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Mayor's Youth Summit 2025

Click here to reserve your free tickets now!

February 22, 2025
Event Date2025-02-22T17:00:49 - 2025-02-22T20:00:49

The 2025 Mayor's Youth Summit will be an exciting platform for Boston's youth to come together to celebrate the contributions of young people to our City’s culture. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with City officials, community leaders, and one another in a fun and welcoming environment. This event will also showcase the various opportunities and investments made by the City and our partners to the youth population, highlighting areas of success in the past year and outlining future goals.

February 22, 2025
Event Date2025-02-22T17:00:49 - 2025-02-22T20:00:49

Parks and Recreation's: Duck Boat Challenge

Let's Pull Together for Youth Sports! 

April 11, 2026
Event Date2026-04-11T11:00:00 - 2026-04-11T15:00:00

Back for round two! The Boston Parks and Recreation’s Duck Boat Challenge returns for its second year on Saturday April 11, 2026, bringing one of the city’s most unique and exhilarating challenges back to Boston Common. Teams of 10 will battle the clock as they pull a 21,000-pound duck boat down the course. Are you ready to take on the competition?

Beyond the thrill, the Duck Boat Challenge celebrates community spirit and the Boston Parks and Recreation programs that help young athletes grow, stay active, and stay healthy.

This event is in partnership with the Boston Duck Tours.

See the excitement from the 2025 Duck Boat Challenge in the video below.

April 11, 2026
Event Date2026-04-11T11:00:00 - 2026-04-11T15:00:00

Here's How it Works

  • TEAM CHALLENGE: Assemble a team of 10 friends, family, or coworkers (must be 16+ to participate & Teams must have exactly 10 members.)
  • TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE: Compete to pull the massive 21,000-pound duck boat in the fastest time. 
  • HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Your team’s participation directly supports youth sports programs in Boston, helping foster fitness, well-being, and opportunities for young athletes to explore a variety of sports.

How to Participate

REGISTER YOUR TEAM

Each team will consist of 10 members, with one appointed as the Team Captain. The Team Captain will be responsible for managing the team’s registration process. 

REGISTER YOUR TEAM

GET ON BOARD

Put your name on the Duck! The Duck Boat Challenge has taken Boston by storm, capturing attention and buzz citywide! This is a fun way to be involved with a high-energy, community-centered event.  If your business, company, or organization is interested in supporting the event or joining the challenge, reach out to Tiffany Clark at Tiffany.Clark@boston.gov or (617) 233-2305.

SUPPORT OUR MISSION

Can't make it to the event?  You can still support the Recreation Division by making a donation to the Fund at Parks and Recreation in Boston now or any time of year.

DONATE

CHECK OUT THE 2025 DUCK BOAT CHALLENGE

Contact

For more information, please contact Tiffany Clark, Recreation Resource Development Manager, at tiffany.clark@boston.gov or 617-233-2305. 

Thank You Event Sponsors

THANK YOU BOSTON DUCK TOURS

BOSTON DUCK TOURS

City Of Boston 2025 Youth Jobs And Resource Fair

Get connected to employers and resources at the City of Boston Youth Job and Resource Fair!

March 29, 2025
  • 11:00am - 3:00pm
  • Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center
    1350 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    futureBOS@boston.gov
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Business and jobs
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-03-29T11:00:00 - 2025-03-29T15:00:00

Join us to connect with over 200 employers and get access to youth resources at this free event. At the event youth and young adults ages 14-24 can find job placement opportunities, career development workshops, free food, live performances, raffles, giveaways, and more! The job fair will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2024, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Complex.

To register as a youth attending the event, you may reserve a spot by filling out the form below. 

 

March 29, 2025
  • 11:00am - 3:00pm
  • Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center
    1350 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    futureBOS@boston.gov
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Business and jobs
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-03-29T11:00:00 - 2025-03-29T15:00:00

Youth Registration

Youth Registration
Youth Registration

Shake Shack x OYEA Pop Up!

December 12, 2024
Event Date2024-12-12T14:00:14 - 2024-12-12T18:00:14

Join the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement for a special pop-up at Shake Shack! Boston residents between 14-25 are invited to receive resources while enjoying burgers, shakes, and fries.

December 12, 2024
Event Date2024-12-12T14:00:14 - 2024-12-12T18:00:14

Mayor's Youth Council Youth Town Hall

December 13, 2024
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 1716 Centre St, West Roxbury
    Boston, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-12-13T16:00:04 - 2024-12-13T19:00:04

All Boston residents ages 14-25 are invited to join the Mayor's Youth Council on Friday, December 13, from 4 - 7 p.m. at 1716 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132! The town hall will provide an opportunity for youth to share their thoughts and concerns about Boston, and will be followed by a movie screening of Home Alone. Popcorn and pizza will be provided! Register below.

December 13, 2024
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 1716 Centre St, West Roxbury
    Boston, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-12-13T16:00:04 - 2024-12-13T19:00:04

Mayor's Youth Council Youth Town Hall

December 12, 2024
  • 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Teen Center of Curtis Hall Community Center
    20 South St, Jamaica Plain
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-12-12T15:00:49 - 2024-12-12T16:00:49

All Boston residents ages 14-25 are invited to join the Mayor's Youth Council on Thursday, December 12, from 3 - 4 p.m. at the Curtis Hall Community Center (20 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130)! Enjoy games, pizza, treats, soda, and a conversation about what you would like to see happen in Boston. Register below.

December 12, 2024
  • 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Teen Center of Curtis Hall Community Center
    20 South St, Jamaica Plain
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-12-12T15:00:49 - 2024-12-12T16:00:49

Mayor's Youth Council Youth Town Hall

December 6, 2024
  • 3:20pm - 5:30pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building
    2300 Washington St
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-12-06T15:20:31 - 2024-12-06T17:30:31

All Boston residents ages 14-25 are invited to join the Mayor's Youth Council for a day of fun, prizes, and conversation on Friday, December 6th from 3:20-5:30 at the Bruce C. Bolling Building (2300 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02119)! Share your concerns directly with them at the youth town hall, enjoy a thrilling scavenger hunt, and win exciting games and raffle prizes. Food and drinks will be provided. Your voice matters—don’t miss out! Register below.

December 6, 2024
  • 3:20pm - 5:30pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building
    2300 Washington St
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-12-06T15:20:31 - 2024-12-06T17:30:31
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