Spontaneous Celebrations

Jamaica Plain’s Community Arts Headquarters

The Festival is happening! We are not going to raindate. At this point there is a chance of rain, and it’s looking like a warm and wonderful day for a festival. We will be prepared to cover stages as we are able. Vendors are encouraged to bring a tarp if they are not tented and participants an umbrella, raincoat or Wear Your bathing suit and dance in the rain!!

Upcoming Events

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Age Strong Senior Wellness Classes
Apr 8
Age Strong Senior Wellness Classes

Older Adults are welcome to join us for this FREE series of wellness classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Memorial Day, organized by the City of Boston’s new Age Strong initiative.

Walk ins welcome.

We are pleased to announce applications for vending spaces at our 47th Annual Wake Up The Earth Festival are now open!

The Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 3th, 2025, from 12 pm to 5 pm

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Experience a traditional #DiaDeLosMuertos ceremony and celebrate the lives of our loved ones who have passed with music, dancing and Mexican food on Saturday, November 2nd.💀 Join our Community Altar to help our loved one's souls return for the nigh
Our #JPHolidayMarket returns this Dec 13th-15th! Expect a huge selection of local artists, artisans, small businesses and non-profits offering something special for the holiday season. ☃️ We'll have warm drinks, treats and treasures for you to sho
Meet you at the Jamaica Pond boathouse at dusk for our 41st annual (!!!) #LanternParade on 10/19 & 10/20 to experience #JamaicaPlain 's most magical event of the year ✨ Join the ring of light as we walk around the pond with our lanterns. Hallowe

What else is happening here?

Check out the Building Schedule page to see what other fun activities Spontaneous is hosting… from singing, to dancing, to art making…