Allston Village Main Streets

Here’s to our 2026 Nonprofit of the Year, ! This award recognizes organizations whose dedication and service create a lasting impact in our community, and Project Place has done exactly that for decades by helping individuals gain the skills, education, and support needed to secure employment and housing.

Their work not only changes lives across Boston, but also directly supports Allston through their street cleaning program, helping keep our neighborhood vibrant and welcoming.

In the coming weeks, we’ll be highlighting the winners of the 2026 Allston Village Awards and celebrating the people who help make our neighborhood thrive. ✨ To start things off, we’re excited to introduce our 2026 Volunteer of the Year!

Our first award celebrates the power of community service and the volunteers who help make Allston-Brighton a better place. This year, we’re proud to honor , whose dedication to local events, the Rat Pack, and advocacy for the rebuilding of the Jackson Mann Community Center has made a lasting impact on the neighborhood. Please join us in congratulating our 2026 Volunteer of the Year! 🎉

Join us THURSDAY for a free vendor pop up market at Prolific Cannabis from 3-8 to celebrate all the small makers and entrepreneurs for Small Business Month 🏪

Snacks and DJ vibes provided, come see and more!

May is Small Business Month, and there’s no better place to shop local than Allston. 🌸🛍️

From long time staples and established restaurants to new vintage clothing stores & salsa studios, every purchase you make helps keep our neighborhood vibrant and unique.

Skip the big chains⛓️‍💥 this month and discover something new! Help us support the businesses that make Allston feel like home!

Congratulations to all our AVA 2026 Winners!!🚀
From standout businesses to local legends, you’re the stars that keep Allston’s orbit spinning.

Thank you for everyone who showed up and made the night unforgettable. Here’s to Allston Village, our favorite galaxy & the people who make it shine ✨

Happy Birthday to our fearless President Scott Matalon!

We are raffling a pair of front-row Boston Red Sox tickets (Dugout Club 74, Row 1, Seats 1-2) with a $780 face value. Tickets are $20, and all proceeds benefit Allston Village Main Streets.

You can purchase tickets at Holdfast (164 Brighton Ave., Allston) or at the Allston Village Awards on 4/30, where the winner will be selected.

The prize includes premium Dugout Club amenities:

- Ford Clubhouse access, climate control, private restrooms, and in-seat food service.
- Padded seats with extra legroom and parking across the street.
- Field access for batting practice and a Fenway Park tour.
- A personalized scoreboard message with a professional photo.

We’re over the moon to unveil the incredible stars in the running for this year’s Allston Village Awards! 🌌

Each nominee shines bright radiating the spirit, creativity, and kindness that make our community truly out of this world.

Join us on April 30th at Stage Karaoke for a night among the stars as we discover who will orbit their way to the top honors!

Big congradulations to our volunteer of the year, cant thank you enough for all the help you have provided to AVMS and the community!! :D

T-minus 65 days until liftoff! 🚀 Join us on our 3rd Anniversary of Allston Village Awards!! 🏆 All of the galaxy is invited. Find our Ticket link in our bio.