Tour: Historic Treasures of the Back Bay Fens
2025-08-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Shattuck Visitor Center, 125 The Fenway, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
What do a 17th-century Japanese Temple Bell, a bridge made of Roxbury puddingstone, and a tree once thought extinct have in common? They all reside in the Back Bay Fens. Learn about these and other treasures on a guided walking tour of the Back Bay Fens that is sure to bring out the history detective in you!
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Franklin Park and White Stadium: Community Impact Discussion
2025-08-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Lena Park Community Center, 150 American Legion Highway, Dorchester, MA, 02124, United States
The Fight for Franklin Park’s White Stadium is not over!
There is an opportunity for a fully-public and less costly venue for Boston’s student-athletes. Join us for a community discussion on many of the issues facing the proposed pro-sports complex in Franklin Park:
– Construction contracts have not yet been awarded
– Stadium construction has not started
– No state environmental review has been conducted
– Active lawsuit pending
– Final project cost unknown and rising
– Deeply flawed transportation plan
Plus, learn more about an updated public stadium concept!

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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.

Boston's Kiddies Caribbean Carnival
2025-08-16 11:00 - 18:00 | Harambee Park, 930 Blue Hill Ave, Boston, MA, 02124, United States
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

JP Porchfest
2025-08-16 12:00 - 18:00 | Jamaica Pond Boathouse, 507 Jamaicaway, Boston, Massachusetts, 02130
JP Porchfest has been a pillar to the JP community since 2014, bringing together performers and local neighbors for a day of music, dance, theatre and more on porches throughout JP’s central streets.
Join us at the Jamaica Pond Boathouse for a curated bill of Classical World Music!
12:00 – 12:30 – Boston Ostinatos
12:30 – 1:00 – DuoFresh
1:00 – 1:30 – Raley
1:30 – 2:00 – jesus is the path to heaven
2:00 – 3:00 – Steph Davis
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JP Porchfest is organized by Dunamis Boston.

Charlesgate Farmers Market
2025-06-22 10:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Birds of Prey Presentation
2025-08-17 14:00 - 15:30 | James Michael Curley House, 350 Jamaicaway, Boston, MA, 02130, United States
Limited to ages 6 and up
Come see North American birds of prey live and in-person, including a red-tailed hawk, peregrine falcon, owls and more! All birds will be handled by Wingmasters’ licensed raptor rehabilitators.
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.

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.

Tuesdays with Roses
2025-08-19 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-26 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-02 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Kelleher Rose Garden, Back Bay Fens, Boston, MA, 02115
Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers in the Kelleher Rose Garden to deadhead and prune roses and to weed the rose beds and borders. Training and tools are provided.
Registration is required in order to participate. Those who register will automatically receive an email with further details, including the necessary waiver to sign and specific information on where to meet and what to expect on the day of the event.
Please email volunteer@emeraldnecklace.org with inquiries on this event or other volunteer opportunities.
Please note: To increase available volunteer slots, please only register if you’re sure you can attend, and please check your inbox first if you may already be registered.
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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

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!

Tour: Exploring Olmsted Park and Jamaica Pond
2025-08-31 11:00 - 12:30 | Downes Field Parking Lot, Pond Ave, Brookline, MA, 02445
Join us for a tour in partnership with the Jamaica Plain Historical Society! Discover the wooded paths, babbling brooks and rolling hills of Olmsted Park and Pinebank, the forested midway point of Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace and source of the Muddy River.
This tour will guide attendees through many of the natural and historic landmarks found in the heart of the Necklace: from glacial ponds to structures that once belonged to the Founding Fathers, and everything in-between!
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Labor Day
2025-09-01 | MA

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!
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Tour: Evening Garden Stroll
2025-09-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Shattuck Visitor Center, 125 The Fenway, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Summer blooms, scented gardens, and a leisurely stroll all combine to make this guided walk of the Kelleher Rose Garden and Fenway Victory Gardens the perfect antidote to the workday!
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National Honey Bee Month Celebration
2025-09-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Franklin Park Playstead, Circuit Drive, Boston, MA, 02121, United States
Join us in Franklin Park for the second annual National Honeybee Month Celebration! See live bees in an enclosed observation hive, tickle your taste buds with a honey taste test, and explore pollination information with the whole family. All ages welcome, intended for families with children age 4-10. Presented in partnership with Classroom Hives, Inc.
Registration is encouraged, please sign up below.

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.

President's Walking Tour of the Emerald Necklace: Part II
2025-09-13 09:00 - 11:00 | “The Grove” at Charlesgate Park, 4 Charlesgate East, Boston, MA, 02115
Lace up your walking shoes for the second part of annual walk of Boston’s largest park system! After our June walking tour was cut short by the rain, we are excited to return to the parks and walk from Charlesgate Park to the Riverway, led by Conservancy President Karen Mauney-Brodek.
Take in the sights, sounds and the sheer scale of the Emerald Necklace on this special walk. We will make brief stops along the way to take in the scenery and learn about this historic parkland and the Conservancy’s current work to restore, maintain and improve these greenspaces while championing better parks access for all.
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Second Saturdays: Volunteer Stewardship in Franklin Park
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | “Giraffe” Entrance at the Franklin Park Zoo
Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers with land stewardship work in the Emerald Necklace parks! This month, we will be working in Franklin Park.
Registration is required in order to participate in this event. Those who register will automatically receive an email with further details, including the necessary waivers to sign and specific information on where to meet and what to expect on the day of the event.
Please email volunteer@emeraldnecklace.org with inquiries on this event or other volunteer opportunities.
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5th Annual Franklin Park Jazz Festival
2025-09-13 13:00 - 20:00 | Franklin Park, Boston
