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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.

May 13, 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
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-13T15:30:00 - 2026-05-13T17:30:00

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.

May 13, 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
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-13T15:30:00 - 2026-05-13T17:30:00

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

Swan Boats Opening Day 2026

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department are pleased to announce that the popular Boston Swan Boats will open for the 2026 season at the Boston Public Garden lagoon on Saturday, April 18, at 10 a.m.

April 18, 2026
  • 10:00am
  • 4 Charles Street
    Boston Public Garden, Lagoon
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Swan Boats of Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    $3.25 - $4.75
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-18T10:00:00

For more information, please visit the Swan Boats of Boston website, call 617-522-1966, or email info@swanboats.com.

Swan Boats at the Boston Public Garden lagoon

About the Swan Boats: 

Launched in 1877 by Irish immigrant and shipbuilder Robert Paget, the Swan Boats continue to be owned and operated by the Paget family. Mr. Paget designed the Swan Boats after attending the opera Lohengrin in New York City. At the end of the opera, the hero crosses a river in a boat drawn by a swan.

Swan Boats in the Boston Public Garden Lagoon

2026 marks the 149th season for the Swan Boats. The oldest and smallest boat in the fleet just celebrated its 116th season, while the newest was launched in 1993. The swan on today’s boats is made from either copper or fiberglass, depending on the age of the boat, and encloses a paddle mechanism that is used to foot propel the boat through the water.

Fully loaded, each Swan Boat weighs three tons and is powered by the driver using a foot-propelled paddle wheel. The Swan Boats are built on oak framed pontoons sheathed in copper just as they were initially constructed in 1877. After being stored in a safe place for the winter, the boats are returned to the Public Garden Lagoon each spring.

Swan boat in the Public Garden filled with people.

April 18, 2026
  • 10:00am
  • 4 Charles Street
    Boston Public Garden, Lagoon
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Swan Boats of Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    $3.25 - $4.75
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-18T10:00:00
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