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Hike Boston: Ranger's Beginning Boston Program

Hike Boston is a day-time hiking series where we invite you to join us for a walk in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

April 1, 2023
2023-04-01T11:00:00 - 2023-04-01T12:00:00

Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, or Parks employees will provide formal and informal discussions or tours during the hikes. Some hikes may be more focused on taking a walk in the park, while others may be more informational.

Programs will last about one hour and length may vary. This program led by Park Rangers may be a shorter walk on paved pathways with more informational content included.

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.

Park Ranger giving tour of a park, surrounded by people.

April 1, 2023
2023-04-01T11:00:00 - 2023-04-01T12:00:00
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Mayor's Cup Adult Pickleball Championship Tournament

Join us to support Boston's elite pickleball players as they compete to crown a champion in the first annual Mayor's Cup Adult Pickleball Championship Tournament.

October 2, 2022
  • 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • South Street Mall
    52 South Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Mavrick Afonso
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Posted:
2022-10-02T09:00:00 - 2022-10-02T16:00:00

Registration starts at 8 a.m. First round begins at 9 a.m.

This event is sponsored by P&G Gillete and Insight.

October 2, 2022
  • 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • South Street Mall
    52 South Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Mavrick Afonso
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Posted:
2022-10-02T09:00:00 - 2022-10-02T16:00:00
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Canceled:
'Souledad' Mural Celebration

Reason for cancellation: Canceled due to inclement weather.
October 1, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Washington Manor
    1701 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South End
  • Posted:
2022-10-01T12:00:00 - 2022-10-01T14:00:00

The City of Boston commissioned Victor "Marka27" Quiñonez to create the mural "Souledad" at Washington Manor in the South End as part of the Transformative Public Art Program. Join the artist, the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture, the Boston Housing Authority, Youth Lead the Change, and local community members for a celebration of the new artwork. The event will be held at the mural site (1701 Washington Street) on October 1 from 12 - 2 p.m. The event is free and open to all ages.

Souledad event flyer

October 1, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Washington Manor
    1701 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South End
  • Posted:
2022-10-01T12:00:00 - 2022-10-01T14:00:00
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Love Your Block - Downtown

Mayor Michelle Wu invites you to Boston's annual Love Your Block Cleanups! Join us for a morning of beautification in every neighborhood of Boston as we clean up our streets, sidewalks, parks, and open spaces.

September 16, 2022
  • 9:30am - 11:30am
  • 30 Winter Street
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Civic Organizing Team
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2022-09-16T09:30:00 - 2022-09-16T11:30:00

This year's Downtown Love Your Block will be hosted by the Downtown Boston BID take place on Friday, September 16 with check-in starting at 9:15 a.m. at 30 Winter Street. Groups will be repainting light posts and beautifying the Downtown Crossing area. 

September 16, 2022
  • 9:30am - 11:30am
  • 30 Winter Street
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Civic Organizing Team
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2022-09-16T09:30:00 - 2022-09-16T11:30:00
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Love Your Block

Mayor Michelle Wu invites you to Boston's annual Love Your Block Cleanups! Join us for a morning of beautification in every neighborhood of Boston as we clean up our streets, sidewalks, parks, and open spaces.

September 24, 2022
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • Multiple Locations
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Civic Organizing Team
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Brighton
    Chinatown/Leather District
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Mission Hill
    South Boston
    South End
    West Roxbury
  • Posted:
2022-09-24T09:00:00 - 2022-09-24T12:00:00

This year's annual Love Your Block cleanup will take place September 16, 17, and 24. Projects will be hosted by your local neighborhood and civic organization. 

Saturday, September 24, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

  • Allston

  • Brighton

  • Back Bay

  • Bay Village

  • Beacon Hill

  • Chinatown

  • Kenmore

  • Fenway

  • Mission Hill

  • East Boston

  • West Roxbury

  • South Boston

  • South End

September 24, 2022
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • Multiple Locations
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Civic Organizing Team
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Brighton
    Chinatown/Leather District
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Mission Hill
    South Boston
    South End
    West Roxbury
  • Posted:
2022-09-24T09:00:00 - 2022-09-24T12:00:00
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Love Your Block

​​​​​Mayor Michelle Wu invites you to Boston's annual Love Your Block Cleanups! Join us for a morning of beautification in every neighborhood of Boston as we clean up our streets, sidewalks, parks, and open spaces.

September 17, 2022
  • 9:00am - 12:30pm
  • Multiple Locations
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Civic Organizing Team
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Charlestown
    Dorchester
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    West End
  • Posted:
2022-09-17T09:00:00 - 2022-09-17T12:30:00

This year's annual Love Your Block cleanup will take place September 16, 17, and 24. Projects will be hosted by your local neighborhood and civic organization. 

Saturday, September 17, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

  • Charlestown

  • Dorchester

  • Mid-Dorchester 

  • Fields Corner

  • Mattapan

  • Hyde Park

  • Jamaica Plain

  • Roslindale

  • Roxbury

  • West End

  • North End

  • Wharf District

September 17, 2022
  • 9:00am - 12:30pm
  • Multiple Locations
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Civic Organizing Team
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Charlestown
    Dorchester
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    West End
  • Posted:
2022-09-17T09:00:00 - 2022-09-17T12:30:00
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Ready Boston Field Day

Join us for Ready Boston Field Day on September 9 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. For National Preparedness Month, come learn how to prepare for emergencies and disasters and leave with safety tips, giveaways, and life-saving skills.

September 9, 2023
2023-09-09T11:00:00 - 2023-09-09T15:00:00

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is hosting the City’s second annual Ready Boston Field Day at English High School Track and Field on Saturday, September 9, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

  • Learn CPR and first aid from Boston Emergency Medical Services through demonstrations and practice sessions.
  • Get fire-safety tips from the Boston Fire Department.
  • Participate in an emergency exercise with public safety professionals.
  • Get an inside look at emergency vehicles: SWAT vehicles, ambulances, police cruisers, fire trucks, emergency management vehicles, and more.
  • Build an emergency kit to help you and your family prepare for an emergency.
  • Play preparedness games and collect giveaways!
September 9, 2023
2023-09-09T11:00:00 - 2023-09-09T15:00:00
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Flaherty Playground Design Meeting #3

Discuss adding a dog area.

September 13, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Posted:
2022-09-13T18:00:00 - 2022-09-13T19:30:00

We'd love for you to join us for a virtual community meeting with a question and answer session afterward.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at abigail.chatfield@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov or 617-504-7709, by: 8/30

September 13, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Posted:
2022-09-13T18:00:00 - 2022-09-13T19:30:00
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House Dance Party

Join us on the dance floor for a house music dance party as part of our Summer Dance Party series!

September 9, 2022
2022-09-09T17:00:00 - 2022-09-09T20:00:00

On Friday, September 9, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., enjoy a house dance party on City Hall Plaza! DJ Bruno will be playing house music along with a dance performance by Phunk Phenomenon

DJ Bruno

DJ Bruno has been DJing in Boston since 1987. He became known in the college scene in the late 80’s to early 90’s for mixing hip hop, reggae, R&B, and house music. In 1991, he began a residency at the Boston Loft after-hours club with Armand Van Helden. The following year, he started the Legendary Utopia Parties. Utopia still remains as one of Boston’s hottest deep house music events. In 2006, Boston Magazine named DJ Bruno “DJ of the Year'' and in 2007, Weekly Dig awarded Utopia Sundays the “Best House Night in Boston.” With clubs not opened to the public during the Covid-19 pandemic, DJ Bruno decided to take his music virtual on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Face the Bass Records and on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on DHP Radio. His motto is, “If we can dance together, we can live together” and he is on a mission to spread this motto all over the world, whether it be virtually or in person. Follow DJ Bruno on Instagram @djbruno30.

Phunk Phenomenon

Phunk Phenomenon Dance Complex is a non-traditional dance studio. Our Mission is to reach out to today's youth through the art of urban dance. Hip-hop is not just a dance it is a culture containing 5 elements. Our goal is to educate our students on those 5 elements within each of our specialized classes. Urban dance styles have always been the heart of inner cities as a way of expression and a means of building self esteem. The Phunk Phenomenon instructors will provide each class with a truly positive experience through what we like to refer to as "EDUTAINMENT", meaning we not only teach choreography but we also teach the history behind each art form.

September 9, 2022
2022-09-09T17:00:00 - 2022-09-09T20:00:00
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Canceled:
R and B Dance Party

Reason for cancellation: Weather
September 22, 2022
2022-09-22T17:00:00 - 2022-09-22T20:00:00

On Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., enjoy an R&B dance party on City Hall Plaza with DJ ReaL P!

DJ Real P

Capturing the ear is the first step to capturing the mind. As a DJ, Producer, Event Curator, and Community Partner, Chimel Idiokitas, also known as ReaL P, tells stories through music and social creativity. Born in Houston, TX and raised in Roxbury, MA to parents of Nigerian and Liberian descent, Chimel developed his love for music and community under the wings of his "vinyl junkie" father and his five hip-hop-loving older brothers. Having been a DJ since the age of fifteen, ReaL P has also established himself as a staple in the New England nightlife, music, and entertainment scenes. Winner of the 2019 Boston Music Awards DJ of Year, he has curated social gatherings, parties, and concerts in some of Boston’s premier venues. Specializing in your favorite genre, he has built his career on quality, passion, innovation, and organic fun. ReaL P always aims to deliver something fresh and thought-provoking for his audience.

September 22, 2022
2022-09-22T17:00:00 - 2022-09-22T20:00:00
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