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ADA Day

Join the Boston Disability Commission, local organizations, and the disability community to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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July 17, 2024
2024-07-17T12:00:00 - 2024-07-17T14:00:00

Thirty-four years ago, in July of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, enshrining and protecting the rights of people with disabilities throughout the country. The ADA has improved the lives of people with disabilities immensely, and that is worth celebrating!

You are enthusiastically invited to join us for The Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities annual ADA Day Celebration on Boston City Hall Plaza! Come to celebrate and honor the rights of people with disabilities. There will be a speaking program with City officials, a disability resource fair with local organizations and programs, food, music, and free t-shirts (while supplies last — so get there early)

July 17, 2024
2024-07-17T12:00:00 - 2024-07-17T14:00:00

Resource Fair

This year over 45 organizations and agencies participated in the ADA Day resource fair. At the link below you can see a full list of the organizations which attended, along with a description of what they do, and how to contact them.  

ADA Day 2024 - Resource Fair Directory

What ADA Day means to the community

Disability Accommodations

ASL and CART have been requested. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodations are available at no cost to you. If you need them, please contact us at disability@boston.gov or 617-635-3682.

This event will be held in a high traffic outdoor location and microphones will be connected to large speakers for the speaking program. We invite you to bring any sensory accommodations you may use such as noise canceling earplugs. An MBTA bus will be on-site to preview accessibility features and to offer a cooling location.

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Earth Day Extravaganza

Celebrate Earth Day with the City of Boston!

April 22, 2024
2024-04-22T12:00:00 - 2024-04-22T15:00:00

Come by City Hall Plaza (above the Civic Pavilion) to say hello to our teams and partners and learn how you can Go Green and Save Green all year long. City staff and others will be providing information on how you can help us go carbon neutral along with other exciting climate initiatives! Enjoy a short speaking program, games, activities, and pick up some swag! 

April 22, 2024
2024-04-22T12:00:00 - 2024-04-22T15:00:00
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Boston's National Bike to Work Day Festival 2024

We plan to hold our annual party on Friday, May 17, 2024.

May 17, 2024
  • 7:00am - 9:00am
  • Boston City Hall Plaza
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Festivals and fairs
  • Posted:
2024-05-17T07:00:00 - 2024-05-17T09:00:00

Join a neighborhood-based group ride, or just show up for the fun. Going to work after the event is optional. 😉 Find more information about this year's event on our Bike to Work Day page.

NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED GROUP RIDES

On Bike to Work Day, you can join a bike commuter neighborhood-based group ride from one of dozens of locations throughout the Boston metro area. Guided group rides with experienced ride leaders will follow a fixed schedule and route and finish together in Downtown Boston. 

FESTIVAL

Join us any time between 7 and 9 a.m. We'll arrange some breakfast snacks and coffee. Stop by tents and tables to learn about local businesses and organizations that support our community of cycling in the Boston region. 

REGISTRATION

Registration is free and will close on Wednesday, May 15 at 5 p.m. Register today!

May 17, 2024
  • 7:00am - 9:00am
  • Boston City Hall Plaza
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Festivals and fairs
  • Posted:
2024-05-17T07:00:00 - 2024-05-17T09:00:00
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Eastie Feast Week

Eastie Feast Week is brought to you by East Boston Main Streets. We're providing locals and visitors an opportunity to take advantage of delicious deals at participating restaurants.

March 24, 2024
  • 11:00am - 9:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from March 24, 2024, 7 times
  • Locations Vary
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    East Boston Main Streets
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Costs vary
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Festivals and fairs
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2024-03-24T11:00:24 - 2024-03-24T21:00:00

2024 Eastie Feast Week

March 24, 2024
  • 11:00am - 9:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from March 24, 2024, 7 times
  • Locations Vary
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    East Boston Main Streets
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Costs vary
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Festivals and fairs
  • Posted:
2024-03-24T11:00:24 - 2024-03-24T21:00:00
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Youth Sports Fair - South End

The City of Boston is hosting a free Youth Sports Fair for youth ages 9 - 14 where kids can explore sports and register for local youth sports opportunities! Enjoy clinics, activities, snacks, and music for everyone at the Carter Playground Bubble in the South End.

March 17, 2024
2024-03-17T09:00:00 - 2024-03-17T12:00:00

Register for the event!

¡Registrar aquí para el evento!

Join us for the Youth Sports Fair at the Carter Playground Bubble in the South End on March 17, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Registration is encouraged.

  • Participate in sports clinics and activities: Youth ages 9 - 14 can learn about and play various sports including soccer, track and field, and more.
  • Register for sports programming: Meet local youth sports providers and learn more about upcoming youth sports programs and opportunities in Boston.
  • Enjoy: Free snacks, music, and giveaways!

registration for Youth Sports Providers

For more information, please contact the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics at newurbanmechanics@boston.gov.

March 17, 2024
2024-03-17T09:00:00 - 2024-03-17T12:00:00
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Age Strong Holiday Bazaar

Tis' the season to Age Strong, shop with a purpose, and spread the holiday warmth!

December 8, 2023
2023-12-08T09:00:00 - 2023-12-08T14:00:00
  • Exquisite handmade treasures: Unique handmade designs for sale by the talented older adults of Boston. Please bring cash for purchases.
  • Ugliest sweater contest: Strike a pose in our photo booth or in front of holiday-themed spaces!
December 8, 2023
2023-12-08T09:00:00 - 2023-12-08T14:00:00
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Boston Caribbean Fashion Week Avant Garde Design Show

Get ready for a night of creativity and style as we kick off Boston Caribbean Fashion Week's 10th-anniversary celebration! Dress code: Tropical Chic.

October 18, 2023
2023-10-18T18:00:00 - 2023-10-18T21:00:00

The opening night of Boston Caribbean Fashion Week in the Civic Pavilion on City Hall Plaza will set the stage for a remarkable journey into the world of high fashion and innovation.

We proudly present the Avant-Garde Design Challenge, where designers will be tasked with redefining fashion's boundaries. The theme, "Tropical Chic," invites you to infuse the vibrant essence of the Caribbean into your designs, creating a fusion of culture and couture.

Expect an electrifying atmosphere as avant-garde creations take center stage, captivating the audience with their boldness and ingenuity.

Join us on this extraordinary evening, as we embark on a decade of celebrating Caribbean fashion, style, and culture. Don't miss this exhilarating start to Boston Caribbean Fashion Week's 10th-anniversary extravaganza, and come dressed to impress in your best "Tropical Chic" look!

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October 18, 2023
2023-10-18T18:00:00 - 2023-10-18T21:00:00
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Youth Sports Fair

The City of Boston is hosting a free Youth Sports Fair for youth ages 9-14 where kids can explore sports they haven’t been able to try before and register for local youth sports opportunities! Enjoy clinics, activities, food, and music for everyone! This event has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 15, due to rain.

October 15, 2023
2023-10-15T13:00:00 - 2023-10-15T16:00:00

Join us for the Youth Sports Fair at Hunt-Almont Park in Mattapan on October 15 from 1 - 4 p.m.

Participate in sports clinics and activities: Youth ages 9-14 can learn about and play various sports including soccer, lacrosse, tennis, track and field, and more.

Register for sports programming: Meet local youth sports providers and learn more about upcoming youth sports programs and opportunities in Boston.

Enjoy: Free food, ice cream, music, and giveaways!

Registration is encouraged:

registration for youth and families. 

registration for Youth Sports Providers.

For more information, please contact the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics at newurbanmechanics@boston.gov.

October 15, 2023
2023-10-15T13:00:00 - 2023-10-15T16:00:00
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Closing Fiesta (Fiesta en la Plaza)

The City of Boston and Cultural Ágora celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with Fiesta en la Plaza, a diverse program of cultural activities that will take place over four weekends on City Hall Plaza.

October 14, 2023
2023-10-14T14:00:00 - 2023-10-14T22:00:00

Don't miss this discussion about Afro-Latin arts and cultures, the joy of the Hyde Square Task Force youth dance group, and a musical closing with the extraordinary Venezuelan harpist Eduardo Betancourt and Newman Fellow Cristela Guerra.

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October 14, 2023
2023-10-14T14:00:00 - 2023-10-14T22:00:00
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Latinx Cinema (Fiesta en la Plaza)

The City of Boston and Cultural Ágora celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with Fiesta en la Plaza, a diverse program of cultural activities that will take place over four weekends on City Hall Plaza.

October 5, 2023
2023-10-05T15:00:00 - 2023-10-05T20:00:00

Join us for a memorable movie night at City Hall Plaza, where we will present two Latino films that will captivate your senses.

Graphic for "Fiesta en la Plaza," Sept. 16th - Oct. 14th

October 5, 2023
2023-10-05T15:00:00 - 2023-10-05T20:00:00
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