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Free Bike Repair at BPL Mattapan

Have a flat tire? Need your brakes or gears adjusted? Join us for a free, hands-on Bike Repair Workshop.

February 19, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from February 19, 2025, until December 17, 2025
  • 1350 Blue Hill Ave
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-02-19T15:30:00 - 2025-12-17T17:30:00

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop! We do all basic bike repair including: patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters.

These events take place monthly on a Wednesday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 

February 19, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from February 19, 2025, until December 17, 2025
  • 1350 Blue Hill Ave
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-02-19T15:30:00 - 2025-12-17T17:30:00

Free Bike Repair at BPL East Boston

Have a flat tire? Need your brakes or gears adjusted? Join us for a free, hands-on Bike Repair Workshop.

April 15, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Tuesday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from February 18, 2025, until September 16, 2025
  • 365 Bremen Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-04-15T15:30:00 - 2025-11-13T17:30:00

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop! We do all basic bike repair including: patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters.

These events take place monthly on a Tuesday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 

April 15, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Tuesday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from February 18, 2025, until September 16, 2025
  • 365 Bremen Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-04-15T15:30:00 - 2025-11-13T17:30:00

Free Bike Repair at BCYF Blackstone

Have a flat tire? Need your brakes or gears adjusted? Join us for a free, hands-on Bike Repair Workshop.

November 12, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from February 12, 2025, until December 10, 2025
  • 50 West Brookline Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-11-12T15:30:00 - 2025-11-12T17:30:00

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop! We do all basic bike repair including: patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters.

These events take place monthly on a Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

November 12, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from February 12, 2025, until December 10, 2025
  • 50 West Brookline Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-11-12T15:30:00 - 2025-11-12T17:30:00

Free Bike Repair at BPL South Boston

Have a flat tire? Need your brakes or gears adjusted? Join us for a free, hands-on Bike Repair Workshop.

February 11, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Tuesday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from February 11, 2025, until September 9, 2025
  • 646 E Broadway
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-02-11T15:30:59 - 2025-02-11T17:30:59

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop! We do all basic bike repair including: patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters.

These events take place monthly on a Tuesday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 

February 11, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Tuesday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from February 11, 2025, until September 9, 2025
  • 646 E Broadway
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-02-11T15:30:59 - 2025-02-11T17:30:59

Grove Hall Community Center Design Open House

View a model of the proposed design for a new community center in the Grove Hall section of Dorchester.

February 6, 2025
Event Date2025-02-06T14:30:49 - 2025-02-06T17:30:00

Stop by our open house to view a model of the proposed design. Speak directly with the design team, BCYF or PFD about the project and ask questions and provide feedback.

February 6, 2025
Event Date2025-02-06T14:30:49 - 2025-02-06T17:30:00

Build Your Tech Skills

The Office of Returning Citizens is partnering with the City of Boston’s Digital Equity Team to offer weekly 1:1 drop-in and topic-based workshops focused on building tech skills for formerly incarcerated Boston residents.

January 13, 2025
  • 2:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Monday, but only the second and the 4th instance of this set, starting from January 13, 2025, until June 30, 2025
  • 30 Dimock St
    Second floor
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Rechelle Hypolite
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-01-13T14:00:00 - 2025-01-13T17:00:00

Drop-in sessions are held weekly on Mondays from 2-5pm for tips and tricks on getting internet access, creating accounts, navigating web pages, and more — no appointment necessary — for Boston's returning citizens.

We’re also excited to introduce new digital skills workshops:

  • In-person | Topic-based workshop held on the fourth Monday of each month, between 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

  • Virtual | Topic-based workshop held on the fourth Thursday of each month, between 6 – 7 p.m.

January 13, 2025
  • 2:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Monday, but only the second and the 4th instance of this set, starting from January 13, 2025, until June 30, 2025
  • 30 Dimock St
    Second floor
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Rechelle Hypolite
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-01-13T14:00:00 - 2025-01-13T17:00:00

Free Immigration Consultations

Ask an immigration lawyer for advice.

January 2, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  • By phone only
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Immigrant Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-635-2980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-01-02T12:00:00 - 2025-01-02T15:00:00

Do you need immigration advice from a lawyer? The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement offers free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12 to 3 p.m.

To schedule an appointment with a volunteer lawyer, call 617-635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only.

Consultations are currently by telephone. Due to high demand, you must schedule an appointment beforehand.

You can find the full schedule with translations on our website as well as more legal resources. 

Flyer for 2025 Free Immigration Consultations

 

January 2, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  • By phone only
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Immigrant Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-635-2980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-01-02T12:00:00 - 2025-01-02T15:00:00

Parks and Recreation's : Duck Boat Pull

Let's Pull Together for Youth Sports! 

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April 12, 2025
Event Date2025-04-12T11:00:00 - 2025-04-12T15:00:00

Get ready for an unforgettable challenge at the Boston Parks and Recreation's First Annual Duck-Boat-Pull —a brand-new event taking place in the heart of the Boston Common, where teams of 10 will race against the clock to pull a 21,000-pound duck boat across a designated course. Think you've got what it takes to out-pull the competition?

This exciting event isn’t just about muscle—every pull you make directly benefits local youth sports and fitness programs that keep our kids active, healthy, and thriving. All proceeds go toward funding essential sports leagues, tournaments, and fitness initiatives managed by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for all of Boston’s youth.

This event is in partnership with the Boston Duck Tours.

Common Pull

April 12, 2025
Event Date2025-04-12T11:00:00 - 2025-04-12T15:00:00

Here's How it Works

  • TEAM CHALLENGE: Assemble a team of 10 friends, family, or coworkers (must be 16+ to participate & Teams must have exactly 10 members.)
  • TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE: Compete to pull the massive 21,000-pound duck boat in the fastest time. 
  • HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE: A $1,000 team donation (that's just $100 per person!) supports youth sports programs in Boston and helps fostering fitness, well-being, and new opportunities to explore a variety of sports.

How to Participate

REGISTER YOUR TEAM

Each team will consist of 10 members, with one appointed as the Team Captain. The Team Captain will be responsible for managing the team's registration process. 

REGISTER YOUR TEAM

BECOME A SPONSOR

Put your name on the duck! Sponsors must meet the deadline of March 21, 2025  for logo inclusion in event materials/signage.  For any questions. please contact Tiffany Clark at Tiffany.Clark@boston.gov or (617) 233-2305.

SPONSOR LEVELS

SUPPORT THE RECREATION DIVISION

Can't make it to the event?  You can still support the Recreation Division by making a donation now or any time of year.

DONATE

Contact

For more information, please contact Tiffany Clark, Recreation Resource Development Manager, at tiffany.clark@boston.gov or 617-233-2305. 

Thank You Event Sponsors

THANK YOU BOSTON DUCK TOURS

BOSTON DUCK TOURS

Canceled:
City Hall On The Go: Hyde Park

Reason for cancellation: This stop has been canceled due to the City Hall on the Go truck undergoing maintenance.
January 30, 2025
  • 5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Shaws Supermarket
    1377 Hyde Park Avenue
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-01-30T17:00:59 - 2025-01-30T18:30:59

Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you.

Please note: We do not accept cash payments on the truck.

January 30, 2025
  • 5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Shaws Supermarket
    1377 Hyde Park Avenue
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-01-30T17:00:59 - 2025-01-30T18:30:59

CITY HALL ON THE GO SERVICES

  • Absentee ballot request
  • Affidavit resident sticker
  • Appeal parking ticket
  • Basic Inspectional Services
  • Business Certificate (Check or Money Order Only) 
  • Census registration
  • File housing discrimination claim
  • File domestic partnership
  • Handicap parking
  • Medicaid and health insurance applications
  • Pay delinquent excise
  • Pay excise tax
  • Pay parking ticket
  • Pay real estate tax
  • Referrals for ASAP services
  • Register dog license
  • Register to vote

  • Request birth certificate

  • Request death certificate

  • Request marriage certificate

  • Resident parking sticker

  • SNAP applications

  • Farmers market coupons (Seasonal)

  • Income Eligible Reduced Fare T Program

  • Yard Waste Stickers 

Canceled:
City Hall On The Go: Charlestown

Reason for cancellation: This stop has been canceled due to the City Hall on the Go truck undergoing maintenance.
January 29, 2025
  • 12:30pm - 2:00pm
  • Whole Foods
    45 Vine Street
    Boston, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-01-29T12:30:59 - 2025-01-29T14:00:59

Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you.

Please note: We do not accept cash payments on the truck.

January 29, 2025
  • 12:30pm - 2:00pm
  • Whole Foods
    45 Vine Street
    Boston, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-01-29T12:30:59 - 2025-01-29T14:00:59

CITY HALL ON THE GO SERVICES

  • Absentee ballot request
  • Affidavit resident sticker
  • Appeal parking ticket
  • Basic Inspectional Services
  • Business Certificate (Check or Money Order Only) 
  • Census registration
  • File housing discrimination claim
  • File domestic partnership
  • Handicap parking
  • Medicaid and health insurance applications
  • Pay delinquent excise
  • Pay excise tax
  • Pay parking ticket
  • Pay real estate tax
  • Referrals for ASAP services
  • Register dog license
  • Register to vote

  • Request birth certificate

  • Request death certificate

  • Request marriage certificate

  • Resident parking sticker

  • SNAP applications

  • Farmers market coupons (Seasonal)

  • Income Eligible Reduced Fare T Program

  • Yard Waste Stickers 

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