Nevins Hall: 150 Concord St, Framingham, MA, 01702

This is your Plaza / Esta es tu Plaza / Esta é a sua praça / यह आपका चौक है transforms Historic Nevins Hall into a welcoming civic and cultural gathering space inspired by public squares around the world. In partnership with the City of Framingham and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), this festive multicultural weekend celebration invites residents to share stories, memories, and traditions while enjoying music, interactive art installations, family craft tables, and games like Dominoes and Lotería. Visitors can enjoy complimentary food truck bites from local vendors like The Taco Dude and Eastleigh Farm while supplies last. Every story, memory, and idea shared during the weekend will help shape the broader Framingham Arts and Culture Vision Plan, guiding the city on how Nevins Hall can better support artists, families, and community life. This free community event takes place at Historic Nevins Hall on Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM each day.

Local Event: This Is Your Plaza: Celebrating Our Community

Middlesex County

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This Is Your Plaza: Celebrating Our Community

This is your Plaza / Esta es tu Plaza / Esta é a sua praça / यह आपका चौक है transforms Historic Nevins Hall into a welcoming...

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Tobin Natick Campus

Come explore nationally-accredited early childhood and school-age programs at our Natick Campus. Bring the kids to enjoy popsicles on the playgrounds and discover why so many families recommend the Tobin experience to their friends and family.

Local Event: Summer Open House at Tobin Schools Natick

Summer Open House at Tobin Schools Natick

Come explore nationally-accredited early childhood and school-age programs at our Natick Campus. Bring the kids to enjoy...

Are you an artist with paintings or sculpture that you do not plan to sell, gift, or keep? 
Donate original art and sculpture of ALL kinds to Downsize for Diversity through the Boston Bridges Initiative, a 501(c) (3) supporting METCO groups across our commonwealth!
We come to you in our big truck and pick up all of your original art donations and give you an itemized, signed 501(c)3 tax receipt on the spot! 
You can drop off to us in Lincoln, MA too! 
The BBI then sells these artworks locally and all proceeds go to fund their work supporting METCO and other like organizations throughout the year. Call, text, or email Joanna Schmergel anytime to schedule a pick up at <a href="https://null/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">617-645-9059</a> or <a target="_blank" href="mailto:owenjoanna@yahoo.com" rel="noopener nofollow">owenjoanna@yahoo.com</a>
BBI&rsquo;s Mission:
Facilitate cultural exchange and promote meaningful social interaction between city and suburban families
Learn more about the Boston Bridges Initiative here:
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The Downsize for Diversity program was originally started by the 501(c)(3) organization, the Lincoln METCO Coordinating Committee, in Lincoln, MA, and raised $170,000 from 2017 to 2022. This was invested in a policy-driven endowment fund and has earned over $50,000 in investment income.
Since moving to the Boston Bridges Initiative in 2023 Downsize for Diversity has netted over $137,000 in art sales. 
We are all unpaid volunteers

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