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Ride and Chill at Franklin Park

Join us for a free, safe, and family friendly bike ride throughout Franklin Park and surrounding areas. Stay for festivities afterwards!

October 11, 2026
  • 8:30am - 2:00pm
  • Shattuck Picnic Area at Franklin Park
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-11T08:30:00 - 2026-10-11T14:00:00

On Sunday, October 11, you are cordially invited to join Ride and Chill at Franklin Park.

a poster with illustration and information about the event

Join us for a free, safe, and family friendly bike ride throughout Franklin Park and surrounding areas - choose to ride 9-mile route, 2.5-route, or 0.5-loop for beginners and balance-bikers. Or join Fitness classes instead!

Ride and Chill will also feature a festival at the Shattuck Picnic Area with free bike programming, dance and fitness classes, bike repair clinic, local DJ, live music band, and food vendors.

The event is sponsored by Wayfair and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

October 11, 2026
  • 8:30am - 2:00pm
  • Shattuck Picnic Area at Franklin Park
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-11T08:30:00 - 2026-10-11T14:00:00

West of Washington Family Park Groundbreaking

Join us as we break ground on the new West of Washington Family Park! 

September 19, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • WOW Family Park
    217-231 Norwell Street, Dorchester
    Boston, 02124
  • Contact:
    parks@boston.gov
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-19T12:00:00 - 2026-09-19T14:00:00

Join BPRD, the WOW Coalition, and the Dorchester community to celebrate the transformation of four vacant lots into a new community park. 

 

 

September 19, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • WOW Family Park
    217-231 Norwell Street, Dorchester
    Boston, 02124
  • Contact:
    parks@boston.gov
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-19T12:00:00 - 2026-09-19T14:00:00

Open Streets Allston Brighton

Join us for Open Streets Boston in Allston-Brighton

October 4, 2026
  • 10:30am - 3:00pm
  • Brighton Ave.
    Allston-Brighton,
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-04T10:30:00 - 2026-10-04T15:00:00

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Get ready for a family-friendly, pedestrian-focused event on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. that will transform Brighton Ave. and Harvard Ave. between Cambridge St. to Commonwealth Ave. in Allston-Brighton into vibrant, car-free boulevards where people can dream, play, and explore. Open Streets Boston in Allston-Brighton will feature live music, food trucks, kid's activities, and much more!

(All Open Streets Boston events take place from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Streets will be closed to vehicular traffic starting at 9 a.m. and reopen at 4 p.m..)

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October 4, 2026
  • 10:30am - 3:00pm
  • Brighton Ave.
    Allston-Brighton,
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-04T10:30:00 - 2026-10-04T15:00:00

Deployables Day Walking Tour

On Wednesday, September 30, join Chief Climate Officer Brian Swett and Chief of Planning Kairos Shen on the Third Annual Deployables Day Walking Tour.

September 30, 2026
Event Date2026-09-30T11:00:00 - 2026-09-30T13:00:00

Learn about flood resilience in the here and now with both public and private deployable flood barrier owners. The tour will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Martin's Park, 64 Sleeper St, Boston. Please register with an email you have regular access to, as we will communicating any route updates via email. 

The walking tour will include three main stops: 

  1. Martin's Park, 64 Sleeper Street - Explore the City's latest deployable 
  2. Atlantic Wharf, 280 Congress Street (building rear, Pearl Street Extension) - Watch Boston Fire conduct a technical rescue drill over a deployable flood barrier with specialized vehicles and equipment in a flood scenario
  3. Harbor Towers, 65-85 East India Row - Learn more about a project where residents have come together to pool their funding and expertise to make two 40-story residential towers more resilient to coastal flooding and storm surge. 

The route will be on paved sidewalks along the harbor and will be about one mile in length with frequent stops. Please reach out to Emily Sinsky at emily.sinsky@boston.gov with any accessibility questions or inquiries about the tour. 

September 30, 2026
Event Date2026-09-30T11:00:00 - 2026-09-30T13:00:00

Stone Maps (Ruttier for the Dispossed) Opening Reception

Join us on September 26 to celebrate the unveiling of Stone Maps (Ruttier for the Dispossessed) by artist Kiyan Williams, presented in collaboration with the Boston Ujima Project, Inc., and the new Center for Art, Invention & Uncommon Practice (CAIUP).

September 26, 2026
  • 4:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Copps Hill Terrace
    520 Commercial Street
    Boston, MA 02109
  • Contact:
    Un-Monument Team
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Boston 250
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-26T16:00:00 - 2026-09-26T20:30:00

Located near the historic site of New Guinea and Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, Stone Maps traces and reflects on the presence of Black history embedded in Boston’s landscape. The evening will also celebrate the beginning of Kiyan Williams’s 2026–27 residency with Ujima and CAIUP, marking the launch of Williams’s term as CAIUP’s Artist-in-Residence. Come celebrate Stone Maps, Williams’s residency, and the histories, communities, and possibilities that shape Boston’s landscape.

Stone Maps Event Flyer

September 26, 2026
  • 4:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Copps Hill Terrace
    520 Commercial Street
    Boston, MA 02109
  • Contact:
    Un-Monument Team
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Boston 250
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-26T16:00:00 - 2026-09-26T20:30:00

August 26 Bike Town Pop-Up at Ross Playground

Join us for a free family-friendly Bike Town pop-up, where youth can learn to ride and participate in on-bike activities to improve their safe bike riding skills. 

August 26, 2026
Event Date2026-08-26T16:00:00 - 2026-08-26T19:00:00

Located at the Ross Playground Bike Town in Hyde Park, this three-hour drop-in event is for families and children ages 4-12 who want to learn to ride and practice their riding skills. A variety of different sized bikes and helmets will be provided, and staff will be present to lead on-bike games and teach bike riding skills and safe riding tips and techniques.

Bike Town at Shelburne

August 26, 2026
Event Date2026-08-26T16:00:00 - 2026-08-26T19:00:00

Urban Ag Fair at Roxbury Heritage State Park

The Urban Ag Fair is back! Join us on September 12 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Roxbury Heritage State Park.

September 12, 2026
  • 11:00am - 3:00pm
  • Roxbury Heritage State Park
    183 Roxbury Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Maxwell Francke
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Food and farmers markets
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-12T11:00:00 - 2026-09-12T15:00:00

Stay tuned for updates on the harvest competition, agriculture demos and workshops, music, and food as information comes out.

Learn more about the Ag Fair

2026 Urban Ag Fair Graphic

September 12, 2026
  • 11:00am - 3:00pm
  • Roxbury Heritage State Park
    183 Roxbury Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Maxwell Francke
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Food and farmers markets
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-12T11:00:00 - 2026-09-12T15:00:00

Chile Flag Rising and Cultural Event

The City of Boston invites you to join us as we raise the Chilean flag in honor of Chilean independence day. Together we will enjoy traditional music and celebrate Chilean culture, history, and contributions to the City.

September 9, 2026
Event Date2026-09-09T12:01:46 - 2026-09-09T13:30:46
September 9, 2026
Event Date2026-09-09T12:01:46 - 2026-09-09T13:30:46

Public Art Tour of Boston City Hall Plaza

Join The Art Walk Project for a guided public art tour exploring Boston’s history and contemporary creative landscape surrounding City Hall Plaza.

September 6, 2026
Event Date2026-09-06T14:00:00 - 2026-09-06T16:00:00

The Art Walk Project and the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture invite you to take a walk and experience Boston's iconic City Hall Plaza through a new lens. Join us as we explore some of the incredible pieces of art that reflect on our history, the creative landscape of our city, and help make this a dynamic public space.

This event is supported by the City Hall Plaza Engagement Grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

September 6, 2026
Event Date2026-09-06T14:00:00 - 2026-09-06T16:00:00

Public Art Tour of Boston City Hall Plaza

Join The Art Walk Project for a guided public art tour exploring Boston’s history and contemporary creative landscape surrounding City Hall Plaza.

September 5, 2026
Event Date2026-09-05T14:00:00 - 2026-09-05T16:00:00

The Art Walk Project and the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture invite you to take a walk and experience Boston's iconic City Hall Plaza through a new lens. Join us as we explore some of the incredible pieces of art that reflect on our history, the creative landscape of our city, and help make this a dynamic public space.

This event is supported by the City Hall Plaza Engagement Grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

September 5, 2026
Event Date2026-09-05T14:00:00 - 2026-09-05T16:00:00
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