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Photos: Happy Smiles All Around Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade

By David Ertischek on October 24, 2024

Photos: Happy Smiles All Around Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade

This past Saturday and Sunday was the annual Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade organized by Spontaneous Celebrations.

Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade is Saturday & Sunday; Lantern-Making Workshop on Thursday

The Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade, a tradition hosted by community group Spontaneous Celebrations since 1984, attracts thousands of local residents and visitors from outside the neighborhood every year for a weekend of beautiful lights. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. on Oct. 18 and 19 at the Jamaica Pond Boat House.

Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade is Saturday & Sunday; Lantern-Making Workshop on Thursday

By David Ertischek on October 16, 2024

Will we even have to bundle up for the 41st Annual Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade this Saturday and Sunday? It’s supposed to be somewhat unseasonably warm this weekend, but the night will come and the lanterns will be out.

Register for Free Jamaica Pond Watercolor Painting Workshop

By David Ertischek on August 16, 2024

Registration is open for a free Boston Parks and Recreation watercolor painting workshop on September 28. We mention it now because space is very limited.

Sí, Señor! Alianza Beer Garden at Jamaica Pond for Two Weekend Starting Aug. 16

Sí, Señor! Alianza Beer Garden at Jamaica Pond for Two Weekend Starting Aug. 16

By David Ertischek on August 12, 2024

Two Jamaica Plain residents behind Roundhead Brewing Company are bringing the first-of-its-kind mobile beer garden to the city, and will be stopping at Pinebank at Jamaica Plain for two weekends starting Aug. 16.

Don’t Try to Harvest Ice from Jamaica Pond, Instead Learn About History of Harvesting Pond Ice

Don’t Try to Harvest Ice from Jamaica Pond, Instead Learn About History of Harvesting Pond Ice

By David Ertischek on January 22, 2024

Before modern refrigerators produced ice, people had to gather ice where it naturally formed — like from Jamaica Pond.

11th JP Music Festival on September 9

11th JP Music Festival on September 9

By David Ertischek on September 5, 2023

This year’s JP Music Festival being held on Saturday will feature seven hours of continuous music on two stages from 21 local artists and bands.

Want to Do Yoga on Jamaica Pond?

Want to Do Yoga on Jamaica Pond?

By David Ertischek on July 18, 2023

Iceskating on Jamaica Pond is not allowed, but doing yoga on the pond is a-okay.

‘Pictures of the Year’ Returns to Jamaica Pond

‘Pictures of the Year’ Returns to Jamaica Pond

By Sam Brewer on May 31, 2023

If you’re starting to spend more time outside, make sure you walk over to the Jamaica Pond. The Boston Press Photographers Association will showcase its annual outdoor exhibit at Jamaica Pond from May 31 to June 13.

There’s A Lot More Fish in Jamaica Pond After Last Week

There’s A Lot More Fish in Jamaica Pond After Last Week

By David Ertischek on May 2, 2023

One of the great benefits of being governor of Massachusetts means you have the option of participating in the annual stocking of Jamaica Pond — and Governor Maura Healey didn’t miss her first opportunity to do so.

Photos: Half Half Half Half Half Marathon at Jamaica Pond

Photos: Half Half Half Half Half Marathon at Jamaica Pond

By David Ertischek on April 21, 2023

There was more than one very important marathon this month. More than 70 serious and casual runners gathered at the Jamaica Pond Boathouse for this year’s Half Half Half Half Half Marathon, hosted by 826 Boston at Jamaica Pond on April 13.

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Photos: Happy Smiles All Around Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade

Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade is Saturday & Sunday; Lantern-Making Workshop on Thursday

Register for Free Jamaica Pond Watercolor Painting Workshop

Sí, Señor! Alianza Beer Garden at Jamaica Pond for Two Weekend Starting Aug. 16

Don’t Try to Harvest Ice from Jamaica Pond, Instead Learn About History of Harvesting Pond Ice

11th JP Music Festival on September 9

Want to Do Yoga on Jamaica Pond?

‘Pictures of the Year’ Returns to Jamaica Pond

There’s A Lot More Fish in Jamaica Pond After Last Week

Photos: Half Half Half Half Half Marathon at Jamaica Pond

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