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FreeVerse Collective

FreeVerse creates intergenerational spaces where poetry, music, and storytelling foster healing, connection, and creative liberation. Through a new initiative titled “FreeVerse University”, youth creatives receive monthly career-development workshops and mentorship from established artists and industry professionals.

December 10, 2026
  • 12:00am - 11:59pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-12-10T00:00:00 - 2026-12-10T23:59:59

This event is part of a City Hall Plaza Event Series supported by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture. Stay tuned for event time and more details, coming soon!

December 10, 2026
  • 12:00am - 11:59pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-12-10T00:00:00 - 2026-12-10T23:59:59

FreeVerse Collective

FreeVerse creates intergenerational spaces where poetry, music, and storytelling foster healing, connection, and creative liberation. Through a new initiative titled “FreeVerse University”, youth creatives receive monthly career-development workshops and mentorship from established artists and industry professionals.

November 19, 2026
  • 12:00am - 11:59pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-19T00:00:00 - 2026-11-19T23:59:59

This event is part of a City Hall Plaza Event Series supported by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture. Stay tuned for event time and more details, coming soon!

November 19, 2026
  • 12:00am - 11:59pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-19T00:00:00 - 2026-11-19T23:59:59

FreeVerse Collective

FreeVerse creates intergenerational spaces where poetry, music, and storytelling foster healing, connection, and creative liberation. Through a new initiative titled “FreeVerse University”, youth creatives receive monthly career-development workshops and mentorship from established artists and industry professionals.

October 22, 2026
  • 12:00am - 11:59pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-22T00:00:00 - 2026-10-22T23:59:59

This event is part of a City Hall Plaza Event Series supported by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture. Stay tuned for event time and more details, coming soon!

October 22, 2026
  • 12:00am - 11:59pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-22T00:00:00 - 2026-10-22T23:59:59

FreeVerse Collective

FreeVerse creates intergenerational spaces where poetry, music, and storytelling foster healing, connection, and creative liberation. Through a new initiative titled “FreeVerse University”, youth creatives receive monthly career-development workshops and mentorship from established artists and industry professionals.

September 24, 2026
  • 12:00am - 11:59pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-24T00:00:00 - 2026-09-24T23:59:59

This event is part of a City Hall Plaza Event Series supported by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture. Stay tuned for event time and more details, coming soon!

September 24, 2026
  • 12:00am - 11:59pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-24T00:00:00 - 2026-09-24T23:59:59

Water Safety Day

Learn the importance of water safety at a family-friendly event!

August 8, 2026
Event Date2026-08-08T12:00:00 - 2026-08-08T15:00:00

Join BCYF lifeguards for a day of learning the importance of water safety. There will be an in-water activity, stations around the pool deck, DJ and activities for all. Family friendly and open to all ages.

Register Here

August 8, 2026
Event Date2026-08-08T12:00:00 - 2026-08-08T15:00:00

Mayor's Youth Council Summer Town Hall - Mission Hill

Join the Mayor's Youth Council Summer Ambassadors for an engaging town hall featuring games, food, and givewaways!

August 13, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • BCYF Tobin
    1481 Tremont St
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Youth Council
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-13T15:00:00 - 2026-08-13T17:00:00

There will be food from local restaurants and multiple giveaways to win. Help make an impact within your community and enjoy yourself along the way. Youth will have the opportunity to share their thoughts on important topics such as community safety, resource accessibility, and the civic process.

The Mayor's Youth Council is a group of high schoolers who represent Boston’s youth in City government, lead original initiatives, and gain experience in public service. Learn more at: boston.gov/myc .

This event is open to people ages 14-19 who live, work, and/or go to school in Boston.

August 13, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • BCYF Tobin
    1481 Tremont St
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Youth Council
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-13T15:00:00 - 2026-08-13T17:00:00

Moakley Park Bike Scavenger Hunt (for Youth ages 13-19)

**Rescheduled to Wednesday, August 5 due to rain.**

Are you between 13 and 19 years old? Join Umass Urban Scholars and Boston Bikes for bike scavenger hunt and other activities!

August 5, 2026
  • 2:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Bike Town at Moakley Park
    1005 Colombia Rd
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-05T14:00:00 - 2026-08-05T17:00:06

Upperclassman of Umass Urban Scholars program in collaboration with Boston Bikes team are hosting a community bike event for Youth ages 13-19. The event includes an on-bike scavenger hunt, sand castle competitions, beach volleyball, sport activities like volleyball, as well as snacks and giveaways.

a colorful flyer with more details about the event

If you are joining for on-bike activities and do not have a bike, please know that limited bikes will be available for registered attendees. Registration link below!

Please bring a helmet. If you do not have one, we can provide one. 

August 5, 2026
  • 2:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Bike Town at Moakley Park
    1005 Colombia Rd
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-05T14:00:00 - 2026-08-05T17:00:06

August 12 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 12, 2026
Event Date2026-08-12T16:00:00 - 2026-08-12T19:00:00

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 12, 2026
Event Date2026-08-12T16:00:00 - 2026-08-12T19:00:00

Boston Youth Climate Action Fund: Grant Writing Workshop

August 11, 2026
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Boston City Hall Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Boston Youth Climate Action Fund
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-11T11:00:00 - 2026-08-11T13:00:00

The Boston Youth Climate Action Fund is accepting youth-led proposals. This workshop will be an opportunity for youth applicants to learn more about the 2030 Boston Climate Action Plan, dive deeper into climate themes, and improve their grant-writing skills. Potential applicants and supporting organizations are encouraged to attend.

August 11, 2026
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Boston City Hall Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Boston Youth Climate Action Fund
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-11T11:00:00 - 2026-08-11T13:00:00

Boston Youth Climate Action Fund: Info Session

August 7, 2026
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Contact:
    Boston Youth Climate Action Fund
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-07T11:00:00 - 2026-08-07T12:00:00

The Boston Youth Climate Action Fund is accepting youth-led proposals. At this virtual info session, participants will learn more about the micro-grant opportunity, creating a proposal, and submitting an application.

August 7, 2026
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Contact:
    Boston Youth Climate Action Fund
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-07T11:00:00 - 2026-08-07T12:00:00
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