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Fixit Clinic Junior: BPL Central Branch

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches.

April 25, 2026
Event Date2026-04-25T14:00:00 - 2026-04-25T16:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair.

The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with the Boston Public Library's Central Library in Copley Square to host one of these events in the Children's Library, located on the second floor of the Boylston Street building. This special Fixit Clinic Junior is for children ages 6-12 years old!

REGISTER YOUR ITEM

Volunteer

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
  • A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it

  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them

  • A desire to explore and learn together!

 

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April 25, 2026
Event Date2026-04-25T14:00:00 - 2026-04-25T16:00:00

ReStore Boston Program Office Hours

Join the Office of Small Business for ReStore Office Hours bi-weekly on Mondays from 10 am - 11:30 am

July 27, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
    Repeats every other week on Monday, starting from February 9, 2026, 13 times
  • VIRTUAL
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    ReStore Boston Program
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-27T10:00:00 - 2026-07-27T11:30:00

The ReStore Boston Program within the Office of Small Business hosts bi-weekly ReStore Office Hours on Mondays from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. If you have any interest in the ReStore Boston program as a business seeking design support services or as a contractor interested in providing services, we encourage you to attend.

July 27, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
    Repeats every other week on Monday, starting from February 9, 2026, 13 times
  • VIRTUAL
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    ReStore Boston Program
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-27T10:00:00 - 2026-07-27T11:30:00

Age Strong Memory Cafe - West Roxbury

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

August 14, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Friday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from January 9, 2026, until January 8, 2027
  • West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
    1961 Centre Street, West Roxbury
    Boston, Massachusetts 02132
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-14T10:30:00 - 2026-08-14T12:00:00

Age Strong Memory Cafe - West Roxbury

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But, all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library

1961 Centre Street, West Roxbury

Meets the second Friday of every month, from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

For information, contact: Corinne White at 617-635-3745 | corinne.white@boston.gov

View and download flyer

August 14, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Friday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from January 9, 2026, until January 8, 2027
  • West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
    1961 Centre Street, West Roxbury
    Boston, Massachusetts 02132
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-14T10:30:00 - 2026-08-14T12:00:00

Business Certification Office Hours

The Department of Supplier Diversity hosts weekly virtual certification office hours for minority-owned business enterprises, women-owned business enterprises, and small business enterprises every Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

July 22, 2026
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from January 7, 2026, until December 30, 2026
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Stacey Williams
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-22T10:00:00 - 2026-07-22T13:00:00

Business certification office hours serve as an info session for businesses interested in being certified. We can answer questions about the certification process. Speak directly with our certification manager and other members of our team — no registration necessary.

The Department of Supplier Diversity certifies businesses as:

  • Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs)
  • Women Business Enterprises (WBEs)
  • Small Business Enterprises (SBEs)
  • Small Business Local Enterprises (SLBEs)

JOIN OFFICE HOURS

July 22, 2026
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from January 7, 2026, until December 30, 2026
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Stacey Williams
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-22T10:00:00 - 2026-07-22T13:00:00

OSHA 10-Hour Training in Construction

The City of Boston is offering FREE OSHA 10-Hour Training to Boston residents!

June 15, 2026
  • 9:00am - 3:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from June 15, 2026, 2 times
  • UNITE HERE Local 26 Office
    52 Church Street, Second Floor
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Tatiana Begault
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-15T09:00:00 - 2026-06-16T15:00:00

The 10-hour OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) course in construction provides essential workplace safety training, covering key topics such as hazard identification, fall protection, electrical safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Designed for entry-level workers, it helps ensure compliance with OSHA standards and promotes a safer work environment in the construction industry. Each participant will receive the OSHA 10 card and a certificate to give to their employer.

Dates: Monday, June 15, 2026 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) and Tuesday, June 16, 2025 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

Location: UNITE HERE Local 26 Office - 52 Church Street, Second Floor, Boston, MA 02116

Language: English 

Please Note:

  • You must attend both days entirely to receive your OSHA 10 card!
  • You must be a Boston resident to participate in these training sessions!

If you have any questions or requests, please contact Tatiana Begault at tatiana@masscosh.org.

June 15, 2026
  • 9:00am - 3:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from June 15, 2026, 2 times
  • UNITE HERE Local 26 Office
    52 Church Street, Second Floor
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Tatiana Begault
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-15T09:00:00 - 2026-06-16T15:00:00

Summer 2026 Boston Hospitality Office Hours

The City of Boston Licensing Board is hosting virtual office hours addressing any questions related to how to participate in the events of the summer, as well as the liquor license application process.

January 7, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats every other week on Wednesday, starting from January 7, 2026, until June 11, 2026
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Licensing Board
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-07T15:00:00 - 2026-01-07T17:00:00

The City of Boston Licensing Board is hosting virtual office hours addressing any questions related to how to participate in the events of the summer, as well as the liquor license application process. These office hours take place bi-weekly on Wednesdays from 3 - 5 p.m.

If you have questions about hour extensions, your entertainment license, applying for a new liquor license, or upgrading an existing beer and wine license, we encourage you to attend.

The number of liquor licenses in the City of Boston is established by Massachusetts General Law. The City of Boston Licensing Board issues licenses pending availability.

Learn more about the liquor license application process, view liquor license frequently asked questions, or view beer and wine upgrade frequently asked questions.

January 7, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats every other week on Wednesday, starting from January 7, 2026, until June 11, 2026
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Licensing Board
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-07T15:00:00 - 2026-01-07T17:00:00

Office Of Housing Stability In-Person Legal Clinic

Once a month, the Office of Housing Stability (OHS) hosts their weekly clinic for small landlords and tenants in person at a Branch of the Boston Public Library.

July 28, 2026
  • 5:30pm - 7:00pm
  • Grove Hall Public Library
    41 Geneva Avenue
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Shelley Stewart
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-28T17:30:00 - 2026-07-28T19:00:00

At this clinic, you can speak with attorneys, a landlord tenant mediator, and OHS staff. 

To attend the Legal Clinic, you must fill out the online form attached below. Prior to the clinic, you will receive confirmation of your attendance via email.

Please note: This clinic is only for residents and property owners in the City of Boston.

COMPLETE OUR ONLINE FORM TO RSVP

July 28, 2026
  • 5:30pm - 7:00pm
  • Grove Hall Public Library
    41 Geneva Avenue
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Shelley Stewart
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-28T17:30:00 - 2026-07-28T19:00:00

Hike Boston: Allandale Woods

Hike Boston is our series where we invite you to join us for a walk, hike, or interpretive program in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

May 7, 2026
Event Date2026-05-07T14:30:00 - 2026-05-07T15:30:00

Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, and Parks employees will provide formal and informal discussions or tours during the hikes. Some hikes may be more focused on taking a walk in the park, while others may be more informational.

A good old fashioned hike in Allandale Woods.

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.

May 7, 2026
Event Date2026-05-07T14:30:00 - 2026-05-07T15:30:00
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