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Come celebrate the opening of 'The Yard'

Join Mayor Walsh as he celebrates the opening of Mission Hill's newest green space.

October 31, 2017
Event Date2017-10-31T16:00:00

Mayor Martin J. Walsh will celebrate the opening of “The Yard,” BCYF Tobin Community Center’s new backyard space in Mission Hill, on October 31 at 4 p.m.

Created with a $950,000 renovation through the City of Boston’s Capital Plan, highlights of the renovation include:

  • an elevated stage with covered pavilion
  • synthetic turf lawn
  • dining and seating areas
  • ambient lighting, and
  • much more. 
October 31, 2017
Event Date2017-10-31T16:00:00

14th Annual Halloween Party District E-5

Join Captain Steven McLaughlin and Area District E-5 for their 14th Annual Halloween Party.

October 27, 2017
Event Date2017-10-27T17:00:00 - 2017-10-27T19:00:00
Families will enjoy:
  • food and candy
  • a DJ, a juggler, and a magician
  • balloon twisters
  • K-9 and bomb squad demonstrations, and
  • characters in costume!
October 27, 2017
Event Date2017-10-27T17:00:00 - 2017-10-27T19:00:00

Volley Against Violence youth night

The program is a partnership between the Sportsmen's Tennis and Enrichment Center and the Boston Police.

October 27, 2017
Event Date2017-10-27T18:00:00 - 2017-10-27T20:00:00

Join Sportsmen's Tennis and Enrichment Center and the Boston Police this fall! There will be free fun, food, and fitness for youth and families!

950 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124 (the large green building next to Harambee Park 

October 27, 2017
Event Date2017-10-27T18:00:00 - 2017-10-27T20:00:00

Volley Against Violence youth and adult night

The program is a partnership between the Sportsmen's Tennis and Enrichment Center and the Boston Police.

October 30, 2017
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday and Sunday, starting from October 30, 2017, until December 17, 2017
  • 950 Blue Hill Ave.
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Tennis Program
  • send an email
  • 617-343-4747
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-10-30T15:00:00 - 2017-10-30T17:00:00

Join the Boston Police and the Sportsmen's Tennis and Enrichment Center this fall for the Volley Against Violence. This is an ongoing program for youth and adults. There will be free fun, food, and fitness for families!

950 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124 (the large green building located next to Harambee Park)

October 30, 2017
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday and Sunday, starting from October 30, 2017, until December 17, 2017
  • 950 Blue Hill Ave.
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Tennis Program
  • send an email
  • 617-343-4747
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-10-30T15:00:00 - 2017-10-30T17:00:00

Boston Scores presents the 19th Annual Poetry Slam

The 19th Annual Poetry Slam will be held Thursday, November 9, at 5:30 p.m.

November 9, 2017
  • 5:30pm
  • 543 Columbia Road
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Boston Scores
  • 617-472-6737
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    Learn about the Strand
Event Date2017-11-09T17:30:00

Come hear the voices of more than 420 Boston Public Schools students from grades 3 - 5 displaying their poetry talents. The slam will be hosted by Neiel Israel.

November 9, 2017
  • 5:30pm
  • 543 Columbia Road
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Boston Scores
  • 617-472-6737
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    Learn about the Strand
Event Date2017-11-09T17:30:00

Explore the Traveling Tidepool

The New England Aquarium visits BCYF Curtis Hall on the 3rd Sunday of the month through May. They bring all kinds of creatures from New England waters!

November 19, 2017
Event Date2017-11-19T13:00:00 - 2017-11-19T15:00:00

See and touch hermit crabs, snails, clams, oysters, sea stars and more. Learn all about these creatures found in local New England waters. 

November 19, 2017
Event Date2017-11-19T13:00:00 - 2017-11-19T15:00:00

Boston Police Area District B-3 haunted house

Join Captain Haseeb Hosein and the Area B-3 Officers!

October 27, 2017
  • 4:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 1165 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Kerry Ryan
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-10-27T16:00:00 - 2017-10-27T20:00:00

Come visit the Boston Police District Area B-3 haunted house. Join us for food, entertainment, music, dance party, fun activities, and — of course — Halloween candy! Costumes are encouraged.

October 27, 2017
  • 4:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 1165 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Kerry Ryan
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-10-27T16:00:00 - 2017-10-27T20:00:00

E-13 Halloween Block Party

Join Captain Alfredo Andres and the Area E-13 Boston Police officers.

October 28, 2017
  • 2:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 3345 Washington Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Kerry Ryan
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
    Mission Hill
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-10-28T14:00:00 - 2017-10-28T17:00:00

The officers of the E-13 would like to invite the community to celebrate Halloween in the neighborhood. There will be food, games, face painting, and much more!

October 28, 2017
  • 2:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 3345 Washington Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Kerry Ryan
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
    Mission Hill
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-10-28T14:00:00 - 2017-10-28T17:00:00

Robot Block Party

Come see the largest collection of autonomous vehicles and robots ever assembled in Boston.

October 15, 2017
  • 11:00am - 5:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-10-15T11:00:00 - 2017-10-15T17:00:00
  • What does a self-driving car look like?
  • Will robots change how we live?
  • How will autonomous vehicles change the way we get around Boston?
  • What does this new technology mean for how we develop our city?

Come kick the tires on a real autonomous vehicle that is learning the streets of Boston and ask your questions!

The City of Boston and MassRobotics have partnered to host the City's first Robot Block Party and Autonomous Vehicle Petting Zoo, presented by HUBweek. Come by City Hall Plaza for the free, family-friendly event on Sunday, October 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Over 20 universities and companies will converge on The Hub to showcase their latest innovations. Beyond wide-eyed curiosity - let’s take a deeper dive into what implications the world of robotics brings. Chat with over 20 different robotics companies and researchers who are testing the limits of artificial intelligence.

October 15, 2017
  • 11:00am - 5:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-10-15T11:00:00 - 2017-10-15T17:00:00

BCYF Holland Haunted House

Come join us for a night of fright and fun!

October 28, 2017
Event Date2017-10-28T17:00:00 - 2017-10-28T20:00:00

Celebrate Halloween with chills and thrills as the BCYF Holland Community Center is transformed into a Haunted House....if you dare! All ages welcome.

Sponsored by the Holland Council.

October 28, 2017
Event Date2017-10-28T17:00:00 - 2017-10-28T20:00:00
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