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.

THIS IS NOT A HIKE - THIS IS A PROGRAM Description: Discover Boston's eventful history with our Urban Park Rangers as you stroll along the Boston Common and parts of the Freedom Trail exploring historical events, people, and communities that have shaped our city over the past 5 decades. Beginning Boston Tours vary in length from .5 miles up to 2 miles. Depending on the length, they can last from 30 minutes up to 2 hours. Starting location will be outside the VIC, with the ending location varying from tour-to-tour.  Restrooms and drinking water may or may not be available, come prepared with whatever you will need for the walk or hike.

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.

The Boston Public Health Commission is holding a free Family COVID-19 Vaccination Event for children, families and anyone who needs a COVID-19 vaccine or booster.

COVID-19 vaccines and the new Omicron-specific booster will be available at this event. Registration is encouraged and walk-ins are welcome! 

$75 gift cards will be offered to people 18 and under who get vaccinated or boosted and to one caregiver who gets vaccinated or boosted with them at the event. Gift cards will be available to these individuals while supplies last. Please note that registering in advance does not guarantee you a gift card. 

This event is geared toward vaccinating Boston children and families, but everyone is welcome to get vaccinated at this event. 

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.

Please note — this is not a hike. This is a "Horse of Course" program hosted by a Boston Park Ranger. Come meet one of the mounted units from our herd and learn about their role in the parks, and how they are cared for.

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.

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.

Walk-ins only. No appointment needed! Offering vaccines for those 6 months and older.

Walk-ins only. No appointment needed! Offering vaccines for those 6 months and older.

Walk-ins only. No appointment needed! Offering vaccines for those 6 months and older.

Walk-ins only. No appointment needed! Offering vaccines for ages 6 months and up.

Walk-ins only. No appointment needed! Offering vaccines for ages 6 months and up.

Mattapan Community Health Center will be offering COVID-19 vaccines for ages 6 months and up.