FEATURES
Easter in the Neighborhood – 2026
From Easter candy to brunch, Mass + more, here’s our Easter roundup for you! Check back as this list may be updated! Candy, Cookies + [...]
How Nature Man Mike Turned a Blink-and-You-Miss-It Sighting Into a Boston Birding Obsession
It was just another morning at the Arnold Arboretum, a botanical public park in Jamaica Plain that is home to over 15,000 types of plants. [...]
Sign of Spring – East Boston BPL Seed Library
Pick up some seeds from the Eastie BPL + do some planting. In celebration of spring, the East Boston Public Library is featuring a Seed Library! Located [...]
ZUMIX to Celebrate 35 Years of Empowering Young People
East Boston-based nonprofit has impacted thousands of students over 3+ decades East Boston, MA – ZUMIX, a local nonprofit providing creative opportunities for young people [...]
Why I hate Elf on the Shelf
I hate the Elf on the Shelf. One year, I spent almost two hours in a cold shed on December 1st looking for the box [...]
History Lesson – The Story of the Tree for Boston
Do you know why Boston receives a tree every year from Nova Scotia? Well, gather around and let me tell you the story of the [...]
East Boston Marketplace will take place on Tuesday, November 18
The East Boston Chamber of Commerce is rolling out the East Boston Marketplace on Tuesday, November 18th from 5–7pm at the ICA Watershed (256 Marginal [...]
Guide to Thanksgiving in East Boston 2025
Get your stretchy pants ready. It’s almost Thanksgiving! We’ve rounded up some fun ways to celebrate the holiday right here in the neighborhood. Wine + [...]
Veterans Day in the Neighborhood 2025
Thank you, Veterans! Originally known as Armistice Day to honor the living veterans of World War I, Veterans Day has transformed into a holiday celebrating [...]
The Circus is Back in Town: Do Portugal Circus returns to East Boston
Get ready, Eastie — the Do Portugal Circus is rolling back into town from November 7 through December 7, bringing a full month of high-flying [...]
Eastie History Lesson: Papa Gino’s originated right here in the neighborhood
Did you know one of New England’s most popular pizza chains actually originated here in (East) Boston? Papa Gino’s, originally a hole-in-the-wall pizzeria known as [...]
Veronica Robles Cultural Center 2025 Dia De Muertos Celebration at ICA Watershed
The Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) proudly presents the 2025 DÃa de Muertos Official Celebration in collaboration with the Mexican Consulate in Boston, the City of [...]
Guide to Halloween in the Neighborhood
Spooky Season in Eastie is here!! Here is a roundup of all the Halloween Happenings in the neighborhood! This list will be updated, so check [...]
Gabriel Sosa Brings Public Art and Creative Community to East Boston with Ñ Press
The Boston Public Art Triennial brings artist Gabriel Sosa’s free community print studio, Ñ Press, to Maverick Landing Community Services A new wave of creativity [...]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the Neighborhood
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month — a time to celebrate the rich culture, history, and contributions of Boston's Hispanic and Latin communities! In East Boston, the [...]
Eastie Welcome Weekend Takes Place on Saturday, September 20th
A free community block party on Saturday, September 20, 2025 East Boston Main Streets is pleased to announce Eastie Welcome Weekend, a new event designed to engage [...]
