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Franklin Park history small group discussion

We are diving deep into topic areas of the Franklin Park Action Plan with small group discussion sessions.

July 21, 2020
2020-07-21T13:00:00 - 2020-07-21T14:00:00

Join us for a discussion about the Franklin Park Action Plan's History analysis findings:

Register for the event

July 21, 2020
2020-07-21T13:00:00 - 2020-07-21T14:00:00
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Mark Juneteenth with 'Poetry as Protest'

The Partnership to Renew the Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial (the Museum of African American History, Friends of the Public Garden, the National Park Service, the Friends of the Public Garden, and the City of Boston) is excited to join the Royall House and Slave Quarters in presenting a special Juneteenth program.

June 19, 2020
2020-06-19T19:00:00 - 2020-06-19T21:00:00

Malcolm Tariq

Juneteenth 2020 coincides with a pandemic within a pandemic: the challenge of COVID-19 and America’s reckoning with its history of racism. Black Lives Matter.

Beyond the renewal of an iconic monument, we partners seek to educate, inform, and convene community conversations and special programs exploring history, race, and social justice. We hope these dialogues will lead to greater understanding — and ultimately social change which is long overdue. 

Register for the event

Visit the website for more information about the Restoration of the Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial on Boston Common.

June 19, 2020
2020-06-19T19:00:00 - 2020-06-19T21:00:00
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Boston Public Schools virtual graduation for the Class of 2020

The virtual ceremony on June 13 will be broadcast in English and Spanish on WCVB Channel 5 at 7:30 p.m., and on Entravision Boston at 11 p.m.

June 13, 2020
  • 7:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Virtual ceremony
    Broadcast in English and Spanish on WCVB Channel 5 at 7:30 p.m., and on Entravision Boston at 11 p.m.
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4500
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
  • Posted:
2020-06-13T19:30:00 - 2020-06-13T20:30:00

The City of Boston will honor graduating seniors in the Class of 2020 and celebrate their accomplishments with a virtual graduation ceremony.

The ceremony will be hosted by Mayor Walsh, Superintendent Cassellius, and will feature Former United States Secretary of Education John King as the keynote speaker. You can watch the ceremony below:

June 13, 2020
  • 7:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Virtual ceremony
    Broadcast in English and Spanish on WCVB Channel 5 at 7:30 p.m., and on Entravision Boston at 11 p.m.
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4500
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
  • Posted:
2020-06-13T19:30:00 - 2020-06-13T20:30:00
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Canceled:
BCYF Girls Open House

Reason for cancellation: Contact the organizer
March 28, 2020
2020-03-28T12:00:00 - 2020-03-28T15:00:00

Refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact erika.butler@boston.gov.

March 28, 2020
2020-03-28T12:00:00 - 2020-03-28T15:00:00
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Acrobatics with Li Liu

Join us for a one-woman acrobatic performance with Li Liu.

February 19, 2020
  • 11:30am - 12:30pm
  • BCYF Roslindale Community Center
    6 Cummins Highway
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    BCYF Roslindale Community Center
  • 617-635-5185
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Posted:
2020-02-19T11:30:00 - 2020-02-19T12:30:00

You will learn about the history of acrobatics in China, which goes back more than 2,000 years, and some basic Chinese phrases. Li performs hand balances, plate spinning, ribbon dancing, diabolos, and foot juggling. A limited number of young volunteers get to join her to create an impromptu ribbon dance, and also to try their hand at plate spinning. 

Funding for this program was made possible by the Highland Street Foundation.

February 19, 2020
  • 11:30am - 12:30pm
  • BCYF Roslindale Community Center
    6 Cummins Highway
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    BCYF Roslindale Community Center
  • 617-635-5185
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Posted:
2020-02-19T11:30:00 - 2020-02-19T12:30:00
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All About Anansi

Moved to West Roxbury Branch Library, 1961 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132, due to BCYF Roslindale Community Center closure.

Join storyteller, Valerie Stephens, as we learn all about Anansi the spider, who was born among the Ashanti oral culture of the people of Ghana and became one of the more famous characters in folklore.

February 21, 2020
  • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • West Roxbury Branch Library
    1961 Centre Street
    Boston, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    West Roxbury Branch Library
  • 617-325-3147
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Posted:
2020-02-21T14:00:00 - 2020-02-21T15:00:00

We will celebrate the much-beloved trickster spider who has brought joy to many generations through interactive stories, games, and songs. 

Funding for this program was made possible by the Highland Street Foundation.

February 21, 2020
  • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • West Roxbury Branch Library
    1961 Centre Street
    Boston, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    West Roxbury Branch Library
  • 617-325-3147
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Posted:
2020-02-21T14:00:00 - 2020-02-21T15:00:00
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Moakley Park Winter Warmer

Come join us at Moakley Park! We welcome all to come, warm up, sip, snack, and enjoy activities for all ages.

February 29, 2020
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • South Boston Neighborhood Preschool
    1187 Columbia Road
    South Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Allison Perlman
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3035
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
  • Posted:
2020-02-29T14:00:00 - 2020-02-29T16:00:00

Moakley Park Winter Warmer will be an afternoon of fun with s’mores, hot cocoa, kids’ activities, snowshoeing (weather permitting), music, and more! Explore new recreational activities, learn about resilient landscapes, and lend your voice to the ‘Make Moakley Yours’ campaign. Learn about what is being done to make Moakley Park accessible to all of Boston, while enjoying the festivities at the same time!  We want to hear what you want to see in Moakley Park in the short and long term, to make it a more resilient, healthy, safe and vibrant park for Boston’s many varied communities. This event is free to the public and family friendly. 

We look forward to seeing everyone on February 29, next to the Ollie/South Boston Neighborhood Preschool (1187 Columbia Road) from 2 - 4 pm. Admission is free and open to all. 

Can’t make it? We would love to hear your feedback.

February 29, 2020
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • South Boston Neighborhood Preschool
    1187 Columbia Road
    South Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Allison Perlman
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3035
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
  • Posted:
2020-02-29T14:00:00 - 2020-02-29T16:00:00
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Canceled:
Family Gym at BCYF Jackson-Mann

Reason for cancellation: All Family Gym dates have been canceled to keep our members and their families safe and to adhere to the event and programming guidelines established by the City of Boston.
March 21, 2020
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from March 21, 2020, until April 11, 2020
  • 40 Armington Street
    Boston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    FAMILY GYM COORDINATOR
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2020-03-21T10:00:00 - 2020-03-21T11:30:00
Please note:
  • Drop-in, no pre-registration required.
  • We require a caregiver to participate during Family Gym. Fun and safety are our priorities.
  • Caregivers must remain in the gym with their children at all times.
  • Legal guardian must sign a waiver before child can participate.
  • Children of all abilities welcome
  • Immigrant-safe space.

Learn more about BCYF Jackson-Mann

March 21, 2020
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from March 21, 2020, until April 11, 2020
  • 40 Armington Street
    Boston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    FAMILY GYM COORDINATOR
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2020-03-21T10:00:00 - 2020-03-21T11:30:00
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2023 Children's Winter Festival

The Children's Winter Festival returns to Boston Common!

February 22, 2023
2023-02-22T11:00:00 - 2023-02-22T14:00:00

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department present the annual Children's Winter Festival on the Boston Common Parade Ground on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festival will feature treats, promotions, and fun giveaways.

The free festival is open to all and offers music, giveaways, winter activities, treats, and crafts. Featured attractions include:

  • All-Star Challenge
  • Everest Climb ‘N’ Slide
  • Fun House Maze
  • Trackless Train
  • ski lift photo booth
  • slap shot hockey
  • snow throw
  • pop-up mural activity from the Mayor's Mural Crew
  • LEGO build activity with a Master Model Builder, and
  • much more. 

The event is hosted in partnership with title sponsor Highland Street Foundation, presenting sponsor L.L. Bean, contributing sponsors Dunkin’, H.P. Hood, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, and media sponsor The Boston Globe. Additional support is provided by Xfinity, Mission Realty Advisors, LEGO Discovery Center Boston, Lighthouse ArtSpace Boston, and the Baby Lab at UMASS Boston.

The Boston Common Parade Ground is located at the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets. To stay up to date with news, events, and improvements in Boston parks, call 617-635-4505, visit the Parks Department website, join our email list, and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

February 22, 2023
2023-02-22T11:00:00 - 2023-02-22T14:00:00
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