Community Event Notices

Trellis Lighting on Monday, November 24th

The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will celebrate a Boston holiday tradition with the twelfth annual lighting of the park’s signature trellises on Monday, November 24, beginning at 5:15 p.m. Local businesses and neighbors support the efforts of FOCCP, the all-volunteer neighborhood organization, to raise the funds needed to illuminate the trellis and 14 Read More…

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Last Chance for 2014 Gala Tickets to Benefit Friends of Christopher Columbus Park

Last chance to signup for this year’s fundraiser in support of Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. Friday, November 14th 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf Tickets: $150 (Tickets will NOT be mailed out – your name will be at the door.) Click here to buy tickets online.   

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Columbus Day Family Celebration on Monday at Christopher Columbus Park

What was the name of one of Christopher Columbus’s ships? The Queen Mary, the Titanic or the Nina? That is one of the questions that will be part of a very unique “Scavenger Hunt” in Columbus Park on Monday, October 13, as the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) hosts its annual Columbus Day Celebration. Read More…

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Columbus Park Event on Monday, October 13th

What was the name of one of Christopher Columbus’s ships? The Queen Mary, the Titanic or the Nina? That is one of the questions that will be part of a very unique “Scavenger Hunt” in Columbus Park on Monday, October 13, as the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) hosts its annual Columbus Day Celebration. Read More…

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Harbor Sunset Cruise on July 23rd to Benefit Friends of Christopher Columbus Park

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park invites members (and those who wish to join) to their annual Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise on Wednesday, July 23rd at 7:00 p.m. The cruise is being donated by Boston Harbor Cruises to support activities in the park. Catered hors d’oeuvres are being supplied by Talk of the Town caterers. The Read More…

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Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, June 28th With Parade and Family Fun

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park’s annual Independence Day Celebration will be held this year on Saturday June 28 from 10:45AM to 3PM. This free celebration will be kicked off by the family favorite “Kids Parade”, led by Uncle Sam on stilts. Other entertainment throughout the day will include visits by T-Bone, Mr. Balloon Wizard, Station Read More…

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Independence Week 2014 Kickoff at Christopher Columbus Park

Major Community Events at the Park on June 21st, 28th & 29th! The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) is pleased to continue its tradition of celebrating Independence Week in the Park with a brand new series of fun and family events. These events will be anchored by the Park’s annual Independence Day Celebration, this Read More…

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Saturday! Playground Cleanup & Neighborhood Family Social at Christopher Columbus Park

Friends of Christopher Columbus Tot-Lot Playground Cleanup and Neighborhood Family Social is Saturday May 3th from 12pm noon to 2pm. Come down to this FREE event at Christopher Columbus Park for a BIG REVEAL and SURPRISE for all the kids and families! Big Joe the Storyteller will be on hand to entertain along with free Read More…

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Wednesday Night! FOCCP Membership Social at Tia’s on the Waterfront

The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) are inviting all North End / Waterfront residents to a Membership Social at the new Tia’s on the Waterfront. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Existing members are invited to renew their membership and potential new members are especially Read More…

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Monday Night! Trellis Lighting Event at Christopher Columbus Park

Bundle up on Monday night and come out for the big Annual Trellis Lighting ceremony in Columbus Park! Mayor Menino will throw the switch and Mayor-Elect Walsh will be part of the festivities! Beginning at 5:30 pm, Santa Claus will talk with those who’ve been naughty and nice while music from Magic 106.7 will fill Read More…

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Monte Carlo Evening Fundraiser to Benefit Friends of Christopher Columbus Park – Tickets Now Available

A Park for All Seasons Monte Carlo Evening Fundraiser for the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel Three Battery Wharf, Boston 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm An Evening of Dining, Dancing and Games of Chance Complimentary Patron Spirits Signature Drinks Luke Marantz Quintet, Silent Auction Blackjack, Roulette Read More…

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Columbus Day Celebration at Christopher Columbus Park on Monday, October 14th

The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) continues its tradition of marking Christopher Columbus’ arrival in America with a free Columbus Day Celebration, this year to be held on Monday October 14 from 10:45AM to 3PM. Events will kick off with our annual Christopher Columbus Kids Parade, where kids of all ages are invited to Read More…