11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
395 Main St, Stoneham
Community Services Non Profits
“Great option for theater outside of Boston Variety and quality of productions excellent. Frugal Fridays is a great value. Any seat gives an excellent view of the production. .Plenty of free parking nearby and many restaurant choices”
“The staff at the Burbank YMCA after-school program are truly amazing. My daughter absolutely loves going there and often asks to stay even longer! She's made wonderful friends, feels accepted, and is surrounded by care and support. The program keeps her engaged, active, and entertained with a variety of activities, making every afternoon something to look forward to. As a parent, it's such a relief to know she's in such great hands, and I’m incredibly grateful for the positive, enriching environment the YMCA provides. Highly recommend!”
“I recently dined at the Lithuanian Kitchen, located within the South Boston Lithuanian Citizens’ Association, and it was a delightful experience. As someone of Lithuanian descent, the traditional dishes served here truly felt like comfort food, reminiscent of family gatherings. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the community. While the kitchen operates with limited hours, typically open on select Sundays, it’s well worth planning a visit. The authenticity and quality of the food make it a must-visit spot for anyone seeking a taste of Lithuanian cuisine in Boston.”
“The gym itself has lots of features like a weight room, yoga room, sauna, pool, and locker rooms. The weight room is a little small. Usually have to wait for equipment during busy times. You must check the pool schedule before using the pool, because swim lessons and swim team take up the entire pool for a couple hours every day.This gym is safe for all. I am trans, and it has never been acknowledged, even in the locker rooms. I’ve never received stares in the weight room, and the other regulars are very nice.The staff here are really great. I’ve had a couple problems with my account and they’ve been nothing but kind and resourceful trying to help. They’re personable and friendly to their regulars. I came with a friend who had a medical emergency in the weight room, they were quick to help.The hours of operation are slim, closing at 4pm on the weekends, that being said they have the most flexible hours out of the ones my membership applies to.Between the hours of 2:30-5:30 on weekdays, the weight room is PACKED with young kids, ages 10-14. Although the gym has youth hours available, they aren’t enforced, and nothing about the safety or staffing of the weight room changes during them. They spend a long time sitting on machines they aren’t using on their phones, physically fight each other in the weight room, or even hurt themselves (I’ve had to save a very young kid after a dropping barbell on himself without a spotter). This gym is very unsafe for children who go alone, and the presence of unsupervised kids under the age of 14 is very awkward for the adults trying to get their workout in. It’s a matter of time before a kid severely injures themselves, they shouldn’t be allowed in there without adult supervision.”
“This a must visit location. Take your time and attend all the sessions. Edward Kennedy left his legacy in this building. The staff members are so professional and knowledgeable.”
“Beautiful gallery and event space that is bright, great audio visual setup and amazing staff to work with. Definitely drop by for a visit or come to their community events.”
“I’ve been going to YMCa for over 20 years believe it or not and the staff is getting better as the years go by! They’re very helpful very polite very respectful. Therefore, the energy is positive all the time. The fitness director is amazing. She puts her all into the work, she puts her heart and soul into each member as far as my speculation the director is a gentleman and a scholar assistance Director is extremely polite The cleaning crew is absolutely amazing. The majority of them from our from Brazil all due respect to them! The front desk is always been helpful to me..”
7:45AM - 4:30PM
202 Burlington Rd, Bedford
Community Services Non Profits
“Awesome place to work with and friendly, helpful employees. They do a lot of amazing work. Looks like a great place to work if I didn't already have a job I like.”
“This was where I adopted my cat 10 years ago! We definitely made the right choice in adopting him.
Assuming the rules have stayed the same, if you want a kitten you have to get 2 so that they keep each other company.
No kill shelter! Staff lovingly care for the cats”
“Rented a row boat for an hour.
Al and Keelan were friendly and helpful! The life jackets were in excellent condition and they had little kids' sizes.”
“TCC is a hidden gem that ought to be replicated throughout. I rarely write reviews but TCC deserves my time. Our original daycare called us 4 weeks prior to our start date telling us that they had to delay our start by a month. At that point, my wife and I had just about used up all of our leave.
In the midst of exhaustively panic-dialing every child care center between Metrowest and Boston, I reached TCC and was greeted by a dedicated admin and one of the directors of the center who, after pleading my case for what felt like the millionth time, was able slot our first born in with no interruption our family’s plan to return to work.
But leaving your child with teachers who initially feel like strangers, is scary. We were glad in no time our child was making friends, exploring new things and developing so well! It’s apparent the teachers care for the children with their entire heart and soul. They know when your child’s having good days or bad days and whether they’re off and probably even why.
Fast forward two years, our first born became a big sister 10 weeks early. Despite all the associated craziness going on at home at the time, TCC was a rock for her and the constant she was able to count on. The teachers were so understanding and made a chaotic time much easier.
When our second child was ready to start school, at this point developmentally earlier, we had no reservations. We knew she was going to be a super star like her big sister.
It’s with my rare recommendation that I say your children can be super stars too. It’s from our observations that the individual classrooms are usually staffed better than the state-mandated ratios. This is important because we think this helps the teachers give your children the attention they deserve and it also keeps them from getting burned out.
Another thing is to take your child’s evaluations to heart. We found that the teacher’s observations were usually in line with what we observed at home. Collaborate, coordinate, and try to reinforce what they are doing at school and you will see quickly see changes in your child. We once got a term-paper of various things we can try for our child’s development after we were promised just a “few notes” during an assessment!
We cannot overemphasis how much it shows that entire center cares and loves the children and wants them to reach their fullest potential.”
9:30AM - 6PM
1500 Washington St, Boston
Community Services Non Profits
“I, have been visiting, this Salvation Army, on Washington Street, here in Boston, MA, for many years. There, is more than one, Salvation Army location, in Boston, MA. This Washington street, Salvation Army, has a food bank, can provide a clothing voucher for Goodwill, and sometimes has other items available, like suitcases, and clothing. This Salvation Army food bank, has kept me, fed, and living better, with generous amounts, on non-perishable foods, for a number of years, and their services, are available, to others, who are poor, and/or, completely homeless-as, I am. Bayo”
8:30AM - 5PM
1466 Main St, Waltham
Community Services Non Profits
“This is an amazing foundation for support for us in the footware industry...lost my job due to a tropical storm that made my location closed down and they were quick to assist once my application was submitted...highly recommend giving them a try!”
“Bustling, lots of energy. Tons of enthusiastic people who love to share ideas. My first time here, but it won't be the last. What a fantastic idea. Thanks to all who make it happen!”
“Most things that are important is when your kids remember the teachers and staff as they grow up and due to their engagement of who they are as individuals allows young people to be inspired in many ways....all my children that went enjoy it and still have memories of great times and great people one thing for sure Bruce is miss, leaving us during pandemic so we say R.I.P never forgotten”
“I can’t recommend BILT enough to families in need of services. Christina and her staff show so much compassion towards the individuals and take the time to come up with a plan specifically geared towards the family and individual’s needs. I’ve been to many fundraising events and the energy, passion, and care they put into everything they do is very inspiring!”
“Gallery with a great range of art from emerging artists! They have a really sweet and passionate staff and a super rich history, worth checking out if you’re into Boston history and art history, really fascinating back story”
“Absolute go to if you’re new to adopting an animal. Everybody involved in the process was super kind and were quick to explain any question I had at all. They quickly matched me with the cat I had my eye on, and the volunteers are also very knowledgeable and gave me specifics on his personality and what method would be best for stuff like nail trimming, diet, etc. Overall it was a fairly simple process to get my new, happy cat.”
“ITAM ITALIAN AMERICAN VETERANS CLUB OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ALSO once you become a member you can come in as an associate member the fee is $35 per year pool table jukebox many TVs for sports great people beers $3 mixed drinks $5 a lot of fun and a lot of good people especially the bartenders”
9:30AM - 4PM
265 Beaver St, Waltham
Community Services Non Profits
“Holly was very helpful and kind. I was tempted to just order everything I needed online, but going to the store was much more informative and ended up saving money!”
5AM - 9:30PM
137 Lexington St, Woburn
Community Services Non Profits
“The YMCA swim program for toddlers is absolutely fantastic! My 2-year-old has been thriving in this environment, and it’s clear that a lot of thought and care go into the program.
The facilities are always clean, well-maintained, and inviting, which makes every visit comfortable and stress-free. The instructors are truly the heart of the program—they’re informative, friendly, and approachable. They do an amazing job of making the kids feel at ease while also teaching them valuable skills in a fun and engaging way.
I’ve been so impressed with how they balance safety and fun, ensuring that every child feels confident in the water while learning foundational swimming techniques. My child looks forward to swim class every week, and as a parent, it’s wonderful to see them enjoying the experience and progressing so quickly.
I highly recommend the YMCA swim program to any parent looking for a welcoming, high-quality introduction to swimming for their little ones!”
“I was involved in an immigration process with IINE for 5 years. Ashley Welbrock guided me all these years and I'm really thankful for her support as it was a very seamless process without any flaws or hiccups. I was provided really good guidance and advise for each interview and application steps. Ashley was also very responsive and supportive via email or phone”
“It's staff is nice, well organized, & accommodating to clients. The grounds are kept up almost perfectly. If it wasn't for their intrusive behavior security treats clients & newcomers I would have given it 5 stars..but oh well nothing is perfect.I still wouldn't choose any other place to go when I need treatment!”
“Have been going there for almost 10 years, I cried when my PCP left. Really great doctors and staff, accommodating, knowledgeable and every doctor I have ever seen always listen to my concerns.”
“Roca is a great program that I only heard about
Until last week when I had such an amazing experience with one of the crew supervisors, Nick and his hardworking crew who came to our rescue at flax pond in lynn to clean up a big job.
Nick is very sincere and caring with his crew. It really shows that his heart is in this job .he was such a pleasure to talk with. The guys worked hard and did a great job. Thank you all
I appreciate you and Roca!”
“Beautiful space showcasing local artists. Small venue is perfect after a lunch or between activities. Spend 20-30 minutes unless shopping stunning finely crafted pieces for sale. Finds include jewelry, wood works, toys and decor pieces in pottery and paintings.”
“Show was amazing, sound was great, and the venue was nice and new. I will say, though, the organization was complete nonsense. The space to get into the theater is narrow, so figuring out which line was for beverages, entry, merch, or exit was pretty chaotic. The staff wasn’t very communicative besides one friendly guy up front. They sell alcohol in the lobby, but apparently you can only bring it inside if you’re at a table, which is a fine rule to have — but maybe mention that before someone spends $20 on beer five minutes before the show starts. We only noticed a small sign to the side afterward, and the bartender’s reaction was simply, “I already rung it up.” So we basically wasted money on drinks we couldn’t have. Luckily, the band was incredible and made up for it, but the experience overall was not smooth.”
“As a milk donor, the experience was stellar from start to finish. Warms my heart to know that organizations like this one exist— to feed thousands of vulnerable babies every day.”
“Great place for amazing bargains. Now there is a rack of new items with tags still on them from original purchase. We have three Tuxedos size 40-42. Puma work out bag and plenty of athletic shorts for the whole family!”