波士頓台灣同鄉會「金馬五吉」慶新年 楊慧雅接任會長

右起，波士頓僑教中心主任高家富，經文處處長廖朝宏恭喜楊慧雅（左二）
接任會長，感謝卸任會長張馨云（中）和鄭嵎（左一）的服務。（周菊子攝）

                   (Boston Orange周菊子麻州報導)波士頓台灣同鄉會（TAA Boston）日前在貝福市（Bedford）的John Glenn中學迎春納福慶馬年，介紹新會長楊慧雅，改選出5名新理事，以攝影展、魔術表演，兒童才藝展示，祝福鄉親們「金馬五吉」。

                  卸任會長張馨云和鄭嵎在活動開場後，先做年度報告，再由台灣人公共事務會（FAPA）現任波士頓分會會長杞佳泰介紹該會近況。

                  

新當選理事，左到右，蘇亭瑋，石國治，高青懌，楊佩穎，陳子靖。（周菊子攝）

張馨云和鄭嵎說明，該會以“連絡鄉親，促進合作，維護同鄉之福利，關心台灣，維護同胞之人權及福利為宗旨。他們2人和許時榮、彭幸娜，石茜茹等2024年理事，今年任期屆滿，將把服務鄉親重任，交由2025年理事楊慧雅，陳胤菘，黃文彥，許郁瑢，彭聲翔，以及1月31日當選的2026年理事石國治，高青懌，楊佩穎，蘇亭瑋，陳子靖等人承接。

左到右：蘇亭瑋，石國治，陳胤菘，高青懌，楊慧雅，楊佩穎，黃文彥，陳子靖，彭聲翔。

   回顧2025年，波士頓台灣同鄉會舉辦了不少活動，包括2月的春節年會，1場音樂會和用1場用台語及英文討論歷史的交流會的2場228紀念活動，4月的「今晚，波士頓沒有極限」，邀新台派上線主持人李正皓、台北市議員卓冠廷及山田摩衣，還有立法院名譽顧問洪慈庸分享經驗的新生代講座，以及由李怡穎博士主講的賞鳥講座，5月參加“牛頓台灣日”擺攤之外，還春季健行，7月網球友誼賽，8月到牛頓市海德社區辦“星空電影院”，放映「神木之森」紀錄片，9月中秋迎新烤肉，12

TAA Boston理事們合影。（周菊子攝）

月和北美婦女會波士頓分會，以及「波士頓台美人記憶坊」合作的記憶坊手作燈箱工坊，教小朋友撰寫家族故事，製作燈箱，展示記憶。他們還發起寫信，支援台灣的公民運動，

科研家魔術師吳名儒表演魔術，強調給人希望，有夢就能成真。（周菊子攝）

                  2026-2027的新任會長楊慧雅，出生於台灣彰化，在台灣曾擔任醫檢師，2000年來波士頓長牧區當實驗經理，如今在製藥公司做科研。她希望新的一年能和新舊理事們攜手合作，繼續為宣傳台灣文化努力，籌辦活動，讓身在異鄉的台灣遊子們感受到更多同鄉的溫暖。

   台灣人公共事務會波士頓分會當天為該會活動做宣傳。現任會長杞佳泰說明，由總會副會長鍾佳君發起，每月第二個週六中午12點到下午2點，在哈佛廣場向過往行人介紹台灣的活動，從2010年夏天開始，到本月14日，將是他們的第180場呼籲各界關注台灣聚會，希望有更多人共襄盛舉。

應邀上台觀眾展示“真的”變出來耶！（周菊子攝）

                  這天的文娛活動部分，有小朋友表演唱歌，彈琴，展示作曲才藝。也有讓座中眾人笑得東倒西歪的台語繞口令。最引人矚目的則是兼具科學家，說故事人，以及魔術師身份的吳名儒。

                  吳名儒坦言自己雖然在治療癌症的醫院做研究，但一心希望自己能成為駐院魔術師，藉由表演白紙變真鈔，銅板生銅板等魔術來啟發人，只要有勇氣，美夢就可能成真的為人帶來光明希望。

石國治展示僑委會送出的月曆。（周菊子攝）

                  駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長廖朝宏，波士頓僑教中心主任高家富這天也都特地出席，和台灣鄉親們同慶新年，並送上祝福。

蘇美麗（左）和羅靜春（又）結伴看比表演。（周菊子攝）

Kaden Wu彈奏他的創作。（周菊子攝）

歐亮恩唱“我的寶貝”。（周菊子攝）

Olivia Chen表演彈琴。（周菊子攝）

彭幸娜請出席者投票選理事。（周菊子攝）

右起，石國治、張馨云、鄭嵎主持抽獎。（周菊子攝）

波士頓台灣龍舟隊隊長邱偉哲展示該對印製的明信片，2/7招新。(周菊子攝）

波士頓台灣同鄉會的資深會員們欣賞節目。（周菊子攝）

波士頓台灣同鄉會的資深會員們欣賞節目之二。（周菊子攝）

波士頓台灣同鄉會的資深會員們欣賞節目之三。（周菊子攝）

波士頓台灣同鄉會的資深會員們欣賞節目之四。（周菊子攝）

台語猜謎。（周菊子攝）

台語猜謎2。（周菊子攝）

看圖猜台灣景點。（周菊子攝）

猜謎。（周菊子攝）

會場。（周菊子攝）

麻州長與丹麥駐美大使簽署經濟合作協議

Governor Healey Welcomes Delegation from Denmark to Strengthen Scientific, Technological and Commercial Ties 

BOSTON – Today, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey welcomed a delegation from Denmark for a series of meetings focused on strengthening the scientific, technological and commercial ties between Massachusetts and Denmark. During the visit, Governor Healey and Denmark’s Ambassador to the U.S. Jesper Møller Sørensen signed an economic partnership agreement, committing to work together to grow their leadership in life sciences, health care, biomanufacturing, advanced manufacturing, robotics and artificial intelligence.  

“Massachusetts and Denmark have long enjoyed strong economic ties – especially when it comes to our leadership in cutting edge industries like life sciences and technology,” said Governor Healey. “It was great to welcome Ambassador Møller Sørensen and his delegation to the State House today to commit to strengthening this partnership and express our support for the Danish people.” 

“Denmark and Massachusetts share a deep commitment to innovation and solutions that improve lives,” said Ambassador Sørensen. “By bringing together Denmark’s decades of expertise in life sciences and public-private partnership and Massachusetts’ world-leading innovation ecosystem, today’s agreement translates our shared ambition into a partnership that will benefit both Denmark and Massachusetts.” 

This agreement formalizes a shared commitment to advance research, foster business cooperation and accelerate the development of cutting-edge technologies. Additionally, the agreement builds on longstanding ties between Massachusetts and Denmark, uniting two globally recognized innovation hubs known for their strengths in life sciences, advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence.  

“Massachusetts and Denmark are both global science and innovation leaders and this agreement gives us a strong framework to deepen collaboration between our companies, research institutions, and entrepreneurs,” said Massachusetts Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley. “Denmark is already one of Massachusetts’ top trading partners, and we’re excited to build on that foundation and grow our partnership in critical sectors like life sciences, advanced manufacturing, robotics, and AI.” 

The agreement builds on robust economic ties between Massachusetts and Denmark. Massachusetts trades nearly $240 million with Denmark, which marks a 134 percent increase since 2010. Massachusetts primarily exports medical devices, organic chemicals and industrial machinery and imports pharmaceutical products, industrial machinery and medical devices. Substantial trade and investment, particularly within life sciences, between both jurisdictions has enabled companies to thrive. 

Members of the Denmark delegation included Ambassador Møller Sørensen, Consul General Ann-Christina Petersen Lange, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Research of Novo Nordisk Jacob Petersen, Vice President & Head of External Innovation of Lundbeck Klaus Simonsen, Chief Investment Officer of EIFO Erik Balck Sørensen, Aalborg University Professor Brian Vad Mathiesen, Chief Scientific Officer of LEO Foundation Anne-Marie Engel, CEO of Danish Biotech Hans Schambye, and CEO of Healthcare Denmark Jakob Skaarup.  

Attendees from the Healey-Driscoll Administration included Governor Healey, Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley, Undersecretary of Business Strategies Zenobia Moochhala, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment Jeevan Ramapriya, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Kirk Taylor, Interim CEO of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Dr. Jennifer Le Blond, and Director of Massachusetts Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub Sabrina Mansur. Former United States Ambassador to Denmark Rufus Gifford also attended. 

The delegation’s visit was coordinated by the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science and the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment. Massachusetts has similar agreements with numerous countries and international regional governments, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and Taiwan.

麻州經歷企業轉型陣痛 2026以來12家企業裁員共1000餘人

           (Boston Orange 綜合編譯) 波士頓環球報在2月3日以一連3篇文章，報導ZipCar、Panera、Thermo Fisher等3家不同類別企業，依序裁員 65人，92人，80人，讓人驚覺麻州正面對產業轉型，企業調整營運模式挑戰，尤其生技、科技研發及製造業，市場有點冷。

            “帕捏拉麵包（Panera Bread）”這家在全美有2200家分店，其中麻州64家，新罕布夏州13家，羅德島州8家，康州33家，佛蒙特州3家，緬因州6家的公司，重組供應鏈，預定3月27日時要關掉位於Franklin的新鮮麵團加工廠。

            “Zipcar“這家曾有Tracey Zhen於2017到2022年出任總裁，26年前在劍橋市創辦，2013年被安維斯集團（Avis Budget Group）收購的共享汽車鼻祖公司，打算把位於波士頓Fort Point的Zipcar公司總部，遷到新澤西州的安危斯集團總部，並從4月上旬起裁員共126人，其中65人在波士頓，61人是遠距上班員工。

                  “賽默飛世爾（Thermo Fisher Scientific）“在全世界有12萬名員工，在麻州10個地點共有約3500名員工，市值2000億美元高居麻州之最。該公司要在今年底以前，關閉位於Franklin市Forge 公園路27號的製造廠，估計會裁員103到200人。不過其中約120名員工可能分派，或重新申請到其他崗位去，所以裁員人數會縮減到80人。

1月時，賽默飛世爾還宣佈要關閉位於北卡Asheville的製造廠，並在2027年底前裁員421人。

根據麻州“工人調整和在培訓通知（WARN）”的資料，今年1月以來提交裁員通知的公司，遠多於前述3家，多半集中在生物製藥，金融科技，以及製造/零售業。

由於市場大環境導致的研發資金收緊，以及企業內部重整，在生物醫藥及生命科學領域傳出裁員訊息的公司包括，位於尚默維爾市（Somerville）的Tessera製藥公司，預訂3月前裁員82人，位於Bedford的Labocorp公司將從3月起至2027年，陸續裁員94人，位於Burlington的Curial 環球公司預定在3至6月間裁員81人，位於劍橋市的武田製藥（Takeda）持續裁員中，今年初報的數字是137人，位於Wilmington的”查理士河實驗室Charles River Laboratories)“預定裁員68b嗯。

金融和軟體服務業則有SMBC Manubank要裁161人，Zipcar裁65人。

製造，零售和交通業則有位於春田市（Springfield）的中國中車（CRRC MA），因車輛交付合約進度，以及財務受材料進口關稅影響，宣佈裁員161人，Medford CPL也宣佈裁員63人，位於Hyannis的鱈魚角晶片（Cape Cod Chips）生產線遷往外周，關閉老工廠，裁員49人，位於波士頓的TJX公司調整單位，裁員117人。

這些裁員，有的是企業為優化年度財報，重組公司，有的是因為自動化與人工智能化之後精簡人力，生物醫藥業則是受到融資寒冬的影響。

這一連串的企業裁員，使得麻州的失業率從2024年中的4%攀升到4.7%到4.8%，甚至比全美平均的4.5%還高，以至於儘管麻州的整體經濟環境並不算差，但找工作，確實沒以前那麼容易了。

Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens Sports and Entertainment Events Fund Grant Program

Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens Sports and Entertainment Events Fund Grant Program

$10 Million Available to Support FIFA World Cup–Related Events and Watch Parties 

BOSTON — Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration, in partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT), announced the opening of the Sports and Entertainment Events Fund Grant Program application portal. This competitive grant program will support major sports and entertainment events that drive tourism and economic activity across the Commonwealth. 

The program was authorized through the Fiscal Year 2025 Supplemental Budget, which allocates $10 million to support costs associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including public safety, transportation, and celebrations. Massachusetts will host seven World Cup matches, including a Round of 32 and a quarterfinal, between June 13 and July 9, 2026. 

“Massachusetts has a long history of hosting world-class sporting and cultural events, and this new fund positions us to lead the next chapter,” said Governor Maura Healey. “By creating this program, we are making a clear commitment to attract and support marquee events like the FIFA World Cup and the community experiences that surround them. This investment allows us to showcase Massachusetts’ sportsmanship, creativity, and vibrant communities to a global audience, while bringing people together, strengthening our economy, and welcoming the world to our state.” 

“Bringing major events to Massachusetts, from this summer’s FIFA World Cup to last year’s International World Figure Skating Championships, requires strong coordination across state agencies, municipalities, and private partners,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This fund helps ensure communities have the infrastructure, communications, and operational support needed to successfully host and elevate events of this scale. By working collaboratively, we can deliver seamless experiences for visitors and ensure communities across Massachusetts share in the lasting benefits of hosting large-scale events.” 

The program will evaluate applications based on return on investment, economic impact to the tourism sector, potential to promote Massachusetts nationally and internationally, and geographic equity across the state. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and municipalities. No single entity may receive more than half of the total funds available. Grantees must provide matching funds equal to or greater than the grant amount awarded. 

“Sports and entertainment events are catalysts for broad economic growth,” said Secretary of Economic Development Eric Paley. “This new fund gives Massachusetts a strategic, competitive tool to attract and support high-impact events that drive job creation, visitor spending, and long-term value for local businesses across the state. By making targeted investments like this, we are strengthening Massachusetts’ ability to compete on a global stage while delivering measurable economic benefits to communities statewide. We thank the Legislature for their support” 

“Sports tourism introduces visitors to Massachusetts in a uniquely personal way, whether they are attending a global tournament, a community watch party, or a regional championship,” said Kate Fox, Executive Director at the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. “This fund helps us welcome visitors, elevate local destinations, and share the stories of the people and places that make Massachusetts special. These events create lasting connections and help raise the profile of communities across the state as destinations worth exploring.” 

The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, March 4 at 3:00pm. Applicants can visit MOTT’s online application portal to review program guidelines and eligibility requirements, and to submit an application. An optional, informational webinar for potential applicants will be held on Wednesday, February 11 at 10:00am. Register here.  

GBCCA 歌舞慶馬年 吳德惠出任2026文協會長

大波士頓區中華文化協會董事長葛幼梅（左起）和新任會長吳德惠（左三），
以及幹部徐宗玲（左起），薩芝楠，吳宇懷，2027會長李翠蘭。（周菊子攝）

           （Boston Orange周菊子麻州報導）大波士頓區中華文化協會（GBCCA）1月31日在Waban的Zervas小學慶祝馬年新春，160多人歡聚一堂，迎接2名麻州眾議員到賀，欣賞不下15項歌舞文藝表演，見證執行團隊交接，趙寧卸職，吳德惠上任會長。

文協卸任會長趙寧（右）查看接待桌。（周菊子攝）

          慶祝會由談繼欣和吳萍萍擔任司儀，在武安武藝學校開場舞獅，趙寧至歡迎詞，介紹吳德惠接任會長，新屆執行委員會由薩芝楠，吳宇懷，徐宗玲，陳韻潔組成後，董事長葛幼梅頒社區成就獎給余日健（Samuel Yee ）和陳企平（Chi-ping Chen）這2名成人， 頒社區服務獎，表揚衛斯理高中的陳以誠（Camden Chan）、潘明旭（Taylor Pan），王欣龍 （Daniel Wong）等3名青少年。

董事長葛幼梅（左）請新會長吳德惠致詞。（周菊子攝）

卸任會長趙寧致詞時感謝他的2025團隊，包括吳德惠，魏大生，宋永麒，以及志工楊曉華，陳玉瑛，韓咪咪，王豫靈，楊羅東，湯耀武，楊哲修等人之外，也不忘感謝柯乃南，蒼穹盛宴，老四川捐贈禮券。

文協新會長吳德惠（中）和新屆執委會成員，左起徐宗玲，李泓嘉，薩芝楠和吳宇懷。
（周菊子攝）

           新任會長吳德惠致詞時先感謝2025年會長趙寧的卓越領導，以及其幹部團隊的辛勤付出，特別是協會行政主任高紅燕的專業貢獻，接著感謝2026年度執行委員會團隊的支持，將在未來一年合作為文協服務。

文協秉承傳統，2026年伊始，將於2027年接任的團隊也已選舉就位，會長當選人李翠蘭（Leslie Lee）將率下屆執行委員會委員們配合本屆團隊，執行工作任務。

           曾歷任麻州大學醫學院，健贊（Genyme）、賽諾菲（Sanofi）研究員，參與過麻州中部中文學校教務，以及蔚藍鎮（Wayland）多元文化節籌辦工作，2021年應雲鶴社之邀，做新冠病毒講談，才和文協結緣的吳德惠表示，文協歷史悠久，成立至今跨入70

文協董事長葛幼梅（後）歡迎麻州眾議員馬惠美（前右）和Greg Schwartz。（周菊子攝）

年，許多會員攜家帶眷，三代同堂，甚至把有著不同文化背景的姻親都帶來出席活動，彰顯了文協所倡導的多元、包容與文化共享精神。

文協董事長葛幼梅頒社區服務獎給3名青少年。（周菊子攝）

             她強調，文協是個非政治組織，堅守開放包容理念，歡迎來自不同族裔背景的人士參加，希望讓更多人透過語言學習，藝術創作與傳統文化的發揚，體驗博大精深的中華文化。

司儀吳萍萍（左）和談繼欣（右）。（周菊子攝）

            2026年，文協推出3項嶄新計畫，包括增進親子互動與家庭凝聚力的「父子同樂（Game On）」，把華文學習融入藝術創作的「藝術探險（Art Explorers）」，以及推廣身心健康與活躍生活方式的「有氧舞蹈（Cardio Dance）」，希望吸引並鼓勵年輕世代參與，為文協注入創新與新生的力量。

            文協這天還特地邀請了轄區包括牛頓市的2名麻州眾議員，馬惠美（Amy Mah Sangiolo）和Greg Schwartz出席與盛。

開場舞龍。（周菊子攝）

馬惠美還為這場新春慶祝會主講。她強調新年是一元復始，講韌性，重連接的日子，也讓人問自己，都傳承了些什麼，將來要為後人留下什麼。傳統教給人的“尊敬長輩，為社區盡責，對未來樂觀”等價值觀，時至今日格外重要。他祝福所有人健康，和平，欣欣向榮。

馬惠美也分享道，他的3個小孩都在文協上過課，學中文，揚琴和功夫，文協對她個人和她家都很重要。

健身腰鼓舞隊表演。（周菊子攝）

文協這天安排的表演，十分豐富，有嚴曉敏團隊的舞龍，文協扯鈴隊的扯鈴，波士頓揚琴和鼓隊演奏揚琴「慶新年」，文協國樂團演奏「喜慶鑼鼓」，「春郊試馬」，武安武術學校示範功夫，徐莉瑜伽健身班表演「新年快樂」健身舞，余嘯渝排舞班表演「快樂媽媽舞」，波士頓京劇協會聯唱京劇，知音舞韻表演「踏青」，楊書旺表演「川劇變臉」，張揚明和楊哲修以卡拉ＯＫ演唱「祝酒歌」，「卡拉永遠ＯＫ」，波士頓健身腰鼓隊表演「蒙古人」。

文協麾下的紐英崙中文夏令營（NECYSC），這天也特地上台預告2026年活動。

慶祝會最後在文協卡拉ＯＫ隊員演唱「恭喜、恭喜」聲中落幕。（二次訂正版）

武安武藝學校示範功夫。（周菊子攝）

扯鈴表演。（周菊子攝）

揚琴表演。（周菊子攝）

柯乃南帶著孫輩出席。（周菊子攝）

蔣宗壬、史美芳夫婦也是資深文協會員。（周菊子攝）

文協馬年新春慶祝會有鄭玉春（右一）等人當義工。（周菊子攝）

文協馬年新春有160多人參加。（周菊子攝）

楊羅東（左），葛幼梅（中），周石生（右）。（周菊子攝）

蕭雲（右）、羅蘭（左）。（周菊子攝）

陳玉瑛（左）、周飛飛（右）。（周菊子攝）

文協的馬年新春在這兒舉辦。（周菊子攝）

PATRICK ROATH OUT-RAISED 24-YEAR INCUMBENT REP. STEPHEN LYNCH IN 2025

 PATRICK ROATH OUT-RAISED 24-YEAR INCUMBENT REP. STEPHEN LYNCH IN 2025

Milestone caps breakout week for insurgent campaign, following national endorsements, viral campaign video, and forum where Rep. Lynch refused to appear

BOSTON — Patrick Roath, Democratic candidate for Congress in Massachusetts' 8th District, today announced raising more than $600,000 in 2025 – surpassing the $381,000 raised by 24-year incumbent Rep. Stephen Lynch. In Q4 of 2025, Roath outraised Lynch for the third quarter in a row, raising $170,000 to Rep. Lynch’s $106,000. Roath launched his campaign in May 2025 and raised his total entirely from individual donors without accepting any PAC money of any kind. By contrast, more than half of Congressman Lynch’s donations were from PACs.

In 2025, Patrick Roath, a first-time candidate, raised more money in less time than an incumbent with 24 years of fundraising experience – and did it 100% from individual donors.

"We out-raised a 24-year incumbent without taking a single PAC check – that tells you everything about the enthusiasm in this district," said Roath. "Voters are ready for a representative who actually shows up, listens to their concerns, and fights for them."

The fundraising milestone is the latest in a string of momentum-building developments for the campaign. In recent weeks, the campaign was endorsed by former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, a slate of local elected officials, and Leaders We Deserve, a grassroots organization dedicated to electing young candidates co-founded by gun safety activist David Hogg. 

Last week, the campaign released its first video and participated in the first candidate forum of the cycle, which Congressman Lynch refused to join.

法蘭克林公園2/19日起一連3日冬季免費活動上路

Boston Parks and Recreation Announces Three-Day Winter Festival at Franklin Park February 19-21

BOSTON - February 2, 2026 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Franklin Park Coalition, today announced the 2026 Winter Festival at Franklin Park, a free, family-friendly celebration taking place February 19–21. The three-day event offers winter-themed activities throughout school vacation week, concluding with a festival on Saturday, February 21.

“We’re excited to invite Boston families and residents to explore Franklin Park in new ways through music, recreation, and hands-on programming,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Through our partnership with Boston Parks and Recreation and the Franklin Park Coalition, the Winter Festival will bring energy, creativity, and community to our city’s largest park.”

The Winter Festival features music, dancing, crafts, giveaways, winter recreation, and programming with the Boston Park Rangers. Attractions throughout the week include a synthetic ice skating rink, inflatables, winter activities, and opportunities to explore Boston’s largest park and meet members of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit. 

Winter Festival at Franklin Park 

Thursday, February 19, 2026 

Stable Tour with the Park Rangers Mounted Unit

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Franklin Park Maintenance Yard

275 Canterbury Street, Dorchester

Snowshoeing Safari with the Park Rangers

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

William Devine Golf Course Parking Lot

1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester

Friday, February 20, 2026

Horse-of-Course with the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit

2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

William Devine Golf Course Parking Lot

1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester

On Thursday and Friday, residents of all ages are invited to meet the horses of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit and learn about their role in protecting and patrolling Boston’s parks.

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Festival featuring inflatables and ice rink

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

William Devine Golf Course & Clubhouse 

1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester

Saturday’s festival will feature ice skating, inflatables, arts and crafts, and treats. Free skate rentals will be provided as well as treats and giveaways while supplies last. Live music and entertainment including music from 98.1 FM The Urban Heat and a magic show at 12:30 p.m.  Weather-permitting activities include snowshoeing, sledding, and archery.

Additional attractions include Boston Music Group’s instrument “petting zoo,” wildlife education with Mass Audubon, and an interactive soccer exhibit hosted by the New England Revolution. Visit boston.gov/winterfest for more information about this family-friendly school vacation week event. 

The event is hosted in partnership with the Franklin Park Coalition and is made possible thanks to title sponsor Highland Street Foundation and contributing sponsors H.P. Hood LLC.

The Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse is located at 1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester. Call (617) 635-4505 or email parks@boston.gov for more information. To stay up to date with news, events, and improvements in Boston parks, call (617) 635-4505, visit boston.gov/parks, join our email list, and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on X, Facebook, and Instagram and @parks.boston.gov on Bluesky.