Gear Up Kids: Bike Raffle, Repair & Fun Day

On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 11 am to 2 pm, the C-6 Community Service Office will be partnering with the Condon Community Center to run a "Bike Repair & Fun Day" for children ages 7-12. This event takes place during school vacation week and will take place in the newly renovated park area behind the Condon. 

Don't miss it. They will be raffling off several new bikes and other prizes. If you have a bike, there will be bike tune ups, an obstacle course and ride, helmet giveaway and Otto pizza lunch, cookies, and music.

Covid-19 safety procedures will be followed and masks/PPE will be provided.

New Year's Eve Waterfront Sculpture Stroll

Grab your hat and camera for the largest ice sculpture walk on Boston's Waterfront and don't forget to stay for the New Year's Eve Midnight Harbor Fireworks. 

Boston Harbor Now and Waterfront businesses present 16 unique ice sculptures along Boston's waterfront in celebration of New Year's Eve in partnership with New Year's Eve Midnight Harbor Fireworks.

Spend Sunday, December 31st from 1 pm to 4 pm along the Boston Harbor and marvel at the icy works of art. Download the stroll map. Enter the "Selfie Contest" for a chance to win a "staycation" prize pack!

Locations Include:
Fanueil Hall
New England Aquarium
Boston Harbor Hotel
Yotel
Envoy: Touch-a-Truck featuring Boston's Firehouse Museum
Intercontinental Hotel
Independence Wharf
International Place
Boston Harbor Island Welcome Center
Seaport Common: 85 Northern Avenue
Courthouse Square: 60 Seaport Boulevard
Seaport Place
Boston Public Market
Fan Pier
Battery Wharf Hotel

Contest:
Enter to win a Staycation Giveaway prize package valued at over $1000 by visiting the waterfront this New Year's Eve. Prize include an overnight stay at a luxury hotel property, meal vouchers to area restaurant, a winter cruise and other exciting local experiences.

To enter:
Post a photo of yourself with any participating Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll ice sculptures OR Harbor midnight fireworks.
Tag @BostonHarborNow in that photo on social media (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram).

OR

Register via Eventbrite page and be automatically entered into the raffle drawing for the Staycation Giveaway prize package. One entry per Eventbrite account will qualify.
Random drawing for the winner will be done from all qualified entries on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.

Countdown to 2018 with Midnight Boston Harbor Fireworks, viewing locations at Christopher Columbus Park, Fan Pier, Piers Park, starting at 11:59pm.

If you have friends visiting, there is a new garage in town, One Seaport Garage located at 75 Sleeper Street (across from the Envoy Hotel) is now open.  

It's Time To Put On Your Holiday Walking Shoes

Start by walking over to the South Boston Christmas Stroll Thursday, November 30, 2017. Festivities start at 4 pm at the South Boston Library and carolers will be strolling around East & West Broadway entertaining all in anticipation of Santa's arrival at 5 pm. Bringing Up Baby is hosting puppet shows beginning at 5:30 pm. Don't forget to check out the Shop, Sip and Dine deals. In addition, the South Boston Arts Association gallery, Arts Around the Corner, will be open from 4 pm  - 7 pm at 317 E Street. 


Friday, December 1st marks the second annual tree lighting at Seaport Common (85 Northern Ave). Join your neighbors from 6 pm - 8 pm for holiday tunes by Rich Dimare, sips and treats from Seaport restaurants and giveaways. Light Up Seaport benefits Massachusetts Fallen Heroes and The Galvin Foundation. Register for this free event. 

Mayor Walsh invites you to the annual South Boston Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 3rd at Medal of Honor (M) Park. There will be ponies (yes, ponies), ballon animals, music, refreshments and more. The free event starts at noon and is part of the 22nd Enchanted Trolley Tour bringing holiday spirit to children across Boston.

Shop Local: Unique Handmade Gifts by Local Artisans
Holiday Pop Ups kick off this weekend and run through December 17th. These special gift buying events are hosted by the Fort Point Arts Community (FPAC) at the fpac space at the Envoy on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 pm - 6 pm, and by Row 34 at their restaurant on Sundays from 4 pm -  6 pm. 

fpac space Holiday Pop Ups: Dec 2 - 3, Dec 8-10 and Dec. 16 - 17 from 12 pm - 6 pm with the exception of Friday, December 8th special  hours 4 pm - 8 pm in conjunction with the Fort Point Holiday Stroll
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Row 34 Sunday Holiday Pop Ups: December 3, 10, and 17 from 4 pm - 6 pm. 

The Artist Cooperative at 249 A Street is hosting a Holiday Studio Sale: Friday, December 8th from 4 pm - 8 pm in conjunction with the Fort Point Holiday Stroll and on Saturday, December 9 from noon to 5 pm.

Don't take off those walking shoes yet, you will want to stroll through historic Fort Point sampling treats, shopping and being entertained by live music during the Fort Point Holiday Stroll hosted by the Friends of Fort Point Channel Friday, December 8th from 4 pm - 7 pm. Click here for more information and to register, and watch the Fort Point Boston Blog for your guide to holiday strolling Fort Point style. 

It's The Weekend Art Party

It is Friday. It is the start of the weekend. More importantly it is the weekend after Columbus Day. If you have lived or worked in Fort Point for any of the past 38 years, you know that means Fort Point Open Studios hosted by your artist neighbors and the Fort Point Arts Community (FPAC). If you are new to Fort Point or never been to Open Studios, be ready to see art in the streets, in the Channel, in galleries and in artist studios. Best of all it is free until you are inspired to make that first purchase of art, of course. 

Tonight before hitting the bars, visit select artist studios until 7 pm and don't miss the Grand Opening of The FPAC Space at the Envoy Hotel from 6 pm - 8 pm.

Did you know Fort Point is home to three buildings dedicated to artists? 249 A Street Artist Cooperative arrived first in the mid eighties followed by The Artist Building at 300 Summer Street ten years later and Midway Artist Studios located at 15 Channel Center Street in 2005. 

On Saturday, October 14 and Sunday October 15, 2017 from noon to 6 pm, explore over a hundred artist studios, see art demos, hear live musical performances and learn about art directly from the artist. Whether you are looking to start an art collection or add to it, buy one-of-a-kind gifts or just want to do something cool this weekend, check out the complete list of activities (for kids too), galleries and open studios in the Fort Point Fall Open Studios brochure. Free parking available at the P&G Gillette lots at Binford & A Streets. 

End your Saturday night at the Distillery Gallery's 10 year birthday celebration from 7 pm - 11 pm. The Distillery is located at 516 E 2nd Street.

Apple Tree Birthday Party

Apple trees turn two and you are invited to their birthday party: 

Sunday, September 7, 2014

2 pm

P&G Gillette Park

(end of Binford St before the Channel)

Neighbors and families are welcome to join in a small celebration. Come eat apples, apple crisp and apple related snacks and beverages. 

The two apple trees were donated by The Boston Tree Party and planted by Fort Point residents and the FPNA (Fort Point Neighborhood Association). More details.

We’ll take some pictures to record how the trees-and the kids have grown!