“Find a Pumpkin—Take a Pumpkin” was the message in Columbus Park on the afternoon of Thursday, October 15, when the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) hosted its first pop-up pumpkin patch. Ann Babbitt, Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Vice President, conceived of the idea for this alternative experience when the annual Fall Festival had Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Tree and Bench Sponsorship Program was recently contacted by the North End Girl Scouts Juniors Troop #72158. They had been studying trees and created this “Hug-A-Tree” project to support the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park on behalf of the trees in the Park. The following letter is from the Troop: By: Nell Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) recently had a bench ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating another bench sponsorship. Debbie Williams and her family celebrated her late husband, Craig Williams, by sponsoring a bench in his honor. The plaque on the bench reads: “Craig “Grumpy” Williams, Lived…Laughed…Loved.” Craig’s grandkids could not pronounce “Grampy,” but could pronounce “Grumpy,” Read More…
The 17th annual holiday trellis lighting at Christopher Columbus Park will take place on Monday, November 25 starting a 5 p.m. Join Mayor Walsh, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for this festive celebration! Entertainment will be provided by students and instructors from the North End Music and Read More…
The Annual Fall Festival is an afternoon of free fun and games for kids. Thanks to Friends of Christopher Columbus Park for making this fun day possible! Oct 05, 12:00 PM – 04:00 PMChristopher Columbus Park, Boston Fall Festival kicks off at noon as the children parade around the park led by a tall clown! Read More…
It was a beautiful summer evening for the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) annual boat cruise on Boston Harbor. The three-hour sunset cruise aboard the Rendezvous raises funds for the FOCCP annual Fall Festival. Photos courtesy of Meredith Piscitelli.
Local veterans visiting Memorials around Boston will stop at the Beirut Memorial in Christopher Columbus Park on Saturday, August 24 between 11:45 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. The walk is organized by Irreverent Warriors, a non-profit organization whose mission is to bring veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and prevent veteran suicide. The group hikes Read More…
Update: This event is cancelled due to rain. The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park invite you to their annual Independence Day Celebration! This year’s celebration will take place on Saturday, June 29 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. There will be a parade, singing and dancing, magic, storytelling and more! See the full event flyer Read More…
Join The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) at the park’s well-known trellis for A Month of Love this February! In addition to Valentine-themed decorations, FOCCP will be hosting a “Valentines in the Park” photo contest. Visitors are encouraged to post their favorite photos capturing the spirit of Valentine’s Day in Columbus Park on Instagram using the Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Fall Festival has been cancelled due to rain. See you at the November trellis lighting! CANCELLED
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park have added two movie showings to their Sunday evening summer movie series, extending the fun into September! Sunday, September 2: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Sunday, September 9: Mary Poppins Movies will begin at 7:45 p.m. and are hosted by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. Joe’s American Bar Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) threw a surprise 89th birthday party for Joan Murphy at the park complete with friends, cake and well wishes. At the party, the FOCCP presented Joan with a certificate thanking her for all her hard work. Joan began volunteering in Christopher Columbus Park after several years of tending a Read More…