THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT AND TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. We hope you'll join us next year for our 60th anniversary! SPARKS! 2025 – MPDC’s Annual Creative Black Tie Gala Thursday, November 20, 20256:30 PM – 10:00 PMHibernian Hall Ballroom, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MAJoin us for SPARKS! 2025 - Madison […]
MPDC HBCU Tour Experience 2026 Tour Dates: February 16–18, 2026 Calling all 10th, 11th, and 12th graders!Madison Park Development Corporation invites you to take part in a transformative college tour experience that brings history and higher education together. This 3-day tour will give students a chance to explore five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) […]
MPDC's Meal Prep & Participation Classes Free Meal Prep & Nutrition Classes Dates & Locations: Thursday, Feb 19: Smith House (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM) Saturday, Feb 21: Haynes House (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) Thursday, March 19: Haynes House (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM) Saturday, March 21: Smith House (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) […]
MPDC's Black History Month Celebration Celebrating Black History Month: Stories & Leaders Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Smith House (12th Floor Community Room), 757 Shawmut Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119 Join us for an afternoon of community, connection, and inspiration. We are honoring Black history through storytelling and the opportunity to […]
Join us at Hibernian Hall for Roxbury Roots: You Don't Know My Story. On February 27, individuals who were wrongfully convicted share their journeys of resilience, accountability, and rebuilding life after injustice. This event centers on truth-telling, human dignity, and hope, inviting listeners to learn and witness what it means to reclaim life and pursue happiness. Learn more […]
Youth Book Fair: Stories Written by the Next Generation Saturday, February 28, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM) Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 Free and Open to All Step into a celebration of imagination and talent at the Youth Book Fair, presented by Hibernian Hall. This event […]
Roxbury Civic Engagement Series Empowering the Roxbury Community Dewitt Center, 122 Dewitt Drive, Boston, MA 02120 Part 1: Turn Our House Into A Home Saturday, February 14, 2026 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Learn how to effectively engage with elected officials and identify community concerns to create long-lasting impact. Part 2: Town Hall Meeting Friday, […]
Show Out Boston Youth Arts ShowcaseFriday, March 13, 20267:00 PMLocation: Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA White Snake Projects presents Show Out Boston, a city-wide youth arts showcase celebrating the creativity and talent of Boston’s young artists. The event features performances and collaborations from organizations including Center for Teen Empowerment, 826 Boston, ZUMIX, Transformative […]
Dewitt March Madness Basketball TournamentMarch 23–27, 2026Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMThe Dewitt Center, 122 Dewitt Drive, Roxbury, MA The Dewitt Center presents Dewitt March Madness, a 1v1 basketball tournament featuring single-elimination matchups. Participants will compete head-to-head with games played to 15 points (win by 2). Players must clear the ball after possession changes and […]
No Trauma, No Drama Youth Wellness EventTuesday, April 21, 202611:00 AM – 3:00 PMThe Dewitt Center, 122 Dewitt Drive, Roxbury, MA No Trauma, No Drama is a youth-focused wellness event centered on healing, community, creativity, and personal growth. Participants will engage in interactive workshops, meaningful conversations, and hands-on activities designed to support mental health, resilience, […]