Upcoming Events Highlights

Upcoming Events Highlights
Check out a sampling of some of the upcoming events to benefit Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Your participation will help make wishes come true for local wish children with critical illnesses.

Be sure to visit our Events Calendar page for even more events! 

Saturday, March 28 & Saturday, April 4 - Photos with the Easter Bunny

Hannaford, 158 North Main Street, Uxbridge, MA - 10 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Bring your family and meet the Easter Bunny! This photo opportunity is hosted by Hannaford, a year-round supporter of Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Thursday, March 26-Sunday, March 29 - PAX East Booth

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) - 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Thursday; 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Friday-Sunday

Visit us at Booth #24110 at PAX East, a celebration of gaming and pop culture, and chat wishes and enjoy fun activations and prizes.

Saturday, March 28 - 13th Annual Swish Night

6:00 -10:00 PM, Longmeadow Country Club, Longmeadow, MA

A Night of Wishes and Championship College Basketball
Event details and tickets/sponsorships

Contact for details: Peg Wheble, pwheble@massri.wish.org

Sunday, March 29 - JJ's Wish to Be a Super Hero - Our 11,000th Wish

10:00 AM -2:00 PM, Marblehead, MA

Cheer "Super JJ" on as he saves his hometown from an evil villain. 
Details and updates

 

Thursday, April 2 - Wish Upon A Par

Topgolf Boston - Canton, Canton, MA

This new community fundraiser puts a twist on charity golf tournaments.
Additional event details will be available soon.

Contact for details: Kelly Johnson, kmjohnson@massri.wish.org, 617.367.9474

April 2026 - Angelo's Choo Choo Charity of the Month

Angelo's Civita Farnese Restaurant - 14 Atwells Avenue (Federal Hill), Providence, RI

Angelo's train runs on a track hanging from the ceiling of the dining room of this beloved Italian restaurant, and for April 2026, all proceeds from this coin-operated train will be donated to Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Tuesday, March 31 & Wednesday, April 1 - 401 Gives

Online giving event in Rhode Island

Powered by the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact, in partnership with United Way of Rhode Island, 401Gives brings people together to make a difference for local nonprofits that deliver vital services to our communities throughout the state. 401Gives unites and offers everyone a streamlined virtual fundraising experience all while giving nonprofits unrestricted funds that strengthen Rhode Island.

Contact for details: Michael Vieira, mvieira@massri.wish.org, 401.781.9474

Saturday, April 11 - The Make-A-Wish Gala

5:30 -10:00 PM, Hilton Park Plaza, Boston, MA

A Celebration of Wishes and Community
Event details and tickets/sponsorships

Contact for details: Nicole Murphy, nmurphy@massri.wish.org

April 15 - Deadline to apply to join Team Make-A-Wish for the Providence Rhode Races

Providence, RI

We are the official charity partner of the races, which include marathon, half marathon, and 5K distances, all taking place on Sunday, May 3 in Providence. 

Learn more and apply to join our team

Monday, April 20 - Team Make-A-Wish Runs the Boston Marathon

Hopkinton to Boston

Support our team of 10 runners
Learn more and donate to the team

Contact for details: Kelly Johnson, kmjohnson@massri.wish.org, 617.367.9474

Friday, April 24 - Sunday, April 26 - Walk & Roll For Wishes

Hybrid event

Get moving by completing 2.9 miles anywhere, anytime -- or join us at one of our local in-person hubs
Learn more and register

Contact for details: Kelly Johnson, kmjohnson@massri.wish.org, 617.367.9474

Monday, April 27 - Builders of Hope Golf Tournament

Warwick Country Club, Warwick, RI

Bringing together the building and construction industry 
Event details and tickets/sponsorships

Contact for details: Kelly Johnson, kmjohnson@massri.wish.org, 617.367.9474

Sunday, May 3 - Team Make-A-Wish Runs the Providence Rhode Races

Providence, RI

Support our team as they take on a variety of distances through the Providence Rhode Races
Check back for details on how to support our team

Contact for details: Kelly Johnson, kmjohnson@massri.wish.org, 617.367.9474

Thursday, May 7 - Wine & Wishes Boston: Pitch In For Wishes

5:15 -10:00 PM, The 521 Overlook, Fenway Park, Boston, MA

Our reinvisioned Wine & Wishes event
Event details and tickets/sponsorships

Contact for details: Kelly Johnson, kmjohnson@massri.wish.org, 617.367.9474

Saturday, May 16 - Wrestling For Wishes

7:00 PM, Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg, Leominster & Gardner in Leominster, MA

A family-friendly evening filled with competitive and entertaining wrestling
Event details and tickets

Contact for details: Kelly Johnson, kmjohnson@massri.wish.org, 617.367.9474

Monday, May 18 - The 2026 Make-A-Wish Golf Outing

12:30 PM Shotgun start, Rhode Island Country Club, Barrington, RI

Event details, sponsorships, and foursomes

Contact for details: Michael Vieira, mvieira@massri.wish.org, 401.781.9474

Monday, June 1 - The 2026 Make-A-Wish Golf Classic

12:30 PM Shotgun start, Springfield Country Club, West Springfield, MA

Event details, sponsorships, and foursomes

Contact for details: Peg Wheble, pwheble@massri.wish.org, 413.733.9474

Thursday, June 11 - The 2026 Make-A-Wish Pickleball Classic

Bosse, Natick, MA

Event details as available

Contact for details: Kelly Johnson, kmjohnson@massri.wish.org, 617.367.9474

Monday, June 15 - The 2026 Make-A-Wish Golf Tournament

12:30 PM Shotgun start, Salem Country Club, Peabody, MA

Event details, sponsorships, and foursomes

Contact for details: Michael Vieira, mvieira@massri.wish.org, 401.781.9474

Ongoing - Become a Make-A-Wish Volunteer: Register for an online training

Virtual event

Take the first step to joining our team of over 500 volunteers across Massachusetts and Rhode Island who help make wishes come true in a variety of ways.

Learn more about volunteering and register for an upcoming online training