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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
