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Free Bike Repair Workshop at BPL Mattapan

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop!

October 21, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:39pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from August 19, 2026, until November 18, 2026
  • BPL Mattapan
    1350 Blue Hill Ave
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-21T15:30:36 - 2026-10-21T17:39:36

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.  No registration required. The event is first come, first serve.

October 21, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:39pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from August 19, 2026, until November 18, 2026
  • BPL Mattapan
    1350 Blue Hill Ave
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-21T15:30:36 - 2026-10-21T17:39:36

E-Bikes Incentive Program Application Help

Are you a resident of Boston, eligible for the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program, and interested in applying?

July 27, 2026
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-27T09:00:22 - 2026-07-27T17:00:22

We offer in-person help with submitting online applications for the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program.

Please know that on the day of the appointment you will need to have access to an email to be able to submit your application. In-person help hours on Monday, July 27, are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and are drop-in style with no prior appointment necessary. 

We are located in Room 721 on the 7th Floor of Boston City Hall (1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201).

Learn more about e-bikes program

a photo of three residents with e-bikes

July 27, 2026
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-27T09:00:22 - 2026-07-27T17:00:22

Try-an-E-Bike Event

Curious about electric bikes? Join our Try an E-Bike Event!

September 9, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-09T15:00:00 - 2026-09-09T18:00:00

On Wednesday, September 9 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. join us for Try an E-Bike Event on the City Hall Plaza. You can learn more about different e-bikes brands and models. Several bike shops will be there to answer questions. You will also be able to test ride e-bikes (if you are planning to test-ride, please bring your ID). The event is free and open to the public. Drop-in, no registration required. In case of inclement weather, please contact 311 to see if the event is still taking place.

people test riding ebikes on the plaza

The event will also include an opportunity to learn more about Adaptive Bikes, such as handcycles, recumbent, tandems, and e-handcycle attachments for wheelchairs.  Test-riding adaptive bikes will be available as well.

an adult with disability test-riding an adaptive bike

September 9, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-09T15:00:00 - 2026-09-09T18:00:00

Xhale New England Soft Opening Celebration

Come celebrate the opening of Xhale New England, Boston's newest Retail Dispensary in Mattapan! 

July 17, 2026
  • 10:00am - 8:00pm
  • Xhale New England
    888 Morton Street
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Akilah Armstrong
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE to attend, Purchase prices may vary
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-17T10:00:00 - 2026-07-17T20:00:00

Join the Xhale New England team to celebrate this momentous occasion! 

Who is Xhale New England, and what makes them different?

  • Xhale New England is made up of a family and friends who came together through a shared vision of providing quality cannabis products in a welcoming environment while providing experience, service, and education.
  • Xhale is located in Mattapan, a Boston neighborhood where the founding group was born and raised. Like the make-up of the neighborhood, the dispensary showcases a wide variety of products to satisfy any cannabis need. They believe that being able to bring this type of business to a community that was fundamental in making them who they are today means everything. The owners say: whether you’re a visitor passing through or a resident looking to grab something on the way home, Xhale is for you.
July 17, 2026
  • 10:00am - 8:00pm
  • Xhale New England
    888 Morton Street
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Akilah Armstrong
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE to attend, Purchase prices may vary
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-17T10:00:00 - 2026-07-17T20:00:00

Firebrand Cannabis X Luna Soul Sound Healing

Chill out and vibe with Firebrand Cannabis at a soul-soothing sound bath healing session!

July 26, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Firebrand Cannabis
    727 Atlantic Avenue
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Desiree Franjul
  • Price:
    Price
    $25.00 Via Eventbrite
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Chinatown/Leather District
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-26T10:00:00 - 2026-07-26T12:00:00

Join Luna Soul Sound Healing at Firebrand Cannabis for a deeply relaxing and restorative sound bath experience designed to help you slow down, reset, and reconnect.

Through the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other therapeutic instruments, you’ll be guided into a state of deep relaxation, allowing stress to melt away while creating space for clarity, grounding, and inner peace.

Bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, and anything else that will help you feel comfortable and supported during the session.

Doors Open: 10:00 a.m.

Doors Close Promptly: 10:30 a.m.

Purchase Tickets

Firebrand event

July 26, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Firebrand Cannabis
    727 Atlantic Avenue
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Desiree Franjul
  • Price:
    Price
    $25.00 Via Eventbrite
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Chinatown/Leather District
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-26T10:00:00 - 2026-07-26T12:00:00

E-Bikes Incentive Program Application Help

Are you a resident of Boston, eligible for the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program, and interested in applying?

August 3, 2026
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-03T09:00:18 - 2026-08-03T12:00:18

We offer in-person help with submitting online applications for the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program.

Please know that on the day of the appointment you will need to have access to an email to be able to submit your application. In-person help hours on Monday, August 3, are 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., and are drop-in style with no prior appointment necessary.  

We are located in Room 721 on the 7th floor of Boston City Hall (1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201).

Learn more about the E-Bikes Incentive Program

 

a photo of three residents with e-bikes

August 3, 2026
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-03T09:00:18 - 2026-08-03T12:00:18

Get Help Navigating Zoning with Confidence

Thinking about a home improvement project, adding an accessory structure, or opening a small business? We are here to help. Before you begin, make sure you understand the zoning requirements that may affect your plans. Join us at the new Inspectional Services Zoning Clinic, where zoning professionals will be available to answer your questions and provide one-on-one guidance.

July 7, 2026
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 7, 2026, until August 25, 2026
  • Contact:
    Inspectional Services
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-07T16:00:00 - 2026-07-07T18:00:00

Beginning Tuesday, July 7, 2026, zoning staff will be available every Tuesday from 4 - 6 p.m. at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 5th Floor, to provide one-on-one guidance for residents, homeowners, property owners, and small business owners. The clinic is designed to help participants better understand:

  • zoning requirements
  • property use and occupancy questions
  • accessory structures
  • small business projects
  • permit and approval processes, and
  • rojects that may be allowed as-of-right.

Whether you're in the early planning stages or have specific questions about a proposed project, the Zoning Clinic offers an opportunity to speak directly with knowledgeable staff and get answers before investing time and money in your plans.

Why Attend?
  • Receive personalized zoning guidance
  • Learn what permits and approvals may be required
  • Avoid costly delays and unexpected issues
  • Better understand how zoning regulations apply to your property
  • Get connected with the right resources before starting your project

Download the event flyer

July 7, 2026
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 7, 2026, until August 25, 2026
  • Contact:
    Inspectional Services
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-07T16:00:00 - 2026-07-07T18:00:00

Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours - East Boston

Join us for our in-person Community Office Hours! 

July 9, 2026
Event Date2026-07-09T16:00:00 - 2026-07-09T19:00:00

Looking for support getting connected to resources and navigating City services? Meet with the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement during our community office hours at the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library. 

Office hours will take place on the following days:

  • First Thursday of every month from 4 - 7 p.m. at the East Boston branch
  • Fourth Thursday of every month from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Copley branch

Registration is not required, and interpretation and disability accommodations will be available.

Community office hours flyer

July 9, 2026
Event Date2026-07-09T16:00:00 - 2026-07-09T19:00:00

ADA Day 2026

A celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act

July 15, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 560 Boylston St
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Disabilities Commission
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-15T12:00:00 - 2026-07-15T14:00:00

ADA Day is a yearly celebration of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The event is held in Boston every July around the anniversary of the ADA signing. This two hour lunchtime event includes a brief speaking program, disability resource fair, food, and fun! The event is for people of all ages to come together to celebrate disability community, access, inclusion, and rights.

Please note this year we will hold our celebration in a new location. Please join us at the newly renovated Copley Square Park! 

Register to attend ADA Day 2026

July 15, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 560 Boylston St
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Disabilities Commission
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-15T12:00:00 - 2026-07-15T14:00:00
ADA Day
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ADA Day will be held as planned at Copley Square

This year's theme: Disability Community Revolutionaries

This year we will recognize revolutionary disability advocates of the past, present, and future! Join us to honor disability community revolutionaries who made Boston more accessible for people with disabilities in the past, and those working to make our future more inclusive.

Cooling Options

ADA Day is planned to be held as scheduled, but we understand that the forecasted heat is a concern for attendees. The following cooling options will be open for attendees. 

  • Air Conditioned Cooling Areas
    • MBTA Cooling Bus
    • Boston Public Library
  • Water Truck
    • The Boston Water and Sewer Commission will have a water truck offering cold water. 
    • We recommend attendees to bring a reusable water bottle.
  • Shaded Areas
    • 60ft by 40ft Resource Fair tent
    • Natural tree canopy shade around Copley Square
  • Misting Tents

Disability Accommodations

The event is wheelchair accessible. ASL has 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.

Canceled:
E-Bike Day: Mattapan

Reason for cancellation: Due to the loss of our team member, this event has been postponed.
July 16, 2026
Event Date2026-07-16T15:30:00 - 2026-07-16T19:00:00

Two side-by-side photos  showing e-bikes and their owners. First photo shows an e-bike tune up session. Second photo shows an e-bike group ride.

E-Bike Days are events that take place monthly (each month at a different location) and include:

  • Part 1 | 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Free 10 min e-bike tune ups
  • Part 2 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Tips for safe riding
  • Part 3 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Community ride (weather permitting)

You are welcome to attend all or part of the event!

Registration is required, and will open on June 16. For questions, email ebikes@boston.gov

July 16, 2026
Event Date2026-07-16T15:30:00 - 2026-07-16T19:00:00
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