Newton Taiwan Day

10/10/2026

🌿🎨 Sustainability Through Art: Opening Event 🎨🌿

Join Tzu Chi Boston Service Center for a celebration of sustainability, creativity, and community at Elliot Norton Park in Boston! 💚

Discover the power of art to inspire environmental awareness and bring people together as we unveil two new public art installations created with recycled materials in collaboration with the local community.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Elliot Norton Park, 295 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
🎟️ FREE and open to the public!

🎉 Come enjoy:
🎨 New public art installations
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities
🎭 Performances
🍴 Food
🤝 Community connections
…and more!

Tzu Chi@ Boston

07/27/2026

Three long-standing organizations from Newton Taiwan Day are coming together to host a FREE outdoor movie night this Saturday!

Join the New England Hakka Association, Taiwanese Association of America – Boston Chapter (TAA-Boston), and the Taiwan Film Festival of Boston for a special outdoor screening of The Photo from 1977.

Gong Cha Andover will be there, too!

📅 Saturday, August 1
📍 Hyde Community Center
90 Lincoln St, Newton, MA 02461

Schedule
🕡 6:30–7:30 PM
🍿 Light refreshments & community booths
🤝 Stop by the booths hosted by our community partners—including the Taiwan Film Festival of Boston—and say hello!
🎬 7:30–9:30 PM
Outdoor screening of The Photo from 1977

🧺 Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair for the most comfortable viewing experience.

🎟️ Free admission! Register today and join us for an evening of film, food, and community.

06/04/2026

🥤 Vendor Spotlight: Gong Cha Andover 🧋

Looking for catering for your next event? Gong Cha Andover is ready to bring its signature drinks and energy to your future celebrations!

Whether it’s a graduation party, bridal shower, baby shower, birthday celebration, social gathering, office event, or a simple coffee/tea break, Gong Cha Andover offers customized catering for both food and drinks tailored to your needs.

Need an extra boost for work, study, or workouts?
Plan ahead and have Gong Cha with you!

06/01/2026

🏘️ Build a town, build a community! 🎨🤝

Looking for a fun and meaningful family activity this weekend? Join this unique community block party where everyone becomes a town planner!

Participants will create their own mini house and place it on a large shared community map. As our town comes to life, you'll take part in creative challenges, collaborative missions, and interactive activities designed to spark connection, conversation, and teamwork.

Through art, play, and community-building, we'll imagine and create a town where everyone belongs. People of all ages are welcome to join us as we build stronger connections and help our community thrive together!

📅 Date: June 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: 9 Johnny Ct, Boston, MA 02111
💲 Cost: Free (all materials provided)
🗣️ Languages: Mandarin & English
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to all ages

For more information:
📧 [email protected]

This event is funded by the City of Boston Office of Civic Organizing.

Free registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/block-party-build-our-town-tickets-1990718553783?

05/12/2026

🎶 CCCS Spring Concert | Newton Taiwan Day Feature

The is a historic Taiwanese-led community choir and a long-time participant at Newton Taiwan Day.

We’re excited to highlight their upcoming Spring Concert this Saturday! 🌸

Join them for an evening of beautiful, nostalgic music featuring beloved songs that celebrate memory, culture, and community. 🎵

📅 May 16, 2:00 PM
📍 MIT
🎟️ Get your tickets and check out the full program

Don’t miss this special performance by one of our cherished community partners! 💙

05/07/2026

Did anyone leave behind an umbrella at Newton Taiwan Day? If it’s yours, please message us!

Slightly warmer:

05/06/2026

Thank you Fig City News for this wonderful article!

https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/05/18th-year-of-fun-food-festivities-at-newton-taiwan-day/

05/05/2026

🎉 Join us in celebrating a special milestone!

Tzu Chi Boston, a long-time supporter and one of the largest vendors at Newton Taiwan Day, is celebrating their 60th anniversary this week 💙

You’re invited to their anniversary conference:
“A Symposium Exploring the Future of Buddhism”

📅 May 7–9, 2026
📍 Harvard University (Student Organization Center at Hilles)

This global symposium, co-hosted with Harvard CAMLab, brings together scholars and practitioners from around the world to explore “Applied Buddhism and the Contemporary Bodhisattva Path.”

✨ Academic presentations
✨ Roundtable discussions
✨ Immersive exhibitions blending art, media, and spirituality

Can’t attend in person? You can also join via YouTube livestream from May 7–May 9 and be part of the conversation online.

Congratulations to Tzu Chi on 60 incredible years of compassion and impact! 👏

05/04/2026

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to the 18th Newton Taiwan Day this Saturday!

Shoutout to all our awesome vendors, performers, and volunteers for making it happen and to everyone who braved the chilly, rainy weather to join us.

We really appreciate you showing up and bringing the energy!

Even with the rain, we hope you had a great time and felt a little bit of Taiwan’s warmth throughout the day 💛

Can’t wait to see you all again next year!

05/02/2026