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August 27 Summer Family Bike Ride in East Boston

Easy route. All ages welcome. Bikes available to borrow.

August 27, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • McKay School
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-27T18:00:00 - 2026-08-27T20:00:11

Group of people riding bicycles down sidewalk.

A family-friendly group ride in East Boston neighborhood! Join us to practice bike skills - come by yourself, with a friend, or your family. We will be starting in the McKay School's yard.

Registration for the event is required

August 27, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • McKay School
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-27T18:00:00 - 2026-08-27T20:00:11

August 13 Summer Family Bike Ride in East Boston

Easy route. All ages welcome. Bikes available to borrow.

August 13, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • McKay School
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-13T18:00:00 - 2026-08-13T20:00:00

Group of people riding bicycles down sidewalk.

A family-friendly group ride in East Boston neighborhood! Join us to practice bike skills - come by yourself, with a friend, or your family. We will be starting in the McKay School's yard.

Registration for the event is required. 

August 13, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • McKay School
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-13T18:00:00 - 2026-08-13T20:00:00

July 30 Family Bike Ride in Franklin Park

Easy route. All ages welcome. Bikes available to borrow.

July 30, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Franklin Park Playstead
    Pierpoint Rd
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-30T18:00:00 - 2026-07-30T20:00:00

a photo of a group of different-age people on bikes

A family-friendly group ride in Moakley Park in South Boston neighborhood! Join us to practice bike skills - come by yourself, with a friend, or your family! We will be starting in Franklin Park's Playstead: Baseball Field by Elma Lewis Playhouse

Registration for the event is required. 

July 30, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Franklin Park Playstead
    Pierpoint Rd
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-30T18:00:00 - 2026-07-30T20:00:00

July 16 Summer Family Bike Ride in Franklin Park

Easy route. All ages welcome. Bikes available to borrow.

July 16, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Franklin Park Playstead
    Pierpoint Rd
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-16T18:00:00 - 2026-07-16T20:00:00

a photo of a group of different-age people on bikes

A family-friendly group ride in Franklin Park! Join us to practice bike skills - come by yourself, with a friend, or your family! Registration for the event is required. We will be starting at Franklin Park's Playstead: Baseball field next to Elma Lewis Playhouse.

July 16, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Franklin Park Playstead
    Pierpoint Rd
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-16T18:00:00 - 2026-07-16T20:00:00

July 2 Summer Family Bike Ride at Moakley Park

Easy route. All ages welcome. Bikes available to borrow.

July 2, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 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:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-02T18:00:00 - 2026-07-02T20:00:00

Group of people riding bicycles down sidewalk.

A family-friendly group ride in Moakley Park in South Boston neighborhood! Join us to practice bike skills - come by yourself, with a friend, or your family! Registration for the event is required. 

July 2, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 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:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-02T18:00:00 - 2026-07-02T20:00:00

BCYF Hennigan Pool Reopening Celebration

BCYF Hennigan Pool is open! 

June 22, 2026
Event Date2026-06-22T15:45:00 - 2026-06-22T16:45:00

Join Mayor Wu in celebrating the reopening of the BCYF Hennigan Pool on Monday, June 22 at 3:45 p.m.

June 22, 2026
Event Date2026-06-22T15:45:00 - 2026-06-22T16:45:00

The Revolutionary Spark – Battle of Bunker Hill Commemoration

The first in a series of screenings designed to make history accessible to broad audiences while encouraging thoughtful discussion about Boston's past, present, and future.

June 16, 2026
Event Date2026-06-16T18:00:00 - 2026-06-16T20:00:00

This event will commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill and explore the historical significance of the American Revolution through a screening of the 30 min clips that display the revolutionary acts that happened on Bunker Hill, followed by a moderated discussion led by Jennifer L. Moore, GBH News’, Boston Historians and descendants of the battle.

The screening will take place at the Bunker Hill Museum on June 16, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and  is intended to engage students, families, educators, residents, and visitors as part of Boston's America 250 commemoration efforts.

June 16, 2026
Event Date2026-06-16T18:00:00 - 2026-06-16T20:00:00

The People's House Party

This July, Revolutionary Spaces invites you to Old South Meeting House for The People’s House Party — a joyful civic celebration bringing our community together on the eve of the 250th anniversary.

June 10, 2026
Event Date2026-06-10T10:11:48

This year’s gala marks the start of something new. Guests will enjoy The Exclusive First Look at Ruckus!, a bold new immersive show that invites visitors inside the events and voices of the American Revolution. Expect a warm, nostalgic atmosphere with thoughtful food, vibrant storytelling, and the unmistakable magic of a Boston summer evening in a space where history was made.

Let’s celebrate the spaces that bring us together, and the stories that still shape us!

June 10, 2026
Event Date2026-06-10T10:11:48

The Exlcusive First Look at Ruckus!

Join Revolutionary Spaces on Wednesday, July 1 for The Exclusive First Look at Ruckus!, a bold new immersive show at the Old South Meeting House.

July 1, 2026
Event Date2026-07-01T18:30:00 - 2026-07-01T21:30:00

Ruckus! drops you into the heart of the debate and defiance that once filled this iconic space—where ordinary people set extraordinary change in motion. From the floorboards to the balconies, you’ll be surrounded by dynamic sound, dramatic lighting, and projected animations of fiery revolutionaries, determined citizens, and a few unlikely troublemakers whose courage shook these walls.

We’re opening the doors of the Old South Meeting House to share Ruckus! with an exclusive audience of supporters like you—inviting you to feel the energy, tension, and urgency of this historic moment as it unfolds around you. Be among the first to witness Boston’s most exciting new historic experience before it opens to the public on July 2nd. Step into the moment when voices rose, actions followed, and a little ruckus changed the course of history.

Doors open at 6:30 PM. The program kicks off at 7:30 PM and will run for approximately one hour. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the program starts to reserve your seat. Guests will enjoy food and drinks by Chef Dave’s, connect with fellow attendees, and celebrate America's 250th. To preserve the integrity of the experience, late entry will not be permitted once Ruckus! has started. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM will be admitted following the conclusion of the performance.

Reserve Your Tickets Today—Space is limited!

  • Supporter Ticket: $250
  • Community Champion Ticket: $50
  • Friend Ticket: Free or Pay What You Can*

Please Note: If you are attending The People’s House Party as a sponsor or ticket holder, your access to The Exclusive First Look at Ruckus! is already included.

*Anyone who reserves a Friend Ticket will be placed on a waitlist and will receive attendance confirmation (space permitting) from Revolutionary Spaces closer to the event date.

July 1, 2026
Event Date2026-07-01T18:30:00 - 2026-07-01T21:30:00

Boston After Dark Blackstone BCYF (South End)

Boston After Dark is back this summer!

June 26, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 50 W Brookline St
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-26T17:00:00 - 2026-06-26T19:00:00

Join the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement for a Boston After Dark kickoff with soccer-themed games, giveaways, and more at Blackstone BCYF! 

🍔 Free food

🎵 Music by youth DJs

 📍Find events all summer long in your neighborhood at boston.gov/after-dark

June 26, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 50 W Brookline St
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-26T17:00:00 - 2026-06-26T19:00:00
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