Guns ‘N Hoses 2025!

March 28th @ 7pm - Ed Burns Arena. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

All proceeds go toward The Dan Kelly Foundation

Guns 'n Hoses March 28, 2025 | Ed Burns Arena Arlington, Ma | Tickets available at the door! |

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.

A Recap of Irish Night 2025!

DK4 Upcoming Events

Guns ‘n Hoses

March 28th, 2025 @ 7pm - Ed Burns Arena, Arlington, MA
Watch Arlington's finest cops and firemen face off in an exhilarating hockey game. Bring the whole family for a night of action!

Halloween Skate

Event Date TBD
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 Rink!.

GOLDEN TICKET GIVEAWAY RESULTS!

The DK4 Foundation wanted to make sure that more Arlington kids THRIVE this summer. That is why we held our first ever Golden Ticket Giveaway.

Throughout the Summer of 2024, the DK4 Foundation sent 20 kids, ages 4-14, to the Arlington Recreation Camp completely free!

We want to show you the impact it had! Click the button below to find out!

See The Results!

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.