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Jamaica Pond Walking Tour

Join the Boston Park Rangers as we offer FREE environmental education through guided tours and nature-based programming intended for ALL AGES. 

July 11, 2026
Event Date2026-07-11T14:00:00 - 2026-07-11T15:00:00

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.

 

July 11, 2026
Event Date2026-07-11T14:00:00 - 2026-07-11T15:00:00

Commonwealth Ave. Mall Walking Tour

Join the Boston Park Rangers as we offer FREE environmental education through guided tours and nature-based programming intended for ALL AGES. 

June 13, 2026
Event Date2026-06-13T11:00:00 - 2026-06-13T12:30:00

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.

 

June 13, 2026
Event Date2026-06-13T11:00:00 - 2026-06-13T12:30:00

Fixit Clinic: Artisans Asylum

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches.

May 3, 2026
Event Date2026-05-03T11:00:00 - 2026-05-03T14:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair. The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with the Artisan's Asylum to host one of these events.

REGISTER YOUR ITEM

VOLUNTEER TO COACH OR OBSERVE

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

  • A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it

  • A desire to learn and share your knowledge!

These events are family-friendly and open to all.

 

May 3, 2026
Event Date2026-05-03T11:00:00 - 2026-05-03T14:00:00

Fixit Clinic Junior: BPL West End Branch

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer Fixit coaches.

May 2, 2026
  • 11:30am - 2:00pm
  • Boston Public Library - West End Branch
    151 Cambridge St
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    Allon Dubler
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    North End
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date

Event Date2026-05-02T11:30:00 - 2026-05-02T14:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair.

The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with the West End Branch of the Boston Public Library to host one of these events. This special Fixit Clinic Junior is for children ages 6-12 years old!

REGISTER YOUR ITEM

Volunteer

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

  • A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it

  • A desire to learn and share your knowledge!

 

May 2, 2026
  • 11:30am - 2:00pm
  • Boston Public Library - West End Branch
    151 Cambridge St
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    Allon Dubler
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    North End
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date

Event Date2026-05-02T11:30:00 - 2026-05-02T14:00:00

Fixit Clinic: BPL Central Branch

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches.

May 30, 2026
Event Date2026-05-30T11:00:00 - 2026-05-30T14:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer Fixit Coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair.

The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with the Boston Public Library's Central Library in Copley Square to host one of these events in the Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center, located on the lower level of the Boylston Street building.

REGISTER YOUR ITEM

VOLUNTEER

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

  • A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it

  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them

  • A desire to explore and learn!

These events are family-friendly and open to all.

 

May 30, 2026
Event Date2026-05-30T11:00:00 - 2026-05-30T14:00:00

Fixit Clinic: Boston University

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer Fixit coaches.

June 26, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • BU Center for Computing and Data Science
    665 Commonwealth Ave, Room 164
    Boston, MA 02215
  • Contact:
    Allon Dubler
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date

Event Date2026-06-26T15:00:00 - 2026-06-26T19:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer Fixit Coaches share their time, tools, and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair. The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with Boston University's Office of Sustainability to host one of these events at the BU Center for Computing and Data Science (the Jenga building), room 164.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

  • A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item 

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it

  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them

  • A desire to learn!

REGISTER YOUR ITEM

These events are family-friendly and open to all. Interested in coaching? Let us know.

June 26, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • BU Center for Computing and Data Science
    665 Commonwealth Ave, Room 164
    Boston, MA 02215
  • Contact:
    Allon Dubler
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date

Event Date2026-06-26T15:00:00 - 2026-06-26T19:00:00

Fixit Clinic Junior: BPL Central Branch

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches.

April 25, 2026
Event Date2026-04-25T14:00:00 - 2026-04-25T16:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair.

The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with the Boston Public Library's Central Library in Copley Square to host one of these events in the Children's Library, located on the second floor of the Boylston Street building. This special Fixit Clinic Junior is for children ages 6-12 years old!

REGISTER YOUR ITEM

Volunteer

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

  • A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it

  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them

  • A desire to explore and learn together!

 

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April 25, 2026
Event Date2026-04-25T14:00:00 - 2026-04-25T16:00:00

Taxes Without the Stress: Plan Before You File

Join the Office of Small Business for "Taxes Without the Stress: Plan Before You File" — two workshops structured to help small businesses reduce financial stress, minimize costly mistakes, and establish simple habits that support long-term financial stability.

March 31, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Emily Patrick
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-31T10:00:00 - 2026-03-31T11:30:00

Join the Office of Small Business for "Taxes Without the Stress: Plan Before You File" — two workshops structured to help small businesses reduce financial stress, minimize costly mistakes, and establish simple habits that support long-term financial stability.

REGISTER

What Businesses Will Learn:

Participants will gain practical understanding of:

  • The difference between tax preparation vs. tax planning.
  • How to reduce tax surprises and avoid penalties.
  • Common filing mistakes that impact cash flow
  • Simple quarterly tax habits that protect business revenue
  • How proactive planning supports long-term sustainability
March 31 session structure: PROTECTING CASH FLOW YEAR-ROUND

  • Estimated taxes simplified

  • Quarterly planning habits

  • Reducing surprises before they happen

  • Live Q&A 
Takeaways for Attendees:

Each participant will receive:

✔️ Simple Annual Tax Calendar (with quarterly due dates)

✔️ Estimated Tax Worksheet Template

✔️ Practical planning checklist

✔️ Live Q&A support

These tools are designed to help businesses move from reactive filing to proactive financial control.

March 31, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Emily Patrick
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-31T10:00:00 - 2026-03-31T11:30:00

ReStore Boston Program Office Hours

Join the Office of Small Business for ReStore Office Hours bi-weekly on Mondays from 10 am - 11:30 am

June 29, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
    Repeats every other week on Monday, starting from February 9, 2026, 13 times
  • VIRTUAL
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    ReStore Boston Program
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-29T10:00:00 - 2026-06-29T11:30:00

The ReStore Boston Program within the Office of Small Business hosts bi-weekly ReStore Office Hours on Mondays from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. If you have any interest in the ReStore Boston program as a business seeking design support services or as a contractor interested in providing services, we encourage you to attend.

June 29, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
    Repeats every other week on Monday, starting from February 9, 2026, 13 times
  • VIRTUAL
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    ReStore Boston Program
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-29T10:00:00 - 2026-06-29T11:30:00

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
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