Join us for a guided exploration of Franklin Parkâs natural wonders! This nature walk invites outdoor enthusiasts, students, families, and curious minds to discover the diverse wildlife and ecological features that […]
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Join us at the Arboretum as we read and discover new things about the natural world. During this one-hour program for our youngest guests and their grownups, we will read […] |
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1 event,This beloved annual event marks the beginning of spring in Boston and showcases the expertise of New England garden clubs, professional designers, and MFA floral volunteers, who create interpretive arrangements […] |
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Judith Robichaud and Rob Larsen will lead us on the Arboretum Park Conservancy's Annual Bird Walk! Please meet us at the South Street Gate. Parking is available on Flora Way […]
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Bike the Emerald Necklace this spring with Pedal the Necklace, a three-part community ride series hosted by the Boston Cyclists Union, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, LivableStreets Alliance, and Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition. Whether youâre a daily cyclist or new to riding in the city, youâre invited to bike together in community. These relaxed 3â4 mile rides […]
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The Wake Up the Earth Festival was born on land that was cleared for a highway. When the communities of Jamaica Plain and Roxbury started a grassroots movement with the South-West Corridor Coalition to stop Interstate 95 from cutting through their neighborhoods, they reclaimed that cleared earth and turned it into a farm, a festival, […] |
2 events,Boston Family Days is an extraordinary public-private partnership between the City, corporate and philanthropic partners, and 23 of our Cityâs leading cultural institutions to help Boston school-aged children feel at […] |
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Join us at the Arboretum as we read and discover new things about the natural world. During this one-hour program for our youngest guests and their grownups, we will read a nature inspired story, do a craft/activity, and go for a nature walk to continue exploring the theme. Each weekâs theme is inspired by what […]
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Boston Parks Fitness Series offers Bostonians and visitors FREE in-person workout classes. Open to all fitness levels. Yoga Flow & Restore: This is a joyful, energizing Vinyasa practice connecting breath with movement. Together, we will cultivate strength, balance and flexibility in the mind and body. We'll end our classes with some restorative poses which will […] |
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Stop by the Museum of Science on Wednesday, May 6, at 10:00 AM for the unveiling of the Annual Three Rivers Report Card Grades. Celebrate the progress weâve made in restoring these three cherished urban rivers and hear about the ongoing work to clean up the Charles, Mystic, and Neponset Rivers. The event will kick […]
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Introducing Nature Therapy & Forest Bathing with Cole Huang! In this FREE class, weâll slow down and fully experience nature with all our senses. Nature therapy is the practice of immersing yourself in a natural setting and noticing the sights, sounds, textures, and details around you. It is inspired by the Japanese concept of shinrin yoku, […]
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Boston Parks Fitness Series offers Bostonians and visitors FREE in-person workout classes. Open to all fitness levels. Step, Stomp & Slide with Boston Rhythm Riders! No partner neededâjust bring your energy and get ready to groove! Itâs the perfect way to get fit and have fun. Learn viral moves like "Boots on the Ground" while […] |
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Bostonâs National Bike to Work Day Festival celebratesNational Bike to Work Day. It's our way of saying, âThanks for riding your bike today.â We think itâs important to celebrate everyone […]
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Tickets are required for this free event. Program Persona Totems 5â8 pm, Bertucci Education Studio Join us in the studio and create a small, aspirational artwork that will remind you of […]
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Join us on Thursday, May 7th from 4pm-8pm for JoyWalk: A Fenway Cultural District Art Crawl. Admission at all participating locations is free of charge. Please NOTE: âCheck the exhibition list online for […] |
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Bike the Emerald Necklace this spring with Pedal the Necklace, a three-part community ride series hosted by the Boston Cyclists Union, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, LivableStreets Alliance, and Mattapan Food […]
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Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers with land stewardship work in the Emerald Necklace parks on Saturday, May 9! This month, we will be working in Olmsted Park. Registration […]
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The Boston Parks and Recreation Department's Urban Wilds Division is inviting you to join us in removing non-native plant species and build habitat walls at our second volunteer event of the […]
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Free hands-on training session which will equip youth educators with the skills, tools, and confidence to teach map-based navigation and basic orienteering skills through interactive, movement-based activities. Register here! More […] |
5 events,Boston Family Days is an extraordinary public-private partnership between the City, corporate and philanthropic partners, and 23 of our Cityâs leading cultural institutions to help Boston school-aged children feel at […]
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Fenway Civic Association is overjoyed to announce the return of the amazing Nature Man Mike as he helps us discover and uncover the hidden birders in us all. Thrill to the sign […]
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 Join the Franklin Park Zoo for a guided exploration of Franklin Parkâs natural wonders! This nature walk invites outdoor enthusiasts, students, families, and curious minds to discover the diverse wildlife […]
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Experience the springtime bloom of our renowned lilac collection with Lilac Sunday, offering fun, free explorations for the entire family. The event features ongoing tours of the Arboretumâs lilacs as […]
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Join us for a crafting session at the Jamaica Pond hosted by the Community Committee of Friends of Jamaica Pond! Â We welcome all crafters and their projects to stop by! […] |
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Join us at the Arboretum as we read and discover new things about the natural world. During this one-hour program for our youngest guests and their grownups, we will read […]
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10:00 | Coffee 10:30 | Special Guest Uli Lorimer of the Native Plant Trust 12:00 | Lunch 12:45 | Optional Tour of the Gardens at Elm Bank Uli Lorimer serves […]
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Boston Parks Fitness Series offers Bostonians and visitors FREE in-person workout classes. Open to all fitness levels. Yoga Flow & Restore: This is a joyful, energizing Vinyasa practice connecting breath […] |
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Introducing Nature Therapy & Forest Bathing with Cole Huang! In this FREE class, weâll slow down and fully experience nature with all our senses. Nature therapy is the practice of […]
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Sparkle for the Park: An Enchanted Evening reimagines the Conservancyâs iconic Party in the Park as an elegant evening reception. Taking place in an entirely new locationâonce home to one […]
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Boston Parks Fitness Series offers Bostonians and visitors FREE in-person workout classes. Open to all fitness levels. Step, Stomp & Slide with Boston Rhythm Riders! No partner neededâjust bring your […] |
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As the Leventritt Shrub and Vine Garden nears its 25th birthday, join the gardenâs original architect and our own Keeper of the Living Collections to learn about the gardenâs history, […] |
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Boston Parks Fitness Series offers Bostonians and visitors FREE in-person workout classes. Open to all fitness levels. Get moving, boost your energy, and make new friends with our fun outdoor […]
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Join us at the 2026 Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival Saturday, May 16th, 12 â 4 PM Franklin Park Playstead, 25 Pierpont Road Itâs opening day in Franklin Park! Donât […]
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Stop by the lilac collection to chat with the Horticulturist who manages the Arboretumâs beautiful lilac shrubs. Horticulturist Conor Guidarelli will be there from 2:00pm to 4:00pm answering questions about […] |
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A FISH MIGRATION CELEBRATION! Each spring, the Charles River becomes a vital spawning ground for diadromous fish species such as the Alewife, Blueback Herring, American Shad, and Rainbow Smelt. These […] |
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Boston Parks Fitness Series offers Bostonians and visitors FREE in-person workout classes. Open to all fitness levels. Yoga Flow & Restore: This is a joyful, energizing Vinyasa practice connecting breath […] |
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The conifer collection at the Arnold Arboretum is a magical place to visit at any time of the year, as it is especially rich in history and diversity. Docent Cristina Squeff will […]
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Join plant biologist and author Beronda Montgomery for a discussion of her new book, âWhen Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and Americaâs Black Botanical Legacy.â Montgomery explores the way that […] |
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Introducing Nature Therapy & Forest Bathing with Cole Huang! In this FREE class, weâll slow down and fully experience nature with all our senses. Nature therapy is the practice of […]
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Boston Parks Fitness Series offers Bostonians and visitors FREE in-person workout classes. Open to all fitness levels. Step, Stomp & Slide with Boston Rhythm Riders! No partner neededâjust bring your […] |
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Gain on-bike confidence skills! We will learn & practice hand signals and advanced bike handling. Class open to all genders. Register here! If you have the basic biking skills like […] |
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The Esplanade Association, in partnership with Brookline Bird Club, will be leading a leisurely guided bird walk along the park â great for beginners and experts alike! We will walk around […] |
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Boston Parks Fitness Series offers Bostonians and visitors FREE in-person workout classes. Open to all fitness levels. Get moving, boost your energy, and make new friends with our fun outdoor […] |
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Tickets available in person at the Museum of Fine Arts on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is free with a valid Massachusetts zip code. Start your summer off right at […] |
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Introducing Nature Therapy & Forest Bathing with Cole Huang! In this FREE class, weâll slow down and fully experience nature with all our senses. Nature therapy is the practice of […]
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Boston Parks Fitness Series offers Bostonians and visitors FREE in-person workout classes. Open to all fitness levels. Step, Stomp & Slide with Boston Rhythm Riders! No partner neededâjust bring your […] |
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Boston Parks Fitness Series offers Bostonians and visitors FREE in-person workout classes. Open to all fitness levels. Get moving, boost your energy, and make new friends with our fun outdoor […] |
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Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and guide Nature Man Mike on a special, family-oriented bird walk around Franklin Park! Explore Franklin Park's forests and fields in search of the beautiful […]
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Sunday, May 31 â Community Day | 4pm-7pm Celebrate the arrival of spring with a free concert at the Hatch Memorial Shell on May 31 from 4:00â7:00pm. This special Community […] |
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Boston Parks Fitness Series offers Bostonians and visitors FREE in-person workout classes. Open to all fitness levels. Yoga Flow & Restore: This is a joyful, energizing Vinyasa practice connecting breath […] |
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Join a one-of-a-kind, FREE event on the Charles River Esplanade celebrating people with disabilities, music, and technology. Abilities: Amplified brings the community together for an energetic live concert alongside an interactive resource […]
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Boston Parks Fitness Series offers Bostonians and visitors FREE in-person workout classes. Open to all fitness levels. Step, Stomp & Slide with Boston Rhythm Riders! No partner neededâjust bring your […] |
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Do you want to learn or refresh basic skills, such as starting, stopping, & turning? Bikes & helmets provided. Class open to all genders. Register here! Beginner and Basic Skills/Habilidades […] |
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Looking to relax and have fun at the end of a long week? Unwind with First Fridays, an exciting evening of music, dancing, art making, and more on the first […] |
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Boston Parks Fitness Series offers Bostonians and visitors FREE in-person workout classes. Open to all fitness levels. Get moving, boost your energy, and make new friends with our fun outdoor […]
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A group ride designed to practice bike skills on off-street paths, bike lanes, and on low-stress shared streets. Class open to all genders. Register here! This class is open to […] |

