Time & Location
Aug 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Pope John Paul II Park, 198 Hallet St, Boston, MA 02124, USA
About the event
This event is intended to celebrate you, new and returning families attending one of the 33 districts.
ENROLLED families, it is time to kick off and celebrate the start of a new school year!
(click here for navigation to parking lot)
PLEASE NOTE:
We will be taking photos for internal & external purposes on the day of the event
Bring Towels, Chairs, Umbrellas. We will be having it as a picnic style where families will set up their own spots enjoy music, food, games, face painting, and more!!
NO BALLS ALLOWED ON PREMISES
Enjoy
FREE Backpack for each METCO student
FREE children's coats (0-12)
DJ, Food, Face Painting
Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
Games & Bubbles
Zumba
Community Resources, vendors, after-school programs, teens jobs, food security, and more
Please fill out the form to ensure your attendance!
METCO will review your form and get back to you. For more information, please contact enrollment@metcoinc.org | 617-427-1545