EVENTS
3.15.26 | Massachusetts Gold Star Families Trolley South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade | South Boston
WHAT: Massachusetts Gold Star Families will ride together in a trolley during the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day Parade to create a powerful, visible moment of remembrance and gratitude for the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice and for the...
3.15.26 | Tough Ruck Training Ruck at the Patrick Cumming Memorial St. Patrick’s Day 5K | Princeton
WHAT: Our Tough Ruck and Military Friends communities are invited by Patrick's mom & Tough Rucker Melissa Cumming to join for the Patrick Cumming Memorial St. Patrick's Day 5K. This is an official Tough Ruck 2026 training event. BONUS: All Tough Ruckers who...
3.4.26 | Hero Meals Monthly Food Market | Swampscott
WHAT: Hero Meals Monthly Food Market We invite all members of our incredible military community to attend the Hero Meals Monthly Food Market. This monthly event is our simple but sincere way of saying “Thank You” for the immense sacrifices you and your families make...
2.14.26 | Tough Ruck Training Ruck | Bedford
WHAT: Valentines Tough Ruck Training Ruck We invite all members of our incredible Tough Ruck Community to ruck for about 1 hour each way, giving you the freedom to set your own pace with your chosen weight. Faster ruckers can fit in a few more steps, totaling 2...
2.4.26 | Hero Meals Monthly Food Market | Swampscott
WHAT: Hero Meals Monthly Food Market We invite all members of our incredible military community to attend the Hero Meals Monthly Food Market. This monthly event is our simple but sincere way of saying "Thank You" for the immense sacrifices you and your families make...
1.25.26 | Team Tough Ruck at the BFit Challenge
Team Tough Ruck will have a fundraising team at the 2026 BFit Challenge which is an energetic, community-driven fitness stair climb at TD Garden that raises critical funds for first responder and military charities. By donating to Team Tough Ruck, participants help...
1.7.26 | Hero Meals Monthly Food Market | Swampscott
WHAT: Hero Meals Monthly Food Market We invite all members of our incredible military community to attend the Hero Meals Monthly Food Market. This monthly event is our simple but sincere way of saying "Thank You" for the immense sacrifices you and your families make...
12.18.25 | MA Gold Star Families Tree Lighting | Boston
WHAT: 2025 Massachusetts Gold Star Families Tree dedication with Governor Maura Healey and First Lady Joanna Lydgate Please click here to RSVP or for more information. The Massachusetts Gold Star Families Tree project was created in 2012 by the Military Friends...
12.14.25 | Operation Military Smiles Toy Shop | Brockton
WHAT: Operation Military Smiles Toy Shop - a Military Friends Foundation Program This program is active duty military, reserves, veterans, and Gold Star Families with children ages 2-10 years old. Please note Toy Shops are open to adults only so you can come and shop...
12.13.25 | 22ND Annual Ahern Foundation Army-Navy Football Luncheon | Woburn
WHAT: 22ND Annual Ahern Foundation Army-Navy Football Luncheon Tickets are now available for the 22nd Annual Army-Navy Football Luncheon, proudly sponsored by the Ahern Family Charitable Foundation! Join us to celebrate the time-honored tradition and fierce rivalry of...
12.3.25 | Hero Meals Monthly Food Market | Swampscott
WHAT: Hero Meals Monthly Food Market We invite all members of our incredible military community to attend the Hero Meals Monthly Food Market. This monthly event is our simple but sincere way of saying "Thank You" for the immense sacrifices you and your families make...
11.5.25 | Dedication of the Massachusetts Gold Star Families Bridge | Lynn
WHAT: Massachusetts Gold Star Families Bridge Dedication Join us for a moving ceremony dedicating the newly designated Massachusetts Gold Star Families Bridgelocated at Veterans Memorial Park (formerly the Lynn Heritage State Park). This event honors the profound...











