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Duck Boat Pull

Put your strength to the ultimate test and help fuel the future of youth sports in Boston! 

 

April 12, 2025
2025-04-12T11:00:00
2025-04-12T11:00:00

Get ready for an unforgettable challenge at the Boston Parks and Recreation Duck-Boat-Pull—a brand-new event taking place in the heart of the Boston Common, where teams of 10 will race against the clock to pull a 21,000-pound duck boat across a designated course. Think you've got what it takes to out-pull the competition?

April 12, 2025
2025-04-12T11:00:00
2025-04-12T11:00:00
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January's Winter Group Bike Ride

Family and beginner friendly neighborhood bike ride, with free hot chocolate provided!

January 11, 2025
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • Mattapan
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2025-01-11T10:30:20 - 2025-01-11T12:30:20

Boston Bikes is organizing a series of four winter group rides between December and March. Each ride will follow a beginner friendly bike route through the neighborhood, and end with hot chocolate!

The ride on Saturday, January 11, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. will take place in Mattapan. The snow date for the event is Sunday, January 12.

Interested in joining the ride? Please fill out this form to register!

No bike? No problem! Request a Bluebike for the ride during the registration.

January 11, 2025
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • Mattapan
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2025-01-11T10:30:20 - 2025-01-11T12:30:20
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Webinar: Rodent Control Starts with You

Learn how you can prevent rodents from our panel of experts.

December 12, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Online
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Lisa Timberlake
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Other
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
  • Downloads:
    Webinar Flyer
2024-12-12T18:00:00 - 2024-12-12T19:00:00

Join us on December 12, at 6 p.m. to hear from our team of rodent control experts. 

During this webinar you'll learn about:

  • Boston's Rodent Action Plan
  • Pest Management 
  • Zero Waste Boston
  • Trash and Recycling 
  • Site Cleanliness
  • Code Enforement 

Register Here

Or call 617-635-5300

December 12, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Online
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Lisa Timberlake
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Other
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
  • Downloads:
    Webinar Flyer
2024-12-12T18:00:00 - 2024-12-12T19:00:00
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A Tree For Boston - An Oral History Series

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.

December 22, 2024
2024-12-22T12:00:00 - 2024-12-22T12:30:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a 30 minute oral history series to discover the tragic story behind the Halifax Explosion, a 107 year old friendship that formed and how the donation of a Christmas Tree has turned into a 53 year old tradition.

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.

December 22, 2024
2024-12-22T12:00:00 - 2024-12-22T12:30:00
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A Tree For Boston - An Oral History Series

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.

December 21, 2024
2024-12-21T16:00:00 - 2024-12-21T16:30:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a 30 minute oral history series to discover the tragic story behind the Halifax Explosion, a 107 year old friendship that formed and how the donation of a Christmas Tree has turned into a 53 year old tradition.

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.

December 21, 2024
2024-12-21T16:00:00 - 2024-12-21T16:30:00
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A Tree For Boston - An Oral History Series

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.

December 15, 2024
2024-12-15T12:00:00 - 2024-12-15T12:30:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a 30 minute oral history series to discover the tragic story behind the Halifax Explosion, a 107 year old friendship that formed and how the donation of a Christmas Tree has turned into a 53 year old tradition.

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.

December 15, 2024
2024-12-15T12:00:00 - 2024-12-15T12:30:00
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A Tree For Boston - An Oral History Series

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.

December 7, 2024
2024-12-07T16:00:00 - 2024-12-07T16:30:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a 30 minute oral history series to discover the tragic story behind the Halifax Explosion, a 107 year old friendship that formed and how the donation of a Christmas Tree has turned into a 53 year old tradition.

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.

December 7, 2024
2024-12-07T16:00:00 - 2024-12-07T16:30:00
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A Tree For Boston - An Oral History Series

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.

December 6, 2024
2024-12-06T16:00:00 - 2024-12-06T16:30:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a 30 minute oral history series to discover the tragic story behind the Halifax Explosion, a 107 year old friendship that formed and how the donation of a Christmas Tree has turned into a 53 year old tradition.

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.

December 6, 2024
2024-12-06T16:00:00 - 2024-12-06T16:30:00
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December's Winter Group Bike Ride

Family and beginner friendly neighborhood bike ride, with free hot chocolate provided!

December 14, 2024
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • 284 Amory Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2024-12-14T10:30:20 - 2024-12-14T12:30:20

Boston Bikes is organizing a series of four winter group rides between December and March. Each ride will follow a beginner friendly bike route through the neighborhood, and end with hot chocolate!

The ride on Saturday, December 14th from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. will take place in Jamaica Plain/Roxbury. The snow date for the event is Sunday, December 15th.

Interested in joining the ride? Please fill out this form to register!

No bike? No problem! Request a Bluebike for the ride during the registration.

 

December 14, 2024
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • 284 Amory Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2024-12-14T10:30:20 - 2024-12-14T12:30:20
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244-284 A Street (Channelside) Open Space Workshop #2

Join Related Beal and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for a virtual community workshop to review design updates for key areas/program elements within the two primary open spaces at 244-284 A Street (Channelside), including the amphitheater.

December 2, 2024
2024-12-02T18:00:00 - 2024-12-02T19:30:00

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at LCA@boston.gov or 617-936-9380, by 11/25/2024.

December 2, 2024
2024-12-02T18:00:00 - 2024-12-02T19:30:00
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