Events

COVID-19 update: Due to public health concerns, the events listed on this page are subject to change. For more information on event and gathering restrictions in Boston, check our COVID-19 reopening website.

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October 18, 2021

2:00pm-3:00pm

Hero Square Dedication for Lester A. Burton

Intersection of Westland Avenue and Hemenway Street

Fenway, MA 02114

john.allison@boston.gov

617-635-2257

Price:

FREE

Please join us for a Hero Square Dedication for Lester A. Burton on October 18 at 2 p.m.

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6:00pm-7:30pm

Mattapan Square transportation online meeting

Meeting is online

Boston, MA

bluehillmattapan@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

Please join an online meeting to discuss transportation and streetscape improvements planned for Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan Square. This is part of the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan.

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October 19, 2021

1:00pm-2:00pm

Upham's Corner RFP Site Visit

Uphams Corner

Boston, MA 02125

morgan.e.mcdaniel@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

The City of Boston and the BPDA will host a site visit for potential RFP respondents.

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3:00pm-4:00pm

Weekly small business call

Zoom

Boston,

Price:

FREE

Join us every Tuesday at 3 p.m.!

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6:00pm-7:30pm

Mother's Rest Park Design Meeting #2

via Zoom

Boston,

lauren.bryant@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

Review design alternatives.

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October 20, 2021

11:00am-12:30pm

Workforce Development: Community Resource Fair

owd@boston.gov

617-918-5248

Price:

FREE

Get connected with organizations that offer education opportunities, job training, and critical resources. Participating organizations in this free, virtual resource fair include Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, Project Place, Suits and Smiles, and more.

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12:00pm-2:00pm

Community Preservation virtual open space and recreation application info session

ONLINE

BOSTON, MA 02201

THADINE.BROWN@BOSTON.GOV

617-635-0545

Price:

FREE

The City's Community Preservation Program will be hosting a virtual application information session on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 12 p.m. for open space and recreation projects to provide a detailed overview of the application process and requirements.

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12:00pm-3:00pm

Free immigration consultations

By phone only

Boston, MA 02201

immigrantadvancement@boston.gov

617-635-2980

Price:

FREE

COVID-19 update: Due to public health concerns, immigration consultations at Boston City Hall are currently by telephone until further notice. Please call 617-635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov to make an appointment or for further questions.

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6:00pm-8:00pm

Community Preservation virtual historic preservation application info session

ONLINE

BOSTON, MA 02201

THADINE.BROWN@BOSTON.GOV

617-635-0545

Price:

FREE

The City's Community Preservation Program will be hosting a virtual application information session on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 6 p.m. for historic preservation projects to provide a detailed overview of the application process and requirements.

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6:30pm-7:30pm

Green Infrastructure and Cummins Highway Reconstruction

via Zoom

Boston, MA 02126

Price:

FREE

We are planning to reconstruct Cummins Highway, from River Street to the intersection of Harvard Street and Wood Avenue.

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October 22, 2021

5:00pm-8:00pm

House Music Dance Party

1 City Hall Square

Boston, 02201-2006

TOURISM@BOSTON.GOV

617-635-3911

Price:

FREE

Downloads:

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Come to City Hall Plaza for a free house music dance party on Friday, October 22!

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5:00pm-8:00pm

Fall-o-Ween Children's Festival 2021

38 Beacon Street

Boston, MA 02108

parks@boston.gov

617-635-4505

Price:

FREE

Mayor Kim Janey and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the first annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival at the Boston Common Frog Pond.

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October 23, 2021

10:00am-1:00pm

Talk to us about Cummins Highway at Mattapan Square Farmers Market

Mattapan Square Farmers Market
888 Cummins Highway

Mattapan, MA

jeffrey.alexis@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

Come talk to us in person about Cummins Highway.

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10:00am-2:00pm

Dog licensing and low-cost rabies clinic - Roxbury

BCYF Tobin Community Center
1481 Tremont Street

Roxbury, MA 02120

animalcontrol@boston.gov

617-635-5348

Price:

FREE

Downloads:

Download the flyer

Animal Care and Control is offering low cost-clinics across the City.

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11:00am-2:00pm

Grove Hall mural tour

Grove Hall Branch Library
41 Geneva Avenue

Dorchester, MA 02121

sparkboston@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

Get outside and make City of Boston's mural map come to life in Grove Hall!

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1:00pm-2:30pm

Pleasant Street walk

Pleasant Street at Sawyer Avenue

Boston, MA 02125

pleasantstreet@boston.gov

617-635-1378

Price:

FREE

Join us for a walk to kick off the our Pleasant Street project!

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5:45pm

Mayor's Movie Nights: 'Hotel Transylvania'

Boston Common
38 Beacon Street

Downtown, MA 02116

parks@boston.gov

617-635-4505

Price:

FREE

Mayor Kim Janey's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in city parks.

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October 24, 2021

10:00am-2:00pm

Leaf and yard waste drop-off

500 American Legion Highway

Mattapan, MA 02131

publicworks@boston.gov

617-635-4900

Price:

FREE

We hold drop-off events throughout the year, starting in April.

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October 25, 2021

6:15pm-7:45pm

Upham's Corner Working Advisory Group meeting

Virtual Meeting

Boston, MA 02201

Andrew.Grace@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

The Working Advisory Group is a City-appointed advisory group for the Upham's Corner Implementation process.

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October 26, 2021

3:00pm-4:00pm

Weekly small business call

Zoom

Boston,

Price:

FREE

Join us every Tuesday at 3 p.m.!

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October 27, 2021

11:00am-12:30pm

Workforce Development: Community Job fair

owd@boston.gov

617-918-5248

Price:

FREE

Learn about job openings with CORI-friendly employers and submit your resume to employers that interest you. Participating employers in this free, virtual job fair include Amazon, CentiMark, Greater Boston Food Bank, Whole Foods, and more.

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3:00pm-7:00pm

Cummins Highway reconstruction office hours

Via Google Meet or Phone

Boston, MA

617-635-4966

Price:

FREE

We look forward to talking with you about the future reconstruction of Cummins Highway in Mattapan. You can select any available 15-minute appointment time to speak with a member of the project team. Led by the City of Boston Public Works Department, this project will create an accessible, green, and safe corridor.

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3:00pm-7:00pm

Cambridge Street Office Hours

VIA GOOGLE MEET OR PHONE

Boston, MA

617-635-4680

Price:

FREE

We are considering design changes for Cambridge Street. Join us at an upcoming event to learn more.

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6:00pm-7:30pm

Canceled: Flaherty Playground design meeting

via Zoom

Boston, MA 02201

abigail.chatfield@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

Reason for cancellation:
Due to schedule conflict, will be rescheduled within the next month.

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7:00pm-8:30pm

Fall 2021 Slow Streets meeting: Hancock Street Triangle

Virtual

Dorchester,

Price:

FREE

Attend the virtual design meeting for updates about the Hancock Street Triangle Neighborhood Slow Streets zone.

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October 28, 2021

12:00pm-1:00pm

Emerald Ash Borer information webinar (noon session)

Online via Zoom

Boston, MA

parks@boston.gov

617-635-4505

Price:

FREE

The Emerald Ash Borer is in Boston. Learn how the City of Boston is protecting our ash trees and what you can do to help.

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6:00pm

Emerald Ash Borer information webinar (6 p.m. session)

Online via Zoom

Boston, MA

parks@boston.gov

617-635-4505

Price:

FREE

The Emerald Ash Borer is in Boston. Learn how the City of Boston is protecting our ash trees and what you can do to help.

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October 30, 2021

10:00am-1:00pm

Talk to us about Cummins Highway at Mattapan Square Farmers Market

Mattapan Square Farmers Market
888 Cummins Highway

Mattapan, MA

jeffrey.alexis@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

Come talk to us in person about Cummins Highway.

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11:00am-1:00pm

Norwell Street Park design meeting

271 Norwell Street

Boston,

abigail.chatfield@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

Community input regarding future plans.

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November 2, 2021

3:00pm-4:00pm

Weekly small business call

Zoom

Boston,

Price:

FREE

Join us every Tuesday at 3 p.m.!

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