Arts & Culture Community Photos & Videos

Halloween 2012 Brings Families (and Dogs) Out for Trick-or-Treating and a Prado Party [Photos]

The kids did extremely well this year by trick-or-treating in the North End on Halloween with nearly all businesses and many residences participating in the neighborhood tradition. After a fun afternoon, families gathered on the Prado for the annual pizza party, organized by the North End Music and Performing Arts Center. NEMPAC thanks Pizzeria Regina for Read More…

Police & Fire

Halloween Safety Tips from Boston Police District A-1

Boston Police District A-1 Halloween Safety Tips 2012 Costumes Costumes should be flame retardant. Make sure that fake knives, swords, and guns are made of soft materials. If wearing masks, make certain that children can see through the masks. Children should either have a flashlight, reflective gear, or wear a bright colored costumes so that Read More…

Community Event Notices

North End Trick or Treating & Pizza Party on the Prado with NEMPAC on Halloween, October 31st

Trick-or-treating starts at 3:30 pm Participating retailers, restaurants and homes in the North End/Waterfront will have posted a GHOST WITH TREAT BAG on an orange piece of paper to hang in their window for when they are welcoming trick-or-treaters. Please simply look for the GHOST WITH TREAT BAG in windows on Halloween while you are Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Photos & Videos

NEMPAC Hoots and Howls at 2012 Halloween Costume Party Fundraiser

The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) hosted their 2nd annual Hoot and Howl Halloween themed costume party fundraiser at Filippo’s on Friday night. The evening included a very competitive costume contest.  Celebrity judges included: State Rep. Aaron Michelwitz City Councillor Sal LaMattina Eliot Principal Traci Walker Griffith North End Athletic Association’s Coach Read More…

Arts & Culture Community

Hundreds Enjoy 2012 ROC Teen Saturday Haunted House and Halloween Carnival [Photos]

The 2012 Roc 7th Haunted Halloween Carnival was a huge success with an estimated 500 Children and Parents in attendance at the Nazzaro Playground last Friday. Hope everyone had fun! Thanks to all the supporters that helped ROC Teen Saturday with this event: Aaron Michlewitz, North End Against Drugs, Nazzaro Center, Madonna Della Cava society, Read More…

Event Notices

First Annual North End Doggie Halloween

It’s Doggie Halloween on Wednesday, October 31st. Bring your dog and join RUFF in the Prado – Paul Revere Mall at 5:00 pm on Halloween night. We will be teaming up with “Kids Halloween in the Prado” for a fun event for all. Doggie Trick-or-Treating will follow at 6:30 pm around the neighborhood, concluding with Read More…

Event Notices

Last Call for NEMPAC’s Hoot & Howl 2012 Tickets; Costume Judges Announced

This is a last call for tickets to NEMPAC’s Hoot and Howl on Friday night, October 26, 2012, so make sure you’ve bought them at www.NEMPACBoston.org if you plan to go. Details on the flyer below. The last day to get tickets is Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Remember how much fun you had last year? Read More…

Community Event Notices

Children’s Halloween Parade Set For Saturday, October 27, 2012

The 61st annual Children’s Halloween Party and Parade is scheduled for Saturday, October 27, 2012, sponsored by the Madonna Della Cava Society and the Mayor’s Office of Special Events. The outdoor street party is on Hanover and Battery Streets with the parade starting at 1:00 pm.

Community Event Notices

7th Annual ROC Teen Saturday Halloween Carnival and Haunted House at Nazzaro Playground

ROC Teen Saturday’s 7th Annual Haunted House Carnival is set for Friday, October 26, 2012 from 2pm-8pm at the Nazzaro Playground on Prince Street in the North End. There will be a haunted house, free pumpkin patch, super slide, moon walk, Regina Pizza, Face Painting, Pumpkin Carving, Hot Chocolate, Bounce Obstacle Course, Balloons, Candy Treats Read More…