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Boston by Bike Ride - Franklin Park Zoo

Enjoy Boston's neighborhoods by bike! Bring your own or take a free ride on Bluebikes.

June 11, 2019
Event Date2019-06-11T18:30:00

The Boston Transportation Department is hosting a series of neighborhood bike rides this summer. This ride will start at the Franklin Park Zoo Bluebikes station, and explore parts of Roxbury and Dorchester. 

Riders should feel comfortable riding a bike and ready to ride on-street with traffic. Helmets are required. A free Bluebikes trip and/or helmet will be provided to those who register in advance.

June 11, 2019
Event Date2019-06-11T18:30:00

White Stadium Enrichment Program

The White Stadium Enrichment Program offers boys and girls ages 7 - 14 the opportunity to participate in a five-week reading, writing, and math enrichment program.

July 15, 2019
  • 8:30am - 3:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from July 15, 2019, until August 12, 2019
  • 450 Walnut Avenue
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-15T08:30:00 - 2019-07-15T15:00:00

Pre-registration is required and space is limited. For more information, contact Woodley Auguste at woodley.auguste@boston.gov or 617-961-3084.

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July 15, 2019
  • 8:30am - 3:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from July 15, 2019, until August 12, 2019
  • 450 Walnut Avenue
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-15T08:30:00 - 2019-07-15T15:00:00

Out of the Park Red Sox event

In partnership with the Boston Red Sox and the Highland Street Foundation, our annual Out of the Park event transforms a busy corner of the Boston Common into Fenway Park.

June 15, 2019
  • 2:30pm
  • 139 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Highland Street Foundation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-15T14:30:00

While a Red Sox game is presented live on a big screen, we recreate the excitement of Fenway with free food, games, and fun activities for the entire family.

For more information contact Highland Street Foundation at 617-969-8900.

June 15, 2019
  • 2:30pm
  • 139 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Highland Street Foundation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-15T14:30:00

Tanglewood in the City

Join us for a live simulcast on Boston Common of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from their summer home Tanglewood in the Berkshires.

July 19, 2019
Event Date2019-07-19T20:00:00

Bring your lawn chair and picnic to enjoy music Tanglewood-style!

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Andris Nelsons, conductor
Gautier Capuçon, cello

Music

Betsy JOLAS A Little Summer Suite
SAINT-SAËNS Cello Concerto No. 1
DEBUSSY La Mer
RAVEL La Valse

July 19, 2019
Event Date2019-07-19T20:00:00

Plant the City

We're seeking youth volunteers to help us plant fruits and vegetables in their communities.

May 18, 2019
  • 10:00am
  • 1483 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Ruth Georges
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    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
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-18T10:00:00

Did you know that there are farmers in the City?

Join Youth Engagement and Employment and Food Access on May 18 to help provide healthy food options for your community by planting fruits and vegetables to be harvested and shared with your neighbors this summer. Come learn about urban farming and plant healthy food for your community! 

Free breakfast and lunch, and free swag. These are volunteer hours.

RSVP for the event

May 18, 2019
  • 10:00am
  • 1483 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Ruth Georges
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    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
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-18T10:00:00

Canceled:
Cavern Club Beatles Concert

Reason for cancellation: Please contact organizer.
July 11, 2019
  • 7:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-11T19:00:00

The Cavern Club Beatles are a Beatles cover band. We'll have more details about this event as the date approaches.

July 11, 2019
  • 7:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-11T19:00:00

Guided tour along the restored Muddy River

After decades spent underground beneath a parking lot, a portion of the Muddy River has been uncovered to see daylight once again.

May 25, 2019
Event Date2019-05-25T11:00:00 - 2019-05-25T12:30:00

Hear the story of how river and parkland were reclaimed and how the vision of Frederick Law Olmsted is being restored for the 21st century.

Meet at REI, Landmark Center, 401 Park Drive, Boston, MA 02215. The event is free and open to the public. Bring a refillable water bottle and wear comfortable walking shoes.

May 25, 2019
Event Date2019-05-25T11:00:00 - 2019-05-25T12:30:00

Bike With Kids

A recreational family-friendly bike ride from Dudley Square to Franklin Park and the Southwest Corridor.

May 18, 2019
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Roxbury
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Roxbury Way
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-18T10:00:00 - 2019-05-18T13:00:00

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The rain date is Sunday, May 19.

May 18, 2019
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Roxbury
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Roxbury Way
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-18T10:00:00 - 2019-05-18T13:00:00

BCYF Summer Block Parties 2019 - Chinatown

July 18, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 885 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Erin Cunningham
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    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
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-18T17:00:00 - 2019-07-18T19:00:00

BCYF and our partners bring neighborhood fun to your block with music, games, hands-on activities, valuable programming information, and a cookout.

July 18, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 885 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Erin Cunningham
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    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
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-18T17:00:00 - 2019-07-18T19:00:00

BCYF Summer Block Parties 2019 - South Boston

July 25, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 650 East Fourth Street
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Erin Cunningham
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    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
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-25T17:00:00 - 2019-07-25T19:00:00

BCYF and our partners bring neighborhood fun to your block with music, games, hands-on activities, valuable programming information, and a cookout.

July 25, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 650 East Fourth Street
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Erin Cunningham
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    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
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-25T17:00:00 - 2019-07-25T19:00:00
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