Partner Events

Get your glow on at an all-new Boston Lights! Prepare to be dazzled as you wander through this immersive experience filled with lanterns, interactive displays and Instagrammable moments at every turn. Boston Lights draws inspiration from natural habitats around the globe, including mountainous plateaus, rainforest canopies and undersea reefs. This year, walk through our shimmering […]

Join Zoo New England and the Franklin Park Coalition for a guided nature walk through the beautiful and historic Long Crouch Woods of Franklin Park, where you'll learn to identify both native and invasive plant species. Led by Franklin Park Ecological Restoration Foreperson, Shannon Borucke, and Franklin Park Zoo Naturalist, Jeff Taylor. This walk is […]

What better way to spend your afternoon than with the sights and sounds of nature! Whether you're a seasoned birder or just curious about the wildlife in your backyard, this gentle afternoon stroll is a great way to connect with nature and your community. Led by Zoo New England's Vice President of Animal Health and […]

Join the Franklin Park Coalition for a beloved annual tradition, carrying on the legacy of trailblazing arts educator Elma Lewis! Bring your lawn chairs, lots of friends and a picnic supper (or buy one from food trucks), and enjoy free live R&B, reggae and gospel music in Franklin Park! All shows are Tuesday evening from […]

Get ready to uncover the secret lives of salamanders! Join Zoo New England for a midday nature walk through Franklin Park as they search for these elusive amphibians in their natural habitat. Led by their Senior Conservationist, John Berkholtz, this hands-on exploration will teach you how to sleuth for salamanders and understand their role in […]

Join Zoo New England as they led a walk through Franklin Park and discover the fascinating world of fungi and the tiny creatures that live among them! Led by Franklin Park Zoo Naturalist, Jeff Taylor, they'll explore the hidden connections between bugs and mushrooms in this vibrant ecosystem. This event is a feature of the Franklin […]

Join Zoo New England and the Brookline Bird Club for a free duided walk through Franklin Park on Sunday, August 10th at 9:00am. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just curious about the birds in your neighborhood, this walk is a great way to connect with nature and fellow bird enthusiasts. Co-led by Matthew Kamm, […]

Join the 3rd Annual Boston Society of Caribbean Culture and Heritage Kiddies Carnival — where the littlest masqueraders bring the BIGGEST vibes! Saturday, August 16 | 11AM – 6PMParade kicks off at 12PMRoute: Talbot & Southern Ave → Berkshire Boys & Girls Club

Trees are essential allies in the fight against climate change. They absorb carbon dioxide, a leading greenhouse gas, helping to reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. They also regulate local climates, cool urban areas and provide habitats for countless species. Join the Olmsted Network on August 19th for a special Conversations with Olmsted […]

Join the Franklin Park Coalition for a beloved annual tradition, carrying on the legacy of trailblazing arts educator Elma Lewis! Bring your lawn chairs, lots of friends and a picnic supper (or buy one from food trucks), and enjoy free live R&B, reggae and gospel music in Franklin Park! All shows are Tuesday evening from […]

People-centered transportation provides the solution to live sustainably on Earth. Join us for a resource fair and featured presentations to learn how bicycling and pedestrian infrastructure can build community, improve personal health, and address the climate crisis. Connect with community organizations about the incredible work already happening around Greater Boston and increase your own biking […]

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of the City of Boston's certified instructors! 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. Learn more and register here.