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Frog Pond Spray Pool Opening

Mayor Michelle Wu and The Skating Club of Boston are pleased to welcome children and their caregivers to kick off the 2026 summer wading season as the Boston Common Frog Pond spray pool reopens on Tuesday, June 23.

June 23, 2026
Event Date2026-06-23T11:00:00 - 2026-06-23T13:00:00

The wading pool opening is made possible by presenting sponsors H.P. Hood LLC and the New England Dairy Council. The event will include an exciting celebration at 11 a.m. followed by the opening of the spray pool. In addition to activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., residents can enjoy tasty treats and a visit from official mascot Frog Pond Freddie. Also offering giveaways and activities from various participants. 

A year-round recreational facility, the Frog Pond offers ice skating in the winter, a spray pool and supervised wading for youth in the summer, and the Carousel from spring through fall. Information on additional activities offered at the Frog Pond can be found by visiting www.bostonfrogpond.com.

The Frog Pond spray pool is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Labor Day. The facility is managed by The Skating Club of Boston and staffed by youth workers from the Boston Youth Fund. For further information, please call the Frog Pond at (617) 635-2120.

For more information visit www.boston.gov/frogpond.To stay up to date with news, events, and improvements in Boston parks visit boston.gov/parks, call (617) 635-4505, join our email list, and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on X, Facebook, Instagram, and @parks.boston.gov on Bluesky.

June 23, 2026
Event Date2026-06-23T11:00:00 - 2026-06-23T13:00:00

Summer Events and World Cup Community Briefing-Cape Verdean Community Briefing

Join the City of Boston for a community-centered briefing on upcoming summer events and FIFA World Cup preparations, with a focus on the Cape Verdean community.

May 7, 2026
Event Date2026-05-07T18:00:00 - 2026-05-07T19:00:22

Fan Fest - Cabo Verdean Community

This session is designed not only to share what the City is planning, but to create space for community groups, leaders, and organizations to share their own events, ideas, and priorities for the summer.

Zoom Link

May 7, 2026
Event Date2026-05-07T18:00:00 - 2026-05-07T19:00:22

Fan Fest Neighborhood Briefing

Learn more about the upcoming World Cup activities in your neighborhood!

May 5, 2026
Event Date2026-05-05T18:00:00 - 2026-05-05T19:00:00

updated fan fest flyer

Join the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services to learn about upcoming World Cup activities in your neighborhood.

Register Now

May 5, 2026
Event Date2026-05-05T18:00:00 - 2026-05-05T19:00:00

Boston's Bike to Work Day Festival 2026

We plan to hold our annual party on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

May 7, 2026
Event Date2026-05-07T07:30:22 - 2026-05-07T09:30:22

Join a neighborhood-based group ride, or just show up for the fun. Find more information about this year's event on our Bike to Work Day page.

NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED GROUP RIDES

On Bike to Work Day, you can join a bike commuter neighborhood-based group ride from one of dozens of locations throughout the Boston metro area. Guided group rides with experienced ride leaders will follow a fixed schedule and route and finish together in Downtown Boston. 

FESTIVAL

Join us any time between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. We'll arrange some breakfast snacks and coffee. Stop by tents and tables to learn about local businesses and organizations that support our community of cycling in the Boston region. 

REGISTRATION

The event is free, but registration helps us to know you're coming. Registration has closed. You can still attend the event if you don't register, but you will not be able to get a t-shirt during the event. 

May 7, 2026
Event Date2026-05-07T07:30:22 - 2026-05-07T09:30:22

Mayor's Youth Council x MFA Boston Teen Celebration

Join the Mayor's Youth Council, Boston Family Days, and Museum of Fine Arts for their Teen Celebration!

April 12, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Museum of Fine Arts
    465 Huntington Ave
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Youth Council
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-12T12:00:43 - 2026-04-12T15:00:43

This event will feature free entry, free food, art activities, gallery exploration, the BPS High School Art Show, music, prizes, and more!

April 12, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Museum of Fine Arts
    465 Huntington Ave
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Youth Council
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-12T12:00:43 - 2026-04-12T15:00:43

Boston After Dark x ICA Teen Night: Luminosity: A New Light

The MFA Teen Arts Council, in collaboration with Boston After Dark,* invites you to a night filled with creativity, performances, food, dancing, and more.

March 27, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • The Institute of Contemporary Art
    25 Harbor Shore Drive
    Boston, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-27T18:00:59 - 2026-03-27T21:00:59

Inspired by the exhibitions Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now and To My Best Friend, we want this event to highlight the ways our communities shine even when there is darkness.  

Dress to feel radiant. No masks, no weapons, and no large props. First 50 people to arrive get a surprise.   

HAPPENINGS

  • Performances
  • Art Making
  • Food Truck
  • Snacks
  • Giveaways
  • Dance Party
  • More

Questions or requests for accessibility assistance? Email teens@icaboston.org or text or call (339) 236-3039. 

*Boston After Dark is an initiative of the City of Boston’s Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement.

March 27, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • The Institute of Contemporary Art
    25 Harbor Shore Drive
    Boston, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-27T18:00:59 - 2026-03-27T21:00:59

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
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