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 Family Days
2026-10-04, 2026-10-11, 2026-11-01, 2026-11-08
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

Second Saturdays: Volunteer Stewardship in Franklin Park
2026-10-10 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 on Saturday, October 10! 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.
Register below; if the signup form does not load, try opening this page in an incognito/private browsing window:

🌿 Urban Naturalist Walks
2026-10-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Franklin Park Tennis Courts, MA
Join the Franklin Park Zoo for a guided exploration of Franklin Park’s natural wonders! This nature walk invites outdoor enthusiasts, students, families, and curious minds to discover the diverse wildlife and ecological features that make the park so special.
Bring: Comfortable walking shoes and your curiosity! A phone with the iNaturalist app uploaded is an added plus, but not required.
Register here.
