Featured Kids & Families Sports

Second Annual North End Basketball Bonanza a Success

North End Against Drugs and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz presented the 2nd Annual North End Basketball Bonanza on Friday, November 17, 2017 which took place at the Nazzaro Center courts. All participants received a North End Basketball Bonanza t-shirt sponsored by Rep. Michlewitz along with a NEAD water bottle, chapstick, and hand sanitizer. They also Read More…

Arts & Culture Kids & Families

Boston Community Collaborative performs “A Slice Of Shakespeare”

Boston Community Collaborative’s drama students in the Josiah Quincy Boston Public School Afterschool program recently presented “A Slice of Shakespeare.” The adaptations of Macbeth and 12th Night were prepared over a 9 week period, and were performed last Wednesday at the JQS auditorium.  The adaptations were written, directed and choreographed by Ingrid Oslund, lead drama Read More…

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Photo Gallery: NEMPAC Music Theatre Troupe performs NARNIA

Students of the North End Music and Performing Arts Center’s (NEMPAC) Music Theatre Troupe performed Narnia at St. Stephen’s Church on November 16th and 18th. The cast brought all the magic of this fantastical story to life in a vibrant production that engaged both children and adults! In its next session, NEMPAC’s Music Theatre Troupe will present The Read More…

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North End Against Drugs and Nazzaro Center Trip to the Halloween Spectacular

On Saturday October 28th, North End Against Drugs (NEAD) and the Nazzaro Center joined forces to run a family fun night trip to Roger Williams Zoo in Rhode Island to see the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. Over 40 NEAD family members, led by NEAD treasurer Karen D’Amico and board members Maria Lanza and John Pregmon, took a Read More…

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Rowes Wharf Teen Named 2018 Youth Ambassador at Joslin Gala

Rowes Wharf resident Francis Selldorff, a patient at Joslin Diabetes Center, was named the 2018 Merritt J. Levitan Youth Ambassador at Joslin’s black tie High Hopes Gala. Francis was among more than 500 supporters who turned out at the Westin Copley Hotel for the event. Red Sox legend Jason Varitek and NBC Boston’s J.C. Monahan, Read More…

Event Notices Kids & Families

Faneuil Hall Marketplace Announces Holiday Blink! Show and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” for Charity

Faneuil Hall Marketplace has added new twists to the Holiday Blink! show this year, as well as a new series of weekly events called “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” for charity. Faneuil Hall Marketplace continues the annual tradition of having the largest tree in the northeast, an 85-foot fir tree adorned with decorations, sparkling lights and Read More…

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Photos: ROC Teen Saturday Hosts 12th Annual Haunted Halloween Carnival

The Recovery Outreach Community (ROC) Teen Saturday program hosted its 12th annual Haunted Halloween Carnival on Tuesday, which brought hundreds of kids to the Nazzaro Playground for some Halloween fun. The outdoor space was completely transformed into a festive kid zone, featuring rides, bounce houses, super slides, food, drinks, pumpkins and more!

Event Notices Kids & Families

Halloweekend 2017 Parade, Parties & More!

Looking to get in on all the Halloween fun this year? The North End / Waterfront has tons of events lined up for you and the whole family (your pets too!) Plan your costume carefully and read on below for your ultimate guide to Halloweekend 2017.   Saturday, October 28 12:00pm Pet Parade and Costume Contest Read More…

Kids & Families Sports

Boston Community Collaborative Coordinates ON COURT Experience for Kids at Celtic’s Home Opener

Boston Community Collaborative coordinated an amazing on court opportunity for kids at last Wednesday night’s Celtics HOME OPENER vs the Milwaukee Bucks. 18 lucky kids got to experience the Celtic’s “ANTHEM BUDDIES” before the game. The “ANTHEM BUDDIES” experience is when the kids line up in front of the Celtics for the singing of the Read More…

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Photo Gallery: NEMPAC Pumpkin Painting Is a Smashing Success!

The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) hosted their annual Pumpkin Painting on the Prado on Wednesday, October 18th! It was a spectacular sunny, warm October day – perfect for our little artists to get creative! Over a hundred families came out to the event this year to share in the fun! This Read More…

Event Notices Kids & Families Schools

St. John School to Host Open House

St. John School is hosting an Open House on Wednesday, October 18th at 9:30 am. We are accepting registrations for the 2018/2019 school year for Grades K3-8. From a foundation of values and knowledge, our K3-8th grade learners soar. By blending compassion with curiosity, St. John School sets the stage for dynamic discovery. Students learn Read More…