Upcoming Events Highlights
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!
April 2026 - Angelo's Choo Choo Charity of the Month & Cocktail for a Cause
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.
Plus, $1 from every purchase of the April "Cocktail for a Cause" blackberry basil spritzer will be donated to support wishes.
April 2026 - Hannaford
All Hannaford supermarkets in Massachusetts - Store locator
Make a donation of any amount at the kiosk near the registers at any Hannaford store in Massachusetts. PLUS, join in these fun events:
- Wednesday, April 22, 5:00 p.m. - Mario Kart Tournament - Hannaford General Office (not the supermarket), 108 Lancaster Street, Leominster, MA
$15 to enter the tournament; $5 for spectators
- Wednesday, April 29, 5:30-8:00 p.m. - Bowling For Wishes - Gardner Candle Pin, 12 Main Street, Gardner, MA
$20 per person to bowl, includes bowling shoes, pizza, and soda
To register: Visit or call the Gardner Hannaford store (978-632-6139)
April 2026 - Make-A-Wish Latte at Audrey's
Audrey's Coffee House & Lounge - 60 S. County Commons Way, South Kingstown, RI
100% of sales from the Make-A-Wish Blueberry Pancake Latte will benefit wishes. Enjoy this iced maple latte topped with blueberry cold foam and garnished with multicolored star sprinkles.
April 2026 - BootLegger's Footwear Center
261 Mohawk Trail, Greenfield, MA
BootLegger’s is holding a paper star campaign. Make a donation to Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island and put up your own star in-store.
April 2026 - Holiday House Light Display
Outside 15 Albano Street, Roslindale, MA - Nightly (schedule subject to change due to weather)
Theme: The Boston Marathon & World Wish Month
Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island volunteer Daisy and her family create festive themed holiday displays outside their home throughout the year to spread joy in the community. Stop by, share in the fun and magic, and make a donation to support local wish kids!
April 12-26 - Aroma Joe's Promotion
Select Aroma Joe's locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Through April 25, at select Aroma Joe's Coffee locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, $1 from every Blue Hawaiian AJ's Rush will be donated to Make-A-Wish.
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 5K, half marathon, and marathon distances, all taking place on Sunday, May 3, in Providence.
April 15-17 - Kendra Scott Make-A-Wish Giveback Event - Online
Shop for Good online, April 15-17, with our special code! 20% from your purchase at www.kendrascott.com will benefit Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island when you enter the following code at checkout: GIVEBACK-WISHMASS
Contact for details: Kelly Johnson, kmjohnson@massri.wish.org, 617.367.9474
April 17-19 - Lox Love for Make-A-Wish
Goldilox Bagels, 186 Winthrop Street, Medford, MA
$0.25 from every sale of the Just Right sandwich will benefit Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Pre-orders start April 13. Patrons will also have the option to donate in-store.
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
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