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Mayor's Office Hours

Join Mayor Michelle Wu for a family-friendly citywide, one-stop opportunity for Boston residents to connect directly with the Mayor, city services, and department staff to get questions answered in real time.

March 5, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building
    2300 Washington St
    Roxbury, MA
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4500
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-05T18:00:00 - 2026-03-05T20:00:00

During Mayor's Office Hours, residents will be able to register to vote, print certified copies of birth, marriage and death certificates, apply for handicap parking, pay for parking tickets, and submit a permit for park usage (sports or special events), and more.

 

March 5, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building
    2300 Washington St
    Roxbury, MA
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4500
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-05T18:00:00 - 2026-03-05T20:00:00

Hike Boston: Franklin Park

Hike Boston is our series where we invite you to join us for a walk, hike, or interpretive program in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

April 2, 2026
Event Date2026-04-02T15:00:00 - 2026-04-02T16:00:00

Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, and 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.

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.

April 2, 2026
Event Date2026-04-02T15:00:00 - 2026-04-02T16:00:00

Age Strong Memory Cafe - West Roxbury

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

June 12, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Friday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from January 9, 2026, until January 8, 2027
  • West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
    1961 Centre Street, West Roxbury
    Boston, Massachusetts 02132
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3745
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Learning and lectures
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-12T10:30:00 - 2026-06-12T12:00:00

Age Strong Memory Cafe - West Roxbury

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But, all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library

1961 Centre Street, West Roxbury

Meets the second Friday of every month, from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

For information, contact: Corinne White at 617-635-3745 | corinne.white@boston.gov

View and download flyer

June 12, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Friday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from January 9, 2026, until January 8, 2027
  • West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
    1961 Centre Street, West Roxbury
    Boston, Massachusetts 02132
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3745
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Learning and lectures
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-12T10:30:00 - 2026-06-12T12:00:00

Boston Veterans Fair and Expo

Join us as we connect veterans, service members and families with a wide range of resources, benefits and opportunities available - all in on place.  This will be a community driven event to ensure our veterans are informed, impowered and supported. 

August 29, 2026
Event Date2026-08-29T10:30:00 - 2026-08-29T13:30:00

This event will be held on Saturday, August 29, at 10:30 a.m.. The location of this event is at Gourdin Park, 2405 Washington St, Roxbury.

 

Register Now

August 29, 2026
Event Date2026-08-29T10:30:00 - 2026-08-29T13:30:00

International Day of Play 2026

Every day is a day to play. Now we have a day FOR play!

June 11, 2026
  • 10:00am - 2:00pm
  • Boston Common - Parkman Band Stand
    Boston , 02111
  • Contact:
    Farah Elhadidy
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Boston 250
    Family friendly
  • Published Date

  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-06-11T10:00:04 - 2026-06-11T14:00:00

Join the City of Boston and friends to celebrate and experience the power of play on June 11, for the annual International Day of Play! Flyers in multiple languages can be found here. 

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Guests will be able to celebrate and experience the power of play! 

 The day will be filled with sports, biking, pickleball, board games, bubbles, ping pong, arts and crafts, dance and music, and many more fun powerful play opportunities. 

Interested in hosting International Day of Play at your organization? Learn more here

Organizations and partners celebrating with us at The Boston Common include:

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June 11, 2026
  • 10:00am - 2:00pm
  • Boston Common - Parkman Band Stand
    Boston , 02111
  • Contact:
    Farah Elhadidy
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Boston 250
    Family friendly
  • Published Date

  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-06-11T10:00:04 - 2026-06-11T14:00:00

Free Bike Repair Workshop at BPL East Boston

Have a flat tire? Need your brakes or gears adjusted? Join us for a free, hands-on Bike Repair Workshop.

June 16, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Tuesday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from March 17, 2026, until November 17, 2026
  • 365 Bremen St
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-16T15:30:00 - 2026-06-16T17:30:00

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop! We do all basic bike repair including: patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters. The event is first come, first serve, no sign up required.

These events take place monthly on a Tuesday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 

June 16, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Tuesday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from March 17, 2026, until November 17, 2026
  • 365 Bremen St
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-16T15:30:00 - 2026-06-16T17:30:00

Free Bike Repair at BPL Mattapan

Have a flat tire? Need your brakes or gears adjusted? Join us for a free, hands-on Bike Repair Workshop.

June 17, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from May 20, 2026, 2 times
  • 1350 Blue Hill Ave
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-17T15:30:00 - 2026-06-17T17:30:00

We do all basic bike repair including: patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters. This is first come, first serve workshop, and no sign up is required.

These events take place monthly on a Wednesday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

June 17, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from May 20, 2026, 2 times
  • 1350 Blue Hill Ave
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-17T15:30:00 - 2026-06-17T17:30:00

Free Bike Repair at BCYF Blackstone

Have a flat tire? Need your brakes or gears adjusted? Join us for a free, hands-on Bike Repair Workshop.

June 10, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from May 13, 2026, 2 times
  • 50 West Brookline Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-10T15:30:00 - 2026-06-10T17:30:00

We do all basic bike repair including: patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters. No sign up required, the event is first, come first serve.

These events take place monthly on a Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

June 10, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from May 13, 2026, 2 times
  • 50 West Brookline Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-10T15:30:00 - 2026-06-10T17:30:00

2026 Golf Course Concert Series: Katherine Winston

Enjoy live music on the patio at one of the City's golf courses.

August 12, 2026
Event Date2026-08-12T18:00:00 - 2026-08-12T20:00:00

The Golf Course Concert Series is part of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS program. They are held in July and August. Shows begin at 6 p.m.

About Katherine Winston: 

Whether you discovered her on Season 14 of American Idol, in a club across the country, or in an intimate listening room, Katherine leaves a lasting impression with every impassioned melody and heartfelt lyric.  Wherever you may hear Katherine, you can expect a genre-bending sound pulling influences from indie-pop, country, rock and folk music.  Her album, Something Special, Nothing Fancy is out and available everywhere now!

Learn more about Katherine Winston

August 12, 2026
Event Date2026-08-12T18:00:00 - 2026-08-12T20:00:00

Hike Boston: Allandale Woods

Hike Boston is our series where we invite you to join us for a walk, hike, or interpretive program in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

May 7, 2026
Event Date2026-05-07T14:30:00 - 2026-05-07T15:30:00

Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, and 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.

A good old fashioned hike in Allandale Woods.

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.

May 7, 2026
Event Date2026-05-07T14:30:00 - 2026-05-07T15:30:00
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