Charlesgate Farmers Market
2025-06-22 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Charlesgate, Boston, MA, 02215
The Charlesgate Farmers Market returns for the 2025 season! Head to the intersection of Comm Ave and Charlesgate East & West starting Sunday, June 22 for farm-fresh produce, prepared foods and other local goods.

Conversations with Olmsted: Investing in Our Tree Canopy
2025-08-19 15:00 - 16:00 | MA
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 webinar all about the importance of trees in Olmsted places. During the webinar, our partners across the country will share their experiences conducting tree surveys, deciding on new plantings and more.
This webinar is free but registration is required. By registering for this program, you consent to receive occasional emails from the Olmsted Network.

Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park
2025-07-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park, Pierpont Road and Glen Lane, Boston, MA, 02119
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 6pm to dusk.
Featuring Amanda “Lady Emcee” Merricks – back for her 10th Playhouse season.
July 8 – Athene Wilson
July 15 – Maryknoll Terrace
July 22 – The Real Last Call of Boston
July 29 – Nephrok
August 7 (Thurs) – Caribbean Night with Safiya
August 12 – Canitra Rashe and AP & The Groove
August 19 – Move the Crowd DJ Showdown

Parks Fitness: Walking Group with Brandy
2025-06-07 08:00 - 09:00 | Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse, 1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester, MA, United States
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.

Pedal Power: Celebrating Community Through Biking
2025-08-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston, MA, 02114, United States
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 confidence!
Listen to guest speakers on the Museum’s stages and check out informational and activity tables throughout the Exhibit Halls (see below).
Complimentary valet bicycle parking is available for those who bike into this event!
In partnership with HUBLUV. Presented in conjunction with the Museum’s Center for the Environment.

Bird Walks with Nature Man Mike
2025-08-31 08:00 - 10:00 | Shattuck Picnic Grove, Circuit Drive, Boston, 02124
Discover the beauty of Franklin Park’s feathered friends with Nature Man Mike! Join the Franklin Park Coalition for guided bird walks where you’ll enjoy fresh air, learn about local wildlife, and connect with neighbors in a fun and relaxed way. These walks aren’t just about spotting birds—they’re about building community. Every step taken together strengthens the goodwill and connections that make Franklin Park so special.
We hope you’ll join FPC for one of these walks and experience the park in a whole new way!

Last Day of Studios Without Walls
2025-09-01 | Longwood T Station, Green Line “D” Branch, Chapel Street, Brookline, MA, 02446
Enjoy 17 site-responsive sculptures this summer in Riverway Park!
Learn more

New Heritage Trail Marker Unveiling
2025-09-09 15:30 - 16:30 | Jamaica Pond Boathouse, 507 Jamaicaway, Boston, Massachusetts, 02130
The Boston Women’s Heritage Trail (BWHT), in partnership with the Women’s Foundation of Boston(WFB), will host a public celebration on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM at the Jamaica Pond Boathouse to unveil a new Sidewalk Stories trail marker honoring Ellen Swallow Richards—a groundbreaking scientist, educator, and the first woman to graduate from MIT.
Richards revolutionized public health and environmental science, beginning with her landmark 1872 study at Jamaica Pond that transformed Boston’s approach to water quality and sanitation. This new marker not only commemorates her achievements but also connects past and present through a QR code linking visitors to an interactive audio story, biography, and educational resources.
“Ellen Swallow Richards is a trailblazing American chemist whose legacy we at BWHT are proud to celebrate and make accessible to learners of all backgrounds and generations,” said Dr. Alexandria Russell, BWHT Executive Director. “By placing these markers at Jamaica Pond—where much of her life-changing research began—we hope to inspire future generations, especially women and girls, to see themselves in STEM fields.”
The unveiling is part of BWHT’s Sidewalk Stories project, which places markers across the city to make women’s history visible and accessible to all. Women’s Foundation of Massachusetts is sponsoring the Jamaica Pond marker as part of its mission to invest in women and girls’ economic independence.

5th Annual Franklin Park Jazz Festival
2025-09-13 13:00 - 20:00 | Franklin Park, Boston

Back on my Feet Walk
2025-09-22 05:45 - 06:30 | Franklin Park, Boston
Back on My Feet empowers people to break free from the cycles of poverty, homelessness, and/or addiction through the power of running/walking, community support, and employment resources.
They run and walk 3 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) to build a sense of community and responsibility.

Rockin' with Raptors
2025-09-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan, MA, 02126, United States
Get ready for a wild day of family fun! Come face-to-face with awe-inspiring birds of prey, buzz into the fascinating world of bees, and laugh out loud at whimsical puppet shows. Dive into hands-on nature crafts, colorful face painting, and interactive exhibits brought to life by community partners and cultural and environmental organizations.
From live shows and music to a mouthwatering cookout, sweet treats, and surprise activities for all ages, this celebration is packed with energy, discovery, and delight.
Rockin’ with Raptors is a FREE event open to adults and children of all ages.
This event will be held rain or shine.
Don’t Wing It—Register Today!

P.L.A.Y.© Ribbon Cutting x Out of Bounds Art Showcase
2025-09-28 11:00 - 17:00 | Dewitt Playground, 1-9 Whittier St, Boston, MA, United States
Celebrate the unveiling of P.L.A.Y.© (Play Learn Athletic Youth)—a new public art project at Dewitt Playground in Madison Park, designed by artist Marlon Forrester in collaboration with Studio Luz and BR+A+CE. The project reimagines the basketball court as both a neighborhood gathering space and a living canvas. Alongside the ribbon cutting, experience Out of Bounds, a live art showcase curated by Marlon Forrester, with activations that bring artists, coaches, and neighbors together.
Come for the ribbon cutting, stay for the joy.
