The West End Community Center (WECC) is an independent, non-profit community center, serving those people who reside and work in the West End of Boston and nearby neighborhoods. The West End Community Center provides programs and activities to meet the diverse social, educational, cultural and recreational needs of individuals and families.

The West End Children's Festival, is an annual community center event which welcomes children from all over the Boston area to the West End to celebrate art, culture and community. This event takes place the third Saturday in August and is free of charge to all children and their families. Visit westendchildrensfestival.org for details.