Explore the hidden history of Franklin Park on a guided walking tour through its forgotten ruins. Discover overgrown stonework, lost structures, and the stories behind the park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Perfect for curious locals, history lovers, and urban explorers. Uncover the secrets hiding in Boston’s largest park.

• Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes
• For ages 15+
• Event time range 1 - 1.5 hours

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

Join a guided Nature Walk led by a Boston Park Ranger, and explore Jamaica Pond and its inhabitants. Discover local wildlife, plant life, and the history that shaped our parks into what we enjoy today! It's a perfect way to slow down and connect with nature this Summer. 

• Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes
• Ideal for ages 12+
• Tour length 1 -  1.5 hours

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

Step into history with a Boston Park Ranger and begin your journey at the statue of George Washington as we stroll the tree-lined greenway of Commonwealth Avenue Mall. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, this guided walk reveals the powerful stories behind the Mall’s grand statues and memorials—from Civil War heroes to the figures who helped shape the nation. Discover the history hidden in plain sight along one of Boston’s most beautiful boulevards. 

• Parking for this event will be at the Boston Common Parking Garage (0 Charles St, Boston, MA 02116)
• Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes
• Ideal for ages 15+

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

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.

Community is built in big moments, and in small, playful ones.

Join us for a special Game Night edition of Brewing Connections, our intergenerational LGBTQ+ café where people of all ages gather to connect, laugh, and build relationships across generations. This time, we’re featuring Boston Gaymers, bringing games that spark collaboration, storytelling, and a little friendly competition.

Inspired by the spirit of oral history — a practice Queer History Boston uses to preserve and honor LGBTQ+ experiences — this evening invites us to share time, conversation, and joy in ways that feel natural and welcoming. Over games and light refreshments, we’ll celebrate the simple power of being together.

🎲 Games. Community. Connection.

Presented by: Ethos; Queer History Boston; LGBTQ Senior Housing; LGBTQ+ Elders of Color; and The City of Boston’s Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement, Age Strong Commission, and Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement

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.

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

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