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Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours - East Boston

Join us for our in-person Community Office Hours! 

July 9, 2026
Event Date2026-07-09T16:00:00 - 2026-07-09T19:00:00

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 East Boston 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

July 9, 2026
Event Date2026-07-09T16:00:00 - 2026-07-09T19:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafe - North End

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

November 6, 2026
  • 11:30am - 1:00pm
  • North End Branch of the Boston Public Library
    25 Parmenter Street, North End
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Corinne Brindley
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
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Event Date2026-11-06T11:30:00 - 2026-11-06T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafes - North End 2026

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

North End Branch of the Boston Public Library

365 Bremen Street, East Boston

For information, contact: Corinne Brindley at 617-635-3745, corinne.brindley@boston.gov

November 6, 2026
  • 11:30am - 1:00pm
  • North End Branch of the Boston Public Library
    25 Parmenter Street, North End
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Corinne Brindley
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
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  • Downloads:
Event Date2026-11-06T11:30:00 - 2026-11-06T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafe - North End

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

July 31, 2026
  • 11:30am - 1:00pm
  • North End Branch of the Boston Public Library
    25 Parmenter Street, North End
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Corinne Brindley
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
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Event Date2026-07-31T11:30:00 - 2026-07-31T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafes - North End 2026

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

North End Branch of the Boston Public Library

25 Parmenter Street, North End

For information, contact: Corinne Brindley at 617-635-3745, corinne.brindley@boston.gov

July 31, 2026
  • 11:30am - 1:00pm
  • North End Branch of the Boston Public Library
    25 Parmenter Street, North End
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Corinne Brindley
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
Event Date2026-07-31T11:30:00 - 2026-07-31T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafe - East Boston

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

October 9, 2026
Event Date2026-10-09T11:30:00 - 2026-10-09T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafes - East Boston 2026

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

 

East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library

365 Bremen Street, East Boston

 

For information, contact: Corinne Brindley at 617-635-3745 | corinne.brindley@boston.gov

October 9, 2026
Event Date2026-10-09T11:30:00 - 2026-10-09T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafe - Roxbury

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

September 11, 2026
Event Date2026-09-11T11:30:00 - 2026-09-11T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafes - Roxbury 2026

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

 

Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library

149 Dudley Street, Roxbury

 

For information, contact: Corinne Brindley at 617-635-3745 | corinne.brindley@boston.gov

September 11, 2026
Event Date2026-09-11T11:30:00 - 2026-09-11T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafe - South Boston

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

December 11, 2026
Event Date2026-12-11T11:30:00 - 2026-12-11T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafes - South Boston 2026 - v2

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

 

South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library

646 East Broadway, South Boston

 

For information, contact: Corinne Brindley at 617-635-3745 | corinne.white@boston.gov

December 11, 2026
Event Date2026-12-11T11:30:00 - 2026-12-11T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafe - South Boston

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

August 7, 2026
Event Date2026-08-07T11:30:00 - 2026-08-07T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafes - South Boston 2026 - v2

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

 

South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library

646 East Broadway, South Boston

 

For information, contact: Corinne Brindley at 617-635-3745 | corinne.white@boston.gov

August 7, 2026
Event Date2026-08-07T11:30:00 - 2026-08-07T13:00:00

Parks and Recreation 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

ADU Budget Workshop

Are you planning to build an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) and have questions about the anticipated costs? Sign up for a virtual budget workshop!

August 5, 2026
  • 4:30pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the first instance of this set, starting from August 5, 2026, until March 4, 2028
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Housing
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-05T16:30:00 - 2026-12-02T18:00:00

The Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Budget Workshop is an opportunity for Boston homeowners who are interested in building an ADU in their home or on their property to develop a plan to budget for and finance their project.

The workshop is open to the public. Participation in the ADU Budget Workshop and ADU Design Workshop is required to qualify for the Boston Home Center's ADU Financial Assistance Program. 

The workshop is a helpful step in making a financial plan and determining the cost and financial feasibility of building an ADU on your property.

August 5, 2026
  • 4:30pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the first instance of this set, starting from August 5, 2026, until March 4, 2028
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Housing
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
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Event Date2026-08-05T16:30:00 - 2026-12-02T18:00:00

Free Bike Repair Workshop at BPL South Boston

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop!

March 10, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Tuesday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from March 10, 2026, until October 13, 2026
  • 646 E BROADWAY BOSTON
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
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Event Date2026-03-10T15:30:11 - 2026-03-10T17:30:11

We do all basic bike repair including: patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters.

These events take place monthly on a Tuesday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.  No registration required. The event is first come, first serve.

March 10, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Tuesday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from March 10, 2026, until October 13, 2026
  • 646 E BROADWAY BOSTON
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-10T15:30:11 - 2026-03-10T17:30:11
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