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Clothing Swap

Boston's Zero Waste Team is partnering the Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library to reduce textile waste this Allston Christmas. 

August 14, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • 40 Academy Hill Rd
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Zero Waste Boston
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Brighton
  • Posted:
2025-08-14T18:30:00 - 2025-08-14T19:30:00

To participate, adults can bring in clean tops, bottoms, shoes, dresses, or accessories in good condition to swap with other adults. 

Please do not bring in items that are stained, dirty, or damaged.

Up to 10 items of clothing can be dropped off at the front desk of the Brighton BPL beginning at 5:30 p.m. on August 14. The swap will begin at 6:30 p.m.. 

Please only take as many items as you bring and bring as many items as you take. Any remaining clothing will be donated to a textile drop off box

Registration is not required.

August 14, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • 40 Academy Hill Rd
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Zero Waste Boston
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Brighton
  • Posted:
2025-08-14T18:30:00 - 2025-08-14T19:30:00
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Pop-up Bike Town Community Event

Pop-Up Bike Town and Youth Workshop

July 17, 2025
2025-07-17T16:00:05 - 2025-07-17T18:00:05

In partnership with BCYF Jackson Mann, join our Pop-Up Bike Town event to learn more about Bike Town coming soon to Allston!

  • Learn biking skills from our Boston Bikes instructors
  • Eat ice cream provided by Boston Police Officers
  • Participate in a workshop where you can design your dream Bike Town and discuss how we can make Boston more friendly for alternative transportation users

Bike Town JMCC flyer

July 17, 2025
2025-07-17T16:00:05 - 2025-07-17T18:00:05
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Climate Action Plan: Virtual Public Shareback Session

This session will provide a brief overview of the Climate Action Plan, engagement findings so far, and a timeline for plan release and additional engagement opportunities.

July 23, 2025
2025-07-23T18:00:00 - 2025-07-23T19:00:00

REGISTER for the event

The 2030 Climate Action Plan lays out a roadmap for 2026-2030 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, build resilience to climate impacts, and ensure that the benefits of climate action  clean air, good jobs, healthy homes, and vibrant green spaces  are shared by all. Grounded in climate justice, this plan reflects the voices of communities most affected by climate change and charts a path toward a healthier, more inclusive, and more sustainable future for every Bostonian. The City of Boston will release the 2030 Climate Action Plan in early 2026.

If you require any accommodations or translation for this meeting, please email katherine.diaz@boston.gov.

July 23, 2025
2025-07-23T18:00:00 - 2025-07-23T19:00:00
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Bike Town Pop-Up at Ronan Park

Join us for a free family-friendly Bike Town pop-up! Here, youth can learn to ride and take part in on-bike activities to improve their safe bike riding skills. Registration is not required.

July 22, 2025
2025-07-22T14:30:16 - 2025-07-22T16:30:16

Located on the basketball courts at Ronan Park in Dorchester, this two-hour drop-in event is for families and children under 12 who want to learn to ride and practice their riding skills. A variety of different sized bikes and helmets will be provided, and staff will be present to set up a temporary bike town, lead on-bike games and teach bike riding skills.

Families Sign-In to a Bike Town Event at Moakley Park
Bike Town Sign-In at Moakley Park.
July 22, 2025
2025-07-22T14:30:16 - 2025-07-22T16:30:16
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Bike Town Pop-Up at Almont Park

Join us for a free family-friendly Bike Town pop-up! Here, youth can learn to ride and take part in on-bike activities to improve their safe bike riding skills. Registration is not required.

July 16, 2025
2025-07-16T14:30:50 - 2025-07-16T16:30:50

Located at the tennis courts in Almont Park in Mattapan, this two-hour drop-in event is for families and children under 12 who want to learn to ride and practice their riding skills. A variety of different sized bikes and helmets will be provided, and staff will be present to set up a temporary bike town, lead on-bike games and teach bike riding skills.

Families Sign-In to a Bike Town Event at Moakley Park
Bike Town Sign-In at Moakley Park.
July 16, 2025
2025-07-16T14:30:50 - 2025-07-16T16:30:50
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Canceled:
Bike Town Pop-Up

Reason for cancellation: Difficulties with reserving space at Franklin Park.
July 22, 2025
2025-07-22T14:30:33 - 2025-07-22T16:30:33

Located in Franklin Park on Playstead Road, near the rear parking lot for the Zoo, this two-hour drop-in event is for families and children under 12 who want to learn to ride and practice their riding skills. A variety of different sized bikes and helmets will be provided, and staff will be present to set up impermanent bike towns, lead on-bike games and teach safe bike riding skills.

Child riding on an impermanent bike town on Playstead road at Franklin Park.

July 22, 2025
2025-07-22T14:30:33 - 2025-07-22T16:30:33
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Bike Town Pop-Up At City Hall Plaza

Join us for a free family-friendly Bike Town pop-up, where youth can learn to ride and participate in on-bike activities to improve their safe bike riding skills. Registration is not required.

July 21, 2025
2025-07-21T14:30:49 - 2025-07-21T16:30:49

Located on the terrace above the playground at City Hall Plaza (pending City of Boston license approval), this two-hour drop-in event is for families and children under 12 who want to learn to ride and practice their riding skills. A variety of different sized bikes and helmets will be provided, and staff will be present to lead on-bike games and teach bike riding skills and safe riding tips and techniques.

Young children riding bikes in the new City Hall Plaza bike town.
Young children riding bikes in the new City Hall Plaza bike town.
July 21, 2025
2025-07-21T14:30:49 - 2025-07-21T16:30:49
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Franklin Park Ecological Restoration Kick-Off Meeting

Come learn about the Franklin Park Action Plan in Action! 

July 14, 2025
2025-07-14T19:00:00 - 2025-07-14T20:00:05

On Monday July 14 at 7 p.m. the Franklin Park Coalition will host a virtual meeting with the Parks and Recreation Department to launch the City's restoration of Franklin Park's woodlands and natural areas. The Department's Urban Wilds and Natural Areas Team, which was recently charged with the task of creating and overseeing a Franklin Park natural areas crew, will participate in a presentation and discussion of the new ecological restoration efforts in Long Crouch Woods and elsewhere in Franklin Park.  The meeting will be an excellent opportunity for the community and new Parks staff to meet each other and discuss restoration approaches for implementing the 2022 Franklin Park Action Plan, as well as to plan volunteer days, educational programs and other ways the community can get involved with this long-term restoration effort.

July 14, 2025
2025-07-14T19:00:00 - 2025-07-14T20:00:05
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Kenmore Block Community Briefing

This meeting will be an opportunity to provide an update on the project as we prepare to start construction.

July 10, 2025
2025-07-10T18:00:00 - 2025-07-10T19:30:00
July 10, 2025
2025-07-10T18:00:00 - 2025-07-10T19:30:00
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Stable Tour

Join the Boston Park Rangers as we offer FREE environmental education through guided tours and nature-based programming intended for ALL AGES. 

July 17, 2025
2025-07-17T16:00:00 - 2025-07-17T17:30:00
  • Join the Boston Park Rangers on a tour of our stable as we introduce you to our equine partners. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how the Boston Park Rangers operate their stable. This tour is intended for all ages; children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. 
  • For more information on this event and future events hosted by the Park Rangers, visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.
  • For any inquiries specific to environmental education, please email Nathan Smith.
July 17, 2025
2025-07-17T16:00:00 - 2025-07-17T17:30:00
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