BLOCK & AFTER PARTY

Block Party and After Party are two of our largest and most beloved events! Join students from across the five campuses in early September at the COF Block Party, which features food, giveaways, novelties, student clubs and orgs, COF program information, and many Boston vendors. Then, head to our host campus for a free late-night after-party!

BLOCK PARTY 2026

BLOCK PARTY
Date: Friday, September 11th
Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: Emmanuel Quad, 400 Fenway
Rain Date: Friday, September 18
*Only for COF students & Free

AFTER PARTY 2026

AFTER PARTY
Concert hosted by Wentworth Student Engagement
Date: Friday, September 11th
Doors Open: 6:00pm
Bands: 7:00pm- 10:00pm
Location: Wentworth Quad, 550 Huntington Ave

Join us on the Wentworth Quad starting at 7pm for a great night of music and fun! Doors open at 6pm. College IDs or Block Party wristband are needed for entry. Bags will be checked by security.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Information for Student Clubs & Orgs

We are always looking to have more opportunities for connection, fun, and showcasing the amazing clubs and communities across the Colleges of the Fenway!

Rather than traditional tabling, we’re asking for clubs to host an activity or game that reflects your club’s spirit. Think: lawn games, trivia, hands-on crafts, competitions, or anything fun and interactive. COF will purchase supplies for approved activities. We’re aiming for low-cost, sustainable, inclusive fun!

    👉 What we need from you:
  • Your club(s) (combine if you want!)
  • Your activity/game idea & description
  • Supplies that you would need COF to supply (ex: beads, string, scissors)
  • Supplies you will bring

Need some ideas? Block Party Activity Examples

We’ll be providing support, and helping with shared supplies for approved activities.

Please use this Google Form to submit your plans. Let us know if you have questions! Thanks for helping us make Block Party 2025 unforgettable!

Additionally, if you’re club would like to perform (sing, fashion show, etc.) at Block Party let us know in the additional information section.

Information for Vendors

This event offers a fantastic opportunity for local businesses and non-profits to engage with a diverse group of students from the Colleges of the Fenway consortium, which includes over 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from Emmanuel College, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Simmons University, and Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Benefits of Participation
  • Customer Recruitment: Engage with thousands of students who could become loyal customers. This will be their first week on campus and many are brand new to Boston!
  • Employee Recruitment: Connect with potential part-time employees or interns from a pool of talented students with an array of majors.
  • Volunteer Recruitment: Attract enthusiastic volunteers for your non-profit or community projects.
  • Brand Visibility: Increase your brand’s visibility and awareness within the local student community.
Registration

This is a unique chance to showcase your products or services and build lasting connections with students. Vendors in the past have brought giveaways items, coupons, or samples.

COF BLOCK PARTY VENDOR REGISTRATION
  • The vendor registration fee is $200. Register before September 1 for $140 (30% discount) with code:FENWAY.
  • For businesses providing food or drinks, we may waive the registration fee. Please contact Jessie Williams at jwilliams@colleges-fenway.org about this in-kind opportunity.
  • Non-profit vendors: The registration fee is waived for non-profits, allowing them to participate at no cost.
  • Your registration fee covers parking, setup-space, one 6ft table, 2 chairs, and food bracelet for up to 3 staff at your table.
Sponsorship

Looking to increase your visibility? Consider one of our event sponsorship opportunities. Sponsors will receive special recognition and benefits throughout the event and student events throughout September.

  • Merchandise sponsor level at $5,000: Your logo appears on event marketing (flyers, website, social media) and a merchandise give-way at the event and priority table location at event. COF will also make your materials available at each individual campus’s club and org fair.
  • COF Supporter level at $2,500: Your logo appears on the COF website and social media. You will also receive priority table location at event. COF will also make your materials available at each individual campus’s club and org fair.
  • COF Friend level at $1,000: Your logo appears on the COF website and social media.
  • Priority deadline is August 15, 2026.

Restrictions

While most are, not all businesses and organizations are a good fit for this event. Please note that we reserve the right to cancel the registration or sponsorship of any business or organizations including but not limited to political organizations, religious organizations, advocacy groups, hate groups, businesses with adult-themed products or services, and businesses that promote products or services that are not aligned with campus policies.

Please email jwilliams@colleges-fenway.org with questions.

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