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 thirteen years of Eastie Week with two full weeks of activities taking place between July 12 and July 29. Scroll down to view the complete schedule of FREE and low-cost, family-friendly community-led activities hosted by East Boston organizations and partners.

Full event schedule coming soon!

Eastie Weeks 2026 is a community initiative made possible by the support and efforts of organizations across East Boston.

Sunday, July 12th

Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway - Bocce on the Greenway
Sunday, July 12th
10:00 AM
$20 per person or $30 per team

Partner up and come participate in the 1st Annual Bocce Tournament at Bremen Street Park. Teams of 2 will play while enjoying light refreshments and snacks.

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Bocce Courts at Bremen Street Park

ZUMIX - ZUMIX Walk for Music
Sunday, July 12th
3:30 PM - 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.

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ZUMIX Firehouse, 260 Sumner St East Boston, MA 02128

The Tall Ship - Live Music: Beach Nights
Sunday, July 12th
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Free

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1 East Pier Drive, Boston, MA

ZUMIX - ZUMIX Summer Concert Series
Sunday, July 12th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free

Headliner - Don't Be Denied
Opening Band - Zukix (ZUMIX Youth Band)

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Piers Park

NOAH - Let's Kayak With Us
Sunday, July 12th
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free

The NOAH Community Kayak Program is a free, public program open to all community members. Participants have the opportunity to explore Boston’s waterways, connect with nature, and learn basic paddling and water safety skills in a fun and welcoming environment. The program encourages outdoor recreation, environmental awareness, and community engagement while providing free access to kayaking for individuals and families of all experience levels.

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Constitution Beach, 799 Bennington st, Boston

Monday, July 13th

Age Strong Commission - Crochet and Paint Your Style (age 55+)
Monday, July 13th
2:00 PM
Free

Create and paint your style workshop.


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East Boston Senior Center, 7 Bayswater Street, East Boston, MA 02128

East Boston Social Centers - Yoga in the Park
Monday, July 13th
6:00 PM
Free

Free Yoga in Piers Park!

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Piers Park

Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association - JPNA Potluck
Monday, July 13th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Free - bring food or drink to share if you can!

Annual summer Potluck to connect with neighbors at the Golden Staircase.

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Golden Stairs

Tuesday, July 14th

East Boston Community Soup Kitchen - Fourth of July BBQ Celebration
Tuesday, July 14th
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free

Celebrate the Fourth of July! There will be a barbecue, activities, and more.

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28 Paris St, East Boston, MA 02128

Eastie Farm - Eastie Farm Harvest Party Volunteering
Tuesday, July 14th
5:00 PM -7:00 PM
Free

Enjoy gardening, refreshments, and a chance to meet your neighbors!

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6 Chelsea Terrace

We Run Eastie - Tuesday Weekly Community Run
Tuesday, July 14th 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Free

Join We Run Eastie every Tuesday at 6pm at Caffe Dello Sport (973 Saratoga St, East Boston). Run, jog, walk, skip! Whatever you feel comfortable doing, movement is for everyone!

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Caffe Dello Sport, 973 Saratoga St, East Boston

East Boston Social Centers - Craft Circle
Tuesday, July 14th
6:30 PM
Free

Come for a cozy and creative Craft Circle where community, conversation, and creativity come together! Bring your current project or start something new in a welcoming space to create, connect, and unwind with others. Led by local artist Galleria de Chuwi

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68 Central Square

Wednesday, July 15th

Eastie Farm - CSA Volunteering
Wednesday, July 15th
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free

Come help unload produce from 50 different local farms and pack community-supported agriculture (CSA) bags to distribute!

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6 Chelsea Terrace

Eastie Farm - Eastie Farm Harvest Party Volunteering
Wednesday, July 15th
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free

Join us at our site for gardening, refreshments, and a chance to meet your neighbors!

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294 Sumner Street

Eastie Farm - Help Eastie Farm Distribute CSA Shares!
Wednesday, July 15th
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free

Help Eastie Farm distribute CSA shares to the community between 4-7 pm. Drop in any time in this window!

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6 Chelsea Terrace

Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway - Bremen Street Park Concert featuring Gruppo Chevre
Wednesday, July 15th
6:00 PM
Free

Salsa night with Gruppo Chevre featuring Latin Grooves that will get any party started with popular Salsas, Merengues, Bachata, and Cumbias!

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Bremen Street Park Amphitheater

East Boston Social Centers - Zumba
Wednesday, July 15th
6:30 PM
Free

Get moving with Free Zumba in the Park! Come for an energizing evening of music, movement, and fun for all fitness levels while enjoying the fresh air and community vibes.

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Piers Park

Thursday, July 16th

Age Strong Commission - Crochet and Paint Your Style (age 55+)
Thursday, July 16th
2:00 PM
Free

Create and paint your style workshop.

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East Boston Senior Center, 7 Bayswater Street, East Boston, MA 02128

Eastie Farm - Eastie Farm Harvest Party Volunteering
Thursday, July 16th
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free

An evening of gardening, refreshments, and a chance to meet your neighbors!

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293 Border Street

East Boston Branch Library - Animal Rescue League of Boston
Thursday, July 16th
4:00 PM
Free

Learn all about the work of the Animal Rescue League of Boston and meet one of the animals that are up for adoption.

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East Boston Branch Library, 365 Bremen Street, East Boston

East Boston Social Centers - Summer Full Body Workout
Thursday, July 16th
6:30 PM
Free

Enjoy an hour of movement, wellness, and community. Led by personal trainer Sol from HoneyComb Wellness

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Piers Park

Live Music: Scully from Dalton & the Sheriffs
Thursday, July 16th
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Free

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1 East Pier Drive, Boston, MA

Friday, July 17th

NOAH - Let’s Kayak With Us
Friday, July 17th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free

The NOAH Community Kayak Program is a free, public program open to all community members. Participants have the opportunity to explore Boston’s waterways, connect with nature, and learn basic paddling and water safety skills in a fun and welcoming environment. The program encourages outdoor recreation, environmental awareness, and community engagement while providing free access to kayaking for individuals and families of all experience levels.

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Constitution Beach, 799 Bennington st, Boston

Age Strong Commission - Crochet and Paint Your Style (age 55+)
Friday, July 17th
2:00 PM
Free

Create and paint your style workshop.

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East Boston Senior Center, 7 Bayswater Street, East Boston, MA 02128

Maverick Landing Community Services - Eastie Unwind: MLCS Kids Kickback
Friday, July 17th
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Free

Enjoy an Eastie week kickback! There will be fun outdoor activities for the youngest members of our community! Kids & families friendly

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31 Liverpool St. Boston, MA 02128

Saturday, July 18th

Friends of Mary Ellen Welch Greenway - Coffee and Cartoons
Saturday, July 18th
10:00 AM
Free

Classic cartoons and coffee morning in the park. Cereal for the kiddos!

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Bremen Street Park Amphitheater

B/SPOKE Fitness Takeover
Saturday, July 18th
10:00 AM
Free

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1 East Pier Drive, Boston, MA

NOAH - Let’s Kayak With Us
Saturday, July 18th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free

The NOAH Community Kayak Program is a free, public program open to all community members. Participants have the opportunity to explore Boston’s waterways, connect with nature, and learn basic paddling and water safety skills in a fun and welcoming environment. The program encourages outdoor recreation, environmental awareness, and community engagement while providing free access to kayaking for individuals and families of all experience levels.

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Constitution Beach, 799 Bennington st, Boston

Piers Park Sailing - Our Harbor: Climate Day of Action
Saturday, July 18th
1:00 PM
Free

Free sailing, kayaking, food, and partner tables for climate advocacy information.

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Piers Park, 95 Marginal St.

Free Ferry From Fan Pier
Saturday, July 18th
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free

Enjoy a free ferry to Fan Pier from East Boston, or a free ride to East Boston from Fan Pier to enjoy more of Eastie Week

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Lewis Mall

Live Music: DJ Frank White
Saturday, July 18th
2:00 PM
Free

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1 East Pier Drive, Boston, MA

Mutual Aid Eastie - Abundance and Sustainers Fair
Saturday, July 18th
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Share what you can! Contributions and new monthly sustainers are welcome. Funds raised will be used to support mutual aid efforts in the community. All are welcome!

Celebrate all the abundance that comes from the community, and the sustainers who keep the network running! Come enjoy a bite of food, crafts, workshops, music, and much more – all lovingly put together by neighbors. Learn more about different circles and resources, including our Spanish and English language exchange (el Intercambio), community garden (el Jardín), emotional support circle (Cree en ti), crafting in community circle (Manualidades), and more. Contributions and new monthly sustainers are welcome. Funds raised will be used to support mutual aid efforts in the community. All are welcome!

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365 Bremen St, East Boston MA 02128

Street Stage @ Piers Park - Boston Lyric Opera
Saturday, July 18th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free

Boston Lyric Opera’s Street Stage returns to East Boston with a free all-ages concert during Eastie Week 2026. Experience performances in an oceanside amphitheater surrounded by stunning views of Boston Harbor.

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Piers Park, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128

Sunday, July 19th

NOAH - Let’s Kayak With Us
Sunday, July 19th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free

The NOAH Community Kayak Program is a free, public program open to all community members. Participants have the opportunity to explore Boston’s waterways, connect with nature, and learn basic paddling and water safety skills in a fun and welcoming environment. The program encourages outdoor recreation, environmental awareness, and community engagement while providing free access to kayaking for individuals and families of all experience levels.

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Constitution Beach, 799 Bennington st, Boston

Live Music: Nate Ramos Band
Sunday, July 19th
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Free

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1 East Pier Drive, Boston, MA

ZUMIX / MOAB Showcase
Sunday, July 19th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free

Headliner: TBD, Opening Band: Rock Ed + Beatmakers

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Piers Park, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128

Tuesday, July 21st

East Boston Branch Library - Bike Repair Workshop with Boston Bikes
Tuesday, July 21st 
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Free

Enjoy a hands-on bike repair workshop led by Boston Bikes.

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365 Bremen St. East Boston

Eastie Farm - Eastie Farm Harvest Party Volunteering
Tuesday, July 21st 
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free

Enjoy gardening, refreshments, and a chance to meet your neighbors!

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6 Chelsea Terrace

EASTIE Coalition - Pre-Cruise Dockside Music
Tuesday, July 21st 
5:30 PM
Free

Live music with popular songs accompanied by the Eastie Coalition Youth.

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Logan Airport Ferry Terminal

We Run Eastie - We Run Eastie, Tuesday Weekly Community Run
Tuesday, July 21st 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Free

Join We Run Eastie every Tuesday at 6pm at Caffe Dello Sport (973 Saratoga St, East Boston). Run, jog, walk, skip! Whatever you feel comfortable doing, movement is for everyone!

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Caffe Dello Sport, 973 Saratoga St, East Boston

Boston Harbor Now - Eastie Weeks Sunset Community Cruise
Tuesday, July 21st 
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Free

Free sunset community cruise with dinner, live music, and more!

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Logan Airport Dock

Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina - CINEMARINA: An Outdoor Movie Night on the Harbor
Tuesday, July 21st 
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Free

Grab your beach chairs and head down to the shipyard for a FREE movie night overlooking the Boston skyline. All ages welcome!

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256 Marginal St

wednesday, july 22nd

Eastie Farm - CSA Volunteering
Wednesday, July 22nd 
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free

Come help unload produce from 50 different local farms and pack community-supported agriculture (CSA) bags to distribute!

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6 Chelsea Terrace

NeighborHealth - Children's Bike Safety Day at the East Boston Farmers Market
Wednesday, July 22nd 
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Free

The East Boston Farmers Market is partnering with the Boston Children's Hospital Injury Prevention program and Excel Charter School to host Children's Bike Safety Day! Kids get a free bike helmet and can enter the raffle to win one of four bicycles. Raffle winners will be announced at the market at 5:00 pm.

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Central Square Park, 200 Border Street

Eastie Farm - Help Eastie Farm Distribute CSA Shares!
Wednesday, July 22nd 
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free

Help Eastie Farm distribute CSA shares to the community between 4-7 pm. Drop in any time in this window!

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6 Chelsea Terrace

Eastie Farm - Eastie Farm Harvest Party Volunteering
Wednesday, July 22nd 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free

Enjoy gardening, refreshments, and a chance to meet your neighbors!

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294 Sumner Street

Maverick Landing Community Services - Sketch ‘n Etch: An MMPRO Workshop
Wednesday, July 22nd 
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Free

Join MMPRO for a laser-cutting workshop where you can make keychains, jewelry, puzzles, and other self-made items. Open to all, drop-in style!

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31 Liverpool St

Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata - Eastie Clean Up
Wednesday, July 22nd 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Free

Join neighbors on a summer evening to help beautify Eastie. Clean up materials will be provided. Clean up will take place on Wednesday, July 22 at 5:30pm.

Maverick Square

Hola Cultura in partnership with Eastie Farms and VROCC - Gathering in the Greenhouse: Stories of East Boston With Veronica Robles
Wednesday, July 22nd 
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Free

Hola Cultura, Eastie Farms, and the Veronica Robles Cultural Center present a community conversation with the East Boston community leader and cultural icon

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Eastie Farms’ Geothermal Greenhouse, 6 Chelsea Terrace

Thursday, July 23rd

Age Strong Commission - Crochet and Paint Your Style (age 55+)
Thursday, July 23rd 
2:00 PM
Free

Create and paint your style workshop.

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East Boston Senior Center, 7 Bayswater Street, East Boston, MA 02128

Eastie Farm - Eastie Farm Harvest Party Volunteering
Thursday, July 23rd 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free

Come for gardening, refreshments, and a chance to meet your neighbors!

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293 Border Street

NOAH - Let’s Kayak With Us
Thursday, July 23rd 
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free

The NOAH Community Kayak Program is a free, public program open to all community members. Participants have the opportunity to explore Boston’s waterways, connect with nature, and learn basic paddling and water safety skills in a fun and welcoming environment. The program encourages outdoor recreation, environmental awareness, and community engagement while providing free access to kayaking for individuals and families of all experience levels.

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Constitution Beach, 799 Bennington st, Boston

Live Music: Scully from Dalton & the Sheriffs
Thursday, July 23rd 
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Free

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1 East Pier Drive, Boston, MA

Friday, July 24th

 Age Strong Commission - Crochet and Paint Your Style (age 55+)
Friday, July 24th 
2:00 PM
Free

Create and paint your style workshop.

Learn More
East Boston Senior Center, 7 Bayswater Street, East Boston, MA 02128

NOAH - Let’s Kayak With Us
Friday, July 24th 
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free

The NOAH Community Kayak Program is a free, public program open to all community members. Participants have the opportunity to explore Boston’s waterways, connect with nature, and learn basic paddling and water safety skills in a fun and welcoming environment. The program encourages outdoor recreation, environmental awareness, and community engagement while providing free access to kayaking for individuals and families of all experience levels.

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Constitution Beach, 799 Bennington st, Boston

Veronica Robles - VROCC Sounds and Art Around Town: Musica Float / Art Activation
Friday, July 24th 
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Free

Follow the Musical Float with Veronica Robles Cultural Center bands! Let the rhythms move you as our Musical Float parades through Eastie, bringing joy, culture, and community together.  Experience the vibrant spirit of East Boston with the Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) as we proudly revive our beloved tradition—The Musical Float! Join us as music and art fill the streets, connecting the main site at 282 Meridian Street to an exciting new space, La Cocina de VROCC at 389 Maverick Street.

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La Cocina de VROCC at 389 Maverick Street

Veronica Robles Cultural Center - Salsa, Wine, and Cheese
Friday, July 24th 
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free

Celebrate with the Veronica Robles Cultural Center's newest home - La Cocina de VROCC with salsa, wine, and cheese.

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La Cocina de VROCC at 389 Maverick Street

SAturday, July 25th

SEAAV Wellness Takeover
Saturday, July 25th 
10:00 am
Free

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1 East Pier Drive, Boston, MA

NOAH - Let’s Kayak With Us
Saturday, July 25th 
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free

The NOAH Community Kayak Program is a free, public program open to all community members. Participants have the opportunity to explore Boston’s waterways, connect with nature, and learn basic paddling and water safety skills in a fun and welcoming environment. The program encourages outdoor recreation, environmental awareness, and community engagement while providing free access to kayaking for individuals and families of all experience levels.

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Constitution Beach, 799 Bennington st, Boston

East Boston YMCA - Zumba
Saturday, July 25th 
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free

Zumba is a high-energy dance fitness class that combines Latin and international music with easy-to-follow dance movements.

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215 Bremen Street, East Boston

East Boston Branch Library - East Boston: In Our Own Words -Zine Launch
Saturday, July 25th 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free

Celebrate the launch of East Boston: In Own Words, Hola Cultura's new community zine.

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East Boston Branch Library, 365 Bremen St.

Hola Cultura - East Boston: In Our Own Words
Saturday, July 25th 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free

A Community Conversation & Zine Launch

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East Boston Branch Library, 365 Bremen St.

Live Music: DJ Frank White
Saturday, July 25th 
2:00 PM
Free

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1 East Pier Drive, Boston, MA

Sunday, July 26th

Live Music: Maddi Ryan Band
Sunday, July 26th 
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Free

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1 East Pier Drive, Boston, MA

ZUMIX - ZUMIX Summer Concert Series
Sunday, July 26th 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free

Headliner: Opaline
Opener: Beware of Denise (ZUMIX Youth Band)

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Piers Park

Tuesday, July 28th

Eastie Farm - Eastie Farm Harvest Party Volunteering
Tuesday, July 28th 
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free

Come for gardening, refreshments, and a chance to meet your neighbors!

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6 Chelsea Terrace

Wednesday, July 29th

Save the Harbor/ Save the Bay - Eastie Beach Bash
Wednesday, July 29th 
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is inviting youth groups and families to the Eastie Beach Bash at Constitution Beach from 10am-1pm!

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Constitution Beach - 799 Bennington St, Boston, MA 02128: The event is near the shaded pavilion/gazebo on the North side of the beach, towards the Orient Heights T stop (or the yacht club).

Eastie Farm - CSA Volunteering
Wednesday, July 29th 
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free

Come help unload produce from 50 different local farms and pack community-supported agriculture (CSA) bags to distribute!

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6 Chelsea Terrace

East Boston Branch Library - Wingmasters
Wednesday, July 29th 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free

Wingmasters rehabilitate raptors that include eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls. This presentation for children ages 6-12 will incorporate five live birds.

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East Boston Branch Library

Eastie Farm - Eastie Farm Harvest Party Volunteering
Wednesday, July 29th 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free

Come for gardening, refreshments, and a chance to meet your neighbors!

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294 Sumner Street

Eastie Farm - Help Eastie Farm Distribute CSA Shares!
Wednesday, July 29th 
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free

Help Eastie Farm distribute CSA shares to the community between 4-7 pm. Drop in any time in this window!

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6 Chelsea Terrace

Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway - Big Band Music Night
Wednesday, July 29th 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free

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Bremen Street Park Amphitheater