Events

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 week’s theme is inspired by what […]

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 […]

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 we’ve 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 […]

Introducing Nature Therapy & Forest Bathing with Cole Huang! In this FREE class, we’ll 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, […]

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 needed—just bring your energy and get ready to groove! It’s the perfect way to get fit and have fun. Learn viral moves like "Boots on the Ground" while […]

Boston’s National Bike to Work Day Festival celebratesNational Bike to Work Day. It's our way of saying, “Thanks for riding your bike today.” We think it’s important to celebrate everyone who rides in Boston. We also want to make it fun for experienced and new bike commuters by organizing convoys and a festival. This year we […]

Tickets are required for this free event. Program Persona Totems 5–8 pm, Bertucci Education Studio Join us in the studio and create a small, aspirational artwork that will remind you of the persona you might like to share with the world. Using our curated assortment of collage materials, craft a unique totem, complete with a hidden […]

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: ​Check the exhibition list online for the most up-to-date gallery and exhibition times and information!

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 year! This natural area is home to beautiful rock outcrops, heritage trees, and attractions like the Bear Dens. However, it needs our help to stay […]

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 information: Navigation Games, a Cambridge-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has received grant funding from the Massachusetts Office of Recreation (MOOR) Inclusive and Accessible Outdoor Recreation Events Program to […]

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 and sound of the array of birds in the Back Bay Fens each spring. All levels are welcome – bring binoculars and a friend! Meet […]

 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 […]

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 Arboretum’s lilacs as well as art, family activities, and picnicking on this day only. Visitors may also enjoy a host of self-guided tours, including a lilac tour, via […]

Join us for a crafting session at the Jamaica Pond hosted by the Community Committee of Friends of Jamaica Pond!  We welcome all crafters and their projects to stop by! For those that are looking to start something new, we will be teaching a small crochet project for those that are interested. We will also […]

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 week’s theme is inspired by what […]

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 as the Director of Horticulture for the Native Plant Trust, a leading non-profit dedicated to preserving the native flora of the Northeastern United States. In […]

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 […]

Introducing Nature Therapy & Forest Bathing with Cole Huang! In this FREE class, we’ll 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, […]

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 needed—just bring your energy and get ready to groove! It’s the perfect way to get fit and have fun. Learn viral moves like "Boots on the Ground" while […]

As the Leventritt Shrub and Vine Garden nears its 25th birthday, join the garden’s original architect and our own Keeper of the Living Collections to learn about the garden’s history, its design goals and principles, and how it has evolved in the past two decades. This program will begin with a short talk in the […]

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 walking program at Franklin Park! Enjoy a brisk walk that strengthens your body, improves endurance, and keeps you motivated. Class meets outside of the Golf […]

Join us at the 2026 Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival Saturday, May 16th, 12 – 4 PM Franklin Park Playstead, 25 Pierpont Road It’s opening day in Franklin Park! Don’t miss out on this 50-year tradition in our park. You can make a kite, buy one, or bring your own! Food trucks Bikes to try […]

Stop by the lilac collection to chat with the Horticulturist who manages the Arboretum’s beautiful lilac shrubs. Horticulturist Conor Guidarelli will be there from 2:00pm to 4:00pm answering questions about caring for lilacs, the Arboretum’s lilac collection, and what it’s like to be a horticulturist here. No registration is required, just stop by! Inclement weather […]

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 fish are key players in the local ecosystem and are a historical representation of Indigenous food sovereignty and cultural ways of life.  Join us for […]

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 […]

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 lead participants through this collection explaining key identification features and sharing relevant stories about individual trees. Register here!

Join plant biologist and author Beronda Montgomery for a discussion of her new book, “When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy.” Montgomery explores the way that eight trees and shrubs testify to the experience of black Americans, from sycamores that acted as landmarks for those trying to escape slavery, to pecan […]

Introducing Nature Therapy & Forest Bathing with Cole Huang! In this FREE class, we’ll 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, […]

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 needed—just bring your energy and get ready to groove! It’s the perfect way to get fit and have fun. Learn viral moves like "Boots on the Ground" while […]

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 starting, stopping, and turning, but want to build your confidence to ride in the street, come to a free Road Readiness clinic for adults. Our […]

The Esplanade Association, in partnership with Brookline Bird Club, will be leading a leisurely guided bird walk along the park – great for beginners and experts alike! We will walk around […]

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 […]

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 […]

Introducing Nature Therapy & Forest Bathing with Cole Huang! In this FREE class, we’ll slow down and fully experience nature with all our senses. Nature therapy is the practice of […]

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 needed—just bring your […]

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 […]

Sunday, May 31 – Community Day | 4pm-7pm Celebrate the arrival of spring with a free concert at the Hatch Memorial Shell on May 31 from 4:00–7:00pm. This special Community Day performance is produced by ZUMIX, celebrating 35 Years of Youth Empowerment, as part of the Esplanade Association’s GroundBeat Concert Series. Join us for an evening […]