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! 

Run the Boston Marathon on Team Make-A-Wish

Hopkinton to Boston, MA - April 19, 2027

We have limited bibs available for the 131st Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America on Monday, April 19, 2027. Click here for more details and for our runner application. In addition, qualified runners and those who receive their bib through Boston Marathon sponsors are welcome to join Team Make-A-Wish.

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

Tuesday, September 29 - Women Fore Wishes

Granite Links Golf Course, Quincy, MA

We're thrilled to introduce this new clinic-style golf and networking event, geared toward our female supporters and others who are interested in picking up the game of golf or brushing up on beginner skills. Join us for an evening of instruction, education, and socializing, all in support of the Make-A-Wish mission.

Contact for details: Kara Walker, kwalker@massri.wish.org, 617.367.9474

Monday, October 5 - Make-A-Wish Golf Invitational

Hopkinton Country Club, Hopkinton, MA
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Our Golf Invitational returns for a fourth year. This tournament is welcoming to golfers of all skill-levels. For those who have never played in a tournament, this is a perfect first opportunity. For our more competitive golfers, you'll have a chance to rise to the challenge and take home the coveted Make-A-Wish Cup.

Contact for details: Kara Walker, kwalker@massri.wish.org, 617.367.9474

Friday, October 9 - Wish Benefit Tour

Somerville Theatre, Somerville, MA
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Over four nights and three states this October, Oteil Burbridge--bassist for Aquarium Rescue Unit and the Allman Brothers Band, and a founding member of Dead & Company-- is teaming up with Vermont-based trio LaMP to bring the power of live music to audiences across the Northeast in support of children facing critical illnesses. Presented by Fiddlehead Brewing Company, the Oteil Burbridge performing with LaMP Wish Benefit Tour stops in Saratoga Springs, Burlington, Brooklyn, and Somerville.

Contact for details: Kara Walker, kwalker@massri.wish.org, 617.367.9474

Saturday, October 24 - Wish Night in The Woo

Tatnuck Country Club, Worcester, MA
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Join us for Wish Night in The Woo where guests will enjoy a lively cocktail party with food and beverage stations, auctions, and a brief, mission-based program

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

Saturday, November 14 - Evening of Wishes

WaterFire Arts Center, Providence, RI
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Celebrate our wish children and our community of supporters through this memorable evening featuring a cocktail reception, dinner program, live and silent auctions, and more

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