Fireworks in Massachusetts 2023
Click here to find out where they will display fireworks nearest you in and around Boston.
Boston Harbor Now: Eastie Week
July 9th - July 26th
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 TEN years of Eastie Week with two full weeks of activities taking place between July 9 and July 26. Click here to view the complete schedule of FREE and low-cost, family-friendly community-led activities hosted by East Boston organizations and partners.
City of Boston Parks Movie Nights
City of Boston Parks Movie Nights | Mayor Wu’s Movie Nights are back this August + September. The family-friendly movies will be played at dusk in 10 community parks across the city. Find your nearest event.
Coolidge at the Greenway, Rose Kennedy Greenway | Coolidge Corner Theater will bring 35 mm showings to the Greenway, between Milk Street + Atlantic Avenue. Movies will begin at sunset.
- July 12 — “The Lost World: Jurassic Park”
- Aug. 16 — “It Came from Outer Space”
Boston Landing, Athlete’s Park Hills, Brighton | The pre-party kicks off an hour before the movie with a live DJ + free snacks. The movies begin at sundown on the inflatable screen.
- July 12 — “Dirty Dancing”
- Aug. 9 — “Mamma Mia”
- Sept. 13 — “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”
Summer Sunday Movies, Christopher Columbus Park, 110 Atlantic Ave. | Plan your movie nights on Sunday evenings at the North End’s waterfront park. Pro tip: Bring your own blankets, chairs, and snacks.
- July 16 — “Midnight in Paris”
- July 23 — “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby”
- July 30 — “The Secret Life of Bees”
- Aug. 6 — “Ghost”
- Aug. 13 — “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back”
- Aug. 20 — “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery”
Summer Flicks, Prudential Center, South Garden | The family-friendly movies start every Saturday at dusk.
- July 8 — “Top Gun: Maverick”
- July 15 — “Matilda”
- July 22 — “Minions: The Rise of Gru”
- July 29 — “Lightyear”
- Aug. 5 — “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish”
- Aug. 12 — “Princess Diaries”
- Aug. 19 — “Spider-Man: No Way Home”
- Aug. 26 — “The Bad Guys”
Free Hatch Shell Concerts
All summer long, Boston hosts a number of wonderful concerts at the famed Hatch Shell along the Charles River Esplanade.
On Summer Wednesdays, The Boston Landmarks Orchestra performs free summer concerts at the Hatch Shell for all to enjoy. Bring a blanket or some chairs, & a picnic and you are all set for a wonderful night of entertainment along the banks of the Charles River.
Boston Parks Fitness Series
The Boston Parks Fitness Series offers free fitness programming in Boston parks. Join us for both in-person and virtual classes led by certified fitness instructors. Click here to see the complete class list.
Free August Adventures
Highland Street Foundation's exciting program for free summer admission in 2023 is now called Free August Adventures, that includes 31 days of free programming and access to venues statewide.
Super Charge Your Summer!
Teens 14-19 can register to work out FREE ALL SUMMER long May 15 - August 31, 2023
Sign up at Planetfitness.com/summerpass
When registering this is our school information:
- School name: Boston Community Leadership Academy - McCormack School
- Address: 315 Mount Vernon St, Dorchester MA 02125
Under 18? Sign up with a parent or guardian (online or in-club)
Free Summer Meals
Starting July 10, Boston Summer Eats sites will be open at locations across the city offering free breakfasts and lunches to Boston children under age 19 during July and August.
Visit the Summer Eats section of the boston.gov website for more information.
CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS TO A MAP OF ALL SITES IN BOSTON AND ACROSS THE STATE
To find meal locations by phone, call 1-800-645-8333 or text "Food" or "Comida" to 877-877.
Boston Food Pantry
Address: 1003 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston MA 02118 (Entrance door on Proctor Street)
When: Wednesdays and Saturdays
9:00am - 12:00pm
How to get food
- One member of your family needs to complete and submit the Registration Form at the Pantry during open hours:
- Proof of identity is required. Examples include a MassHealth or EBT card, utility bill, or car registration
- If you tell us you do not meet the USDA income eligibility guidelines, we will provide you with non-USDA food
- After your family is registered, a family member can pick-up food every Wednesday and Saturday between 9:00am - 12:00pm
- To pick-up food, the family member needs to bring proof of identity and the Family Registration Card to the Pantry
- We provide mostly fresh fruits and vegetables. When available, we also include meat, dairy and shelf-stable items like rice, beans, pasta, oats, nuts, dried fruit, canned tuna, soup, and peanut butter.
- When picking-up food, you can also visit our onsite Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) kiosk. Apply or manage your current benefits (including SNAP, TAFDC, EAEDC), upload and submit documents, and more. Pantry staff is here to help you!
Please view the flyers for information on how to access summer mental health services for your child.
Cape Verdean Creole Mental Health Flyer
Haitian Creole Mental Health Flyer