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Hyde Park Art Association Members Exhibition | Gallery Reception

Join us for the celebration of the 36th Hyde Park Art Association Members Exhibition at Boston City Hall!

September 4, 2025
2025-09-04T15:00:40 - 2025-09-04T17:00:40

Please join us for the Opening Reception of the 36th Hyde Park Art Association Members Exhibition. We will announce the awardees including the Public’s Choice, with jurying happening in person. Don’t miss your chance to connect with the artists and enjoy some light refreshments! Please note the exhibition will be on view through October 24, 2025.

Learn more on the city hall galleries page.

Directions: Please use the entrance located on Congress St, across from Faneuil Hall. Pass security and take the elevators to the 3rd floor. The Scollay Square Gallery is located past the information desk to the left of the coffee stand.

September 4, 2025
2025-09-04T15:00:40 - 2025-09-04T17:00:40
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2025 National Arts Program | Reception

Please join us for the opening reception of the 2025 National Arts Program, an exhibition by 73 City of Boston employees and their family members!

August 28, 2025
2025-08-28T17:00:21 - 2025-08-28T19:00:21

Join us at Boston City Hall for the Opening Reception of the National Arts Program's sixth Boston edition, featuring 73 works by City of Boston employees and their families. The awards ceremony will recognize 14 awardees with selections made by a jury composed by Sophia Day, Operations Director of Gallery 263; Yolanda He Yang, Arts Engagement Manager at Pao Arts Center; and Beatriz Whitehill, Painting Studio Mentor at Artists for Humanity.

Directions: Please use the entrance located on Congress St, across from Faneuil Hall. Pass security and take the elevators to the 2nd floor. The Mayor's Neighborhood Gallery will be to your left. This exhibition will be on view through October 24, 2025. For more information please visit the city hall galleries page.

Emma Tavolieri, Raveena, Collage, 20 x 30 in., 2025
Emma Tavolieri, Raveena, Collage, 20 x 30 in., 2025
August 28, 2025
2025-08-28T17:00:21 - 2025-08-28T19:00:21
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Bike Town Pop-Up At City Hall Plaza

Reason for cancellation: Cancelling due to rain. Join us at our next event on Monday, August 25!
August 20, 2025
2025-08-20T13:30:00 - 2025-08-20T16:30:00

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.

Plan your visit

Individuals and familiesno registration is required. We will have waivers available at the site. 

Groups and schools: please email us so that we know to expect your group! Hand out waivers to students ahead of time so they can participate. Everyone that takes part in our program must have a signed waiver to ride bikes. Teachers / group leaders are responsible for collecting bringing signed waivers to the event. 

August 20, 2025
2025-08-20T13:30:00 - 2025-08-20T16:30:00
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Welcoming Week and Immigrant Advancement Forum

Welcoming Week is an annual campaign celebrating the work in communities to become welcoming places for all, including immigrants. 

September 12 - September 19, 2025
2025-09-12T10:00:07 - 2025-09-19T17:00:07

Launched in 2012 by Welcoming America and its members, Welcoming Week provides individuals and organizations with the opportunity to showcase their values through events and initiatives that foster connections and collaboration between immigrants and non-immigrants, as well as belonging for all.

Welcoming Week 2025 takes place from September 12 to 21. Every year, communities around the globe celebrate Welcoming Week by hosting local events that foster deeper understanding and connection among neighbors. This week-long campaign builds the awareness and energy that’s needed to sustain year-long welcoming efforts.

For the first time ever, MOIA is proud to host Welcoming Week in Boston! Join one of its activations and share your story as part of the “Stories We Share” theme: 

  • Market on a Mission at Boston Public Market - September 12 
  • The Embrace Massó "¡Con Salsa!”, International Music Festival - September 13 
  • Open Streets Dorchester - September 14 
  • City Hall Plaza Gallery - September 15 and 16 
  • Immigrant Advancement Forum - September 19
September 12 - September 19, 2025
2025-09-12T10:00:07 - 2025-09-19T17:00:07
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PlanTable Opening Reception

The Un-monument | Re-monument | De-monument: Transforming Boston Programming

August 15, 2025
2025-08-15T16:30:20 - 2025-08-15T18:30:20



 

Ecosistema Urbano, Pao Arts Center, and the Greenway invite you to the opening celebration of PlanTable at Chin Park.  Bring the whole family to explore this unique installation that provides both a refuge from the heat for people, as well as pollinators also threatened by rising temperatures.  Enjoy climate and plant related interactive activities for all ages and meet the creators and partners of this project. 

Read more about PlanTable

Rain Date: Saturday, August 16 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

August 15, 2025
2025-08-15T16:30:20 - 2025-08-15T18:30:20
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BCYF Fun Fest at BCYF Shelburne Community Center

Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free neighborhood Fun Fest and learn more about your neighborhood community center!

August 14, 2025
2025-08-14T16:30:00 - 2025-08-14T18:30:00

Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free Neighborhood Fun Fest and learn more about your neighborhood community center!  The Fun Fest will be held on Thursday, August 14 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at BCYF Shelburne Community Center in Roxbury.

The BCYF Fun Fest will offer a cookout, music and a variety of free activities plus information about BCYF Shelburne Community Center’s programming and activities.  

In the case of rain or other weather issues, please check BCYF’s social media sites, @BCYFCenters (or BCYF.boston.gov on Bluesky), for updates. 

August 14, 2025
2025-08-14T16:30:00 - 2025-08-14T18:30:00
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New Edition Street Renaming

Celebrate the hometown legends New Edition, who put Boston on the musical map.

August 30, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 2 Dearborn St.
    Roxbury, MA. 02119
  • Contact:
    OFFICE OF TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Posted:
2025-08-30T10:00:00 - 2025-08-30T12:00:00

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, the City of Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu will host a special celebration at the intersection of Dearborn and Albany Streets in Roxbury to honor New Edition, the legendary R&B group founded here in 1978. Starting at 10 a.m., this free public event will pay tribute to the group’s lasting influence on both Boston’s cultural identity and the music industry worldwide. Join us as we unveil New Edition Way and celebrate the hometown icons whose sound continues to inspire generations.

August 30, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 2 Dearborn St.
    Roxbury, MA. 02119
  • Contact:
    OFFICE OF TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Posted:
2025-08-30T10:00:00 - 2025-08-30T12:00:00
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Fan Fest and Greek Stroll Off

A community celebration featuring great food, local vendors, and entertainment for all ages.

August 30, 2025
2025-08-30T13:00:00 - 2025-08-30T16:00:00

For the Culture Week Logo

Get ready for Fan Fest, an afternoon of flavor, fun, and friendly competition at Harvard Stadium. Explore food trucks serving up local favorites, shop from Black-owned businesses, and enjoy activities for all ages. The excitement peaks with a spectacular Greek Stroll Off, organized by the Greater Boston National Pan-Hellenic Council, where step teams representing the Divine Nine will bring their best moves for a chance to win $5,000.

This free, public event takes place on Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — don’t miss your chance to be part of the action.

August 30, 2025
2025-08-30T13:00:00 - 2025-08-30T16:00:00
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City Hall Pep Rally

Kick off For the Culture Week with an afternoon of music, school spirit, and community celebration.

August 29, 2025
  • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    OFFICE OF TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2025-08-29T16:00:00 - 2025-08-29T17:00:00

For the Culture Week Logo

Feel the energy as Johnson C. Smith University, Morehouse College, and the City of Boston Marching Band come together to spark school pride ahead of the HBCU Classic at Harvard Stadium. Expect lively performances, big sound, and a crowd full of spirit.

Join us on August 29 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at City Hall Plaza — this free event is open to everyone who wants to celebrate.

August 29, 2025
  • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    OFFICE OF TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2025-08-29T16:00:00 - 2025-08-29T17:00:00
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WorthWealthCon

Join Us at WorthWealthCon: Invest In and For You & Yours

August 29, 2025
2025-08-29T09:00:00 - 2025-08-29T15:30:00

Spend Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with nationally recognized sports figures, business leaders, investors, and community members at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center for an inspiring and action-packed event on building and growing wealth.

From personal finance tips to investment insights, you’ll hear real stories and proven strategies from leaders and legends who’ve done it themselves. This isn’t just about learning — it’s about walking away with opportunities, whether that’s a scholarship, funding for a startup, a personalized financial coach, or even a new job.

This event is free and open to the public — don’t miss your chance to take control of your financial future and open new doors for yourself and your community.

August 29, 2025
2025-08-29T09:00:00 - 2025-08-29T15:30:00
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