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As You Were concert at Boston City Hall

Please join Mayor Walsh and the United States Army on Saturday, August 10, at 7 p.m. for the band, As You Were.

August 10, 2019
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3911
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Music
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-08-10T19:00:00 - 2019-08-10T21:00:00

The U.S. Army’s national touring pop-rock band As You Were is comprised of active-duty soldiers. They play approximately 230 shows yearly across the country at high schools, colleges, and music festivals.

Performances include covers of top 40 music and original songs from the band’s brand new album, scheduled for release this summer.

August 10, 2019
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3911
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Music
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-08-10T19:00:00 - 2019-08-10T21:00:00

Open Newbury Street

Mayor Walsh and the City of Boston invite you to experience a car-free Newbury Street.

August 25, 2019
Event Date2019-08-25T10:00:00 - 2019-08-25T18:00:00

On July 14, August 25, and September 15, 2019 shoppers, diners and pedestrians can explore new restaurants, local boutiques, and international brands — or rediscover your favorite Newbury Street gems on a street transformed and free of cars. Find meaning in the melodies of local musicians, challenge your friends to an outdoor game, or simply stroll along enjoying the festive atmosphere of Open Newbury Street. Celebrate Newbury Street, a uniquely treasured place in the heart of Boston.

HOW TO GET THERE

There are multiple MBTA stations in the vicinity of Newbury Street including Arlington, Copley and Hynes on the Green Line and Back Bay Station on the Orange Line and commuter rail. Ride your bike to Newbury Street and lock it to bike corrals stationed throughout the event. Take BlueBikes and dock at stations located throughout Back Bay. Multiple parking garages are located in the Copley Square area south of Boylston Street.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Newbury Street will be car-free from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. from Berkeley Street to Massachusetts Avenue. The intersections of Exeter Street, Fairfield Street, Gloucester Street and Hereford Street will be car-free with the remainder of the intersections open to traffic for public safety access. Parking will be restricted beginning at 5 am.

BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

The City of Boston encourages all businesses to take part in Open Newbury Street by activating outdoor spaces and taking advantage of the reclaimed public space. All outdoor activations are restricted only to those businesses that have brick and mortar locations on Newbury Street. If you are representing a business that is located on Newbury Street and would like set up an event outside, please fill out the online form or contact Jacob Wessel at jacob.wessel@boston.gov or 617-635-0025. We are excited to hear about what you're planning and look forward to helping make this year's Open Newbury Street days successful for your business!

August 25, 2019
Event Date2019-08-25T10:00:00 - 2019-08-25T18:00:00

Summer Fitness series: Spinning in Roslindale

The Cycle ‘Til You’re Blue Spin Class, sponsored by Blue Cross, takes place on July 16 and August 13 at 6 p.m.

August 13, 2019
Event Date2019-08-13T18:00:00

For information on cancellations, check Twitter at @healthyboston and @bostonparksdept. You can also call 617-534-2355.

August 13, 2019
Event Date2019-08-13T18:00:00

Summer Fitness series: Spinning in Roslindale

The Cycle ‘Til You’re Blue Spin Class, sponsored by Blue Cross, takes place on July 16 and August 13 at 6 p.m.

July 16, 2019
Event Date2019-07-16T18:00:00

For information on cancellations, check Twitter at @healthyboston and @bostonparksdept. You can also call 617-534-2355.

July 16, 2019
Event Date2019-07-16T18:00:00

BCYF Fun Stops 2019 - Paris Street

These free drop-in programs provide structured games, sport activities, and arts projects for up to 50 children per location.

July 9, 2019
  • 12:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from July 9, 2019, until August 16, 2019
  • 112 Paris Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Nicole DaSilva
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-09T12:00:00 - 2019-07-09T17:00:00

Fun Stops are an affordable, flexible option for parents who are looking for a summer activity for their child for a couple hours a day.

Dates: July 8 - August 17
Ages: 8 - 14

LOCATIONS:

Some locations provide lunch. Other sites may require children to bring their own lunch. Please confirm with staff in advance.

July 9, 2019
  • 12:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from July 9, 2019, until August 16, 2019
  • 112 Paris Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Nicole DaSilva
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-09T12:00:00 - 2019-07-09T17:00:00

BCYF Fun Stops 2019 - Blackstone

These free drop-in programs provide structured games, sport activities, and arts projects for up to 50 children per location.

July 8, 2019
  • 12:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from July 8, 2019, until August 16, 2019
  • 50 West Brookline Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Keith Houston
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-08T12:00:00 - 2019-07-08T17:00:00

Fun Stops are an affordable, flexible option for parents who are looking for a summer activity for their child for a couple hours a day.

Dates: July 8 - August 17
Ages: 8 - 14

LOCATIONS:

Some locations provide lunch. Other sites may require children to bring their own lunch. Please confirm with staff in advance.

July 8, 2019
  • 12:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from July 8, 2019, until August 16, 2019
  • 50 West Brookline Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Keith Houston
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-08T12:00:00 - 2019-07-08T17:00:00

BCYF Fun Stops 2019 - Mildred Avenue

These free drop-in programs provide structured games, sport activities, and arts projects for up to 50 children per location.

July 8, 2019
  • 12:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from July 8, 2019, until August 16, 2019
  • 5 Mildred Avenue
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Valerie Scales
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-08T12:00:00 - 2019-07-08T17:00:00

Fun Stops are an affordable, flexible option for parents who are looking for a summer activity for their child for a couple hours a day.

Dates: July 8 - August 17
Ages: 8 - 14

LOCATIONS:

Some locations provide lunch. Other sites may require children to bring their own lunch. Please confirm with staff in advance.

July 8, 2019
  • 12:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from July 8, 2019, until August 16, 2019
  • 5 Mildred Avenue
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Valerie Scales
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-08T12:00:00 - 2019-07-08T17:00:00

BCYF Fun Stops 2019 - Leahy-Holloran

These free drop-in programs provide structured games, sport activities, and arts projects for up to 50 children per location.

July 8, 2019
  • 2:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from July 8, 2019, until August 16, 2019
  • 1 Worrell Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Jill LaMonica
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-08T14:00:00 - 2019-07-08T19:00:00

Fun Stops are an affordable, flexible option for parents who are looking for a summer activity for their child for a couple hours a day.

Dates: July 8 - August 17
Ages: 8 - 14

LOCATIONS:

Some locations provide lunch. Other sites may require children to bring their own lunch. Please confirm with staff in advance.

July 8, 2019
  • 2:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from July 8, 2019, until August 16, 2019
  • 1 Worrell Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Jill LaMonica
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-08T14:00:00 - 2019-07-08T19:00:00

Leaf and yard waste drop-off

We hold drop-off events throughout the year, starting in April.

June 12, 2022
Event Date2022-06-12T10:00:00 - 2022-06-12T14:00:00

Drop-off events are available to Boston residents. The events run from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Leaf and yard waste tips
  • Common yard waste material includes leaves and grass clippings, branches, and yard brush.
  • Place leaves and yard debris in large paper bags. Do not use plastic bags.  
  • Tie branches with string. The maximum size for branches is three feet with a one-inch diameter.

Leaf and yard waste schedule

June 12, 2022
Event Date2022-06-12T10:00:00 - 2022-06-12T14:00:00

Jazz in the Park Summer Concert Series

The North End Music and Performing Arts Center will return to Boston’s Greenway North End Parks for their Jazz in the Park concert series. The concerts take place Tuesday evenings in July, from 6 - 7:30 p.m.

July 9, 2019
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 9, 2019, until July 30, 2019
  • North Street and Cross Streeet
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Rose-Marie Gomez
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Music
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-09T18:00:00 - 2019-07-09T19:30:00

The North End Music and Performance Arts Center is kicking off their 2019 Jazz in the Park Summer Concert Series this July! All four concerts are free, family-friendly, and open to the public. 

performers 
  • July 9 — MIXCLA (Blend of sounds from the mountains of Chile, traditions of Japan, and fires of Cuba)
  • July 16 — Gabrielle Godoman (Jazz, R&B, Classic, and Gospel)
  • July 23 — Scanzonati (Blend of Italian Leggera with Jazz harmonies) 
  • July 30 — Sawaari (Mix of Indian taals, Arabic maqams, and trance music from North Africa and Italy)
July 9, 2019
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 9, 2019, until July 30, 2019
  • North Street and Cross Streeet
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Rose-Marie Gomez
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Music
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-09T18:00:00 - 2019-07-09T19:30:00
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