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Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Road Readiness

Gain on-bike confidence skills! We will learn & practice hand signals and advanced bike handling. Class open to all genders.

June 6, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Mattahunt School Parking Lot
    100 Hebron Street
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-06T10:00:41 - 2026-06-06T12:00:41

Bicycle Road Readiness Skills (Level 3)

two side-by-side photos showing captures from Level 3 on-bike workshop for adults

If you have the basic biking skills like starting, stopping, and turning, but want to build your confidence to ride in the street, come to a free Road Readiness clinic for adults. Our experienced staff and volunteers will help each participant gain skills and confidence so you’re ready to venture onto the street and keep on rolling! This class is taught entirely in a parking lot. We will run through some fun activities to build skills like using hand signals, shifting gears, and riding in a steady line. You’ll get lots of practice and one-on-one support. This class is open to people of all genders, bikes and helmets provided for duration of the workshop, registration required.

 

If you cannot yet ride independently across a parking lot, please do not register for this clinic. Our Basic Skills class is more appropriate.

 

June 6, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Mattahunt School Parking Lot
    100 Hebron Street
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-06T10:00:41 - 2026-06-06T12:00:41

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafe - North End

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

September 11, 2026
  • 11:30am - 1:00pm
  • North End Branch of the Boston Public Library
    25 Parmenter Street, North End
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Corinne Brindley
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
Event Date2026-09-11T11:30:00 - 2026-09-11T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafes - North End 2026

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

North End Branch of the Boston Public Library

365 Bremen Street, East Boston

For information, contact: Corinne Brindley at 617-635-3745, corinne.brindley@boston.gov

September 11, 2026
  • 11:30am - 1:00pm
  • North End Branch of the Boston Public Library
    25 Parmenter Street, North End
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Corinne Brindley
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
Event Date2026-09-11T11:30:00 - 2026-09-11T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafe - North End

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

July 31, 2026
  • 11:30am - 1:00pm
  • North End Branch of the Boston Public Library
    25 Parmenter Street, North End
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Corinne Brindley
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
Event Date2026-07-31T11:30:00 - 2026-07-31T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafes - North End 2026

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

North End Branch of the Boston Public Library

25 Parmenter Street, North End

For information, contact: Corinne Brindley at 617-635-3745corinne.brindley@boston.gov

July 31, 2026
  • 11:30am - 1:00pm
  • North End Branch of the Boston Public Library
    25 Parmenter Street, North End
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Corinne Brindley
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
Event Date2026-07-31T11:30:00 - 2026-07-31T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafe - East Boston

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

October 9, 2026
Event Date2026-10-09T11:30:00 - 2026-10-09T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafes - East Boston 2026

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

 

East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library

365 Bremen Street, East Boston

 

For information, contact: Corinne Brindley at 617-635-3745 | corinne.brindley@boston.gov

October 9, 2026
Event Date2026-10-09T11:30:00 - 2026-10-09T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafe - East Boston

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

June 12, 2026
Event Date2026-06-12T11:30:00 - 2026-06-12T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafes - East Boston 2026

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

 

East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library

365 Bremen Street, East Boston

 

For information, contact: Corinne Brindley at 617-635-3745 | corinne.brindley@boston.gov

June 12, 2026
Event Date2026-06-12T11:30:00 - 2026-06-12T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafe - Roxbury

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

September 11, 2026
Event Date2026-09-11T11:30:00 - 2026-09-11T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafes - Roxbury 2026

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

 

Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library

149 Dudley Street, Roxbury

 

For information, contact: Corinne Brindley at 617-635-3745 | corinne.brindley@boston.gov

September 11, 2026
Event Date2026-09-11T11:30:00 - 2026-09-11T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafe - South Boston

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

December 11, 2026
Event Date2026-12-11T11:30:00 - 2026-12-11T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafes - South Boston 2026 - v2

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

 

South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library

646 East Broadway, South Boston

 

For information, contact: Corinne Brindley at 617-635-3745 | corinne.white@boston.gov

December 11, 2026
Event Date2026-12-11T11:30:00 - 2026-12-11T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafe - South Boston

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

August 7, 2026
Event Date2026-08-07T11:30:00 - 2026-08-07T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafes - South Boston 2026 - v2

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

 

South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library

646 East Broadway, South Boston

 

For information, contact: Corinne Brindley at 617-635-3745 | corinne.white@boston.gov

August 7, 2026
Event Date2026-08-07T11:30:00 - 2026-08-07T13:00:00

Parks and Recreation Duck Boat Challenge

Let's pull together for youth sports!

April 11, 2026
Event Date2026-04-11T11:00:00 - 2026-04-11T15:00:00

Back for round two! The Boston Parks and Recreation’s Duck Boat Challenge returns for its second year on Saturday April 11, 2026, bringing one of the city’s most unique and exhilarating challenges back to Boston Common. Teams of 10 will battle the clock as they pull a 21,000-pound duck boat down the course. Are you ready to take on the competition?

Beyond the thrill, the Duck Boat Challenge celebrates community spirit and the Boston Parks and Recreation programs that help young athletes grow, stay active, and stay healthy.

This event is in partnership with the Boston Duck Tours.

See the excitement from the 2025 Duck Boat Challenge in the video below.

April 11, 2026
Event Date2026-04-11T11:00:00 - 2026-04-11T15:00:00

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: Your team’s participation directly supports youth sports programs in Boston, helping foster fitness, well-being, and opportunities for young athletes 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

GET ON BOARD

Put your name on the Duck! The Duck Boat Challenge has taken Boston by storm, capturing attention and buzz citywide! This is a fun way to be involved with a high-energy, community-centered event.  If your business, company, or organization is interested in supporting the event or joining the challenge, reach out to Tiffany Clark at Tiffany.Clark@boston.gov or (617) 233-2305.

SUPPORT OUR MISSION

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

DONATE

CHECK OUT THE 2025 DUCK BOAT CHALLENGE

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

2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Brighton

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

July 10, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 10, 2026, until July 24, 2026
  • Joyce Playground
    80 Union Street
    BOSTON , MA 02135
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-10T10:00:00 - 2026-07-10T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Registration is required for groups of 8 or more. Please email allison.singer2@boston.gov to register.

This series is weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.

July 10, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 10, 2026, until July 24, 2026
  • Joyce Playground
    80 Union Street
    BOSTON , MA 02135
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-10T10:00:00 - 2026-07-10T12:00:00
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