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Boston Youth Poet Laureate Showcase 2026

An afternoon of poetry readings by Boston's best and brightest young poets where we'll announce Boston's next Youth Poet Laureate.

January 31, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 700 Boylston Street
    Rabb Hall at the Boston Public Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-31T13:00:58 - 2026-01-31T15:00:58

The City of Boston is getting a new Youth Poet Laureate! Join us for a showcase at Boston Public Library's Rabb Hall featuring the 2026 finalists, and find out who will serve as the fourth Boston Youth Poet Laureate (BYPL).

What is the Boston Youth Poet Laureate program?

The BYPL is a writer and advocate who performs original works at civic events, brings poetry into schools and libraries, leads a special interest project, and works closely with Boston’s current Poet Laureate, Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah, to strengthen the City’s literary community.

January 31, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 700 Boylston Street
    Rabb Hall at the Boston Public Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-31T13:00:58 - 2026-01-31T15:00:58

Ringer Park Community Briefing

Join us at an online community info session to learn about the Ringer Park project and next steps!

Meeting Registration

February 25, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Nelle Ward
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-02-25T18:00:00 - 2026-02-25T19:30:00
February 25, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Nelle Ward
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-02-25T18:00:00 - 2026-02-25T19:30:00

Stable Tour

Join the Boston Park Rangers as we offer FREE environmental education through guided tours and nature-based programming intended for ALL AGES. 

February 19, 2026
Event Date2026-02-19T11:00:00 - 2026-02-19T12:00:00
  • Join the Boston Park Rangers on a tour of our stable as we introduce you to our equine partners. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how the Boston Park Rangers operate their stable. This tour is intended for all ages; children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. 
  • For more information on this event and future events hosted by the Park Rangers, visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.
February 19, 2026
Event Date2026-02-19T11:00:00 - 2026-02-19T12:00:00

Snowshoeing Safari

Join the Boston Park Rangers as we offer FREE environmental education through guided tours and nature-based programming intended for ALL AGES. 

February 19, 2026
Event Date2026-02-19T14:00:00 - 2026-02-19T15:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a snowshoeing tour around Boston’s historic Franklin Park. Snowshoeing is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the outdoors and further explore The Emerald Necklace in the winter. Our Park Rangers will demonstrate and instruct all the snowshoeing basics. Then, you'll be led on an 30 minute-long guided tour, where we will uncover some of the plants and wildlife that thrive in the wintry New England environment.

  • A limited supply of snowshoes will be available for use during the event
  • Please dress accordingly and be prepared for winter weather conditions
  • For ages 12+
  • In the event that we are unable to snowshoe, the program will be conducted as a walking tour

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

 

February 19, 2026
Event Date2026-02-19T14:00:00 - 2026-02-19T15:00:00

Snowshoeing Safari

Join the Boston Park Rangers as we offer FREE environmental education through guided tours and nature-based programming intended for ALL AGES. 

January 24, 2026
Event Date2026-01-24T14:00:00 - 2026-01-24T15:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a snowshoeing tour around Boston’s historic Franklin Park. Snowshoeing is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the outdoors and further explore The Emerald Necklace in the winter. Our Park Rangers will demonstrate and instruct all the snowshoeing basics. Then, you'll be led on an 30 minute-long guided tour, where we will uncover some of the plants and wildlife that thrive in the wintry New England environment.

  • A limited supply of snowshoes will be available for use during the event
  • Please dress accordingly and be prepared for winter weather conditions
  • For ages 12+
  • In the event that we are unable to snowshoe, the program will be conducted as a walking tour

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

 

January 24, 2026
Event Date2026-01-24T14:00:00 - 2026-01-24T15:00:00

South Boston: 313 Old Colony Avenue Abutters Meeting

Change of hours to 7 a.m.-2 a.m. for common victualler license.

 

February 2, 2026
Event Date2026-02-02T18:00:00 - 2026-02-02T19:00:00

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:  160 534 3808

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

 

February 2, 2026
Event Date2026-02-02T18:00:00 - 2026-02-02T19:00:00

South Boston: 78 H Street Abutters Meeting

Confirm single-family occupancy, change occupancy from single- to two-family. Extend living space into basement. Add first-floor bath and second-floor kitchen. Add rear deck and second-floor egress stairs. Remodel existing baths and separate electrical/mechanical for new unit. 

February 2, 2026
Event Date2026-02-02T19:00:00 - 2026-02-02T20:00:00

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: 161 843 7422

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

 

February 2, 2026
Event Date2026-02-02T19:00:00 - 2026-02-02T20:00:00

Charlestown: 440 Rutherford Avenue Abutters Meeting

Seeking to transfer beer and wine license to location with 11 p.m. closing time.

January 28, 2026
Event Date2026-01-28T18:00:00 - 2026-01-28T19:00:00

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: 160 711 2097

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

 

January 28, 2026
Event Date2026-01-28T18:00:00 - 2026-01-28T19:00:00

Beacon Hill: 7 Smith Court Abutters Meeting

Remove existing roof deck, install new single-ply membrane roof system, re-install wood framed roof deck as shown on the drawings. Construct new headhouse for existing stair to roof.

January 29, 2026
Event Date2026-01-29T19:00:00 - 2026-01-29T20:00:00

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: 160 375 9400

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

 

January 29, 2026
Event Date2026-01-29T19:00:00 - 2026-01-29T20:00:00

Canceled:
Hyde Park: 1900-1904 River Street Abutters Meeting

Reason for cancellation: Please reach out to the event organizer for more information.
January 26, 2026
Event Date2026-01-26T19:00:00 - 2026-01-26T20:00:00

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: 160 749 5329

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

January 26, 2026
Event Date2026-01-26T19:00:00 - 2026-01-26T20:00:00
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