A Family-Friendly Fundraiser Supporting Needham Students and Teachers

Starting in 1992, the Needham Education Foundation held an annual Spelling Bee to raise funds to support innovative and enriching educational programs that benefit all Needham public school students. In 2021, the NEF transitioned to a Trivia Bee to better connect with Needham families, as well as local businesses, community groups, and schools. The event continues to engage the Needham community in family-friendly fun for a good cause.

Working in teams of up to 6 participants, you will test your knowledge in a wide range of categories – including Arts & Literature, Entertainment, Geography, History, Needham Facts, Pop Culture, Science, and Sports! Answers are entered into your mobile device using polling software. We recommend that teams with elementary school students also include at least one to two adults. For questions about the event, please contact Sarah Winig, our Administrative Director, at swinig@nefneedham.org.

The evening is hosted by Mike “Sarge” Riley, a Needham native and veteran Boston sports radio personality. Gather a team of family, friends, or co-workers, and come join us for a lively evening of trivia. “Bee” creative and join the fun!

Due to space constraints in the NHS Cafeteria, room for spectators is limited, though parents of participating students may attend. If you are not participating on a team, we encourage you to watch the event on the Needham Channel, which will be broadcast multiple times in March and April.

The 2025 Trivia Bee is sold out!

All participants should have received a welcome email with event details. If you haven’t received this information, please contact your team captain or reach out to the NEF Admin, Sarah Winig, at swinig@nefneedham.org.

Purchase Raffle Tickets for A Chance to Win One of our Locally-Themed Baskets!

Our popular raffle is back! Tickets are $5 each for a chance to win one of 10 themed baskets. Buy your tickets by Wednesday, March 12th at 9:00 a.m. or at the Bee if you are on a participating team!

The winners will be announced at the end of the Trivia Bee. You do not need to be present to win. The NEF will contact all winners to coordinate delivery of the baskets to winner’s homes (Needham, MA only!) by Friday, March 14th.

Thank you to our generous Needham restaurants and businesses for their donations! Please support them by shopping and dining local!

Thank You to Our Generous 2025 Event Sponsors!

Refreshments and Balloons donated by Roche Bros.
Flowers donated by Volante Farms
Cupcakes donated by Treat Cupcake Bar
Graphic Design donated by Emerge Design Group
Posters donated by FlashPrint

Advertising Sponsors

Brookline Bank, Chestnut Dental Associates, Condon Realty, Commonwealth Learning Center, Dedham Savings, Keller Williams Realty, Needham Goes Purple, Provider Group, Temple Beth Shalom, The Bulfinch Group

School Team Sponsors

Broadmeadow PTC, Condon Realty, Copley Motorcars Corporation, Eliot PTC, High Rock/Pollard PTC, Mitchell PTC, Needham High School PTC, Needham Women’s Club, Newman PTC, Sunita Williams PTC

Raffle Donors

A New Leaf, Abbott’s Frozen Custard, Barre 3 Needham, Beauty Muse, B-In Touch Massage Therapy, Blue on Highland, Boston Bruins, Burn Boot Camp, Cafe Fresh Bagel, Child Therapy Boston, Code Wiz Needham, Comer Teng Studio, The Common Room, Conrad’s Restaurant, Cook Needham, éclatantMD Aesthetics, Exxcel Gymnastics & Climbing, French Press Bakery & Cafe, Goldfish Swim School, Gray’s Anatomy Academy, Hazel’s Bakery, The James Pub & Provisions, Learning Express, Little Spoon Thai Kitchen Needham, Needham Bowlaway, Needham Day Spa, Needham Garden & Hardware, Needham High School Athletics, Needham House of Pizza, Needham Martial Arts Center, Needham Music, Needham Police Working Dogs Foundation, PEX Health and Fitness, Portal to Adventure, Proud Mary Gifts, PVCK, Reveler Beverage Company, The Run House, Sew Easy, Sheraton Needham, Simon and Sons, Sky Candle Needham, Splash + Dash Dog Groomer, Valeo Futbol Club, Vinodivino & Volante Farms

Thank you to the Needham Channel for recording and broadcasting the Trivia Bee.