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City of Belonging Festival

The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) announced the launch of the annual City of Belonging Festival in observance of Immigrant Heritage Month with the unveiling of the You Belong Here banners at City Hall’s Mezzanine Gallery. 

May 21, 2025
2025-05-21T13:00:07 - 2025-05-21T15:00:07

The large-format banners will hang in the Mezzanine until July 18. After this, they will be displayed at different locations for a You Belong Here banner tour to continue spreading the message of belonging across the city for the remainder of 2025. MOIA welcomes community requests for displays. 

The gallery launch will take place on May 21 at 1 p.m. and include food, photos, and a speaking program. The event is open to the public, but registration is requested.

MOIA designated 2025 as the Year of Belonging with the You Belong Here campaign to integrate its goals of creating a more inclusive Boston while addressing pressing challenges, such as public sentiment and policy shifts on immigration. The campaign supports immigrant communities through grants, empowers resilience with morale-boosting messaging, and inspires action through events. The campaign aims to ensure Boston remains a community where residents feel welcomed, respected, and valued, regardless of background. This awareness campaign prioritizes diversity, equity, and social cohesion for residents across Boston’s neighborhoods, sharing one message, “You Belong Here,”  in the city’s 12 main languages. 

The large-scale banners are also in these languages, and the campaign design has already been featured in digital billboards across the city, most recently at Opening Day in Fenway Park.

May 21, 2025
2025-05-21T13:00:07 - 2025-05-21T15:00:07
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Small Business Month: AfroBiz Pop-Up Market

Get ready for a vibrant AfroBiz Pop-Up Market, showcasing the best of Afro-inspired products and businesses!

May 31, 2025
2025-05-31T15:00:00 - 2025-05-31T19:00:00

The AfroBiz Pop-Up Market: Boston Hub is a vibrant, open-air celebration designed to uplift and showcase small Black- and African-descended businesses in Boston.

This is your opportunity to meet potential customers, connect with sponsors, small business suppliers, and fellow entrepreneurs — and even spark future partnerships.

Whether you're an artisan, food vendor, wellness coach, designer, or creative entrepreneur, you are welcome to bring your own table and chair, sell your products, and promote your amazing business to an engaged and supportive audience.

The event will include live music, storytelling, a cultural showcase, and will be livestreamed across social platforms to maximize your visibility beyond the event space.Free and open to all — come shop, connect, and celebrate culture and commerce in the heart of Boston!

May 31, 2025
2025-05-31T15:00:00 - 2025-05-31T19:00:00
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Small Business Month: Queer Artists Market

For Small Business Month, we’re hosting a month-long celebration featuring events, programs, and spotlights that uplift and support Boston’s small business community.

May 18, 2025
2025-05-18T12:30:00 - 2025-05-18T16:00:00

Hosted by the Downtown Boston Alliance, the Queer Artists Market brings a day of outdoor festivities and shopping to Downtown Crossing in partnership with The Queer Neighborhood Council. Visitors can browse a diverse selection of handmade art and goods from LGBTQIA+ vendors while also connecting with local advocacy organizations offering community resources and support services. The event features live music from Boston’s The Femmes, creating a lively and inclusive atmosphere. At Summer Street Plaza @ Washington St. from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., this celebration of creativity and community is a must-visit. Rain date: June 1.

May 18, 2025
2025-05-18T12:30:00 - 2025-05-18T16:00:00
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Queer Family Fest

May 4, 2025
2025-05-04T12:00:02 - 2025-05-04T15:00:02

At the Fest we'll be fostering intergenerational visibility and support and creating opportunities for connection and shared experience. Adults, teens, and children are all warmly welcomed.

The Fest will feature:

⚡️ Creative Arts and Crafts: Engaging activities for all ages, fostering connection and self-expression.

💖 Community Resource Tables with information and support from local LGBTQIA2S+ organizations.

🍿 Snacks to enjoy while connecting with fellow attendees.

🌈 Sliding-Scale Family Portraits: Professional portraits capturing the unique essence of your family.

🛝 City Hall Plaza Playground: An outdoor space for kids and families to play and enjoy.

 

Queer Family Fest flyer

May 4, 2025
2025-05-04T12:00:02 - 2025-05-04T15:00:02
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Small Business Month: Small Business Resource Fair

For Small Business Month, we’re hosting a month-long celebration featuring events, programs, and spotlights that uplift and support Boston’s small business community. 

May 8, 2025
  • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • DotHouse Health
    1353 Dorchester Avenue
    Dorchester, 02122
  • Contact:
    Lindsey Swett
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-05-08T15:00:00 - 2025-05-08T19:00:00

Join the City of Boston’s Office of Small Business for a Small Business Resource Fair on Thursday, May 8 at DotHouse Health in Fields Corner!

Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow your business, the Small Business Resource Fair  offers a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and speak directly with City of Boston departments that support small businesses every day.

📅 Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025

🕒 Time: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

📍 Location: DotHouse Health, 1353 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA

This drop-in style resource fair will feature:

  • One-on-one conversations with City staff
  • Information on starting, building, and expanding a business in Boston
  • Networking opportunities with other small business owners
  • Light refreshments

Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.

learn more and register

In addition to a robust event calendar, Small Business Month will also feature videos on the Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion social media channels spotlighting Office of Small Business staff, Main Streets Directors, and neighborhood businesses. Throughout the month, the Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion will also share information about Small Business programs.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS

May 8, 2025
  • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • DotHouse Health
    1353 Dorchester Avenue
    Dorchester, 02122
  • Contact:
    Lindsey Swett
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-05-08T15:00:00 - 2025-05-08T19:00:00
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Paul Revere Bids Farewell

April 18, 2025
2025-04-18T17:30:00 - 2025-04-18T22:00:00

Encounter Paul and Rachel Revere in their home as he prepares to depart on his Midnight Ride. Tour the museum’s Visitor Center, where museum staff will share the full story of Revere’s adventures on April 18, 1775. 

As the evening progresses, gather in North Square to witness Revere’s departure from his home, and follow in his footsteps as he makes his way stealthily to the waterfront.

Open House is from 5:30 -7:30 p.m.

Departure for waterfront 8:00 p.m.

April 18, 2025
2025-04-18T17:30:00 - 2025-04-18T22:00:00
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Annual Enrollment Benefits Fair

Get one-on-one support with your benefits during Annual Enrollment (April 28–May 16). Talk to plan representatives, ask questions, and get help enrolling — no registration needed.

May 13, 2025
2025-05-13T11:00:00 - 2025-05-13T14:00:00

If you're a benefits-eligible City employee or retiree, Annual Enrollment is your once-a-year opportunity to enroll in, change, or cancel your health insurance coverage without a qualifying life event. This year’s enrollment window is April 28–May 16, 2025.

Join us at an upcoming Benefits Fair to:

  • Ask questions about your coverage options

  • Speak directly with representatives from our health, dental, vision, and life insurance providers

  • Pick up enrollment forms and plan materials

  • Submit your completed paperwork (if ready)

📅 No registration required — stop by anytime during fair hours!

May 13, 2025
2025-05-13T11:00:00 - 2025-05-13T14:00:00
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Annual Enrollment Benefits Fair

Get one-on-one support with your benefits during Annual Enrollment (April 28–May 16). Talk to plan representatives, ask questions, and get help enrolling — no registration needed.

May 7, 2025
2025-05-07T10:00:00 - 2025-05-07T14:00:00

If you're a benefits-eligible City employee or retiree, Annual Enrollment is your once-a-year opportunity to enroll in, change, or cancel your health insurance coverage without a qualifying life event. This year’s enrollment window is April 28–May 16, 2025.

Join us at an upcoming Benefits Fair to:

  • Ask questions about your coverage options

  • Speak directly with representatives from our health, dental, vision, and life insurance providers

  • Pick up enrollment forms and plan materials

  • Submit your completed paperwork (if ready)

📅 No registration required — stop by anytime during fair hours!

May 7, 2025
2025-05-07T10:00:00 - 2025-05-07T14:00:00
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Annual Enrollment Benefits Fair

Get one-on-one support with your benefits during Annual Enrollment (April 28–May 16). Talk to plan representatives, ask questions, and get help enrolling — no registration needed.

May 1, 2025
2025-05-01T15:00:00 - 2025-05-01T18:00:00

If you're a benefits-eligible City employee or retiree, Annual Enrollment is your once-a-year opportunity to enroll in, change, or cancel your health insurance coverage without a qualifying life event. This year’s enrollment window is April 28–May 16, 2025.

Join us at an upcoming Benefits Fair to:

  • Ask questions about your coverage options

  • Speak directly with representatives from our health, dental, vision, and life insurance providers

  • Pick up enrollment forms and plan materials

  • Submit your completed paperwork (if ready)

📅 No registration required — stop by anytime during fair hours!

May 1, 2025
2025-05-01T15:00:00 - 2025-05-01T18:00:00
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Love Your Magic

March 29, 2025
2025-03-29T09:00:44 - 2025-03-29T15:00:44

This year’s conference theme is Rooted in Wellness, Growing in Community, emphasizing the importance of self-care as the foundation for our girls’ mental health and well-being. Too often, our girls are told they must push through and remain resilient, even at the expense of their well-being. Through this event, we are flipping that narrative—we want our girls to prioritize their mental health and embrace self-care unapologetically. When our girls take the time to care for themselves, they not only thrive individually but also strengthen their communities.

Tickets for this year’s Annual Conference are sold out. We invite you to join the waitlist for your girl.

March 29, 2025
2025-03-29T09:00:44 - 2025-03-29T15:00:44
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