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Parks Fitness: Virtual Chair Yoga Class with Karma

Participate in FREE virtual fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

July 18, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from May 9, 2025, until August 29, 2025
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-18T12:00:00 - 2025-11-07T13:00:00

A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated or standing on the ground while using a chair for support. Focus on opening all the joints and loosening up tight muscles.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.

Register here

July 18, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from May 9, 2025, until August 29, 2025
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-18T12:00:00 - 2025-11-07T13:00:00

Parks Fitness: Tai Chi with Joe

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

July 18, 2025
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from May 9, 2025, until August 29, 2025
  • Elliot Norton Park
    295 Tremont St
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-18T10:00:00 - 2025-11-07T11:00:00

Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, is used as a slow-moving exercise to achieve relaxation and stress reduction. Tai Chi offers benefits for the body, mind and spirit."

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations due to the weather.

Register here

July 18, 2025
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from May 9, 2025, until August 29, 2025
  • Elliot Norton Park
    295 Tremont St
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-18T10:00:00 - 2025-11-07T11:00:00

Parks Fitness: Virtual HIIT class with Jacqui

Participate in FREE virtual fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

July 13, 2025
  • 8:00am - 9:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from May 4, 2025, until August 31, 2025
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-13T08:00:00 - 2025-11-09T09:00:00

This class is a total body workout that will get your heart rate pumping and will include a warm up followed by blocks of body-weight exercises that target the upper body, lower body, core and cardio for a full body experience. We will end with a cool down and some stretching. The class is high intensity, but modifications will be offered for all fitness levels. We encourage you to join weekly to benchmark your fitness level and get stronger as the weeks progress.

Register here

July 13, 2025
  • 8:00am - 9:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from May 4, 2025, until August 31, 2025
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-13T08:00:00 - 2025-11-09T09:00:00

Parks Fitness: Strength and Conditioning class with Ana

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

May 7, 2024
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from May 7, 2024, until August 27, 2024
  • LoPresti Park
    33 Sumner St
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-05-07T17:30:00 - 2024-08-27T18:30:00

This class will develop your muscular strength, increase your muscular and cardiovascular endurance, and improve your agility through performance exercises that will keep you at your optimal fitness level. This is achieved through the combination of strength training, aerobic conditioning, and agility exercises. You will experience overall improvements with your physical performance with your daily activities, balance and flexibility, sleeping habits, in addition to helping you maintain a healthy weight.

Join the CLASS

May 7, 2024
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from May 7, 2024, until August 27, 2024
  • LoPresti Park
    33 Sumner St
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-05-07T17:30:00 - 2024-08-27T18:30:00

Parks Fitness: Yoga Class with Nikita

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

July 22, 2025
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from May 6, 2025, until August 26, 2025
  • Winthrop Square Training Field
    55 Winthrop Street
    Charlestown, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-22T17:30:00 - 2025-11-11T18:30:00

This is a joyful, energizing Vinyasa practice connecting breath with movement. Together, we will cultivate strength, balance and flexibility in the mind and body. We'll end our classes with some restorative poses which will help create a sense of peace and connection within ourselves. I hope to see you on the mat!

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.

Register here

July 22, 2025
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from May 6, 2025, until August 26, 2025
  • Winthrop Square Training Field
    55 Winthrop Street
    Charlestown, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-22T17:30:00 - 2025-11-11T18:30:00

Parks Fitness: Yoga with Nicole

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

January 22, 2024
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from January 22, 2024, until April 1, 2024
  • BCYF Roslindale
    6 Cummins Highway
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roslindale
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-01-22T10:00:00 - 2024-01-22T11:00:00

This yoga class will bring you through postures to align, strengthen and promote flexibility in the body. This class, taught by Not Your Average Yoga teacher, will help you strengthen the body and the mind as you realize your spirit, impact, and self-worth. Classes will incorporate coping skills along with relaxation techniques

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations due to the weather.

REGISTER FOR CLASS

January 22, 2024
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from January 22, 2024, until April 1, 2024
  • BCYF Roslindale
    6 Cummins Highway
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roslindale
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-01-22T10:00:00 - 2024-01-22T11:00:00

Parks Fitness: Virtual Fusion Fit class with Lena

Participate in FREE virtual fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

May 6, 2024
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 6, 2024, until August 26, 2024
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-05-06T17:00:00 - 2024-08-26T18:00:00

Come join Lena for a dance sweat session that will keep you moving to the latest Afrobeat hits. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and a towel at your discretion.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations due to the weather.

REGISTER FOR CLASS

May 6, 2024
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 6, 2024, until August 26, 2024
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-05-06T17:00:00 - 2024-08-26T18:00:00

Free Bike Repair (Dorchester)

The City of Boston is offering free Bike Repair workshops.

September 5, 2023
Event Date2023-09-05T16:00:00 - 2023-09-05T18:00:00

The City of Boston is offering free Bike Repair workshops. Everyone is welcome to join these hands-on workshops and learn the basics of fixing and maintenance of a bike. You can bring your own bike too if it needs some basic repairs!

September 5, 2023
Event Date2023-09-05T16:00:00 - 2023-09-05T18:00:00

Youth Sports Fair

The City of Boston is hosting a free Youth Sports Fair for youth ages 9-14 where kids can explore sports they haven’t been able to try before and register for local youth sports opportunities! Enjoy clinics, activities, food, and music for everyone! This event has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 15, due to rain.

October 15, 2023
Event Date2023-10-15T13:00:00 - 2023-10-15T16:00:00

Join us for the Youth Sports Fair at Hunt-Almont Park in Mattapan on October 15 from 1 - 4 p.m.

Participate in sports clinics and activities: Youth ages 9-14 can learn about and play various sports including soccer, lacrosse, tennis, track and field, and more.

Register for sports programming: Meet local youth sports providers and learn more about upcoming youth sports programs and opportunities in Boston.

Enjoy: Free food, ice cream, music, and giveaways!

Registration is encouraged:

registration for youth and families

registration for Youth Sports Providers.

For more information, please contact the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics at newurbanmechanics@boston.gov.

October 15, 2023
Event Date2023-10-15T13:00:00 - 2023-10-15T16:00:00

Free Bike Repair Workshop (Dorchester)

The City of Boston is offering free Bike Repair workshops. 

September 5, 2023
Event Date2023-09-05T18:00:00 - 2023-09-05T20:00:00

The City of Boston is offering free Bike Repair workshops. Everyone is welcome to join these hands-on workshops and learn the basics of fixing and maintenance of a bike. You can bring your own bike too if it needs some basic repairs!

September 5, 2023
Event Date2023-09-05T18:00:00 - 2023-09-05T20:00:00
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