NAMIWalks Massachusetts 2025

Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Boston Common

Join NAMIWalks Massachusetts for our 22nd annual event! This is our largest event and biggest fundraiser, bringing together people of all ages to combat discrimination, raise funds, and promote awareness of mental health conditions. NAMI Walks helps us to fund free peer support and educational programs for individuals living with a mental health condition.

 

With significant cuts to mental health services at both the federal and state levels, your support is more critical than ever. As our largest annual fundraising event, NAMIWalks Massachusetts plays a vital role in sustaining our free family and peer education, support, and training programs for individuals living with mental health conditions, as well as their families and caregivers. We are deeply grateful for your continued support. Your walk registrations, fundraising efforts, and donations make it possible for us to continue our mission to improve the quality of life for people living with mental health conditions, their families, and their caregivers.

 

This year’s Walk takes place at the Boston Common, and will include activities, games, refreshments, and more. The Walk is about a mile, going along the perimeter of the Common. Be part of this powerful movement for mental health awareness, and together, we can take one step further in advancing mental health for all!

 

Please visit this page regularly for updates as we continue to finalize event details.

 

Want to volunteer at NAMIWalks? Fill out this form.

 

To register a Walk Team or donate, visit: NAMIWalks

The Walk Experience

The Parkman Bandstand at the Boston Common
139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111

This year’s Walk takes place at the Boston Common, and will include activities, games, refreshments, and more. The Walk is a little over one mile, going along the perimeter of the Boston Common. We will have volunteers stationed throughout the path to ensure safety.

Schedule of Events
  • 9:00 AM: Walker Check-In & Exhibit Fair Opens
  • 11:15 AM: Speaking Program Begins
  • 11:45 AM: CatNip Junkies Performance
  • 12:00 PM: Walk Kick-Off & Ribbon Cutting
  • 1:00 PM: Closing Ceremony
  • 1:30 PM: Event Concludes

NAMIWalks Massachusetts T-Shirt Contest

Get ready for the NAMIWalks T-Shirt Contest! Participants will have five categories to enter, including: best overall, most inspirational, most creative/original, most fun, and the community favorite, which is voted on by Walk attendees.

To enter, bring an extra t-shirt to be displayed at the Walk as well as a short explanation of what your design means to you, with the artist and team name. We can’t wait to see everyone’s creations on Walk day!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my pet join me at NAMI Walks?

Yes, we welcome service animals and pets to NAMI Walks as long as they are under control and on leash. Please plan to pick up after them!

 

Is fundraising required?

No. While we encourage people to fundraise and we have some cool incentives, fundraising is not required. Everyone who raises at least $100 gets a NAMI Walks tshirt.

 

How do I set up a team?

You can review this guide for how to register and set up a team. If you have any problems or questions, please reach out to namiwalks@namimass.org

 

What can I expect at the event?

Check in and registration will start at 9AM. We will have our exhibitors, vendors, and fun zone to explore until our opening ceremony around 11. The Walk will start at 12pm.

NAMIWalks Massachusetts Sponsors

Sponsorship Benefits

Our sponsorship opportunities and exhibitor booths for NAMIWalks Massachusetts 2025 are still open! We ask all interested parties to please email namiwalks@namimass.org with any sponsorship inquiries.

Contact us to learn more about NAMIWalks Massachusetts:

NAMI Massachusetts NAMIWalks Team
namiwalks@namimass.org