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Law Enforcement and Security Info Session

Career panel on jobs in public safety.

October 11, 2017
  • 11:00am - 12:30pm
  • 1010 Harrison Ave.
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Jessica Suriel (Boston Career Link)
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Roxbury
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-10-11T11:00:00 - 2017-10-11T12:30:00

Looking for a career path, and not just a job? Find out if the security industry is for you. The Boston Police Department will participate in the event hosted by the Boston Career Link. Speak with security industry professionals and ask questions. Learn about requirements and opportunities. Representatives from the Boston Police, Aviation Security, Allied Universal, and SECURAMERICA. 

Pre-registration required, contact Jessica Suriel, cc_bsr@bostoncareerlink.org or by phone: 617.541.1480

 

October 11, 2017
  • 11:00am - 12:30pm
  • 1010 Harrison Ave.
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Jessica Suriel (Boston Career Link)
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Roxbury
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-10-11T11:00:00 - 2017-10-11T12:30:00

Boston Police Employer Information Session

Boston Police Employer Information Session
Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 2 pm
UMass Boston, University Hall, 4th Floor, 4100

October 17, 2017
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 100 Morrissey Blvd.
    Univ. Hall, 4th Floor, Rm. 4100
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Michael Gaskins
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-10-17T14:00:00 - 2017-10-17T16:00:00

The Boston Police Department Diversity Recruitment Officer will cover the application process and detailed steps to joining the Boston Police as an Officer. Get helpful information on planning, timeline, on-line resources, and more! This event is free and open to the public. Students and alumni may register using the Beacon Careers Link. The general public can call 617.287.5519 or simply register at the door. 

October 17, 2017
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 100 Morrissey Blvd.
    Univ. Hall, 4th Floor, Rm. 4100
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Michael Gaskins
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-10-17T14:00:00 - 2017-10-17T16:00:00

BCYF International Day of the Girl Celebration

Celebrate the International Day of the Girl with BCYF!

October 14, 2017
Event Date2017-10-14T11:00:00 - 2017-10-14T15:00:00

Boston girls ages 6-18 are invited to join this year's International Day of the Girl celebration, "The Power of the Adolescent Girl, Vision for 2030." This will be a day of activities, special guests, food and prizes.

October 14, 2017
Event Date2017-10-14T11:00:00 - 2017-10-14T15:00:00

BCYF Halloween Skate Night

Youth ages 6 - 17 are invited to show off their costumes and have fun roller skating.

October 27, 2017
Event Date2017-10-27T16:00:00 - 2017-10-27T19:00:00

Boston boys and girls ages 6 - 17 are invited to celebrate Halloween at a fun and festive Skate Night at Chez Vous! Youth 12 and under must come with parent or guardian.

This event is sponsored by:

  • the Shannon Grant
  • Boston P.A.L., and
  • the Foundation for BCYF.
October 27, 2017
Event Date2017-10-27T16:00:00 - 2017-10-27T19:00:00

City of Boston municipal election

The City is holding its municipal election on Tuesday, November 5, from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

November 5, 2019
  • 7:00am - 8:00pm
  • across the City of Boston
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Election Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-11-05T07:00:00 - 2019-11-05T20:00:00

The municipal election includes City Councilor at-large, City Councilor district races, and a citywide nonbinding question.

November 5, 2019
  • 7:00am - 8:00pm
  • across the City of Boston
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Election Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-11-05T07:00:00 - 2019-11-05T20:00:00
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Boston Police recruiting information session

Join us to get information on applying to become a Boston Police Officer.

October 3, 2017
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 700 Boylston Street
    KBL Exchange
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Michael Gaskins
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-10-03T18:00:00 - 2017-10-03T20:00:00

You'll meet the Diversity Recruitment Officer and get an overview of the entire hiring process.

October 3, 2017
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 700 Boylston Street
    KBL Exchange
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Michael Gaskins
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-10-03T18:00:00 - 2017-10-03T20:00:00

POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony 2025

The annual POW/MIA event will take place on Friday, September 19, 2025. This event will held on City Hall Plaza for a flag-raising ceremony. 

September 19, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Plaza, Flag Pole
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    John Allison
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-19T10:00:00 - 2025-09-19T12:00:00

Please join us as we reflect upon the extraordinary sacrifices made on behalf of this country's Prisoners of War, as well as by those who are still unaccounted.

Check out our Facebook page for more information as the date approaches.

September 19, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Plaza, Flag Pole
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    John Allison
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-19T10:00:00 - 2025-09-19T12:00:00

Holiday Pops Veterans and Military Appreciation Night

You're invited to the Veterans and Military Appreciation Night at the Holiday Pops!

November 30, 2023
  • 7:30pm - 9:00pm
  • 301 Massachusetts Avenue
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Veterans Services
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-11-30T19:30:00 - 2023-11-30T21:00:00

The Mayor's Office of Veterans' Services, in partnership with The Holiday Pops and the Highland Street Foundation, will be hosting a Veterans and Military Appreciation Night at The Boston Pops. Join us on Thursday, November 30, at Symphony Hall!  The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.



We're limiting requester's to eight tickets at this time. If you'd like to request more tickets, please email us at veterans@boston.gov. This Boston Pops event is part of our effort to engage with service members and their families. This event is a collaboration between:

  • Boston Pops
  • Highland Street Foundation, and
  • Boston Veterans Services.

To register, please click the link below.

November 30, 2023
  • 7:30pm - 9:00pm
  • 301 Massachusetts Avenue
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Veterans Services
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-11-30T19:30:00 - 2023-11-30T21:00:00

Fall-o-Ween Children's Festival 2024

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the fourth annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival at the Boston Common Frog Pond.

October 18, 2024
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Corner of Charles and Beacon Streets
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-10-18T17:00:00 - 2024-10-18T20:00:00

The Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival is presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Skating Club of Boston. Key sponsors are HP Hood LLC and Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. Additional support is provided by LEGO® Discovery Center Boston, New England Dairy Council, Polar Beverages, The Gardner Schools, and Cirkul. 

Adults and children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and participate in a wide range of free, fun, and spooky family-friendly activities. Show off your skills at the Ultimate Gaming Truck or test your courage in our Haunted Zombie Maze. Try the Jumpin’ Pumpkin and Scarecrow Slide, test your skills at Pumpkin Bowling, and enjoy nighttime fun in our Glow in the Dark Park with LED swings and LED seesaw. 

A “monster mash” of activities will include music, arts and crafts, treats, rides on the trackless train, field games facilitated by Knucklebones, and sensory play with Play Boston. LEGO® Discovery Center Boston will be in attendance with fun Halloween LEGO builds as well as LEGO Halloween build activities with a Master Model Builder. Visit the New England Dairy displays to enjoy both the Mobile Dairy bar and the Mobile Dairy Experience.  Enjoy live entertainment at the Parks Department Stage with music from Matt Heaton, dancing with Family Zumba, and a spooky story time with Boston Public Library librarians.

Don't miss out, it's going to be frightfully fun! 

October 18, 2024
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Corner of Charles and Beacon Streets
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-10-18T17:00:00 - 2024-10-18T20:00:00

Low-cost rabies and dog licensing clinic

Due to concerns about inclement weather, this clinic has been postponed. Please check back soon for a rescheduled date.

September 20, 2017
  • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 26 Mahler Rd
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Animal Care and Control
  • Price:
    Price
    Rabies vaccination: $5 (residents), $10 non-residents, $2 seniors; Dog License: $15 (spayed/neutered), $30 (intact)
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-09-20T15:00:00 - 2017-09-20T19:00:00

The goal of this clinic is to encourage pet owners to vaccinate their pets and license their dogs. We also want you to have a chance to speak with Emergency Management staff. They'll be handing out literature and speaking with pet owners about preparing pets in the event of an emergency.

The event is a collaboration between Animal Care and Control and Emergency Management. Special thanks to the Boston Police who will have their ice cream truck on site — how cool!

September 20, 2017
  • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 26 Mahler Rd
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Animal Care and Control
  • Price:
    Price
    Rabies vaccination: $5 (residents), $10 non-residents, $2 seniors; Dog License: $15 (spayed/neutered), $30 (intact)
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-09-20T15:00:00 - 2017-09-20T19:00:00
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