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!
Saturday, February 28 - Nordic Ski-A-Thon
6:00 p.m., Leo J. Martin Ski Track, Weston, MA
Student athletes and their coaches will take part in a Nordic Ski-A-Thon to support Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island and the Nordic ski teams at Brookline High School, Acton-Boxboro High School, and Nashoba High School.
Support the skiers
Contact for details: Kelly Johnson, kmjohnson@massri.wish.org, 617.367.9474
Saturday, March 14 - Make-A-Wish Night with the Springfield Thunderbirds
6:05 p.m. puck drop, MassMutual Center, Springfield, MA
Celebrate the Make-A-Wish mission as we come together to cheer for the Springfield Thunderbirds in their game against the Utica Comets. This game is part of the Thunderbirds' 10th anniversary season.
Details & Tickets
Contact for details: Monica Julian, mjulian@massri.wish.org, 401.781.9474
March 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.
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
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
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
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