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2019 Enchanted Trolley Tour: Day 2

Boston continues the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees in Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Mission Hill, Roxbury, the South End, and Brighton.

December 7, 2019
  • 1:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Mission Hill, Roxbury, South End, and Brighton
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mission Hill
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-12-07T13:00:00 - 2019-12-07T19:30:00

For the 24th year, the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour will continue the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees while bringing holiday spirit to children across Boston. The event is sponsored by Bank of America, and includes visits with Santa, holiday performances, tree lightings and more.

On the second day of the 2019 Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour, the trolley will be stopping at the following locations:

  • 1 p.m. - Codman Square, Dorchester
  • 1:45 p.m. - Hyde Square, Jamaica Plain
  • 2:30 p.m. - J.P. Monument, Jamaica Plain
  • 3:30 p.m. - Brigham Circle, Mission Hill
  • 4:15 p.m. - Bolling Building, Roxbury
  • 5:30 p.m. - Blackstone Square, South End
  • 6:45 p.m. - Oak Square, Brighton

To learn more about the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lightings, and view the full, three-day schedule, visit the 2019 Enchanted Trolley Tour page.

December 7, 2019
  • 1:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Mission Hill, Roxbury, South End, and Brighton
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mission Hill
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-12-07T13:00:00 - 2019-12-07T19:30:00

Enchanted Trolley Tour map

2019 Enchanted Trolley Tour: Day 3

Boston continues the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees in Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, East Boston, the North End, and South Boston.

December 8, 2019
  • 1:00pm - 7:00pm
  • South Boston, Chinatown, North End, Charlestown, East Boston, and Dorchester
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    East Boston
    North End
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-12-08T13:00:00 - 2019-12-08T19:00:00

For the 24th year, the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour will continue the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees while bringing holiday spirit to children across Boston. The event is sponsored by Bank of America, and includes visits with Santa, holiday performances, tree lightings and more.

On the third day of the 2019 Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour, the trolley will be stopping at the following locations:

  • 1 p.m. - M Street Park, South Boston
  • 2 p.m. - Essex Street / Harrison Avenue, Chinatown
  • 3 p.m. - Paul Revere Mall, North End
  • 3:45 p.m. - Thompson Square, Charlestown
  • 4:45 p.m. - Maverick Square, East Boston
  • 6:30 p.m. - Adams Village, Dorchester

To learn more about the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lightings, and view the full, three-day schedule, visit the 2019 Enchanted Trolley Tour page.

December 8, 2019
  • 1:00pm - 7:00pm
  • South Boston, Chinatown, North End, Charlestown, East Boston, and Dorchester
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    East Boston
    North End
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-12-08T13:00:00 - 2019-12-08T19:00:00

Enchanted Trolley Tour map

2017 Copley Square Tree Lighting

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and The Friends of Copley Square welcome the holidays with the annual Copley Square Tree Lighting on Monday, November 27, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

November 27, 2017
Event Date2017-11-27T17:00:00

The free event will feature appearances by Mayor Walsh, NECN’s Jenny Johnson, Santa Claus, and Rudolph along with musical performances by the Boston Children’s Chorus, the Boston Pops Brass Quintet, and Berklee College of Music students Britani Washington and Sam Robbins.  

The Old South Church bell will toll when the tree is illuminated.  Light refreshments will be provided by local businesses New England Coffee, DAVIDsTEA, and HP Hood LLC. The Fairmont Copley Plaza will host a family reception immediately following for all in attendance.  The reception will include cookie decorating, photos with Santa, and treats from the Fairmont Copley Plaza.

Even more festivities will take place in and around Copley Square on November 27. The Boston Public Library and The Catered Affair will host a Storytime and Candy Cane Tea at the library from 3:30 - 5 p.m.  The tea is free but reservations are required by calling 617-859-2272

For additional information please call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505.  To learn more about The Friends of Copley Square, please visit www.friendsofcopleysquare.org.

November 27, 2017
Event Date2017-11-27T17:00:00

Come celebrate the opening of 'The Yard'

Join Mayor Walsh as he celebrates the opening of Mission Hill's newest green space.

October 31, 2017
Event Date2017-10-31T16:00:00

Mayor Martin J. Walsh will celebrate the opening of “The Yard,” BCYF Tobin Community Center’s new backyard space in Mission Hill, on October 31 at 4 p.m.

Created with a $950,000 renovation through the City of Boston’s Capital Plan, highlights of the renovation include:

  • an elevated stage with covered pavilion
  • synthetic turf lawn
  • dining and seating areas
  • ambient lighting, and
  • much more. 
October 31, 2017
Event Date2017-10-31T16:00:00

14th Annual Halloween Party District E-5

Join Captain Steven McLaughlin and Area District E-5 for their 14th Annual Halloween Party.

October 27, 2017
Event Date2017-10-27T17:00:00 - 2017-10-27T19:00:00
Families will enjoy:
  • food and candy
  • a DJ, a juggler, and a magician
  • balloon twisters
  • K-9 and bomb squad demonstrations, and
  • characters in costume!
October 27, 2017
Event Date2017-10-27T17:00:00 - 2017-10-27T19:00:00

Volley Against Violence youth night

The program is a partnership between the Sportsmen's Tennis and Enrichment Center and the Boston Police.

October 27, 2017
Event Date2017-10-27T18:00:00 - 2017-10-27T20:00:00

Join Sportsmen's Tennis and Enrichment Center and the Boston Police this fall! There will be free fun, food, and fitness for youth and families!

950 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124 (the large green building next to Harambee Park 

October 27, 2017
Event Date2017-10-27T18:00:00 - 2017-10-27T20:00:00

Volley Against Violence youth and adult night

The program is a partnership between the Sportsmen's Tennis and Enrichment Center and the Boston Police.

October 30, 2017
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday and Sunday, starting from October 30, 2017, until December 17, 2017
  • 950 Blue Hill Ave.
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Tennis Program
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-10-30T15:00:00 - 2017-10-30T17:00:00

Join the Boston Police and the Sportsmen's Tennis and Enrichment Center this fall for the Volley Against Violence. This is an ongoing program for youth and adults. There will be free fun, food, and fitness for families!

950 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124 (the large green building located next to Harambee Park)

October 30, 2017
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday and Sunday, starting from October 30, 2017, until December 17, 2017
  • 950 Blue Hill Ave.
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Tennis Program
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-10-30T15:00:00 - 2017-10-30T17:00:00

Boston Scores presents the 19th Annual Poetry Slam

The 19th Annual Poetry Slam will be held Thursday, November 9, at 5:30 p.m.

November 9, 2017
  • 5:30pm
  • 543 Columbia Road
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Boston Scores
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-11-09T17:30:00

Come hear the voices of more than 420 Boston Public Schools students from grades 3 - 5 displaying their poetry talents. The slam will be hosted by Neiel Israel.

November 9, 2017
  • 5:30pm
  • 543 Columbia Road
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Boston Scores
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-11-09T17:30:00

Explore the Traveling Tidepool

The New England Aquarium visits BCYF Curtis Hall on the 3rd Sunday of the month through May. They bring all kinds of creatures from New England waters!

November 19, 2017
Event Date2017-11-19T13:00:00 - 2017-11-19T15:00:00

See and touch hermit crabs, snails, clams, oysters, sea stars and more. Learn all about these creatures found in local New England waters. 

November 19, 2017
Event Date2017-11-19T13:00:00 - 2017-11-19T15:00:00

Boston Police Area District B-3 haunted house

Join Captain Haseeb Hosein and the Area B-3 Officers!

October 27, 2017
  • 4:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 1165 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Kerry Ryan
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-10-27T16:00:00 - 2017-10-27T20:00:00

Come visit the Boston Police District Area B-3 haunted house. Join us for food, entertainment, music, dance party, fun activities, and — of course — Halloween candy! Costumes are encouraged.

October 27, 2017
  • 4:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 1165 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Kerry Ryan
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-10-27T16:00:00 - 2017-10-27T20:00:00
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