What a beautiful day it was for our fall community event.
Dedham Community House was thrilled to welcome families and friends to our annual Fall Family Festival on October 18. With a fantastic turnout and perfect fall weather, it was a wonderful day filled with laughter, family fun, and the community spirit that makes DCH so special.
From free pony rides and bouncy houses to obstacle courses, pumpkin decorating, and arts and crafts, there was something for everyone to enjoy! Families spent the day making memories, exploring activities, connecting with neighbors, and celebrating the season together.
We’re so grateful to everyone who came out to make this year’s festival such a success. And, of course, we have some exciting raffle winners to celebrate!
Congratulations to Our Raffle Winners
One of the highlights of this year’s festival was our raffle, featuring some fantastic prizes from Dedham Community House. Congratulations to our lucky winners!
Grand Prize — $1,000 DCH Gift Card: Heather Knight
2027 Family Pool Membership: Julie Hinoporos
One Week of DCH Summer Camp: Angelena Campia
DCH Gym Rental with Bounce Castle: Kayla Agar
Congratulations to all four winners! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped support DCH through this year’s festival raffle. We hope you enjoy your prizes!
Thank You to Our Amazing Community
An event like the Fall Family Festival takes a village, and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible support of our community partners, vendors, volunteers, and supporters.
A special thank you to Alex Burns from Bulrich Financial for his generous donation to DCH.
We’re also grateful to all of our wonderful vendors and participating organizations who helped make the festival such a memorable experience:
Dedham Junior Women’s Club
Friends of the Dedham Council on Aging
Dedham Police Department
Peter H. Reynolds and Paul A. Reynolds of Blue Bunny Bookstore
Jam Zone
Mocha Java
Be Ahead of the Game
DCH Parent Time
DJ Mike Pardi
Adriana Lopez, our fantastic Zumba instructor
Thank you for sharing your time, talents, and enthusiasm with our community!
We also want to recognize the many volunteers who helped bring this event to life, including students from Ursuline Academy and Nobles Academy, along with volunteers from Dedham and surrounding communities. From helping with activities to supporting the many moving parts behind the scenes, your hard work helped make the day possible.
Most importantly, thank you to every family who joined us. Your support allows Dedham Community House to continue bringing people together through programs, events, and experiences for all ages.
Until Next Year…
The Fall Family Festival is one of our favorite ways to celebrate the season and connect with the Dedham community. Seeing so many families enjoying the activities, spending time together, and making memories is what makes this annual tradition so meaningful.
Thank you for being part of another wonderful Fall Family Festival! We’re already looking forward to next year.
In the meantime, there’s always something happening at DCH. From preschool and youth programs to summer camp, pool memberships, and private event rentals, we’re proud to be a place where our community comes together.
Want to see what’s next? Visit dchma.org to explore our programs, upcoming events, volunteer/sponsorship opportunities, and everything else Dedham Community House has to offer.
Our next community event is our Annual Tree & Wreath Sale, happening two weekends in a row: Nov. 28 & 29, and Dec. 5 & 6. Visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, and follow us on social for updates and happenings!
Thank you for being part of the DCH family.