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Open Streets Boston - Dorchester

Open Streets Boston events are family-friendly, pedestrian-focused events that transform City streets into vibrant, car-free boulevards where people can dream, play, and explore.

September 14, 2025
Event Date2025-09-14T10:30:00 - 2025-09-14T15:00:00

Join us on Dorchester Ave. on Sunday, September 14 for Open Streets Boston in Dorchester! Get ready for live music, delicious food trucks, kid's activities, and local art that will bring the community together. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your neighbors and learn more about local businesses and organizations along the route.

Open Streets Boston events are always free and open to all, so grab your friends and family and head on down to Dorchester Ave. from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OPEN STREETS

Please note:
  • Dorchester Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic from Adams Street to Ashmont Street between the hours of 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Starting at 6 a.m., parking will be prohibited on both sides of Dorchester Avenue, from Adams Street to Ashmont Street.

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September 14, 2025
Event Date2025-09-14T10:30:00 - 2025-09-14T15:00:00

PROGRAMMING (UPDATES WILL BE ONGOING)

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Boston Collegiate Charter School Development Committee Meeting

Join the online meeting

  • 02:30PM - 03:30PM
  • Posted:
    04/28/2023 - 3:07PM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

ATTENTION: This meeting will only 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 enter meeting id 686 458 2044 #. You can also submit written comments or questions to cc@boston.gov or via twitter @bostonenviro.

In accordance with the...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 10:00PM
  • Posted:
    04/26/2023 - 3:27PM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Love Your Block with SPARK Boston

Love Your Block with the 2022-2023 SPARK Boston Council!

April 22, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • UP Academy Holland
    85 Olney St
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    SPARK Boston
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-04-22T10:00:00 - 2023-04-22T12:00:00

We'll be at UP Holland Academy as part of the 2023 Love Your Block first weekend of clean-ups on Saturday morning. Join SPARK Boston Council members and other neighborhood volunteers to clean up the grounds of a BPS site. You only need to bring yourself and your friends and a willingness to get a little dirty to beautify our City! Refreshments will be provided. 

April 22, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • UP Academy Holland
    85 Olney St
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    SPARK Boston
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-04-22T10:00:00 - 2023-04-22T12:00:00

UP Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting

Join the Zoom meeting

The public can offer testimony.
  • 09:00PM - 11:00PM
  • Posted:
    04/18/2023 - 8:31AM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Fix-It Clinic

Avoid the trash and bring your household items for free repair

October 21, 2023
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • 690 Washington St
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    environment@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-10-21T10:00:00 - 2023-10-21T13:00:00

The City of Boston is hosting fix-it clinics at eight different Boston Public Library locations. A Fix-It Clinic is a free event where Boston residents can bring their broken household items to learn and repair, so that they are not trashed. You can bring items including:

  • Clothing and fabric
  • Computers and phones
  • Toys and wooden items
  • Kitchen equipment
  • Small electrical devices
  • Jewelry
  • And more!
October 21, 2023
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • 690 Washington St
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    environment@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-10-21T10:00:00 - 2023-10-21T13:00:00

Fix-It Clinic

Avoid the trash and bring your household items for free repair

August 26, 2023
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • 27 Richmond St
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    environment@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-08-26T10:00:00 - 2023-08-26T13:00:00

The City of Boston is hosting fix-it clinics at eight different Boston Public Library locations. A Fix-It Clinic is a free event where Boston residents can bring their broken household items to learn and repair, so that they are not trashed. You can bring items including:

  • Clothing and fabric
  • Computers and phones
  • Toys and wooden items
  • Kitchen equipment
  • Small electrical devices
  • Jewelry
  • And more!
August 26, 2023
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • 27 Richmond St
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    environment@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-08-26T10:00:00 - 2023-08-26T13:00:00

Fix-It Clinic

Avoid the trash and bring your household items for free repair

June 24, 2023
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • 41 Geneva Ave
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    environment@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-06-24T10:00:00 - 2023-06-24T13:00:00

The City of Boston is hosting fix-it clinics at eight different Boston Public Library locations. A Fix-It Clinic is a free event where Boston residents can bring their broken household items to learn and repair, so that they are not trashed. You can bring items including:

  • Clothing and fabric
  • Computers and phones
  • Toys and wooden items
  • Kitchen equipment
  • Small electrical devices
  • Jewelry
  • And more!
June 24, 2023
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • 41 Geneva Ave
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    environment@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-06-24T10:00:00 - 2023-06-24T13:00:00

Fix-It Clinic

Avoid the trash and bring your household items for free repair.

June 15, 2024
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Fields Corner Branch Boston Public Library
    1520 Dorchester Ave
    Dorchester, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Environment
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-06-15T10:00:00 - 2024-06-15T13:00:00

The City of Boston is hosting fix-it clinics at different Boston Public Library locations. A Fix-It Clinic is a free event where Boston residents can bring their broken household items to learn and repair, so that they are not trashed. You can bring items including:

  • clothing and fabric
  • computers and phones
  • toys and wooden items
  • kitchen equipment
  • small electrical devices
  • jewelry, and
  • much more!
June 15, 2024
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Fields Corner Branch Boston Public Library
    1520 Dorchester Ave
    Dorchester, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Environment
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-06-15T10:00:00 - 2024-06-15T13:00:00

Boston Landmarks Commission Public Hearing

Attention: This hearing will only be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the hearing by going to our online meeting or calling 301-715-8592 and entering meeting id 962 9864 7874.

You can also submit written comments or questions to blc@boston.gov.

  • 09:00PM
  • Posted:
    04/13/2023 - 4:46PM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.
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