Situated on the waterfront of the Boston Harbor, East Boston is a unique neighborhood with strong ties to the city’s immigrant community. The 9th annual Eastie Week , happening from Sun., July 10 to Tues., July 26, will celebrate the rich, vibrant, and resilient population of East Boston with 60+ events — ranging from gardening lessons to live music — hosted by various East Boston organizations and partners. Bonus: All events are free or low-cost, so more of the community can participate in the celebration.
Here are some can’t-miss events during this year’s Eastie Week:
Eastie Week 2022 Kickoff
Enjoy a kick-off party for Eastie Week at Piers Park, followed by a free summer concert
, sponsored by Zumix, ft. Eastie’s own Don’t Be Denied Band. 🎶
- When: Sun., July 10 at 5:45 p.m.
- Where: Piers Park (in between Downeast Cider and Tall Ship)
- Cost: Free
Maverick Makers Pro “Make a Journal” Community Workshop
Learn from teens how to make a journal from scratch. Bring your own design or get inspired by one created by youth participants. This workshop is open to all ages. ✍️
- When: Mon., July 11 from 12- 2 p.m.
- Where: MLCS Makerspace , 31 Liverpool St.
- Cost: Free
Garden Harvest Party at Eastie Farm
Head to Our Garden
to work on planting, site maintenance, and harvesting. 🍅
- When: Mon., July 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Where: Our Garden, 293 Border St.
- Cost: Free
VROCC Annual Sounds Around Town
Find Veronica Robles Mariachi + friends on the Musical Float bringing music to the streets of Eastie. 🎶
- When: Wed., July 13 at 5:30 p.m.
- Where: Central Square
- Cost: Free
East Boston Community Cruise
Enjoy a sunset cruise around Boston Harbor with East Boston community members, ft. live music + food from Sammy Carlo’s. 🌅
- When: Tues., July 12 at 6 p.m.
- Where: Airport Dock
- Cost: Free (tickets required ; visit East Boston Social Center to pick up tickets, subject to availability)
ReadBoston Storymobile
Audiences will be treated to an interactive storytelling experience, with every child getting a new book to take home. The program is best suited for kids ages 3-8. 📚
- When: Wed., July 13 at 11:30 a.m.
- Where: East Boston Branch Library , 365 S. Bremen St.
- Cost: Free
Cinemarina: An outdoor movie night
Grab your beach chairs and head down to the shipyard for a movie night
overlooking the Boston skyline. Enjoy food trucks, vendors, ice cream + libations with the show. 🎥
- When: Wed., July 13 at 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Boston Shipyard and Marina
- Cost: Free
Community Kayaking
Relax out on the water of the Piers Park cove. Bonus: No need to bring anything — kayaking equipment will be provided by Piers Park Sailing Center
. 🌊
- When: Thurs., July 14 at 2 p.m.
- Where: Piers Park (in between Downeast Cider and Tall Ship)
- Cost: $5
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay: Beach Bash
Families are invited to this beach party sponsored by Save the Harbor/Save the Bay
, ft. performances by A Trike Called Funk, the Boston Circus Guild, sea shanties with David Coffin + more. ☀️
- When: Wed., July 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Where: Constitution Beach (a quick walk from the Orient Heights MBTA Station on the Blue Line)
- Cost: Free
Attending any Eastie Week events? You might catch City Editors Jess and Sara taking the Ferry. See the full schedule of events here .
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