Loring Greenough House

09/25/2026

Sad news! ⛈️ Please support our neighborhood's amazing artists by visiting their websites (linked in JPOS map) and online shops!

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that JP Open Studios 2026 is cancelled due to the incoming Nor'easter this weekend.

While JPOS is typically a rain or shine event, we cannot put our artists or patrons at risk with the heavy winds and hazardous weather.

We understand this decision is disappointing, not only for our artists but also for the wider JP community. Sadly, a JPOS rain date is not feasible given the complexity of the event and group site venue schedules.

In the coming days, we encourage you to support our JPOS artists!

Please consider following and sharing our posts on social media, perusing this year's digital map (which links to our 2026 Artist Profiles), and visiting artists' websites and social media to support them directly.

We hope to see you all again in 2027. We are incredibly grateful for your creativity and commitment to JPOS. Stay tuned for new and upcoming events by the JP Arts Council to continue to highlight and support our artist community.

09/18/2026

Some of our favorite memories happen right here at home.💕

For over 260 years, the Loring Greenough House has stood at the heart of Jamaica Plain — and for the past century, it's been lovingly stewarded by the Jamaica Plain Tuesday Club as a true community gathering place.

Now we'd love to help bring your community together too. If you've celebrated a bridal shower, welcomed a new baby, said "I do," blown out birthday candles, or toasted to another year of marriage in our Georgian mansion, you already know what makes this place so special. It's the history in the walls, the beauty of the gardens, and the warmth of the JP community that fills every room.

We're now booking Winter & Spring 2027 for:
🥂 Bridal Showers
👶 Baby Showers
💍 Small & Intimate Weddings
🎂 Birthday Celebrations
💐 Anniversary Parties

Our calendar fills up quickly — often a full season or more in advance — so if you've been dreaming about a date next year, we'd encourage you not to wait. The sooner you reach out, the more likely you are to get exactly the date you're hoping for.

Ready to start planning? Send us a message or give us a call — we'd love to walk you through availability and help bring your celebration to life. 💫

📩 loring-greenough.org/wedding-venue-rentals/
📍 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA

08/26/2026

As days start getting shorter, Thursdays on the Lawn will be ending earlier (the north Lawn must be cleared before dark but you can still gather under the Hive lights!) but the season runs through Sept. 24.
Then: Oktoberfest on Sept. 26 (during day one of Jamaica Plain Arts Council-JP Open Studios) and then scale back Thursdays during October.

07/30/2026

No Thursdays on the Lawn tonight due to rain. See you next week - and this Sunday!

On August 2, Loring Greenough House will be part of JP Summer Fest, hosted by local business owners with support from JP Centre/South Main Streets as a continuation of Open Streets, all happening on the same day. Stop by the Loring Greenough House to enjoy the HIVE B**r Garden, browse local artisans and vendors, and relax with friends and neighbors on our beautiful historic grounds.

07/27/2026

Hello friends and neighbors! A friendly reminder that our House is 266 years old! Its siding, windows, and woodwork can't handle rough play. And the gardens! Delicate blooms and growing leaves need special care too. We have to remind everyone kindly but firmly that throwing toys need to be left at home for Thursdays on the Lawn. Thank you for helping to keep our old gem and beautiful gardens safe!

07/01/2026

Friendly reminder: No TOTL this week due to the July 4th Holiday.
Thursdays on the Lawn returns on July 9th!

Scheduled for July 9th:
🍜 Bon Me
🫘 Chubby Chickpea
🧀 Roxy's Grilled Cheese
🍪 Clarke’s Bakery
🚲 Boston Cyclist Union
🎈South Street Youth Center
📚 Petrichor Bookstore
🤸🏽‍♂️ Boing Play Garden
🍻 Hive

06/29/2026

No Thursdays this week. See you on July 9th!

06/11/2026

Birds in the Garden! Have you noticed any new feathered friends around the LGH lawn?

The Bird Promenade is a temporary public art project being held June 9th - 21st, 2026 at four concurrent locations around JP. Made in the spirit of convivium and delight, the Bird Promenade is a love letter to this beautiful neighborhood. The sculptures invite the viewer to slow down and consider the present moment. As we rush around in our hectic days, what would it be like to stop and listen to the sounds of the birds all around us?

The Bird Promenade is a project by local artist Lu Valena, and is made possible by an Opportunity Fund Grant grant from the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture.

Learn more here (https://www.luvalena.com/birds) then swing by the garden to find Lu's avian creations.

06/04/2026

WELCOME BACK, JP! We are happy to kick off the season with huge support from our premiere sponsor The Muncey Group as well as help from Gibson Sotheby's International Realty and JP Dental and kids activities from Boing Toy Shop! And of course, any donation YOU make as you walk in the gate is a huge help!

06/03/2026

WELCOME BACK, JP! 🌿🏠 Scheduled for Thursday June 4th:
Bon Me
Bonetown Burgers
Papi’s Sopapillas
Petite Sakura
5 Strong Candles
Face Painting
Boing Play Garden
and of course, Hive with their b**r garden!