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Canceled:
Cavern Club Beatles Concert

Reason for cancellation: Please contact organizer.
July 11, 2019
  • 7:00pm
  • 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 Date2019-07-11T19:00:00

The Cavern Club Beatles are a Beatles cover band. We'll have more details about this event as the date approaches.

July 11, 2019
  • 7:00pm
  • 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 Date2019-07-11T19:00:00

Canceled:
Boston Bubble Festival 2020

Reason for cancellation: Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency
May 30, 2020
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Boston Common
    Bandstand
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    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:
    Civic Engagement
    Environment and green living
    Family friendly
    Festivals and fairs
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-05-30T11:00:00 - 2020-05-30T13:00:00

Presented by Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, join us Saturday, May 30, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., as bubbles fill the air with fun over Boston Common.

The celebration will include giant floating bubble demonstrations from various bubble performers, a DJ, live entertainment, giveaways, and more.

For more information, please call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505. This event is weather dependent.

May 30, 2020
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Boston Common
    Bandstand
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    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:
    Civic Engagement
    Environment and green living
    Family friendly
    Festivals and fairs
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-05-30T11:00:00 - 2020-05-30T13:00:00

Guided tour along the restored Muddy River

After decades spent underground beneath a parking lot, a portion of the Muddy River has been uncovered to see daylight once again.

May 25, 2019
Event Date2019-05-25T11:00:00 - 2019-05-25T12:30:00

Hear the story of how river and parkland were reclaimed and how the vision of Frederick Law Olmsted is being restored for the 21st century.

Meet at REI, Landmark Center, 401 Park Drive, Boston, MA 02215. The event is free and open to the public. Bring a refillable water bottle and wear comfortable walking shoes.

May 25, 2019
Event Date2019-05-25T11:00:00 - 2019-05-25T12:30:00

Bike With Kids

A recreational family-friendly bike ride from Dudley Square to Franklin Park and the Southwest Corridor.

May 18, 2019
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Roxbury
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Roxbury Way
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
    Preservation Month
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-18T10:00:00 - 2019-05-18T13:00:00

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The rain date is Sunday, May 19.

May 18, 2019
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Roxbury
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Roxbury Way
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
    Preservation Month
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-18T10:00:00 - 2019-05-18T13:00:00

BCYF Summer Block Parties 2019 - Chinatown

July 18, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 885 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Erin Cunningham
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4920
  • 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:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-18T17:00:00 - 2019-07-18T19:00:00

BCYF and our partners bring neighborhood fun to your block with music, games, hands-on activities, valuable programming information, and a cookout.

July 18, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 885 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Erin Cunningham
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4920
  • 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:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-18T17:00:00 - 2019-07-18T19:00:00

BCYF Summer Block Parties 2019 - South Boston

July 25, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 650 East Fourth Street
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Erin Cunningham
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4920
  • 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:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-25T17:00:00 - 2019-07-25T19:00:00

BCYF and our partners bring neighborhood fun to your block with music, games, hands-on activities, valuable programming information, and a cookout.

July 25, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 650 East Fourth Street
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Erin Cunningham
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4920
  • 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:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-25T17:00:00 - 2019-07-25T19:00:00

BCYF Summer Block Parties 2019 - Dorchester

August 8, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 35 Westville STreet
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Erin Cunningham
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4920
  • 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:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-08-08T17:00:00 - 2019-08-08T19:00:00

BCYF and our partners bring neighborhood fun to your block with music, games, hands-on activities, valuable programming information, and a cookout.

August 8, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 35 Westville STreet
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Erin Cunningham
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4920
  • 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:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-08-08T17:00:00 - 2019-08-08T19:00:00

BCYF Summer Block Parties 2019 - Roslindale

August 15, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 125 Brookway Road
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Erin Cunningham
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4920
  • 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:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-08-15T17:00:00 - 2019-08-15T19:00:00

BCYF and our partners bring neighborhood fun to your block with music, games, hands-on activities, valuable programming information, and a cookout.

August 15, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 125 Brookway Road
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Erin Cunningham
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4920
  • 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:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-08-15T17:00:00 - 2019-08-15T19:00:00

Fairy House Building

Let's build a fairy house! Ever wonder were fairies like Tinkerbell or Cinderella's Fairy godmother live? Fairy houses of course!

April 20, 2023
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Schoolmaster Hill
    Franklin Park
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Parks and Recreation Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-7383
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    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:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Environment and green living
    Family friendly
    Festivals and fairs
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-04-20T11:00:00 - 2023-04-20T13:00:00
WHAT ARE FAIRY HOUSES?

Fairy houses are small structures for fairies and woodland creatures to live in. These whimsical habitats are build by children, families, gardeners, and nature lovers alike. 

Fairy house building is a fun and creative activity for children that encourages kids to go outside and connect with the natural world, in an environmentally friendly way. 

Not sure how to make a fairy house? Don't worry, members of the Mayor's Mural Crew have come up with step-by-step instructions of how to create your very own fairy house. 

This free, family event will feature:
  • outdoor nature play
  • storytelling, and
  • Fairy House Building.

Children are invited to wear their favorite fairy and elf costumes to encourage their tiny guests to alight in Franklin Park. Natural materials will be provided, but everyone is  welcome to explore their surroundings to find natural elements, including sticks, stones, and leaves to adorn their fairy houses.

Schoolmaster Hill is located on Circuit Drive between the William Devine Golf Course Clubhouse and Shattuck Hospital. For more information, please call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505, or visit the Parks website.

April 20, 2023
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Schoolmaster Hill
    Franklin Park
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Parks and Recreation Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-7383
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    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:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Environment and green living
    Family friendly
    Festivals and fairs
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-04-20T11:00:00 - 2023-04-20T13:00:00

Spring Stewardship Days at Allandale Woods

Volunteers wanted! Help us restore and beautify Allandale Woods urban wild.

June 1, 2019
Event Date2019-06-01T09:00:00 - 2019-06-01T12:00:00

Spring Stewardship Days take place on four Saturdays, beginning April 13. Both individuals and groups are welcome. For more information, contact Paul Sutton at 617-961-3029 or paul.sutton@boston.gov. We have event details below:

Event #1: Genie Beal and Vernal Pool Trail
(7 VFW Parkway)
Saturday, April 13, 2 - 5 p.m.

Event #2: Carriage Path and Bussey Brook / Arbor Day Tree Planting
(19 VFW Parkway)
Saturday, April 27, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Event #3: Leland Road and Hackensack Circle Trailheads
(Meet at end of Leland Rd)
Saturday, May 11, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Event #4: Vincent Road and West Roxbury Parkway Circle Trailheads
(Meet at Vincent Road at Morey Road)
Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. (noon)

June 1, 2019
Event Date2019-06-01T09:00:00 - 2019-06-01T12:00:00
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