoes, corn and beans, hot peppers and amaranth, yierba mora, and papalo, water spinach and bok choy, pea tendrils, scallions and Asian mustard, collard greens, cilantro, peaches and apples, Italian and sweet Thai basil. Our farmers take pride in their locally grown crops so that you can have the freshest and best produce for your family’s table. Your good health matters!
Find more info here
Wednesday, July 14th
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
FREE
Organized and operated by the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center at Central Square Park, the East Boston Farmers Market is a convenient, affordable source for fresh fruit and vegetables. Our vibrant community has roots in the Americas, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Our Farmers Market is an excellent source for the greens, herbs, fruits, and vegetables of all our traditions: tomatoes, corn and beans, hot peppers and amaranth, yierba mora, and papalo, water spinach and bok choy, pea tendrils, scallions and Asian mustard, collard greens, cilantro, peaches and apples, Italian and sweet Thai basil. Our farmers take pride in their locally grown crops so that you can have the freshest and best produce for your family’s table. Your good health matters!
Find more info here
Veronica Robles Cultural Center
Wednesday, July 14th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
FREE
East Boston cultural icon Veronica Robles, Boston’s first female mariachi band, and special guests will be performing traditional Latin musical favorites from a moving float across East Boston. Be on the look out for Veronica and her band, as the mobile performance serenades the streets of East Boston kicking off Eastie Week during the day followed by an encore evening performance!
Float route:
Starting point
Central Square Park
via Meridian to
Stop 1 Lopestri Park
Vía Sumner St to
Stop 2 Lewis Mall
Vía Sumer to
Stop 3 Eastie Farm
Vía Cottage St. To
Stop 4 Piers Park
Vía Marginal to
Cunard Tavern
And Zumix
Via Bremen to
Maverick Market Place
YMCA
Library
Day Square
Vía Bennington st.
Consulte of El Salvador
Parking Lot.
Route ends at VROCC
Wednesday, July 14th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
FREE
East Boston cultural icon Veronica Robles, Boston’s first female mariachi band, and special guests will be performing traditional Latin musical favorites from a moving float across East Boston. Be on the look out for Veronica and her band, as the mobile performance serenades the streets of East Boston kicking off Eastie Week during the day followed by an encore evening performance!
Float route:
Starting point
Central Square Park
via Meridian to
Stop 1 Lopestri Park
Vía Sumner St to
Stop 2 Lewis Mall
Vía Sumer to
Stop 3 Eastie Farm
Vía Cottage St. To
Stop 4 Piers Park
Vía Marginal to
Cunard Tavern
And Zumix
Via Bremen to
Maverick Market Place
YMCA
Library
Day Square
Vía Bennington st.
Consulte of El Salvador
Parking Lot.
Route ends at VROCC
Friends of the Boston Harborwalk
Wednesday, July 14th
7:00 PM
FREE
Meet the Friends of the Boston HarborWalk at Maverick Station and join them on a walking tour of the East Boston Harborwalk!
Tour East Boston from Maverick Square to the Boston Shipyard and Marina. Discover the crucial role the waterfront played in shaping East Boston's rich maritime history and proud immigrant heritage and consider the challenges and opportunities its waterfront berth creates for the future, all while enjoying fascinating stories, stunning parks and spectacular views of Boston.
Register
Wednesday, July 14th
7:00 PM
FREE
Meet the Friends of the Boston HarborWalk at Maverick Station and join them on a walking tour of the East Boston Harborwalk!
Tour East Boston from Maverick Square to the Boston Shipyard and Marina. Discover the crucial role the waterfront played in shaping East Boston's rich maritime history and proud immigrant heritage and consider the challenges and opportunities its waterfront berth creates for the future, all while enjoying fascinating stories, stunning parks and spectacular views of Boston.
Register
Boston Harbor Now
Wednesday, July 14th
7:30 PM
FREE
End your day at Piers Park with a flow yoga class overlooking spectacular views of Boston Harbor. Each class is taught by an instructor--local resident Casey Silva. Give your body some love with slow-flow sequences designed to stretch your body from head to toe.
Register
Wednesday, July 14th
7:30 PM
FREE
End your day at Piers Park with a flow yoga class overlooking spectacular views of Boston Harbor. Each class is taught by an instructor--local resident Casey Silva. Give your body some love with slow-flow sequences designed to stretch your body from head to toe.
Register
Thursday, July 15
East Boston Branch Library
Thursday, July 15th
12:30 PM
FREE
Celebrate Eastie Week and have fun outside with a StoryWalk® in Bremen Street Park. We will be reading Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by Isabel F. Campoy. Pages from the picture book will be laminated and posted in the park. Children’s Librarian Caitlin Peterson will lead a StoryWalk® at 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM. but families can also follow the StoryWalk® throughout the day. The story pages will be displayed from 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM. “The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.” For more information, call the East Boston Branch Library at (617)569-0271.
Thursday, July 15th
12:30 PM
FREE
Celebrate Eastie Week and have fun outside with a StoryWalk® in Bremen Street Park. We will be reading Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by Isabel F. Campoy. Pages from the picture book will be laminated and posted in the park. Children’s Librarian Caitlin Peterson will lead a StoryWalk® at 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM. but families can also follow the StoryWalk® throughout the day. The story pages will be displayed from 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM. “The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.” For more information, call the East Boston Branch Library at (617)569-0271.
Eastie Farm
Thursday, July 15th
5:00 PM
FREE
Join Eastie Farm at the 294 Sumner Street garden to learn about our gardens and help us harvest seasonal produce. You can take home some of what you pick, learn more about gardening, and meet our staff all at once!
Thursday, July 15th
5:00 PM
FREE
Join Eastie Farm at the 294 Sumner Street garden to learn about our gardens and help us harvest seasonal produce. You can take home some of what you pick, learn more about gardening, and meet our staff all at once!
East Boston Main Streets
Thursday, July 15th
6:00 PM
FREE
East Boston Main Streets (EBMS) will host the 25 th annual “Taste of Eastie” event on Thursday, July 15th, 2021 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor Hotel at 101 Harborside Dr. Boston, MA, 02128. There is a $10 fee for event parking at hotel. The event will be a festive way to highlight the many wonderful things about East Boston! This festive event will feature food from more than 30 local Eastie restaurants, live music and dance performances, as well as a raffle. Tickets are $35.00 until 07/10/2021, and can be purchased online (Purchase Here) or in person in our office at 154 Maverick Street Suite 210.
Thursday, July 15th
6:00 PM
FREE
East Boston Main Streets (EBMS) will host the 25 th annual “Taste of Eastie” event on Thursday, July 15th, 2021 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor Hotel at 101 Harborside Dr. Boston, MA, 02128. There is a $10 fee for event parking at hotel. The event will be a festive way to highlight the many wonderful things about East Boston! This festive event will feature food from more than 30 local Eastie restaurants, live music and dance performances, as well as a raffle. Tickets are $35.00 until 07/10/2021, and can be purchased online (Purchase Here) or in person in our office at 154 Maverick Street Suite 210.
Eastie Farm
Thursday, July 15th
7:00 PM
FREE (donation suggested)
Eastie Farm will be hosting a series of comedy events in partnership with Like 2 Laugh Productions! Join us in the garden at 294 Sumner Street for an evening of stand-up.
Reserve your spot in advance: Reserve Here
Thursday, July 15th
7:00 PM
FREE (donation suggested)
Eastie Farm will be hosting a series of comedy events in partnership with Like 2 Laugh Productions! Join us in the garden at 294 Sumner Street for an evening of stand-up.
Reserve your spot in advance: Reserve Here
Friday, July 16
Maverick Landing Community Services
Friday, July 16th
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FREE
Join MLCS in East Boston's Peace Park as we celebrate Eastie Week in the form of selfcare! Following one of the hardest years to date, this is an opportunity for our neighbors to come together to connect & build, listen to some good music, engage in games and activities, and learn more about vaccine education and get the opportunity to receive a vaccine at a pop up truck. There will also be yoga for kids and adults, raffles, selfcare package giveaways & more!
This is a free event. Parking is limited in the area, but it is very walkable from anywhere in Eastie.
Peace Park: 78 Maverick Street, East Boston, MA, 02128
Friday, July 16th
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FREE
Join MLCS in East Boston's Peace Park as we celebrate Eastie Week in the form of selfcare! Following one of the hardest years to date, this is an opportunity for our neighbors to come together to connect & build, listen to some good music, engage in games and activities, and learn more about vaccine education and get the opportunity to receive a vaccine at a pop up truck. There will also be yoga for kids and adults, raffles, selfcare package giveaways & more!
This is a free event. Parking is limited in the area, but it is very walkable from anywhere in Eastie.
Peace Park: 78 Maverick Street, East Boston, MA, 02128
Save The Harbor / Save The Bay
Friday, July 16th
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
FREE
Head to Constitution Beach for the Eastie Beach Bash! You can expect music and motion from A Trike Called Funk, incredible performances from the Boston Circus Guild, sea shanties with David Coffin, food, face painting, and more! Go to savetheharbor.org to RSVP.
Friday, July 16th
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
FREE
Head to Constitution Beach for the Eastie Beach Bash! You can expect music and motion from A Trike Called Funk, incredible performances from the Boston Circus Guild, sea shanties with David Coffin, food, face painting, and more! Go to savetheharbor.org to RSVP.
Saturday, July 17
Eastie Farm
Saturday, July 17th
8:00 AM
FREE
Join us at Our Garden at 293 Border Street, across from the Umana School, to learn about Eastie Farm's gardens and help us harvest seasonal produce. You can take home some of what you pick, learn more about gardening, and meet our staff all at once!
Saturday, July 17th
8:00 AM
FREE
Join us at Our Garden at 293 Border Street, across from the Umana School, to learn about Eastie Farm's gardens and help us harvest seasonal produce. You can take home some of what you pick, learn more about gardening, and meet our staff all at once!
Institute of Contemporary Art Boston
Saturday, July 17th
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
FREE
Join us back in the East Boston shipyard for special family days at the ICA Watershed featuring music, art, and community. Enjoy art kit giveaways, musical performance, and experience Firelei Báez’s newly commissioned exhibition.
ICA Watershed: 256 Marginal Street, Boston, MA 02128
Saturday, July 17th
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
FREE
Join us back in the East Boston shipyard for special family days at the ICA Watershed featuring music, art, and community. Enjoy art kit giveaways, musical performance, and experience Firelei Báez’s newly commissioned exhibition.
ICA Watershed: 256 Marginal Street, Boston, MA 02128
Piers Park Sailing Center
Saturday, July 17th
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$15.00/person
Join Piers Park Sailing for kayaking clinics at Clippership Wharf! Kayaking is walk-up and available to the public from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Rentals are $15.00 a person and include an hour of kayaking on the harbor. The kayaks are sit-on-top style--you will get wet! For ages 5 and up.
Saturday, July 17th
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$15.00/person
Join Piers Park Sailing for kayaking clinics at Clippership Wharf! Kayaking is walk-up and available to the public from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Rentals are $15.00 a person and include an hour of kayaking on the harbor. The kayaks are sit-on-top style--you will get wet! For ages 5 and up.
Veronica Robles Cultural Center
Saturday, July 17th
6:00 PM
FREE
Join Veronica Robles at Piers Park for a FREE Latin dance class inspired by the dances of Colombia, México, Perú, Chile, Brasil, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Bolivia, El Salvador, Dominican Republic.
Sign up here
Saturday, July 17th
6:00 PM
FREE
Join Veronica Robles at Piers Park for a FREE Latin dance class inspired by the dances of Colombia, México, Perú, Chile, Brasil, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Bolivia, El Salvador, Dominican Republic.
Sign up here
Sunday, July 18
Celebrate Colombia Block Party
Sunday, July 18th
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
FREE
Come celebrate Colombian Independence Day with a neighborhood block party at 46 Bennington Street (Salvadoran consulate parking lot). Enjoy live musical performances, dancing, a car show, face painting and other free family activities. Delicious Latin American cuisine will also be available from on-site food vendors and local restaurants.
Sunday, July 18th
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
FREE
Come celebrate Colombian Independence Day with a neighborhood block party at 46 Bennington Street (Salvadoran consulate parking lot). Enjoy live musical performances, dancing, a car show, face painting and other free family activities. Delicious Latin American cuisine will also be available from on-site food vendors and local restaurants.
Eastie Farm
Sunday, July 18th
1:00 PM
FREE
Join Eastie Farm at Ashley Street and Chef Monica, founder of La Sanghita Cafe, for a fun afternoon cooking latin dishes using ingredients from our CSA! We will be making Colombian empanadas with aji dipping sauce, chimichurri tacos, fresh smoothies, and chocolate dessert!
In partnership with the East Boston YMCA.
Register here
Sunday, July 18th
1:00 PM
FREE
Join Eastie Farm at Ashley Street and Chef Monica, founder of La Sanghita Cafe, for a fun afternoon cooking latin dishes using ingredients from our CSA! We will be making Colombian empanadas with aji dipping sauce, chimichurri tacos, fresh smoothies, and chocolate dessert!
In partnership with the East Boston YMCA.
Register here
HarborFIT featuring Veronica Robles Cultural Center
Sunday, July 18th
4:00 PM
FREE
Join VROCC instructor Jociney Barbosa to learn Capoeira, an Afro-Brazillian art form which combines dance and martial arts, while overlooking spectacular views of Boston Harbor.
Register here
Sunday, July 18th
4:00 PM
FREE
Join VROCC instructor Jociney Barbosa to learn Capoeira, an Afro-Brazillian art form which combines dance and martial arts, while overlooking spectacular views of Boston Harbor.
Register here
Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association
Sunday, July 18th
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
FREE
Welcome to the first ever Eastie Chalk the Walk! Head over to Piers Park and make your mark, write your name, or leave a design for the whole neighborhood to see on the East Boston Harborwalk! Chalk is provided, this event is FREE, and all are welcome! Please stay for the ZUMIX concert! Rain date is July 25th at the same time.
Sunday, July 18th
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
FREE
Welcome to the first ever Eastie Chalk the Walk! Head over to Piers Park and make your mark, write your name, or leave a design for the whole neighborhood to see on the East Boston Harborwalk! Chalk is provided, this event is FREE, and all are welcome! Please stay for the ZUMIX concert! Rain date is July 25th at the same time.
ZUMIX
Sunday, July 18th
6:00 PM
FREE
ZUMIX's Summer Concert Series continues with Boston-based singer/songwriter Ava Sophia. Ava's soulful R&B-infused original music earned her a 2020 Boston Music Award nomination for R&B Artist of the Year.
Sunday, July 18th
6:00 PM
FREE
ZUMIX's Summer Concert Series continues with Boston-based singer/songwriter Ava Sophia. Ava's soulful R&B-infused original music earned her a 2020 Boston Music Award nomination for R&B Artist of the Year.
Monday, July 19
Sea Walls Boston: Artists for Oceans
Presented by HarborArts and the New England Aquarium
Monday, July 19th - Sunday, July 25th
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FREE
Kick off Eastie Week 2021 with some NEW world-class public art in East Boston! Pangeaseed Foundation's global Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans program returns to East Boston for the second year to bring the oceans to the streets.
Presented in Boston by HarborArts and honorary conservation partner, the New England Aquarium, the project features 10+ new massive murals in East Boston, each with an important message that aims to inspire residents and visitors to foster a sense of ownership and pride for the artworks and our marine natural resources. Come view the creation of the newest Sea Walls Boston murals around East Boston. Artists will be on-site throughout the week working on the latest public art installations produced for the Boston edition of Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans. These murals are being painted for a purpose, to educate and empower our community to become better stewards of our oceans. There will be a total of 17+ murals, painted in 2020 and 2021, to be explored in East Boston during Eastie Week.
Visit seawalls.org/boston for more information.
Presented by HarborArts and the New England Aquarium
Monday, July 19th - Sunday, July 25th
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FREE
Kick off Eastie Week 2021 with some NEW world-class public art in East Boston! Pangeaseed Foundation's global Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans program returns to East Boston for the second year to bring the oceans to the streets.
Presented in Boston by HarborArts and honorary conservation partner, the New England Aquarium, the project features 10+ new massive murals in East Boston, each with an important message that aims to inspire residents and visitors to foster a sense of ownership and pride for the artworks and our marine natural resources. Come view the creation of the newest Sea Walls Boston murals around East Boston. Artists will be on-site throughout the week working on the latest public art installations produced for the Boston edition of Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans. These murals are being painted for a purpose, to educate and empower our community to become better stewards of our oceans. There will be a total of 17+ murals, painted in 2020 and 2021, to be explored in East Boston during Eastie Week.
Visit seawalls.org/boston for more information.
Tuesday, July 20
Eastie Farm
Tuesday, July 20th
2:00 PM
FREE
Join Eastie Farm at the Sam Adams School to learn about our gardens and help us harvest seasonal produce. You can take home some of what you pick, learn more about gardening, and meet our staff all at once!
Tuesday, July 20th
2:00 PM
FREE
Join Eastie Farm at the Sam Adams School to learn about our gardens and help us harvest seasonal produce. You can take home some of what you pick, learn more about gardening, and meet our staff all at once!
Boston Harbor Now
Tuesday, July 20th
6:00 PM
FREE | SOLD OUT
Enjoy a sunset cruise around Boston Harbor! The cruise will include live music featuring ZUMIX alum Jenara Bourguignon on vocals accompanied by a beat producer and keyboardist. Advance sign-ups required.
Tuesday, July 20th
6:00 PM
FREE | SOLD OUT
Enjoy a sunset cruise around Boston Harbor! The cruise will include live music featuring ZUMIX alum Jenara Bourguignon on vocals accompanied by a beat producer and keyboardist. Advance sign-ups required.
East Boston Social Centers
Tuesday, July 20
6:00 PM
FREE
Join East Boston Social Centers for a Zumba class for the whole family win Piers Park! The class will be taught by Zin Zumba Instructor Ana Maria Amigo. The first 30 participants will receive a surprise gift (1 adult per family)! Bring you own water and comfortable clothes. Arts & crafts activities will also be available for kids!
Tuesday, July 20
6:00 PM
FREE
Join East Boston Social Centers for a Zumba class for the whole family win Piers Park! The class will be taught by Zin Zumba Instructor Ana Maria Amigo. The first 30 participants will receive a surprise gift (1 adult per family)! Bring you own water and comfortable clothes. Arts & crafts activities will also be available for kids!
Wednesday, July 21
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Wednesday, July 21st
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
FREE
Organized and operated by the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, the East Boston Farmers Market is a convenient, affordable source for fresh fruit and vegetables. Our vibrant community has roots in the Americas, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Our Farmers Market is an excellent source for the greens, herbs, fruits, and vegetables of all our traditions: tomatoes, corn and beans, hot peppers and amaranth, yierba mora, and papalo, water spinach and bok choy, pea tendrils, scallions and Asian mustard, collard greens, cilantro, peaches and apples, Italian and sweet Thai basil. Our farmers take pride in their locally grown crops so that you can have the freshest and best produce for your family’s table. Your good health matters!
Visit here for more information!
Wednesday, July 21st
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
FREE
Organized and operated by the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, the East Boston Farmers Market is a convenient, affordable source for fresh fruit and vegetables. Our vibrant community has roots in the Americas, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Our Farmers Market is an excellent source for the greens, herbs, fruits, and vegetables of all our traditions: tomatoes, corn and beans, hot peppers and amaranth, yierba mora, and papalo, water spinach and bok choy, pea tendrils, scallions and Asian mustard, collard greens, cilantro, peaches and apples, Italian and sweet Thai basil. Our farmers take pride in their locally grown crops so that you can have the freshest and best produce for your family’s table. Your good health matters!
Visit here for more information!
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Wednesday, July 21st POSTPONED: Wednesday, July 28th
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
FREE
Bike events will be taking place at the East Boston Farmers Market at Central Square Park (across from Marshalls) on Wednesdays from 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM.
Free bike helmets for kids! The Boston Children’s Hospital will be giving away 300 helmets for kids during market hours on August 4th.
There will be a bike raffle for 2 children’s 18” bikes on July 21 at 5:00 PM. Raffle entries will start on the opening day of the Farmer’s Market (July 7) and continue every market day until July 21. Visitors are welcome to fill out an entry each week for the bikes! Bike prizes will be on display.
The Boston Cyclists Union will be offering free bike repair and instructions on how to do basic repairs starting July 14 and at every market until September.
For more information, contact: Nancy Slamet, Farmers Market Manager slametn@ebnhc.org
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
FREE
Bike events will be taking place at the East Boston Farmers Market at Central Square Park (across from Marshalls) on Wednesdays from 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM.
Free bike helmets for kids! The Boston Children’s Hospital will be giving away 300 helmets for kids during market hours on August 4th.
There will be a bike raffle for 2 children’s 18” bikes on July 21 at 5:00 PM. Raffle entries will start on the opening day of the Farmer’s Market (July 7) and continue every market day until July 21. Visitors are welcome to fill out an entry each week for the bikes! Bike prizes will be on display.
The Boston Cyclists Union will be offering free bike repair and instructions on how to do basic repairs starting July 14 and at every market until September.
For more information, contact: Nancy Slamet, Farmers Market Manager slametn@ebnhc.org
Veronica Robles Cultural Center
Wednesday, July 21st (postponed to July 28th)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
FREE
East Boston cultural icon Veronica Robles, Boston’s first female mariachi band, and special guests will be performing traditional Latin musical favorites from a moving float across East Boston. Be on the look out for Veronica and her band, as the mobile performance serenades the streets of East Boston.
Float route:
Starting Point at Central Square Park
Vía Saratoga to
Stop 1 Day Square
Vía Bennington St. to
Stop 2 Salesians Boys and Girls
Stop 3 Constitution Beach
Stop 4 Belle Island Reservations
Stop 5 Mi pueblito Restaurant
Ends at VROCC Meridian St. and Lexington Ave.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
FREE
East Boston cultural icon Veronica Robles, Boston’s first female mariachi band, and special guests will be performing traditional Latin musical favorites from a moving float across East Boston. Be on the look out for Veronica and her band, as the mobile performance serenades the streets of East Boston.
Float route:
Starting Point at Central Square Park
Vía Saratoga to
Stop 1 Day Square
Vía Bennington St. to
Stop 2 Salesians Boys and Girls
Stop 3 Constitution Beach
Stop 4 Belle Island Reservations
Stop 5 Mi pueblito Restaurant
Ends at VROCC Meridian St. and Lexington Ave.
Boston Harbor Now
Wednesday, July 21st
7:30 PM
FREE
End your day at Piers Park with a flow yoga class overlooking spectacular views of Boston Harbor. Each class is taught by instructor and local resident Casey Silva. Give your body some love with slow-flow sequences designed to stretch your body from head to toe.
Register
Wednesday, July 21st
7:30 PM
FREE
End your day at Piers Park with a flow yoga class overlooking spectacular views of Boston Harbor. Each class is taught by instructor and local resident Casey Silva. Give your body some love with slow-flow sequences designed to stretch your body from head to toe.
Register
Thursday, July 22
Sea Walls Boston: Artists for Oceans
Presented by HarborArts and the New England Aquarium
Thursday, July 22nd
9:00 AM at the McKay School
FREE
Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans is PangeaSeed Foundation’s groundbreaking public art program that brings the oceans into the streets around the world. Presented in Boston by HarborArts and honorary conservation partner, the New England Aquarium, the project features 10+ massive murals in East Boston, each with an important message that aims to inspire residents and visitors to foster a sense of ownership and pride for the artworks and our marine natural resources. The Sea Walls Boston mural map will guide visitors to all of the installation sites where you will find murals being painted live by an all-star team of ARTivists. Walk will feature a Q&A with one of the participating ARTivists of Sea Walls Boston 2021, Sophy Tuttle (@sophytuttle) at 11:30 AM.
Sign up here.
Presented by HarborArts and the New England Aquarium
Thursday, July 22nd
9:00 AM at the McKay School
FREE
Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans is PangeaSeed Foundation’s groundbreaking public art program that brings the oceans into the streets around the world. Presented in Boston by HarborArts and honorary conservation partner, the New England Aquarium, the project features 10+ massive murals in East Boston, each with an important message that aims to inspire residents and visitors to foster a sense of ownership and pride for the artworks and our marine natural resources. The Sea Walls Boston mural map will guide visitors to all of the installation sites where you will find murals being painted live by an all-star team of ARTivists. Walk will feature a Q&A with one of the participating ARTivists of Sea Walls Boston 2021, Sophy Tuttle (@sophytuttle) at 11:30 AM.
Sign up here.
Eastie Farm
Thursday, July 22nd
5:00 PM
FREE
Join Eastie Farm at the 294 Sumner Street garden to learn about our gardens and help us harvest seasonal produce. You can take home some of what you pick, learn more about gardening, and meet our staff all at once!
Thursday, July 22nd
5:00 PM
FREE
Join Eastie Farm at the 294 Sumner Street garden to learn about our gardens and help us harvest seasonal produce. You can take home some of what you pick, learn more about gardening, and meet our staff all at once!
Sea Walls & Boston Harbor Now & New England Aquarium
Thursday, July 22nd
5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
FREE
Join Seawalls, Boston Harbor Now, and the New England Aquarium for a FREE panel discussion with the crew of and artists behind Obey Giant, a film profiling the life and work of artist Shepard Fairey. The showing is hosted as part of PangeaSeed Foundation's Sea Walls Boston project, which includes the participation of Shepard Fairey and the creation of a landmark mural by him at the New England Aquarium. Stop by to watch the artist in action before attending the movie screening.
Watch the trailer here!
Reserve your free tickets here.
Thursday, July 22nd
5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
FREE
Join Seawalls, Boston Harbor Now, and the New England Aquarium for a FREE panel discussion with the crew of and artists behind Obey Giant, a film profiling the life and work of artist Shepard Fairey. The showing is hosted as part of PangeaSeed Foundation's Sea Walls Boston project, which includes the participation of Shepard Fairey and the creation of a landmark mural by him at the New England Aquarium. Stop by to watch the artist in action before attending the movie screening.
Watch the trailer here!
Reserve your free tickets here.
Boston Harbor Now
Thursday, July 22nd
6:00 PM
FREE
From East Boston to Dorchester, we are all experiencing the effects of climate change--effects that can feel incredibly overwhelming and make it difficult to take steps to respond and adapt.
Join us in Piers Park for the first of three Climate Cafés: guided conversations about how climate change affects each and every one of us. We'll talk about what we love most about our neighborhoods, our hopes, fears, and inspiration to become climate resilient.
People from all walks of life are welcome to attend this guided discussion.
Register here
Thursday, July 22nd
6:00 PM
FREE
From East Boston to Dorchester, we are all experiencing the effects of climate change--effects that can feel incredibly overwhelming and make it difficult to take steps to respond and adapt.
Join us in Piers Park for the first of three Climate Cafés: guided conversations about how climate change affects each and every one of us. We'll talk about what we love most about our neighborhoods, our hopes, fears, and inspiration to become climate resilient.
People from all walks of life are welcome to attend this guided discussion.
Register here
Eastie Farm
Thursday July 22nd
7:00 PM
Donation suggested
Eastie Farm will be hosting a series of comedy events in partnership with Like 2 Laugh Productions! Join us in the 294 Sumner Street garden for an evening of stand-up.
Reserve your spot in advance here
Thursday July 22nd
7:00 PM
Donation suggested
Eastie Farm will be hosting a series of comedy events in partnership with Like 2 Laugh Productions! Join us in the 294 Sumner Street garden for an evening of stand-up.
Reserve your spot in advance here
Friday, July 23
Sea Walls Boston: Artists for Oceans
Presented by HarborArts and the New England Aquarium
Friday, July 23rd
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the McKay School
FREE
Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans is PangeaSeed Foundation’s groundbreaking public art program that brings the oceans into the streets around the world. Presented in Boston by HarborArts and honorary conservation partner, the New England Aquarium, the project features 10+ massive murals in East Boston, each with an important message that aims to inspire residents and visitors to foster a sense of ownership and pride for the artworks and our marine natural resources. The Sea Walls Boston mural map will guide visitors to all of the installation sites where you will find murals being painted live by an all-star team of ARTivists. Walk will feature a Q&A with one of the participating ARTivists of Sea Walls Boston 2021, Felipe Ortiz at 2:30 PM.
Sign up here.
Presented by HarborArts and the New England Aquarium
Friday, July 23rd
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the McKay School
FREE
Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans is PangeaSeed Foundation’s groundbreaking public art program that brings the oceans into the streets around the world. Presented in Boston by HarborArts and honorary conservation partner, the New England Aquarium, the project features 10+ massive murals in East Boston, each with an important message that aims to inspire residents and visitors to foster a sense of ownership and pride for the artworks and our marine natural resources. The Sea Walls Boston mural map will guide visitors to all of the installation sites where you will find murals being painted live by an all-star team of ARTivists. Walk will feature a Q&A with one of the participating ARTivists of Sea Walls Boston 2021, Felipe Ortiz at 2:30 PM.
Sign up here.
Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association
Friday, July 23rd
8:00 PM
FREE
Join JPNA for a screening of “Song of the Sea” in Brophy Park! The movie will start at 8:00 PM, with activities, treats and socializing starting at 7:00 PM. Subject to weather, no rain date. This event is FREE and open to all. PJ-wearers welcome!
Friday, July 23rd
8:00 PM
FREE
Join JPNA for a screening of “Song of the Sea” in Brophy Park! The movie will start at 8:00 PM, with activities, treats and socializing starting at 7:00 PM. Subject to weather, no rain date. This event is FREE and open to all. PJ-wearers welcome!
Saturday, July 24
Eastie Farm
Saturday, July 24th
8:00 AM
FREE
Join us at Our Garden, across from the Umana School, to learn about Eastie Farm's gardens and help us harvest seasonal produce. You can take home some of what you pick, learn more about gardening, and meet our staff all at once!
Saturday, July 24th
8:00 AM
FREE
Join us at Our Garden, across from the Umana School, to learn about Eastie Farm's gardens and help us harvest seasonal produce. You can take home some of what you pick, learn more about gardening, and meet our staff all at once!
Friends of the Boston Harborwalk & Sea Walls Boston
Saturday, July 24th
9:00 AM
FREE
Join the Friends of the Boston Harborwalk, Boston Harbor Now and Seawalls Boston at the Condor Street Urban Wild to celebrate Eastie Week, give back to your community and enjoy the beauty of this waterfront park!
"PangeaSeed Foundation is proud to collaborate with Boston Harbor Now and Friends of the Boston HarborWalk to host a community Harborwalk clean-up for Sea Walls Boston during Eastie Week. Our coastlines, beaches, and harbors are critical habitats for numerous marine species and support the livelihoods of those who live in the region. Without healthy oceans, life on land becomes drastically challenging and we must do whatever we can to help protect and conserve our marine natural resources." Tré Packard - PangeaSeed Foundation Founder and Executive Director
Sign up here
Saturday, July 24th
9:00 AM
FREE
Join the Friends of the Boston Harborwalk, Boston Harbor Now and Seawalls Boston at the Condor Street Urban Wild to celebrate Eastie Week, give back to your community and enjoy the beauty of this waterfront park!
"PangeaSeed Foundation is proud to collaborate with Boston Harbor Now and Friends of the Boston HarborWalk to host a community Harborwalk clean-up for Sea Walls Boston during Eastie Week. Our coastlines, beaches, and harbors are critical habitats for numerous marine species and support the livelihoods of those who live in the region. Without healthy oceans, life on land becomes drastically challenging and we must do whatever we can to help protect and conserve our marine natural resources." Tré Packard - PangeaSeed Foundation Founder and Executive Director
Sign up here
Friends of the Boston Harborwalk
Saturday, July 24th
10:00 AM
FREE
Meet at Maverick MBTA Station.
Join the Friends of the Boston HarborWalk on a walking tour from Maverick Square to Boston Harbor Shipyard. East Boston’s waterfront has played a pivotal role in the development of the community and promises to do so well into the future. On this tour we’ll walk one important stretch of that waterfront and talk about its history and future possibilities. We’ll learn about ferries and railroads, the 19th century development of a major port facility, and how the waterfront helped make East Boston an attractive home for new immigrants. Along the way, we’ll examine the 21st century challenges the area faces and discuss some exciting plans to meet those challenges.
Sign up here
Saturday, July 24th
10:00 AM
FREE
Meet at Maverick MBTA Station.
Join the Friends of the Boston HarborWalk on a walking tour from Maverick Square to Boston Harbor Shipyard. East Boston’s waterfront has played a pivotal role in the development of the community and promises to do so well into the future. On this tour we’ll walk one important stretch of that waterfront and talk about its history and future possibilities. We’ll learn about ferries and railroads, the 19th century development of a major port facility, and how the waterfront helped make East Boston an attractive home for new immigrants. Along the way, we’ll examine the 21st century challenges the area faces and discuss some exciting plans to meet those challenges.
Sign up here
Piers Park Sailing Center
Saturday, July 24th
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$15.00/person
Join Piers Park Sailing for kayaking clinics at Clippership Wharf! Kayaking is walk-up and available to the public from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Rentals are $15.00 a person and include an hour of kayaking on the harbor. The kayaks are sit-on-top style--you will get wet! For ages 5 and up.
Saturday, July 24th
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$15.00/person
Join Piers Park Sailing for kayaking clinics at Clippership Wharf! Kayaking is walk-up and available to the public from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Rentals are $15.00 a person and include an hour of kayaking on the harbor. The kayaks are sit-on-top style--you will get wet! For ages 5 and up.
Sabores de Nuestra Cultura: Family Festival
Saturday, July 24th
1:00 PM - 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 as we celebrate food, culture and family, at Piers Park in East Boston. We will offer free treats, music, games, and creative crafts the whole family can enjoy!
This event is hosted by The Trustees Boston Waterfront Initiative, which is working to create a series of resilient and welcoming public parks on Boston’s harbor. The first park site, announced in late 2020, is Piers Park III in East Boston, adjacent to the existing Piers Park. Piers Park III is currently in the community design phase. To learn more about the future waterfront park, and weigh in during this process, visit: onewaterfront.thetrustees.org/feedback
Saturday, July 24th
1:00 PM - 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 as we celebrate food, culture and family, at Piers Park in East Boston. We will offer free treats, music, games, and creative crafts the whole family can enjoy!
This event is hosted by The Trustees Boston Waterfront Initiative, which is working to create a series of resilient and welcoming public parks on Boston’s harbor. The first park site, announced in late 2020, is Piers Park III in East Boston, adjacent to the existing Piers Park. Piers Park III is currently in the community design phase. To learn more about the future waterfront park, and weigh in during this process, visit: onewaterfront.thetrustees.org/feedback
Sunday, July 25
Eastie Farm
Sunday, July 25th
1:00 PM
Join chef Monica, founder of La Sanghita Cafe, for a fun afternoon cooking Latin dishes using ingredients from our CSA! We will be making Colombian empanadas with aji dipping sauce, chimichurri tacos, fresh smoothies, and chocolate dessert!
In partnership with the East Boston YMCA
Register here/Regístrese aquí
Sunday, July 25th
1:00 PM
Join chef Monica, founder of La Sanghita Cafe, for a fun afternoon cooking Latin dishes using ingredients from our CSA! We will be making Colombian empanadas with aji dipping sauce, chimichurri tacos, fresh smoothies, and chocolate dessert!
In partnership with the East Boston YMCA
Register here/Regístrese aquí
ZUMIX
Sunday, July 25th
6:00 PM
FREE
Join us in Piers Park for a ZUMIX Summer Concert featuring the eclectic, joyful sounds of Kotoko Brass! The band melds the beautifully complex traditional drumming of Central Ghana, the sturdy bass and keyboards of the Caribbean, and the joyous horns of New Orleans to forge a sound the Boston Globe has described as “propulsive, infectious party music.” Members include ZUMIX teaching artists Ben and Brian Paulding.
Sunday, July 25th
6:00 PM
FREE
Join us in Piers Park for a ZUMIX Summer Concert featuring the eclectic, joyful sounds of Kotoko Brass! The band melds the beautifully complex traditional drumming of Central Ghana, the sturdy bass and keyboards of the Caribbean, and the joyous horns of New Orleans to forge a sound the Boston Globe has described as “propulsive, infectious party music.” Members include ZUMIX teaching artists Ben and Brian Paulding.
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 2021 is a community initiative made possible by the support and efforts of organizations across East Boston.