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Roxbury Meet and Greet at Twelfth Baptist Church

Comes speak with us at the historic Twelfth Baptist Church in Roxbury! 

June 3, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 160 Warren Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-03T18:00:00 - 2026-06-03T19:30:00

We want to make our grant process as clear and accessible as possible. Whether you’re a local nonprofit or for-profit leader, a community organizer, or a resident with a great idea, this event is for you. Come learn how we can support your work in the community!

Date and Time: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Meeting Location: 160 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA 0211

PARKING INFORMATION: Parking lot available as well as street parking. 

Please register below so we can plan accordingly. All are welcome! 

June 3, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 160 Warren Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-03T18:00:00 - 2026-06-03T19:30:00

St James Street Community Meeting 2 (Online)

Join us for an online community meeting about site analysis and next steps for St James Street Park!

Register Here

May 20, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Kenya Thompson
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-20T18:00:00 - 2026-05-20T19:30:00
May 20, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Kenya Thompson
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-20T18:00:00 - 2026-05-20T19:30:00

Independence Day Parade and Ceremonies

Join the City of Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu to celebrate our nation's 250th Independence Day!

July 4, 2026
Event Date2026-07-04T07:30:00 - 2026-07-04T12:30:00
  • 7:30 a.m. | Parade staging begins at Dartmouth Street and Copley Square
  • 9:00 a.m. | Parade steps off from Copley Square
    • The parade will begin at Copley Square and proceed down Boylston Street, turn left onto Tremont Street, and end at Court Street. A detailed map of the parade route is available at this link (and below).

    • It will feature historic organizations, military units, veterans groups, civic organizations, musicians, and community participants. 

  • 10:00 a.m. | Halt of Honors Ceremony at Old Granary Burying Ground
  • 10:15 a.m. | Reading of the Declaration of Independence from the Old State House Balcony
    • The ceremony will feature a trumpet call, a performance of “God Bless America” by Boston Police Officer Stephen McNulty, remarks from Mayor Michelle Wu, and the traditional reading of the Declaration of Independence by the Captain Commanding of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company. The reading will conclude with patriotic music performed by the Zarba Military Band.
    • The Old State House is located at 206 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02109.
  • 11:00 a.m. | Independence Day Oration at Faneuil Hall
    • Event is currently at capacity, no longer accepting RSVPs
    • Includes musical performances by the Zarba Military Band, remarks from Mayor Michelle Wu, followed by Dr. Nathaniel Sheidley, president and CEO of Revolutionary Spaces, who will deliver the City’s traditional Fourth of July Oration. The program will also feature a fireside chat with award‑winning writer and journalist Ta‑Nehisi Coates and Dr. Imari Paris Jeffries, president and CEO of Embrace Boston, reflecting on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Boston’s revolutionary legacy, and realizing the promises of the Revolution today. 
Parade route:

parade route

Residents and visitors should expect temporary street closures, parking restrictions, and traffic delays in the vicinity of the parade route and staging areas throughout the morning. Street occupancy and parking restrictions will be in effect on portions of Cambridge Street, Court Street, Dartmouth Street, and surrounding roadways.

July 4, 2026
Event Date2026-07-04T07:30:00 - 2026-07-04T12:30:00

Roslindale: 659 Hyde Park Avenue Abutters Meeting

Seeking shed storage for tools and other items for the house. 

April 16, 2026
Event Date2026-04-16T19:00:00 - 2026-04-16T20:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom

Meeting ID: 160 663 9389

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

 

April 16, 2026
Event Date2026-04-16T19:00:00 - 2026-04-16T20:00:00

Emerald Necklace Walking Tour

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

September 20, 2026
Event Date2026-09-20T10:00:00 - 2026-09-20T16:00:00

Walk the legendary Emerald Necklace from Boston Common to Franklin Park. On this guided journey, follow the green ribbon designed by Frederick Law Olmsted as it winds through historic parks, scenic waterways, and hidden landscapes across the city. Discover the parks that connect Boston—one park at a time. Please bring plenty of water and comfortable shoes. There will be stops for restroom breaks and a 30-minute lunch break (lunch is not provided). 

  • Meeting location will be outside the Boston Common Visitor Center located at 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111
  • Ending location will be at the William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park located at 1 Circuit Dr, Boston, MA 02121
  • For ages 15+
  • Registration is not required at this time

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage or call (617) 635-7383.

 

September 20, 2026
Event Date2026-09-20T10:00:00 - 2026-09-20T16:00:00

Stable Tour

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

September 3, 2026
Event Date2026-09-03T16:00:00 - 2026-09-03T17:30:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers on a tour of our stable as we introduce you to our equine partners. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how the Boston Park Rangers operate their stable.

  • Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes
  • For all ages 
  • Tour length 1 - 1.5 hours
  • Parking is available onsite

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

 

September 3, 2026
Event Date2026-09-03T16:00:00 - 2026-09-03T17:30:00

Franklin Park Ruins Tour

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

August 8, 2026
Event Date2026-08-08T14:00:00 - 2026-08-08T15:00:00

Explore the hidden history of Franklin Park on a guided walking tour through its forgotten ruins. Discover overgrown stonework, lost structures, and the stories behind the park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Perfect for curious locals, history lovers, and urban explorers. Uncover the secrets hiding in Boston’s largest park.

  • Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes
  • For ages 15+
  • Event time range 1 - 1.5 hours

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

 

August 8, 2026
Event Date2026-08-08T14:00:00 - 2026-08-08T15:00:00

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

Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours - Copley

Join us for our in-person Community Office Hours! 

August 27, 2026
  • 12:30pm - 2:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Thursday, but only the 4th instance of this set, starting from February 26, 2026, until December 24, 2026
  • 700 Boylston St.
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-27T12:30:00 - 2026-08-27T14:30:00

Looking for support getting connected to resources and navigating City services? Meet with the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement during our community office hours at the Copley Branch of the Boston Public Library. 

Office hours will take place on the following days:

  • First Thursday of every month from 4 - 7 p.m. at the East Boston branch
  • Fourth Thursday of every month from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Copley branch

Registration is not required, and interpretation and disability accommodations will be available.

Community office hours flyer

August 27, 2026
  • 12:30pm - 2:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Thursday, but only the 4th instance of this set, starting from February 26, 2026, until December 24, 2026
  • 700 Boylston St.
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-27T12:30:00 - 2026-08-27T14:30:00
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