A Ship Lighting, An Amphitheater, Paperclips, A Yeti, A Trolley & More Are Coming Your Way

updated 12/9/24 with 244-284 A Street (Channelside) Public Parks Workshop #2 recording and presentation. 

What do a ship lighting, an amphitheater, paperclips, a yeti and a trolley have in common? They are all happening in, around and about our neighborhood. 

This Saturday (11/30) is the 4th annual Lighting of the Ship at Martin’s Park from 4pm to 6pm. Don't miss Santa's arrival by boat from the Fort Point Channel with the help of the Boston  Harbor Police Unit.

  

December 2: 244-284 A Street (Channelside) Public Parks Workshop #2 at 6pm featuring the amphitheater at the waterfront Fort Point Park. Hosted by Related Beal, Boston Parks Dept., and the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture.  View presentation and meeting recording by scrolling down to the bottom of Fort Point Related Beal.

December 5: South Boston Christmas Stroll, Shop, Dine & Splurge, starting at 4pm.The Stroll will feature Santa Claus riding on an antique fire truck followed by an up-and-coming MusicBall singer. 

December 5: The 249 A Street Artists Cooperative cordially invites you to the opening of PAPERCLIPS, a Holiday Exhibit of (mostly) Works on Paper, from 6pm to 8pm at the Gallery at 249 A. Discover unique gifts of original artwork under $200 plus ornaments and stocking stuffers at $25 or less. Paperclips is open by appointment by contacting fortpointstudio@gmail.com through January 4, 2025. 

December 6: Light Up Seaport celebrates the season with holiday tunes, a celeb appearance by Betty the Yeti, and more from 6pm to 9pm at 85 Northern Ave.

December 7 & 8: 2nd Annual Christmas & Holiday Market at The LOT from 12-8pm and 12-6pm.

December 8: Mayor Wu's Enchanted Trolley Tour will be bringing holiday spirit to kids big and small at Medal of Honor Park at 2pm. Don't miss the lighting of tree, Mayor Wu, and Santa too. Starting at 1:30pm, enjoy hot chocolate, holiday crafts and music, and gingerbread decorating. 

originally published 11.26.24

About The Neighborhood Happenings & Festivities

updated 11/28/23 with 11/30 Public Meeting regarding a new zoning code amendment to waive Article 80 review of affordable housing projects. Details below. 

Upcoming Happenings

November 25: 3rd Annual Martin's Park Ship Lighting from 4pm to 6pm. Keep an eye on the Channel for the arrival of Santa by boat. If you would like to volunteer this November including the Ship Lighting, please complete this form. Check out all the Boston Park's holiday lighting celebrations.

November 28: West Broadway Tree Lighting with surprises at 5pm at the W. Broadway parking lot across from Capo. 

November 28: 244-284 A Street (Channelside) Open Space Workshop at 6pm. The Boston Parks Department and Related Beal are hosting a community workshop to review and gather input on design updates for key areas/program elements within the two primary parks at the 244-284 A Street (Channelside) development project. Register.

November 30: Deadline to complete the BPDA Article 80 Development Review Modernization Survey. The primary goal of this project is to create a predictable and transparent development review process that builds trust with all those who participate in the process. Here is one opportunity to engage and we encourage you to complete the survey. Read more about Article 80 Modernization: Community Engagement and Development Review Operations Improvement. 

November 30: Public Meeting on Zoning Code Amendment to Waive Article 80 Large Project Review to preserve or create Affordable Housing at 6pm.  If the Authority has determined that such waiver will increase the availability or quality of Affordable Housing in the City and that such Proposed Project will not generate significant adverse impacts outside the Lot. 

November 30: South Boston Christmas Stroll. Shop, Dine & Splurge from 4pm to 6pm starting with the arrival of Santa on a fire truck. The Original Dickens Carolers will be strolling along East Broadway (4-6 p.m.) and West Broadway (5-7 p.m.). And free Pedicab rides will be available from 5:30-7:30pm to whisk customers to their favorite establishments.

November 30: 84th annual Boston Common lighting celebration starts at 6pm with skating at the Frog Pond at 5pm. This year’s tree from Nova Scotia is a 45’ white spruce. Chronicle will be broadcasting at 7pm. 

December 1: Light Up Seaport from 5pm to 9pm at Seaport Common.

December 3: Mayor Wu's Enchanted Trolley Tour at 2pm at M Street Park.

December 6: Gillette Community Meeting at 6pm. This special meeting hosted by Gillette will help shape the 31 acre site and will be followed by a robust public planning process.

Chapter 91 Comment Deadlines
November 22: 310 Northern

November 27: 24-26 Drydock Ave

November 29: 22 Drydock

originally published 11.16.23

Holiday Events With A Mix of Life Sciences, Seaport Square Expansion, Climate Resilience & Cycling

updated 12/1 with Mayor Wu's Sunday, December 4 Enchanted Trolley Tour & Tree Lighting and new 7 Channel Center Public meeting date.

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving and inviting you all to enjoy holiday events and a couple developments going on in the neighborhood. 

November 29: FPNA Fort Point Seaport Holiday Social at The Holiday Market at Snowport from 6pm-8pm. R.S.V.P. required.

November 30: Boston Harbor Now’s Harbor Use Forum on CFROD (Climate Resilient Flood Overlay District) at 8:30am. Find out how designs are evolving, and what designers, developers, and advocates should know about CFROD.

November 30: 17 Farnsworth St Impact Advisory Group Public Meeting at 6pm. Replace existing, 361-vehicle parking garage built in 1986 with four-story life science building. In addition, per CFROD, dry flood-proof at least two feet above Sea Level Rise Base Flood Elevation (19.5 ft. BCB).

December 1: South Boston Christmas Stroll, Shop, Dine, Splurge, starts at 4pm. View the details and where Santa is visiting at 2022 Christmas Stroll Schedule - South Boston Chamber of Commerce

December 1: Winter Cycling Clinic with Seaport TMA & MassBike from 5pm to 6:30pm. Curious about biking into work in the winter, but hesitant about how to get going? Learn best practices about cycling in the window. Meet up at The Benjamin, 25 Northern Ave.

December 2: LightUp Seaport from 5pm - 9pm with holiday tunes, a celeb appearance by Betty the Yeti, and annual tree lighting on Seaport Common. Enjoy special offers and sparkling surprises at neighborhood businesses as you stroll.

December 4: 26th Annual Enchanted Trolley Tour & Tree Lighting with Mayor Wu and Santa at Medal of Honor Park (E. Broadway & M Streets). Festivities start at 2pm. 

December 5: Seaport Square Public Meeting at 6pm to discuss Notice of Project Change and amendments to the Planned Development Area including project impacts and mitigation.

December 7: 7 Channel Center Public/IAG Meeting at 6pm The proposed project is to redevelop an existing historic 4 story building into a 9 story office/labs Life Sciences building. This project requires a Notice of Project Change and an amended Planned Development Area.

ongoing through December 31st, the Holiday Market at Snowport welcomes over 120 small businesses to fill your gift list. 

originally published 11.23.22

Don't Miss The Last Neighborhood Gathering of the Year

 Join FPNA
for

Fort Point Seaport
Last Neighborhood Gathering of 2021

Tuesday, November 30, 2021
6 pm to 8 pm
in person at District Hall (75 Northern Ave.)
 or
 via Zoom
Sign Up Today

introducing
Our New City Councilors-At-Large
Ruthzee Louijeune
&
Erin Murphy

plus
Representative David Biele
&
Our C-6 Community Officers
 
with
Neighborhood News & Conversations
&
A New Restaurant
Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza
368 Congress St
requesting a beer & wine license

We invite you to become an FPNA member or to renew your membership. An individual membership is $35 and a family membership is $50. You can pay by check or via venmo @FPNA-Boston.  Join FPNA today!

In The Holiday Spirit Saturday, November 27: The City of Boston, Friends of Martin's Park and the Boston Parks & Recreation Department invite you to the Martin's Park Ship Holiday Lighting With Santa who will be arriving by boat, of course. This free, fun, festive event runs from 4pm - 6pm. The Friends of Martin's Park are also looking for day of event volunteers. More details. Snowport Holiday Market now through January 2nd and Curling runs through February 2022. Thursday, December 2: South Boston Christmas Stroll starts at 4pm with Santa riding in an antique fire truck. East & West Broadway. The Stroll kicks off "Shop, Dine & Splurge" events the next two Thursdays, December 9 & 16. Thursday, December 2: Opening for 249 A Street Artists Annual Holiday Sale Paper Clips, small artworks priced under $200, from 5pm to 7pm at 249 A Street.   Friday, December 3: Light Up Seaport + Holiday Stroll from 5 pm - 9pm on Seaport Common. Shop, sip, and stroll across the neighborhood, enjoying exclusive holiday deals at your favorite Seaport stores. Tree lighting at 7:15pm.   Sunday, December 5: Mayor's Tree Lighting at Medal of Honor Park from 12pm - 2pm.  Mayor Wu will light the tree at 1pm. There will be a bounce house and obstacle course, balloon animals, music, special guests, food and more.  Monday, December 6: SeaportStrong Holiday Social from 6pm - 9pm at bartaco. Bring a toy and enjoy complimentary food and drink while mingling with your neighbors.    Let's build a better neighborhood together. Contact FPNA today!

First Snow Day & Other Happenings This Week & Next

updated 12.6.19 with events December 14 - 18th,
updated 12.3.19 3:30 pm:  Save the date of  December 18th at 6 pm for the rescheduled 15 Necco (former GE Headquarters) Public Community Meeting.

With thoughts of snow days and winter festivities, here is a round up of free art happenings, Holiday Pop-Ups and Holiday Strolls in Seaport and Fort Point starting Friday, December 6th through Thursday, December 12th with some repeating weekend events.  

Transit is one of the top issues in the neighborhood. The Seaport Fort Point Transit Strategic Plan Public Community meeting will be held December 9th. The final Mayoral Advisory Task Force Northern Avenue Bridge meeting is Tuesday, December 10th.  

Event details are below: 

Friday, December 6th: Seaport Holiday Stroll, 5 pm – 9 pm with Light Up Seaport tree lighting at 7:15 pm. Live music, store specials and treats. More details.

Friday, December 6th: Rubaru Roshini Special Screening, 6 pm at Midway Artist Studios, 15 Channel Center Street. Free. View trailer.

Saturday, December 7th: Holly-Day on the Harbor, an afternoon of kids holiday fun 12 pm - 2 pm at Atlantic Wharf's Waterfront Square.

Holiday Pop-Up Shops

• FPAC Assemblage Art Space at the Envoy: Sat & Sundays 12 pm to 4 pm in December. Every weekend different FPAC artists participate in these Tabletop Holiday Pop-Ups. 70 Sleeper St.

• Row 34: Sundays December 8th and December 15th from 4 pm to 6 pm. Sip on complimentary bubbles & snacks while shopping for unique gifts made by local artists. 383 Congress St.

Monday, December 9th: Seaport Transit Strategic Plan Community Meeting (transit improvements & connectivity in Seaport & Fort Point) 5:30 pm-7:30 pm, BSA Fort Point room, 290 Congress St.

Tuesday, December 10^th:  Northern Avenue Bridge Mayoral Advisory Task Force Meeting, 3 pm - 5 pm at WPI Seaport, 303 Congress St. Public is welcome to attend.

Tuesday, December 10^th: Fort Point Theatre Channel presents Andrew Neuman: Two Video Project(ions) 8pm in Art Under The Stairs at Midway Artist Studios, 15 Channel Center St. Free. 

Wednesday, December 11^th: Friends of Fort Point Channel Holiday Stroll 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Over 25 participating locations. Meet & greet with Olaf from Frozen. Details. 

Thursday, December 12th: Fort Point Channel Landmarks District Commission meeting 6pm, City Hall. Check FortPointBoston.com for details later this week.

Saturday, December 14th: 249 A Street Artists Holiday Sale & Open Studios.  A select group of artists will open their studios between noon and 5 pm. Visit "Paper Clips" exhibit in the gallery. 

UPCOMING

Monday, December 16th: Boston Tea Party Reenactment starts at 6:30 pm at Old South Meeting Hall and ends with public viewing along the Fort Point Channel across from the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum from 8 pm to 8:30 pm.

Tuesday, December 17th: please note that the City Cannabis Community meeting for 324 A Street is postponed at the request of the operator in order to review the new cannabis ordinance that passed by City Council and signed by Mayor Walsh in November 2019.

Wednesday, December 18th: 15 Necco (former GE Headquarters) Public Community meeting, hosted by the BPDA (Boston Planning & Development Agency) 6pm at 300 A Street.

originally posted 12.3.19

Get In The Holiday Spirit

Medicine Wheel Vigil – Day With(Out) Art -World AIDS Day

Join over 250 visual artists and 100 performing artists who will mark the Day Without Art/World AIDS Day and the 25th Incarnation of the Medicine Wheel Vigil. The event starts the evening of Wednesday, November 30 through Thursday December 1, 2016 with a 24-hour vigil for the full 24 hours of Thursday, December 1, 2016.  This year Medicine Wheel will begin at City Hall Plaza at 10:45 pm on November 30, 2016 and process to the BCA Cyclorama. View participating visual artists and schedule of performers.

Julie's Family Learning Program Annual Event

Julie's Annual Event will be held on December 1, 2016 at Venezia Restaurant from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.  This year's guest of honor is State Representative Nick Collins, a long time champion and advocate of Julie's, who will receive this year's Angel Award. Purchase tickets for this festive evening complete with a buffet dinner, silent auction and plenty of raffle baskets.

South Boston Christmas Stroll

On Thursday evening, December 1, 2016 Sip, Shop and Dine your way from East to West Broadway discovering special offers from local retailers, restaurants, and pop-ups. The East Broadway tree lighting is at 4 pm and Santa arrives around 5 pm. 

Light Up Seaport

Celebrate the most magical season of the year at the Seaport's first annual tree (and surrounding tree garden) lighting event on December 2nd from 6 pm to 8 pm. Enjoy live music from Andrew Smith, holiday treats, and giveaways! Light Up Seaport will take place on Seaport Common (85 Northern Avenue).

Mayor's Tree Lighting 
Mayor Walsh's annual tree lighting is Sunday, December 4th at the municipal lot located at 450 West Broadway. The fun starts at noon with ponies, balloon animals, Simon Says, refreshments, music, and more! 

26th Annual Christmas House Tour

Need holiday decorating tips? Look no further than the 26th annual Laboure Center Christmas House Tours on Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4, 2016.  Five homes are selected and decorated by a team of Boston professional design firms, and opened to the public by generous homeowners to raise money for the social services provided by Catholic Charities Labouré Center. 

Fort Point Year End Gathering

The Fort Point Neighborhood Association (FPNA) invites neighbors to join them in celebration of Fort Point and in membership on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 6 pm - 8 pm in the Sky Lounge atop 315 on A. R.S.V.P. (required).