Back on my Feet Walk
2025-09-22 05:45 - 06:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Boston Parks Winter Fitness Series Walking Group in Franklin Park
2026-03-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse, 1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester, MA, United States
Get moving, boost your energy, and make new friends with our fun outdoor walking program at Franklin Park! Enjoy a brisk walk that strengthens your body, improves endurance, and keeps you motivated.
Class led by Brandy Cruthird
Register here.
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) host the Boston Parks Fitness Series, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

Boston Family Days
2026-03-08
Boston Family Days is an extraordinary public-private partnership between the City, corporate and philanthropic partners, and 23 of our City’s leading cultural institutions to help Boston school-aged children feel at home in places that can expand their learning and show them the world.
Through Boston Family Days, all students who live in Boston (grades K-12 and Boston Pre-K) and two guests can explore many of the City’s cultural institutions for free on the first and second Sunday of each month until December 2026.
In addition, Boston students and their families also have free access to live performances at Boston’s premier venues. Students who are registered for Boston Family Days will receive ticket reservation links and instructions from the City before the performances.
Sign up for Family Days here.
Note for BPS Families: If your child is enrolled in Boston Public Schools or Boston Pre-K, they are automatically signed up for this program. You will continue to receive your Boston Family Days pass directly via BPS. Please ensure that your email address is updated in the BPS system.
Participating institutions: 1st and 2nd Sunday of each month

Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Science
Museum of African American History
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Boston Children’s Museum
Franklin Park Zoo
Institute of Contemporary Art
New England Aquarium
Paul Revere House
Old North Illuminated
USS Constitution Museum
Revolutionary Spaces: Old State House and Old South Meeting House – Downtown

Participating institutions: Performances

American Repertory Theater
Arts Emerson
Berklee College of Music
Boch Center
Boston Ballet
Boston Lyric Opera
Boston Symphony Orchestra
The Huntington
Wheelock Family Theater

NEW DATE: Growing Together: A Celebration of Our Volunteers
2026-03-10 08:30 - 11:00 | James Michael Curley House, 350 Jamaicaway, Boston, MA, 02130, United States
Join us on Tuesday, March 10 at the James Michael Curley House for a morning of gratitude and celebration! Enjoy light refreshments as we honor our dedicated Emerald Necklace volunteers and recognize our Volunteer Award recipients.
Registration is required, please sign up below:

We gratefully acknowledge the Trustees of the George Robert White Fund of the City of Boston, owner of the Curley House.

311 Day
2026-03-11 15:30 - 17:30 | Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library, 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA, 02126, United States
Have you ever wondered what happens after you report a pothole or a missed trash pickup to 311? On Wednesday, March 11 (3/11), join us at the Mattapan Branch of the BPL for our inaugural 311 Day celebration. This is your chance to meet the people behind the phones and the apps. We’ll have live demonstrations on how to get the most out of the BOS:311 app, the opportunity to submit cases in person, and several City departments on hand to answer your questions directly. Plus, we’ll have free refreshments and exclusive 311 give away items. Let’s work together to keep our neighborhood shining!

Hike Boston: Olmsted Park Photowalk
2026-03-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Daisy Field Parking Area – Willow Pond Road, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130
Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, and Parks employees will provide formal and informal discussions or tours during the hikes. Some hikes may be more focused on taking a walk in the park, while others may be more informational.
A hike where we will be discussing photography tips and tricks. Bring your smart phone and we will take some pics in the parks together!

Franklin Park Capital Project Fair
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse, 1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester, MA, United States
This community event is an opportunity to hear directly from City staff, ask questions, and connect one-on-one with the teams leading key projects in Franklin Park.
The evening will begin with a brief presentation, followed by tabling sessions where attendees can speak with representatives from Boston Parks & Recreation’s Design and Construction and Urban Wilds Crew, as well as the Planning Department.
Project updates will include:

Circuit Drive Traffic Calming and Drainage Study
Dog Facilities Study
Shattuck Picnic Grove Tennis Court Expansion
Bear Dens Improvements
Natural Areas Restoration
White Stadium Project Update

Come learn how these projects are shaping the future of Franklin Park and share your questions and feedback with the project teams.

Frederick Law Olmsted: A Legacy in Landscapes
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:30
Enjoy a visual journey through the life and legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr., illuminating his profound impact on America’s public spaces. Explore Olmsted’s transformative work across Staten Island, Central Park, Prospect Park, Boston’s Emerald Necklace, and the coastal sanctuary of World’s End. Discover the harmony between nature and design, revealing how Olmsted’s landscapes continue to inspire civic identity, environmental stewardship, and democratic ideals. Led by landscape photographer Bruce Magnuson.
Register directly on Zoom HERE. Presented in collaboration with the Chelmsford Library.
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

Open House at the James Michael Curley House
2026-03-24 15:00 - 19:00 | James Michael Curley House, 350 Jamaicaway, Boston, MA, 02130, United States
Join us on Tuesday, March 24 for an Open House at the historic James Michael Curley House!
We will be opening our doors from 3:00 – 7:00PM and invite all to stop by to explore the house and meet the Conservancy team.
Come to learn more about the Conservancy’s work and the 1,100 acres of the Emerald Necklace, enjoy snacks and refreshments and experience the historic “house with the shamrock shutters.” Thank you for welcoming the Emerald Necklace Conservancy to the neighborhood, and we look forward to getting to know our neighbors and community!
Registration is required, please sign up below:

Please email events@emeraldnecklace.org to be added to the waitlist for this event.
We gratefully acknowledge the Trustees of the George Robert White Fund of the City of Boston, owner of the Curley House.

The Power of Public Spaces: A Film Screening & Panel Discussion
2026-03-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Hideo Sasaki Foundation, 110 Chauncy Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA, 02111, United States
Join the Hideo Sasaki Foundation, in partnership with Friends of Fairsted and Library of American Landscape History, on Wednesday, March 25, for an evening of film and conversation.

Our selected LALH films will highlight Frederick Law Olmsted’s role in creating America’s national park system and Boston’s own Franklin Park. Our panel of designers and historians will discuss the historic challenges and enduring power of public spaces, in Boston and across America.

OLMSTED AND YOSEMITE: Civil War, Abolition, and the National Park Idea, directed by Ian Forster, based on the LALH book by Rolf Diamant and Ethan Carr. An exploration of Frederick Law Olmsted’s pivotal role in defining the national park in America.
BOSTON’S FRANKLIN PARK: Olmsted, Recreation, and the Modern City, directed by Ian Forster, based on the award-winning LALH book by Ethan Carr. An exploration of the history of Boston’s great, long-neglected urban park, and a frank discussion of the crossroads it now faces.

This event is part of Resilient Futures, the Hideo Sasaki Foundation’s 2026 theme connecting design and community-driven action. From climate change, to systemic inequities, to national and global political shifts, we are living in a time of increasing stress and change. How can the design community contribute to our collective resilience as we move into the future?
Panelists

Ethan Carr, FASLA, Professor of Landscape Architecture, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Rolf Diamant, Adjunct Associate Professor of Historic Preservation, University of Vermont
Monica Rhodes, FAAR, President, Rhodes Heritage Group
Michael Grove, FASLA, PLA, Principal, Sasaki (moderator)

Schedule (EST)

5:30 p.m. Registration and networking
6:00 p.m. Welcome and introductions
6:10 p.m. Film screening
6:45 p.m. Panel discussion
7:30 p.m. Q&A
7:55 p.m. Closing remarks

Registrants will receive more information a few days before the event.
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The Hideo Sasaki Foundation is a nonprofit advancing equity in design through research and grants, public programs, and design education.
Friends of Fairsted is a non-profit partner of Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, devoted to enhancing public understanding of the Olmsted legacy.
Library of American Landscape History is the leading publisher of books that advance the study and practice of American landscape architecture.

Larger Landscape Conversation: Place-Based Philanthropy
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 25 Evans Way, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Innovative thinkers are partnering with private philanthropies to contribute to the design, development, and delivery of public amenities in cities across the country. How do these location-specific partnerships create better cities and more engaged communities? Join Charles Waldheim as he leads a discussion with three leaders in the realm of place-based philanthropy: Rip Rapson, president and CEO of The Kresge Foundation; Kira Strong, Senior Director of the High Line Network; and Kristy Edmunds, Director of MASS MoCA.
In this edition of the Larger Landscape Conversation, expert discourse will seek to foster an understanding of how private investment is taking a more significant role in the creation of public landscapes and the development of new urban districts.
Advanced tickets are required and include Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum admission. Adults $22, seniors $20, students $15, free for members and children 17 and under. Seating in Calderwood Hall is first come, first served. Seating begins 45 minutes before the event. Late seating is not guaranteed.

🐦 Woodcock Sky-Dance Survey
2026-03-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Pine Banks Park, 1087 Main Street, Malden, MA, 02148, United States
Join the Franklin Park Zoo for an evening survey of American woodcocks as they perform their awe-inspiring spring sky dance, a spectacular display that marks the start of their breeding season.
Register here.
Bring: Binoculars, long pants and comfortable walking shoes, and a sense of childlike wonder!

Boston Tree Alliance Tree Planting Training
2026-04-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan, MA, 02126, United States
The Boston Tree Alliance (BTA) Program is hosting a training on tree planting. Learn how to prepare a planting site, assess roots, and care of young trees through proper pruning, watering, and mulching with the BTA program’s urban forester.
This event is open to the BTA Planting Grant grantees and the public for anyone to learn how to plant and care for trees. A portion of this event will include a training on data collection for grantees on reporting and how to use TreePlotter, a digital tool to manage tree inventory and mapping.
Please RSVP here.

Hike Boston: Franklin Park
2026-04-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Franklin Park Tennis Courts, MA
Hike Boston is the City of Boston’s series where we invite you to join us for a walk, hike, or interpretive program in one of Boston’s parks or urban wilds.

Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, and Parks employees will provide formal and informal discussions or tours during the hikes. Some hikes may be more focused on taking a walk in the park, while others may be more informational.
