2023
The ritual of the Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade began in 1984
Join yout neighbors in this yearly ritual as approximately 4,000 people arrive at Jamaica Pond at sunset with their lanterns; many children arriving in full Halloween costume as well. The parade proceeds around the pond, bringing a trail of bouncing lights into the darkness that can be seen from all directions.
In preparation for the Lantern Parade, Spontaneous Celebrations and community members host lantern making workshops in which youth and adults of all ages create beautiful handmade lanterns from recycled soda bottles decorated with colorful tissue paper. Stay tuned for where to pick up supplies.
Harvard Square's 44th annual Oktoberfest will feature Live Music, Dance, and Street Performers, Family-friendly Activities, Sidewalk Sales, Arts and Craft Vendors, Vintage Goods, Free Goodies, and Food from all over the world!
(raindate, 10/15/23)
Join us for the 15th annual Riverfest! The event is free, open to the public, and there will be live music from local bands, free children's activities, retailer activations, an Artisan Market run by Boston Women's Market and a fire works display over the Mystic River.
The JP Music Festival is back at the Pinebank Baseball Field at the edge of Jamaica Pond.
Local bands, family fun, food trucks, and hours of fun!
Join the businesses of Legacy Place on Thursday, August 24, 5:30pm-8pm for an evening of pawtying your tails off at Legacy Place. Enjoy snacks/refreshments, photo-ops, raffles, treats and more!
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
- Treats for you and your pup from Legacy Businesses
- Live DJ playing your favorite Summer Jams and classics
- Photo-opportunities
- Activities for your pup (splash pads and puzzles)
- Balloon animals and glitter tattoos
- Shop our pet-friendly stores
$10 donation includes admission for you and your dog, with all proceeds donated to Last Hope K9 Rescue.
Head over to Assembly Row the third Saturday of each month this summer to shop local, handmade goods, from women-owned businesses. We're talking woodworkers and potters, candle makers and illustrators - plus everything in between! Brought to you by Boston Women's Market.
Located on the row between Shake Shack and Tatte.
We're hosting two musicians this year during JP Porchfest - Dr. FunkyGroovy at Noon and Emma Chinman at 1 pm on the patio between our store at 659 Centre Street and the post office. We hope you'll join us for an afternoon of music!
Porchfest has been a pillar to the JP community since 2014, bringing together performers and community members for a day of music, dance, theatre and more on porches throughout JP’s central streets.
J.P. Licks in Newton Centre and Small Door Veterinary team up for a dog meet-up and ice cream social. Pet owners of Newton are invited to join us outside our Newton Centre store to get a free ice cream, CowPaws, and other goodies for you and your pet.
🍦 1 ticket per pet owner = 1 free ice cream*
🐾 Dogs encouraged! (but do not need to be present to receive free CowPaw)
💕 Family friendly
🎁 Free CowPaws, dog toys and treats + all attendees will be entered for a chance to win a free year membership to Small Door ($169 value). *Applies to new Small Door members only.
*only applicable in our Newton Centre Store
(we love dogs but due to Health Codes, unless your dog is a service dog, they can not join you in the store)
Voted Best Children’s Performer by New Hampshire Magazine, Mr. Aaron is a multi-instrumentalist performer and composer making music and videos for kids and their grown-ups, ages 0-10. Mr. Aaron brings unparalleled energy, enthusiasm and creativity to his concerts, so get ready to groove.
Props for photos, lawn games, and bubbles will be provided!
This event is free, but sign-up is required to hold your spot.
Join us on The Green for the second Yappy Hour of summer 2023. Bring your dog, grab food & a drink from Chicken & The Pig, pick up some freebies from Polkadog Bakery, Bond Vet, and cow paws from us, of course!
Photo opportunities will also be available for you and your pet for a suggested donation of $5 supporting Sweet Paws Rescue.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yappy-hour-tickets-668976285077
Legacy Littles welcomes the Children’s Museum Easton to The Green for fun and engaging science experiments. Each visit will feature a different theme and activity best suited for kids ages 3-8.
Fun with STEAM: Calling all future scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians! Test theories and predictions through a compilation of some of our favorite STEAM experiments. Learn to ask questions, define problems, construct explanations and design solutions while having fun!
Capacity: Each event is capped at 25 children, so make sure to sign-up in advance to secure your spot!
Legacy Littles welcomes the Dedham Public Library to The Green for storytime and arts & crafts!
Craft: Sand painting
Participants will also be able to sign-up for Library cards at the event!
"My Fair Lady"
Beloved 1964 musical based on George Bernard Shaw’s play, Pygmalion, in which a snobbish phonetics professor, Henry Higgins, in 1910s London takes on a bet that he can turn working-class flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, into a high-class lady.
Starring Audrey Hepburn in her iconic role. Belt out the classics at a family-friendly evening.
No seating provided so BYOB… bring your own blankets! Seating is first come, first served and any chairs will be positioned in the back of the audience.
All movies will feature English subtitles for the benefit of the deaf or hard of hearing.
Admission: $5 for adult members, $7 for adult non-members, $3 for children age 3-12, free for children under age three. Ticket purchase to benefit the LGH.
Legacy Littles welcomes the Children’s Museum Easton to The Green for fun and engaging science experiments. Each visit will feature a different theme and activity best suited for kids ages 3-8.
Structures and Foundations Program: Structures, motion and stability, design and construction. Get excited about the fundamental principles of engineering and physics. Experiments with a range of different materials and explore how simple machines can help with construction.
Capacity: Each event is capped at 25 children, so make sure to sign-up in advance to secure your spot!
Have an afternoon out with your pup! Yappy Hour returns this July on MarketStreet's green. All proceeds will support the Great Dog Rescue New England, a shelterless, all breed rescue group. Cow Paws (our dairy free, dog friendly ice cream) will be available!
Plus you come do a taste test of our freshly roasted coffee with head roaster Hank Rose!
Head over to Assembly Row the third Saturday of each month to shop local, handmade goods, from women-owned businesses. We're talking woodworkers and potters, candle makers and illustrators - plus everything in between! Brought to you by Boston Women's Market.
Located on the row between Shake Shack and Tatte.
Legacy Littles welcomes the Dedham Public Library to The Green for storytime and arts & crafts! Each week will feature a different theme and creative craft best suited for kids ages 3-7.
Craft: Pet rocks (one to keep, one for a friend)
Participants will also be able to sign-up for Library cards at the event!
Join us to celebrate artists Asia Mei (@ChefAsiaMei on Instagram) and Jamie Kendrioski in their joint show!
We will have complimentary coffee and activities available and offer a discount for anyone attending the reception. 50% of proceeds from any artwork sold during the exhibit will be split equally between BAGLY (Boston Alliance of LGBTQ Youth) and the Southie chapter of the Boys and Girls Club.
We’re taking it to the beach with the Mr. Aaron Band. With songs from their new album, “Get Aquatic!” and other summer favorites, they’ll be singing and dancing in the sunshine. There will also be face painting and balloon animals from Art on the Spot during the performance!
Voted Best Children’s Performer by New Hampshire Magazine, Mr. Aaron is a multi-instrumentalist performer and composer making music and videos for kids and their grown-ups, ages 0-10. Mr. Aaron brings unparalleled energy, enthusiasm and creativity to his concerts, so get ready to groove.
This event is free, but sign-up is required to hold your spot.
"But I'm a Cheerleader"
Celebrate Pride month with this 1999 black comedy cult classic about naive teenage cheerleader Megan, played by Natasha Lyone of Russian Doll and Orange Is The New Black fame, being sent to conversion therapy camp by her conservative parents for being a lesbian.
Rated R, not suitable for children under 12.
No seating provited so BYOB… bring your own blankets! Seating is first come, first served and any chairs will be positioned in the back of the audience.
All movies will feature English subtitles for the benefit of the deaf or hard of hearing.
Admission: $5 for adult members, $7 for adult non-members, $3 for children age 3-12, free for children under age three. Ticket purchase to benefit the LGH.
Legacy Littles welcomes the Dedham Public Library to The Green for storytime and arts & crafts!
Craft: Rainbow sensory bag craft; Learn more about the Dedham Public Library summer reading program
Participants will also be able to sign-up for Library cards at the event!
Get ready to groove, sip, and savor Summer Soul with the whole family. From upbeat tunes that make you want to dance, to soulful melodies that touch your heart, East Coast Soul will have you tapping your feet & swaying to the rhythm all night long on The Green just outside our store.
Tickets are $5 per family and can be purchased in advance or at the door via Eventbrite. All ticket sales benefit North Shore Pride.
Plus, stop by our store from 6-7:30 to try a sample of our coffee!
Head over to Assembly Row the third Saturday of each month to shop local, handmade goods, from women-owned businesses. We're talking woodworkers and potters, candle makers and illustrators - plus everything in between! Brought to you by Boston Women's Market.
Located on the row between Shake Shack and Tatte.
Legacy Littles welcomes the Children’s Museum Easton to The Green for fun and engaging science experiments. Each visit will feature a different theme and activity best suited for kids ages 3-8.
Waves, Sound and Light Program: Explore with colors, vibrations, absorptions and other variables in our science experiments. Discover different aspects of light waves and how they are affected by objects like mirrors. See, hear and feel how sound can be transferred and have fun with color by making a classic childhood toy to take home!
Capacity: Each event is capped at 25 children, so make sure to sign-up in advance to secure your spot!
Have an afternoon out with your pup! Yappy Hour returns this August on MarketStreet's green. All proceeds will support Sweet Paws Rescue a shelterless, cat and dog rescue group. Cow Paws (our dairy free, dog friendly ice cream) will be available!
Come enjoy a morning of musical fun for the whole family at Legacy Place with Boston’s beloved, Parents’ Choice Award-winning kids’ band, Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys! Vanessa is known for her engaging, interactive family shows, and is backed by a stellar band. Get ready for a musical morning full of singing, dancing, playing, tickling, jumping, spinning, and imagining! And bubbles!
Register here.
"Everything Everywhere All at Once"
From the minds of filmmaking duo and Emerson grads Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, known as ‘The Daniels’, including sentient rocks and hot dog hands, join us for a joy-filled evening in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month. Rated R, not suitable for children under 12.
No seating provited so BYOB… bring your own blankets! Seating is first come, first served and any chairs will be positioned in the back of the audience.
All movies will feature English subtitles for the benefit of the deaf or hard of hearing.
Admission: $5 for adult members, $7 for adult non-members, $3 for children age 3-12, free for children under age three. Ticket purchase to benefit the LGH.
Head over to Assembly Row the third Saturday of each month this summer to shop local, handmade goods, from women-owned businesses. We're talking woodworkers and potters, candle makers and illustrators - plus everything in between! Brought to you by Boston Women's Market.
Located on the row between Shake Shack and Tatte.
Join us in our Southie location to celebrate the work of artist Mark Richards. We'll provide the art and coffee!
This annual celebration of Spring will feature three stages of live music highlighting an array of genres including folk, Afro Pop, rock, funk and more!
Within and beyond the festival grounds, Harvard Square’s favorite restaurants have taken to the streets with outdoor dining patios. Deliciousness awaits you, from casual to high-end and everything in between!
Shop at over 30 artisan booths featuring one-of-kind art, clothing, jewelry and more. There is no better place to usher in warmer temperatures than Harvard Square’s MayFair!
The South Boston Chamber of Commerce and the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation are excited to announce this year's annual Spring Stroll will take place on Thursday, May 4 starting at 4 p.m.
The evening will feature:
- Special promotions
- Live entertainment along East and West Broadway
- Free Pedicab rides from 5-7 p.m. to whisk you to your favorite establishments
Join the JP Jubilee Chorus for their spring concert "Love is Love" at St. John's Church, 1 Roanoke Ave, JP. Lead by Music Director Laura Nevitt.
Wheelchair accessible, vaccination and masks required.
2022
Join J.P. Licks in our first ever blood drive! The Kraft Family Blood Donor Center will have their Blood Mobile outside of our South Bay store 11:30 am - 6 pm on December 6th to help keep the blood banks stocked this holiday season! We recommend signing up ahead of time here and walk-ins will be available as time allows. Donors will receive a Kraft Family Blood Donor Center $10 gas card and the first 20 donors will receive a J.P. Licks gift card as well.
Photo ID required for all donors and be sure to hydrate and eat before donating!
Come down to Castle Island Brewing, Co's South Boston Taproom (10 Colony Ave, Boston) on Thursday, 11/3 for some CROOKED KARAOKE! We’re celebrating the debut of our new Salted Caramel Infused Coffee Ice Cream and their new limited-release Crooked Cow Prints. Put your name on the list, and sing off-key with a Crooked Float in hand. YES, they will have beer floats made with our ice cream available for the night, and our friends from J.P Lick’s with some giveaways.
Come celebrate this partnership with us!
Join Title Doctor Kristen Paulson-Nguyen for “J.P. Lit and Licks,” a Boston Book Festival Prologue event celebrating the Jamaica Plain neighborhood and the power of literary community. Beth Castrodale (I Mean You No Harm), Mindy Fried (Caring for Red: A Daughter’s Memoir), Rosalyn Elder (Exploring the Legacy: People and Places of Significance), Neema Avashia (Another Appalachia), and Paulson-Nguyen (“Skating through the Ages”) will read and challenge the audience to Tabloid Title trivia, with sweet rewards. Books available in store or by order at Papercuts, J.P.’s bookstore (60 South Street).
Free and open to the public. Tuesday, October 25 from 7-9 pm in our Jamaica Plain location. 659 Centre Street.
Preregister here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jp-lit-and-licksboston-book-festival-prologue-tickets-443807659657
2021
659 Centre Street