The Dan Kelly Foundation

Providing athletic oppurtunities for ALL Arlington youth!

The Dan Kelly (DK4) Foundation is committed to providing athletic opportunities for children of all ages and diverse backgrounds guided by the belief that everyone is an athlete.

Halloweek Skate Oct 26, 2025 | Ed Burns Arena Arlington, Ma | Tickets available at the door! |

DK4 Halloween Skate 2025

October 26, 2025
Ed Burns Arena, Arlington, Ma
$5/ticket

Tickets available at the door only.

Join the DK4 Foundation for a spook-tacular evening at the Halloween Skate!

Kids ages 4 to 14 years old are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes and enjoy a fun-filled night on the ice at the Arlington Ice Rink. Expect thrilling activities, delightful treats, and plenty of spooky surprises.

Don't miss out on this frightfully good time this Halloween

DK4 Foundation

The Power of Sports

We know that sports can harness the power in kids by building character, teaching perseverance and teamwork, providing peer relationships and a healthy outlet to the everyday stressors that kids face in the world today.

The foundation was established to provide athletic opportunities through the funding of athletic camps, tournaments, coaching and friendly community competitions. We provide positive social experiences that foster the development of skills needed for responsible citizenship. We are committed to getting kids off the couch and moving their feet while dancing to their own tune. We aim to encourage and support kids by getting them in the game.

DK4 Foundation

About Dan

The legacy of Dan Kelly can be found in the way he lived. A man of great wit, wisdom, and heart, his actions were lessons for others. Among them: Family first, work hard, really hard, but don't forget to dance a little, especially if you own a pair of white bucks. Get a dog. Take out the trash. Learn to skate. Give someone a second chance. Fairness matters. There's always time for a friend and a Guinness. Shop local and love your neighbors. Always have a sense of humor. If you are sick keep fighting like hell.

A consummate friend, mentor, and storyteller, Dan coached and volunteered in the community for decades, spending his life connecting people to possibilities, especially children. Maybe it was an encouraging word, a funny story, a pat on the back. Dan was always inviting someone to do something beyond what they thought was possible, helping them thrive.

Community Grants

Multi-Language Learners Youth Camp

This camp was organized by the Dan Kelly Foundation in partnership with Arlington Public Schools and featured the involvement of many respected coaches
First Annual DK4 Golden Ticket Giveaway

Watch Arlington's finest cops and firemen face off in an exhilarating hockey game. Bring the whole family for a night of action!
Middle School Girls Summer Basketball League

Celebrate Irish heritage with the DK4 Foundation at Irish Night! Enjoy an evening filled with traditional Irish music, dance, and festivities.
2024 Dallin Playground Reboot

The Dan Kelly Foundation awarded the Dallin School a grant to partner with Playworks in revitalizing playground time, making it a safe, joyful, and inclusive experience for all students.