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E-Bike Demo Area at Ride and Chill

Curious about electric bikes? Stop by E-Bike Demo Area during Ride and Chill Festival in Franklin Park!

October 11, 2026
Event Date2026-10-11T10:00:00 - 2026-10-11T14:00:00

On Sunday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. stop by E-Bike Demo Area at Ride and Chill event at Franklin Park.

two photos of a woman trying out an e-bike

Ride and Chill is a free, safe, and family-friendly event with something for everyone - there will be rides, bike programming for youth, free bike repair clinic, e-bike demo area, as well as fitness classes, music, and food trucks. E-Bike Demo Area is provided by Casa Bikes and Cargo B. 

Casa Bikes is an electric bike store serving the Greater Boston Area wit a vast collection of new e-bikes and accessories. Cargo B is Boston's cargo bike share service—making it easy for households to put down the car keys and hop onto the neighborhood cargo bike for local trips! Easy, accessible and family-friendly

  • E-Bike Demo Area at Ride and Chill will be taking place on Circuit Drive, which will be closed to traffic for the duration of the festival.
  • You can learn more about different types of e-bikes and test ride e-bikes. If you are planning to test-ride, please bring your ID.
  • The E-Bike Demo Area is free and open to the public. Drop-in, no registration required. If you are interested to attend other activities at Ride and Chill, here is more info and registration to the event.
October 11, 2026
Event Date2026-10-11T10:00:00 - 2026-10-11T14:00:00

MattaHAUNT Woods Discovery Day

Ever wonder what lurks in Mattahunt Woods—what's growing, crawling, and flying around in there? Come discover it with us!  

October 17, 2026
Event Date2026-10-17T10:00:00 - 2026-10-17T11:30:00

Join the Friends of Mattahunt Woods, the Trustees, and Boston Parks and Recreation for a free discovery event at the Urban Wild. We'll use the iNaturalist app to uncover what lies hidden here: the birds, plants, and fungi that keep these woods thriving. 

This event is FREE. There will also be prizes and activiites for kids, free snacks and refreshments, and Halloween fun! Costumes are encouraged. 

Meet at Matthunt Woods, Colorado Street Entrance at 206 Colorado Street, Mattapan. 

October 17, 2026
Event Date2026-10-17T10:00:00 - 2026-10-17T11:30:00

Urban Wilds Strategic Plan Open House

November 10, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • William J. Devine Golf Course Clubhouse at Franklin Park
    1 Circuit Dr
    Boston, 02121
  • Contact:
    Katherine Oetheimer
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-10T18:00:00 - 2026-11-10T20:00:00

Join us on November 10 for a community open house to learn more about the Urban Wilds Program and share your input as we begin engagement for our strategic plan.

November 10, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • William J. Devine Golf Course Clubhouse at Franklin Park
    1 Circuit Dr
    Boston, 02121
  • Contact:
    Katherine Oetheimer
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-10T18:00:00 - 2026-11-10T20:00:00

Roxbury Coffee Hour

Join Mayor Michelle Wu and City Staff for coffee and conversation!

October 22, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Malcolm X Park
    131 Dale Street
    Boston, 02119
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-22T10:00:00 - 2026-10-22T11:00:00

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and their neighborhoods. If there are inclement weather conditions, the time and location may change to an indoor location and will be reflected on this event page.

A neighborhood staple known for bringing the community together over a cup of coffee, Dunkin’ is back to fuel the conversation with iced coffee and donuts. Dunkin’ will also provide lawn game activities for attendees, gift card giveaways, and the opportunity for residents to win a raffle prize. Free flowering plants will be provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market, while supplies last.

October 22, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Malcolm X Park
    131 Dale Street
    Boston, 02119
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-22T10:00:00 - 2026-10-22T11:00:00

Roslindale Coffee Hour

Join Mayor Michelle Wu and City Staff for coffee and conversation!

October 15, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Adams Park
    4225 Washington Street
    Boston, 02131
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-15T10:00:00 - 2026-10-15T11:00:00

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and their neighborhoods. If there are inclement weather conditions, the time and location may change to an indoor location and will be reflected on this event page.

A neighborhood staple known for bringing the community together over a cup of coffee, Dunkin’ is back to fuel the conversation with iced coffee and donuts. Dunkin’ will also provide lawn game activities for attendees, gift card giveaways, and the opportunity for residents to win a raffle prize. Free flowering plants will be provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market, while supplies last.

October 15, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Adams Park
    4225 Washington Street
    Boston, 02131
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-15T10:00:00 - 2026-10-15T11:00:00

Mid-Dorchester Coffee Hour

Join Mayor Michelle Wu and City Staff for coffee and conversation!

October 5, 2026
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
  • Codman Square Branch of the Boston Public Library
    690 Washington St
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-05T17:30:00 - 2026-10-05T18:30:00

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and their neighborhoods. If there are inclement weather conditions, the time and location may change to an indoor location and will be reflected on boston.gov/events.

A neighborhood staple known for bringing the community together over a cup of coffee, Dunkin’ is back to fuel the conversation with iced coffee and donuts. Dunkin’ will also provide lawn game activities for attendees, gift card giveaways, and the opportunity for residents to win a raffle prize. Free flowering plants will be provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market, while supplies last.

October 5, 2026
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
  • Codman Square Branch of the Boston Public Library
    690 Washington St
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-05T17:30:00 - 2026-10-05T18:30:00

Fixit Clinic: Boston Building Resources

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches.

December 12, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Boston Building Resources
    100 Terrace Street
    Roxbury, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Allon Dubler
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
    Mission Hill
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-12-12T13:00:00 - 2026-12-12T16:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how, working with you to troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair; they are family-friendly and open to all. The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with Boston Building Resources to host one of these events. 


SIGN UP to participate

REGISTER YOUR ITEM

What should I bring?

  • A broken item—for example: a gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, or textile good
  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it
  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them
  • A desire to try new things and learn!

Sign up to coach, support, or observe

Volunteer

You are encouraged to join your neighbors in this fixing community. We welcome people skilled in repair or maintenance, as well as support staff to help sign in participants and connect them with coaches. You can attend as an observer first, to learn about these roles. Volunteers make these workshops possible.

December 12, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Boston Building Resources
    100 Terrace Street
    Roxbury, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Allon Dubler
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
    Mission Hill
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-12-12T13:00:00 - 2026-12-12T16:00:00

Zero Waste Day Drop-Off (Rescheduled)

Bring your household hazardous waste and certain waste ban items to a Zero Waste Day for safe disposal. 

This event was originally scheduled for September 26th, but was postponed and relocated due to the expected nor'easter on that date. This event is now on November 21st at 315 Gardner Street, West Roxbury 02132.

November 21, 2026
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • Millennium Park
    315 Gardner Street
    West Roxbury, Massachusetts 02132
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-21T08:30:00 - 2026-11-21T12:00:00
Accepted materials at zero waste day drop-offs
Please note:
  • We only take waste from Boston residents. You need to show us a photo ID, utility bill, or lease as proof of your residency. We will not take any waste from businesses.
  • We reserve the right to reject any materials that do not meet our regulations.
  • Latex and acrylic paint are NOT hazardous. Just let the paint dry out in the can and put it out on your trash day.
  • We accept rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries. We do NOT accept Alkaline Batteries - these are your traditional, non-rechargeable AAA, AA, C, D and 9 volt batteries - they are NOT hazardous. Alkaline batteries will be labeled with “no added mercury” or with a green tree logo. Please place them in your regular trash. Visit our website for more details on what batteries we accept. 
November 21, 2026
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm
  • Millennium Park
    315 Gardner Street
    West Roxbury, Massachusetts 02132
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-21T08:30:00 - 2026-11-21T12:00:00

Workshop on BERDO Compliance for Condo and Co-op Associations

The City of Boston and Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) are excited to invite you to an interactive workshop introducing the new BERDO Condo and Co-op Workbook – a tool designed specifically to help associations like yours understand your building's BERDO requirements and start planning for compliance in a practical, realistic way. 

November 5, 2026
  • 5:30pm - 7:00pm
  • Civic Pavillion
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Hannah Payne
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-05T17:30:00 - 2026-11-05T19:00:00

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

The workshop will take place in-person on Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at 26 Court St. 

At this workshop, you'll: 

  • Get a plain-language overview of BERDO requirements and what they mean for your building 

  • Get hands-on practice with the Condo and Co-op Workbook using your building's actual information 

  • Hear from peers about how other condo associations are navigating BERDO compliance 

  • Have dedicated one-on-one time with City of Boston staff to look up your building's compliance status and get personalized guidance 

Who Should Attend: Condo trustees, co-op members, and property managers in BERDO-covered buildings. No technical expertise required. 

REGISTER HERE 

A copy of the workbook will be sent to all registered participants in advance of the workshop. 

WHAT IS BERDO? 

The Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) requires large buildings in the City of Boston to report and progressively reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to reach net-zero by 2050. 

Check out this quick guide to learn more or visit boston.gov/berdo. 

November 5, 2026
  • 5:30pm - 7:00pm
  • Civic Pavillion
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Hannah Payne
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-05T17:30:00 - 2026-11-05T19:00:00

Virtual Workshop on BERDO Compliance for Condo and Co-op Associations

The City of Boston and Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) are excited to invite you to an interactive workshop introducing the new BERDO Condo and Co-op Workbook – a tool designed specifically to help associations like yours understand your building's BERDO requirements and start planning for compliance in a practical, realistic way. 

October 6, 2026
Event Date2026-10-06T12:00:00 - 2026-10-06T13:30:00

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

Workshop 1 – Virtual 

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

At this workshop, you'll: 

  • Get a plain-language overview of BERDO requirements and what they mean for your building 
  • An overview of the new Condo and Co-op Workbook 
  • Learn about BERDO support resources and your next steps 
  • Ask questions of City of Boston staff 

Register for the workshop

An in-person workshop will be held on Thursday, November 5 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.



WHAT IS BERDO? 

The Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) requires large buildings in the City of Boston to report and progressively reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to reach net-zero by 2050. 

Check out this quick guide to learn more or visit boston.gov/berdo. 

October 6, 2026
Event Date2026-10-06T12:00:00 - 2026-10-06T13:30:00
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