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Lilac Sunday

During Preservation Month, enjoy the Arnold Arboretum's impressive collection of lilac plants.

May 14, 2023
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Arnold Arboretum
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-05-14T10:00:00 - 2023-05-14T15:00:00

Of the thousands of flowering plants in the Arboretum, only one is singled out each year for a daylong celebration. Mainly located on the edge of Bussey Hill Road in the heart of the landscape, the lilac collection at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is among the premier collections of these plants in North America. Lilac Sunday has been celebrated at the Arnold Arboretum since 1908.

Tours of the lilacs and family activities are available from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., but the Arboretum is open as usual from dawn to dusk.  

May 14, 2023
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Arnold Arboretum
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-05-14T10:00:00 - 2023-05-14T15:00:00

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 enter meeting id 9668761244. You can also submit written comments or questions to blc@boston.gov

Parks Fitness: Zumba with Lena

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 11, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from May 11, 2023, until August 31, 2023
  • Mozart Street Playground
    10 Mozart Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-05-11T18:00:00 - 2023-08-31T19:00:00

We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class

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 for class

May 11, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from May 11, 2023, until August 31, 2023
  • Mozart Street Playground
    10 Mozart Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-05-11T18:00:00 - 2023-08-31T19:00:00

Parks Fitness: Pound class with Emily

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 10, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 10, 2023, until August 30, 2023
  • Mission Hill Playground
    Tremont Street side
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
    Mission Hill
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-05-10T18:00:00 - 2023-08-30T19:00:00

Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements using weighted drumsticks.

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 for class

May 10, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 10, 2023, until August 30, 2023
  • Mission Hill Playground
    Tremont Street side
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
    Mission Hill
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-05-10T18:00:00 - 2023-08-30T19:00:00

JP Better Bike Lanes In-Person Office Hours

Come talk with us about upcoming bike projects in Jamaica Plain.

July 24, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library
    433 Centre Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Better Bike Lanes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-24T16:00:00 - 2023-07-24T19:00:00

We are working on a number of bike projects this year as part of our work to quickly close gaps across the City in Boston's emerging network of low-stress bike routes. These changes will increase the legibility of the bike network in Jamaica Plain. This year's JP projects include Green Street and Seaverns Avenue/Gordon StreetEliot StreetMcBride Street, and Boylston Street.

Have questions or comments? Come meet us in-person at the Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library on Thursday, July 24 from 4-7 p.m.

July 24, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library
    433 Centre Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Better Bike Lanes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-24T16:00:00 - 2023-07-24T19:00:00

Fix-It Clinic

Avoid the trash and bring your household items for free repair

September 23, 2023
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • 30 South St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    environment@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-09-23T10:00:00 - 2023-09-23T13:00:00

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!
September 23, 2023
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • 30 South St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    environment@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-09-23T10:00:00 - 2023-09-23T13:00:00

Fix-It Clinic

Avoid the trash and bring your household items for free repair

July 15, 2023
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • 433 Centre St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    environment@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-15T10:00:00 - 2023-07-15T13:00:00

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!
July 15, 2023
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • 433 Centre St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    environment@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-15T10:00:00 - 2023-07-15T13:00:00

Better Bike Lanes on South Huntington Avenue - Drop-In Hours

Drop by anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. to talk with us about designing better bike lanes on South Huntington between Heath Street and the Riverway in Mission Hill.   

May 31, 2023
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Intersection of South Huntington Avenue and Heath Street
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    better-bike-lanes@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-05-31T17:00:00 - 2023-05-31T19:00:00

We want to work with residents to design near-term safety improvements for people walking and biking on South Huntington Avenue, between Heath Street and the Riverway in Mission Hill. We would like to make those changes before the end of 2023. Come chat with us at an in-person, outdoor event to learn more about projects in your neighborhood

May 31, 2023
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Intersection of South Huntington Avenue and Heath Street
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    better-bike-lanes@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-05-31T17:00:00 - 2023-05-31T19:00:00

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.

The Paper Medal of Magnificence with 826 Boston

April 9 - April 15, 2023
  • 10:30am - 3:00pm
  • 60 South St.
    Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Contact:
    kara@826boston.org
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-04-09T10:30:00 - 2023-04-15T15:00:00

Come find us outside at our table with Bigfoot on South Street in Jamaica Plain, as we join with partners and friends for a community celebration. We'll have materials to write and design a "paper medal of magnificence" to give to someone special in your life!

April 9 - April 15, 2023
  • 10:30am - 3:00pm
  • 60 South St.
    Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Contact:
    kara@826boston.org
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-04-09T10:30:00 - 2023-04-15T15:00:00
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