Check back regularly for announcements and updates on upcoming events.  You can utilize the links to sign up for events with limited space and pay admissions (as applicable). 

outdoor movie night
Outdoor Cinema (New Event)
09/19/2025
6:30 pm
8:30 pm

Pack a picnic, bring a blanket to sit on and enjoy a showstopper of an evening under the stars with the whole family! ONE ticket per FAMILY

Students will vote on their favorite family film prior the event.

See more information on the sign-up form

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Early Years Spooky Story Time
Hummingbird Books
10/05/2025
9:30 am
10:30 am

Join us for Book and Boos at Hummingbird Bookstore.

Costumes HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. 

While other years are welcome to attend, this event will be geared towards children 2-5 years old. Reserve your spot!

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OCT
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Book Club (The Lioness of Boston)
Hummingbird Bookstore
10/08/2025
7:00 pm
8:30 pm
$25 (includes book)

BISB Book Club is open to parents, staff, and teachers!

For our very first book club evening, we are thrilled to feature special guest Emily Franklin, the award-winning author of The Lioness of Boston—our inaugural book!

Once you've purchased your ticket, you may pick up your copy of the book at the school’s main reception from Tuesday 2nd September.

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Boston LIghts at Franklin Zoo
Franklin Zoo
10/26/2025
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
19/pp

Be dazzled as you wander through this immersive experience with other BISB families. 

Two timeslots available 5:30p and 7:00p

$19pp (under two's go free)

Sign up for this event is now closed.

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Halloween Bakesale
BISB Library
10/31/2025
12:00 am
12:37 am

We will be holding our annual Spooktacular Halloween Bake Sale on Friday October 31st from 9am-2pm in the school library for the students, and we need your help to make it a success.!

So brush off those baking skills and donate a Halloween treat to the bake sale (store bought is fine too).

 

Sign up to donate baked goods/snacks/drinks HERE

We're also looking for volunteers to help sell the Halloween treats! Whether you're a ghost, ghoul, or just a friendly face, we'd love your help at the treat tables. So come and help us make this Halloween one to remember!

If you'd like to volunteer during the time your child’s class will be visiting the Bake Sale, keep an eye out — we’ll post the class schedule shortly so you can plan accordingly.

 

Volunteer sign up HERE

Thanks for helping make this event a spooky success! 🧁🕷️🍬

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OCT
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Book Club - The Lion Women of Tehran
Hummingbird Bookstore
11/04/2025
6:45 pm
8:30 pm
$19

BISB Book Club is open to parents, staff, and teachers!

We're thrilled to welcome the best selling author Marjan Kamali, of The Lion Women of Tehran: A heartfelt, epic new novel of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran.

Join us, and fellow BISB book lovers as we listen to Marjan Kamali talk about her book, answer your questions and host a book signing.

The book can be ordered via the Sign up link below for collection at Hummingbird Bookstore—please note that while the sign-up form offers a delivery option, books will be available for collection only. Purchasing your book acts as ticket &  entry on the evening.

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NOV
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Heritage Fair
BISB - SHOWA Rainbow Hall
11/07/2025
8:30 am
3:00 pm

 

We’re excited to share that all Heritage Fair tables are now booked!

We’re still looking for helpers to support some of the country tables on the Day — if you’re available, please sign up using the link below.

Thank you for being part of this special celebration of our diverse and vibrant community! 

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NOV
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Cradles to Crayons Volunteer Shift
218 Newtonville Ave, Newtonville, MA
11/15/2025
10:00 am
12:00 pm

Join us as we short, quality check and pack clothing packs for children in need across Massachusetts. During the shift, Celebrate the season of thanks by helping us grow a Gratitude Garden! Families will decorate paper flowers with messages of appreciation, create autumn-themed crafts, and reflect on what they’re thankful for as we build a blooming display of kindness.

SPOTS ARE LIMITED

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NOV
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Cradles to Crayons Volunteer Shift
218 Newtonville Ave, Newtonville, MA
12/13/2025
1:00 pm
3:00 pm

Join us as we sort, quality check and pack clothing packs for children in need across Massachusetts. During the shift, families will have a chance to enjoy some cookie decorating and holiday cheer! Get creative with icing, sprinkles, and sweets while enjoying festive music and warm drinks.

SPOTS ARE LIMITED

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DEC
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Family Skating at Warrior Ice Arena
Warrior Arena
12/14/2025
10:30 am
12:20 pm
$15 per skater

 

🏒 Back by Popular Demand! ⛸️

Thanks to its popularity last year, we’ve once again rented out Warrior Ice Arena — the official Boston Bruins practice facility — for a private BISB event!

Come join us for some festive fun on the ice!

Whether you're a seasoned skater or trying it for the first time, this is a great opportunity to enjoy a special winter outing with the BISB community.

Two time slots available, so you can pick which is best for your family!

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DEC
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Book Club - The Cliffs by Courtney Sullivan
Hummingbird Bookstore
01/28/2026
6:45 pm
8:30 pm
$21

We’re excited to announce that our next book will be The Cliffs by Courtney Sullivan — a Reese’s Book Club Pick! This beautifully written novel, set on the seaside cliffs of Maine, explores family, secrets, ghosts, and homecoming by the New York Times bestselling author of Friends and Strangers.

BISB Book Club is open to parents, staff, and teachers!

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JAN
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London Calling Cocktails
Studio B @ Big Night Live
01/31/2026
7:00 pm
11:00 pm
$125 pp

A night of cocktails and celebration!

Don’t miss London Calling Cocktails, our new adults-only event created just for BISB parents and staff.

Dust off your party attire and join us for a cracking London-themed cocktail bash. Expect top-shelf tipples, banging tunes, and a vibe straight out of good old London town!

Check out our FAQ for more event info!

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Valentines Day Bake Sale
School Library
02/12/2026
9:00 am
2:00 pm
$18
We will be holding our annual Valentines Bake Sale on Thursday February 12th  from 9am-2pm in the school library for the students, and we need your help to make it a success!
 
So brush off those baking skills and donate a Valentines treat to the bake sale (store bought is fine too).
 
Sign up to donate baked goods & snacks HERE
 
We're also looking for volunteers to help sell the Valentines treats! And we'd love your help to make this Valentines one to remember!
 
If you'd like to volunteer during the time your child’s class will be visiting the Bake Sale, keep an eye out — we’ll post the class schedule shortly so you can plan accordingly.
 
Volunteer sign up HERE
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FEB
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Book Club - The Society by Karen Winn
Hummingbird Bookstore
03/04/2026
6:45 pm
8:30 pm
$21
We're excited to welcome Karen Winn who wrote: The Society exploring the Knox, a secret society in Boston. While some believe it is nothing more than an elite social club, others suspect it hides something much darker...
 
Purchase your copy of The Society to uncover more and for your entry to our next book club, hosted in partnership with Hummingbird Books, on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. 
 
Your book will be ready for collection from the schools main office a few days after purchase from January 28th onwards.
 
Join us, and fellow book lovers as we listen to Karen Winn talk about her book, answer your questions and host a book signing.
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MAR
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BISB Pub Quiz
Hemlock Grill
04/10/2026
6:30 pm
9:00 pm
SOLD OUT

SOLD OUT!!

Are you ready for an evening of friendly rivalry, laughter, and community spirit?!

So gather your team of 6, whether that's a team of parents, teachers or combinations of both; brush up on your trivia, and get ready for a fun night filled with light- hearted competition.

Don't have a team, don't worry you can come on your own and we'll allocate you a team on the night.

The winning team won’t just earn bragging rights — they’ll receive a donation prize that they can nominate to a charity of their choice. So while you’re battling it out for the top spot, you’ll also be supporting a cause that matters to you.

Whether you're a quiz champion or just in it for the fun, we’d love to see you there.

We can’t wait to see which team will take home the title!

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World Book Day: Pre-Loved Book Swap
BISB - Conference Room (next to Main Office)
04/23/2026
8:30 am
3:00 pm
📚 Pre-Loved Book Swap – Share the Stories You Love on World Book Day
 
We’re excited to host our very first BISB School Book Swap - a fun and sustainable way for students to share books they love and discover new ones. 
 
Simply bring gently used books to the school conference room by Tuesday April 21st, and pupils can choose “new-to-you” titles on World Book Day on Thursday April 23rd.
 
Any books left over will be donated to the school library and RIAC (Refugee & Immigrant Assistance Center) supporting the work our student lead Global Alliance team at school is doing. 
 
No need to sign up - just donate your preloved books 
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BISB Mini Readers Meet the Author Event (Toddlers - Year 1)
BISB School Gymnasium
04/27/2026
8:45 am
9:45 am
Our mini readers from Toddlers to year 1 will get to meet Lisa Flaherty, author of Barry the Brilliant and illustrator (our very own) Ms Smith. 
 
Lisa will be bringing her book to life on the big screen, explaining firsthand how books are created and answering questions whilst inspiring a love of reading in the children.
Parents are most welcome to come and listen. 
 
You can also purchase a signed copy from of the book HERE
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BISB Meet the Authors Event (Years 2 - 9)
Hummingbird Bookstore
04/28/2026
6:00 pm
8:00 pm
$20
This is a wonderful opportunity for families and students from year 2 through to year 9 to hear from a panel of 4 middle grade local authors, ask questions, learn firsthand how books are created, and get their books signed. This evening is designed to spark a love of reading and foster imagination, creativity, and curiosity.
 
Additional  books can be purchased individually or as a bundle. 
 
Please see details on the sign up form!
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APR
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Book Club - Mothers and Other Fictional Characters (A Memoir in Essays)
Hummingbird Bookstore
05/13/2026
7:00 pm
8:30 pm
$19
BISB parents and staff, and fellow book lovers, please join us as we listen to Nicole Graev Lipson talk about her book: Mothers and Other Fictional Characters (A Memoir in Essays), host a Q&A session and book signing.
 
In this intimate and compelling memoir, challenging the ready-made stories of womanhood, whilst reflecting on what it means to be a girl, woman, lover, partner, daughter, and mother in a world that too often reduces people to stereotypes. 
 
Books available for collection from school office a few days after purchase.
 
 
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