Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, or Parks employees will provide formal and informal discussions or tours during the hikes. Some hikes may be more focused on taking a walk in the park, while others may be more informational.

Please note — this is not a hike. This is a "Horse of Course" program hosted by a Boston Park Ranger. Come meet one of the mounted units from our herd and learn about their role in the parks, and how they are cared for.

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.

The premiere annual arts event in one of Boston’s most eclectic neighborhoods, Jamaica Plain Open Studios (JPOS), is returning in 2022 for its 29th year.

Open Studios is an opportunity to take a rare public peek at some private spaces. The free event showcases the artwork of up to 200 artists at 50 sites including artists’ studios, the historic Eliot School, local businesses and more.

The Jamaica Plain Open Studios (JPOS) is an annual celebration of the arts in Jamaica Plain that gives the public and artists an opportunity to connect, converse and deal in art works. During JPOS, visitors can experience locally created art, clothing, jewelry, and home accessories, and can buy directly from the artists. Our artists include a mixture of newcomers, emerging student artists as well as more established artists, many with quite high profiles in their field.

Visit the JPOS website

Come meet your Age Strong neighborhood advocate. Advocacy representative, Mary, will be at BCYF Curtis Hall on the last Wednesday of the month. Mary can help you with applying for eligible city services, government benefits, and more. 

This year's annual Love Your Block cleanup will take place September 16, 17, and 24. Projects will be hosted by your local neighborhood and civic organization. 

Saturday, September 17, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

• Charlestown

• Dorchester

• Mid-Dorchester 

• Fields Corner

• Mattapan

• Hyde Park

• Jamaica Plain

• Roslindale

• Roxbury

• West End

• North End

• Wharf District

Walk-ins only. No appointment needed! Offering vaccines for those 6 months and older.

Kick off a safe and healthy school year by joining this FAMILY FUN DAY! This event an opportunity for families with children to get their COVID-19 vaccine or booster for the school year. Join us with free food, music, face painting, games, and more!

$75 Visa Gift cards and backpacks with school supplies will be available to anyone who gets vaccinated while supplies last! Please note that registering or making an appointment does not guarantee an incentive if supplies run out.

Anyone under the age of 18 will need to have consent from a guardian. The guardian can be present with the youth OR you can bring a printed signed document. You can find consent forms in multiple languages online. 

This event is hosted by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), in partnership with Boston Public Schools, Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), CIC Health, Black Boston COVID-19 Coalition and The First Ladies and Women Faith Based Leaders of Boston. With thanks to our sponsors: Boston Athletic Association, Boston Bruins Organization, Reach out and Read Northeast Region, Stop & Shop, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

At the event, you'll learn about the office's current resources and how we look to move forward with your input. Food, childcare, and interpretation services are available during the event.

Register for the event

Can't make it? Fill out our Redefining Womanhood survey online!