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Bay State Road/Back Bay West Area Architectural Conservation District Commission

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Meeting or calling 1-646-828-7666 and entering meeting id # 160 769 3440. You can also submit written comments or questions to bbwcdc@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.
  • 09:00PM
  • Posted:
    04/03/2026 - 10:45AM
  • 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.

Majlis: Poetry, Multimedia, and Conversation

An afternoon of poetry, performance, and conversation in honor of National Arab American Heritage Month and National Poetry Month!

April 26, 2026
  • 2:30pm - 4:30pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-26T14:30:00 - 2026-04-26T16:30:00

Celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month and National Poetry Month with an afternoon of poetry, performances, and conversation featuring George Abraham, Key K. Bird, Feda Eid, and Jess Rizkallah.

RSVP

April 26, 2026
  • 2:30pm - 4:30pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-26T14:30:00 - 2026-04-26T16:30:00

Canceled:
Mass Poetry Individual Youth Slam Finals

Reason for cancellation: This event has been postponed. Stay tuned for the rescheduled date.
April 11, 2026
  • 5:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-11T17:30:00 - 2026-04-11T20:30:00

Celebrate National Poetry Month at Mass Poetry's Individual Teen Slam Finals! This is the culmination of a series of qualifying events for a spot on Mass Poetry’s Youth Slam team. The top five poets will represent the team and compete this summer at the international youth poetry slam festival Brave New Voices, happening July 15-18 in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.

RSVP

April 11, 2026
  • 5:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-11T17:30:00 - 2026-04-11T20:30:00

Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom hearing or calling 1-646-828-7666 and entering meeting id #160 171 0230...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 08:00PM
  • Posted:
    03/31/2026 - 9:58AM
  • 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.

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

BOSTON DUCK TOURS

Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District

ATTENTION: This meeting will only be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our Zoom Link or calling 646-828-7666 and enter meeting ID #161 352...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 08:00PM
  • Posted:
    03/30/2026 - 11:17AM
  • 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.

Canceled:
Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission

  • 10:00PM
  • Posted:
    03/30/2026 - 10:40AM
  • 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.

Back Bay Architectural Commission

ATTENTION: This meeting will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Meeting or calling 646-828-7666 and entering meeting id # 161 765 6258. You can also submit written comments or questions to BackBayAC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.
  • 03:00PM
  • Posted:
    03/30/2026 - 10:05AM
  • 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.

Franklin Park Maintenance Trust Fund Trustees Meeting

Join the online meeting

The public can offer testimony.
  • 07:00PM - 08:00PM
  • Posted:
    03/27/2026 - 1:58PM
  • 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.

South End Landmark District Commission

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our online meeting or calling ...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 09:30PM
  • Posted:
    03/27/2026 - 12:01PM
  • 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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