The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with USATF New England, invites runners of all ages to take part in the 35th annual Mayor’s Cup Cross Country Tournament at Franklin Park. The event will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2025, continuing a proud tradition of competitive and community cross country racing in Boston’s […]
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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 […] |
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Stop by 350 Jamaicaway on your Halloween route for candy and goodies from the Emerald Necklace Conservancy team! |
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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 […] |
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Powerful storytelling about the role of parks in shaping the American experience and the destructive effect of racial injustice on these public spaces. Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 6:30 PM Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline, MA Join an evening of film and conversation with three of America’s leading park historians—Ethan Carr, Rolf Diamant, and William O’Brien—cosponsored […] |
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The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) recently proposed a plan that would allow for sewage to continue to be dumped into the Charles River forever. During a meeting with its Board of Directors, MWRA officials presented multiple possible options for addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in the Charles, and recommended the option leading to the largest […] |
2 events,Step inside history and creativity at Boston’s Historic Fenway Studios during our annual Fall Open Studios. November 8 & 9, 2025 11 am to 5 pm 30 Ipswich St, Boston, MA 02215 Fenway Studios is a National Historic Landmark building and the oldest purpose-built structure in the United States constructed solely for artists’ space. Built […]
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Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers with land stewardship work in the Emerald Necklace parks! This month, we will be working at Jamaica Pond 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 […] |
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Since 2021, the Conservancy's annual Winter Clothing Drive has provided over 3,000 coats, hats, gloves, and other cold-weather items for Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD). Help us count and sort donations for this year's drive at our offices at the James Michael Curley House! Register below: window.bboxInit = function () { bbox.showForm('90836057-62e5-490a-9a82-d7bbfa6951d6'); }; […] |
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The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) recently proposed a plan that would allow for sewage to continue to be dumped into the Charles River forever. During a meeting with its Board of Directors, MWRA officials presented multiple possible options for addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in the Charles, and recommended the option leading to the largest […] |
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Since 2021, the Conservancy's annual Winter Clothing Drive has provided over 3,000 coats, hats, gloves, and other cold-weather items for Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD). Help us count and sort donations for this year's drive at our offices at the James Michael Curley House! Register below: window.bboxInit = function () { bbox.showForm('4ace59e2-1e32-4d79-8bed-3d488ab3c498'); }; […] |
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Runners and walkers come primarily from the neighborhoods that border the park, including Roxbury, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, and Mattapan, but all are welcome, including out-of-town family members! The Franklin Park Turkey Trot is the largest Thanksgiving Day race in the City of Boston. We look forward to welcoming the many individuals and families who have […] |
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Since 2021, the Conservancy's annual Winter Clothing Drive has provided over 3,000 coats, hats, gloves, and other cold-weather items for Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD). Help us count and sort donations for this year's drive at our offices at the James Michael Curley House! Register below: window.bboxInit = function () { bbox.showForm('f787ea3e-5090-4c71-b639-c1efb0e18ea3'); }; […] |
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Join the debut of the JP Holiday Light Show and the South Street Illumination on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 5:00pm. They will start with the debut of a laser projection show onto the steeple of First Baptist Church, then follow JP Honk down the street to the South Street Mall & Courts to see […]
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Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, together with our title sponsor The Province of Nova Scotia will host Boston’s signature holiday celebration, the 84th annual Boston Common Tree Lighting, on Thursday, December 4, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Boston Common, adjacent to the Visitor’s Information Center at 139 Tremont Street. The […]
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The City of Boston and the Friends of the Public Garden to light the trees on the Mall on December 4th at 8 p.m., immediately following the Boston Common Tree Lighting. The Friends of the Public Garden are proud to take on this special holiday display and excited to work with our community to increase support for […] |
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For the first time in 60 years, Charlesgate Park is being reconnected to Boston’s greater greenspace network—come experience this remarkable transformation for yourself! Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy President Karen Mauney-Brodek and Parker James of the Charlesgate Alliance for a guided walking tour through Charlesgate Park—the pivotal 13-acre link uniting the Emerald Necklace, the Esplanade, and […] |

