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Parks Fitness: Stretch and Mobility with Latoya

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

May 6, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 6, 2026, until August 26, 2026
  • Codman Square Park
    360 Talbot Avenue
    Dorchester, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-06T18:00:00 - 2026-08-26T19:00:00

Get ready to move, sweat, and feel amazing! This high-energy Strength and Mobility class is designed to help you build real strength, improve flexibility, and move better in your everyday life. We’ll combine functional strength training with dynamic mobility work to increase confidence, reduce stiffness, and prevent injury.

This class is for everybody whether you’re just getting started or getting back into your routine. Expect a mix of bodyweight exercises, light resistance, and intentional stretching in a supportive, no-judgment environment. Come as you are and leave feeling stronger, more mobile, and more in tune with your body.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.

Register here

May 6, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 6, 2026, until August 26, 2026
  • Codman Square Park
    360 Talbot Avenue
    Dorchester, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-06T18:00:00 - 2026-08-26T19:00:00

Dorchester: 183 Norfolk Street Abutters Meeting

Proposal to combine lots with a new lot consisting of approximately 19,000 square feet of land. This will include the construction of a one family dwelling and 12 one family dwellings on a vacant lot.

April 28, 2026
Event Date2026-04-28T18:00:00 - 2026-04-28T19:00:00

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: 161 561 1713

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

 

April 28, 2026
Event Date2026-04-28T18:00:00 - 2026-04-28T19:00:00

Neighborhood Concert Series - Dorchester - FM Collective

Neighborhood Concerts are presented by Bank of America.

July 13, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Town Field
    1565 Dorchester Ave
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-13T19:00:00 - 2026-07-13T20:30:00

FM Collective

About the band - "FM Collective is a Boston-based band blending Latin rhythms, hip-hop, and jazz into a joyful, high-energy live experience. Made up of Berklee College of Music graduates from all over the world, the group performs both original music and crowd-pleasing covers that bring people together across cultures and generations. Their performances are lively, engaging, and rooted in musicality, improvisation, and connection with the audience. FM Collective was honored as World Act of the Year at the New England Music Awards and continues to stay very active performing at festivals, concert series, public events, and community celebrations across Massachusetts and beyond."

July 13, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Town Field
    1565 Dorchester Ave
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-13T19:00:00 - 2026-07-13T20:30:00

Willowwood Rock Urban Wild Spring Cleanup 2026

Join neighbors and Urban Wilds Program staff in helping to take care of Willowwood Rock, one of Boston’s oldest Urban Wilds. 

May 2, 2026
Event Date2026-05-02T09:00:00 - 2026-05-02T12:00:00

We will begin with an educational site walk, and then care for new tree plantings and clean up debris. 

No experience necessary! Tools and instruction provided by Urban Wilds Program staff. Please wear sturdy footwear and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Long sleeves and pants recommended. 

May 2, 2026
Event Date2026-05-02T09:00:00 - 2026-05-02T12:00:00

Dorchester: 7 Helen Street Abutters Meeting

Proposal to construct a new four-story, four-unit, fully sprinklered building on a currently vacant lot. There will be a need to apply for multiple variances and relief.

April 21, 2026
Event Date2026-04-21T18:00:00 - 2026-04-21T19:00:00

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: 160 465 8382

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

April 21, 2026
Event Date2026-04-21T18:00:00 - 2026-04-21T19:00:00

Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Road Readiness

Gain on-bike confidence skills! We will learn and practice hand signals and advanced bike handling. Class open to all genders.

May 21, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Work Inc parking lot
    25 Beach Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-21T18:00:00 - 2026-05-21T20:00:00

Bicycle Road Readiness Skills (Level 3)

two side-by-side photos showing captures from Level 3 on-bike workshop for adults

If you have the basic biking skills like starting, stopping, and turning, but want to build your confidence to ride in the street, come to a free Road Readiness clinic for adults. Our experienced staff and volunteers will help each participant gain skills and confidence so you’re ready to venture onto the street and keep on rolling! This class is taught entirely in a parking lot. We will run through some fun activities to build skills like using hand signals, shifting gears, and riding in a steady line. You’ll get lots of practice and one-on-one support. This class is open to people of all genders, bikes and helmets provided for duration of the workshop, registration required.

If you cannot yet ride independently across a parking lot, please do not register for this clinic. Our Basic Skills class is more appropriate.

May 21, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Work Inc parking lot
    25 Beach Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-21T18:00:00 - 2026-05-21T20:00:00

Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Basic Skills

Do you want to learn or refresh basic skills, such as starting, stopping, and turning? Bikes and helmets provided. Class open to all genders.

May 2, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Work Inc Parking Lot
    25 Beach Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-02T12:00:00 - 2026-05-02T14:00:00

Beginner and Basic Skills - Level 1 and 2

two photos showing a group of adult learners on bikes

Can't remember the last time you were on a bike? Or never learned to ride? Come to a free learn-to-ride workshop and learn alongside other adults. 

This class is open to all genders, and is appropriate for people who have never ridden a bike before, have not been on a bike for a long time, or can pedal but need to work on basic skills (like stopping, turning, and changing gears). It is taught entirely in a parking lot. Bike and helmets provided for the duration of the workshop, registration required.

 

May 2, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Work Inc Parking Lot
    25 Beach Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-02T12:00:00 - 2026-05-02T14:00:00

Women's Learn-to-Bike: Basic Skills

Interested in learning to ride a bike? Do you want to refresh basic skills, such as starting, stopping, and turning? Bikes and helmets provided.

May 2, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Work inc parking lot
    25 Beach street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-02T10:00:00 - 2026-05-02T12:00:00

Beginner and Basic Skills

a group of women preparing to learn to bike

Can't remember the last time you were on a bike? Or never learned to ride? Come to a free learn-to-ride clinic for women and gender non-conforming adults.

This class is appropriate for people who have never ridden a bike before, or can pedal but need to work on basic skills (like stopping, turning, and changing gears). It is taught entirely in a parking lot. Bike and helmets provided for the duration of the workshop, registration required.

May 2, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Work inc parking lot
    25 Beach street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-02T10:00:00 - 2026-05-02T12:00:00

Neighborhood Cleanup at Franklin Park Playstead

The Mayor’s Office of Civic Organizing is facilitating a neighborhood cleanup for youth and families on Saturday, April 18, 2026, starting at 9 a.m. at Franklin Park Playstead.

April 18, 2026
Event Date2026-04-18T09:00:00

Interested volunteers are asked to register for the annual cleanup online:

Register for the event

April 18, 2026
Event Date2026-04-18T09:00:00

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

ATTENTION: This meeting will be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our online meeting or calling 929-205-6099 and entering Meeting ID 868 0172 3247 #. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at cc@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, or ...

The public can offer testimony.
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