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Community Volunteer Day in Franklin Park

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department's Urban Wilds Division is inviting you to join us in removing non-native plant species and build habitat walls at our second volunteer event of the year!

May 9, 2026
Event Date2026-05-09T10:00:00 - 2026-05-09T12:00:00

This natural area is home to beautiful rock outcrops, heritage trees, and attractions like the Bear Dens. However, it needs our help to stay healthy and remain an important park for us and future generations. We hope that by bringing people together to work towards restoring the ecological health of the Long Crouch Woods, we can showcase this area's beauty and potential.

Urban Wilds Volunteer Day Photo

For this event, there is no experience necessary! The focus is to clean up trash and glass from the site, clean up trails, remove invasive understory plants, and build habitat walls with the brush generated; all of which are done to improve overall forest health and increase visibility into the woods. There will be lots of learning opportunities for residents of all ages and backgrounds. 

Urban Wilds Volunteer Day Photo

The event will happen, rain or shine. We will cancel in the case of extreme weather such as thunderstorms. Staff will provide all the tools, supplies, and instruction needed for the project(s). Please dress in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing, as well as wearing closed toe shoes. We recommend participants bring their own water, snacks, sunscreen, and bug spray. All ages are welcome, we just ask to note if any children will be joining for the day!

For the understory plant removal aspect, expect to be utilizing hand cutting tools like loppers and pruners, moving brush, raking, and maybe even kneeling/crouching. Please let us know in the form if you have any special accommodations or needs in order to joyfully participate!

There is limited street parking near the entrance we are meeting at,  but it can be limited, so we also encourage you to bike, walk, or take public transit. There is also public parking at the Playstead and Giraffe Gate of the zoo, which is about a 10 minute walk to the school street entrance.

We hope to see you there, and we would also love to hear your ideas for future projects! Be sure to fill out our Google Form to sign up.

Urban Wilds Volunteer Day Photo

May 9, 2026
Event Date2026-05-09T10:00:00 - 2026-05-09T12:00:00

Summer Dance Party Series

This family-friendly event series is free and open to the public.

September 12, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-12T17:00:00 - 2026-09-12T21:00:00

We're excited to bring you the Summer Dance Party Series. Full details including talent are coming soon. Stay tuned to this page and follow us on social media for the latest updates. We look forward to seeing you there!

September 12, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-12T17:00:00 - 2026-09-12T21:00:00

Summer Dance Party Series

This family-friendly event series is free and open to the public.

August 14, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-14T17:00:00 - 2026-08-14T21:00:00

We're excited to bring you the Summer Dance Party Series. Full details including talent are coming soon. Stay tuned to this page and follow us on social media for the latest updates. We look forward to seeing you there!

August 14, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-14T17:00:00 - 2026-08-14T21:00:00

Parks Fitness: Yoga with Eleni

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

May 6, 2026
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 6, 2026, until August 26, 2026
  • Horatio Harris Park
    85 Harold Street
    Roxbury, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-06T17:30:00 - 2026-08-26T18:30:00

This all levels vinyasa class will encompass strengthening, balancing, and meditative postures while connecting breath to movement. Modifications for poses will be offered for more of a challenge or for more support throughout our 60 minute class. You'll feel stronger, steadier, and better equipped to dial down the noise of life, on and off your mat!

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.

Register here

May 6, 2026
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 6, 2026, until August 26, 2026
  • Horatio Harris Park
    85 Harold Street
    Roxbury, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-06T17:30:00 - 2026-08-26T18:30:00

Boston Gospel Fest

Join us for the 26th annual Gospel Fest, New England’s largest Gospel music celebration!

August 30, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-30T17:00:08 - 2026-08-30T20:00:00
August 30, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-30T17:00:08 - 2026-08-30T20:00:00

Donna Summer Disco Party

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment welcome you to join us for the 12th Annual Donna Summer Disco Party.

August 28, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-28T17:00:00 - 2026-08-28T21:00:00

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Guests will be able to dance the night away to all of Donna Summer’s greatest hits in a groovy atmosphere complete with glow sticks, bubbles, colorful lights, a disco ball, and roller skating on City Hall Plaza.

 

DJ Vince1 will be playing all of Donna Summer's greatest hits and more classics.

August 28, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-28T17:00:00 - 2026-08-28T21:00:00

Independence Day Parade

 The City of Boston will host the annual Independence Day Parade. Mayor Michelle Wu will give remarks at the 251st Independence Day celebration.

July 4, 2026
  • 9:00am - 11:00am
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-04T09:00:00 - 2026-07-04T11:00:00
July 4, 2026
  • 9:00am - 11:00am
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-04T09:00:00 - 2026-07-04T11:00:00

Concert in the Park

June 24, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Norman B. Leventhal Park
    Post Office Square
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    Inspire Arts & Music
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-06-24T17:00:00 - 2026-06-24T18:00:00

Concert in the Park is the debut spring concert event featuring the best youth performing groups of Hyde Park’s Inspire Arts & Music. The concert, held annually in the heart of Post Office Square, is headlined by the 2025 Drum Corps International World Champion, the Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps. Supporting acts will include the Hyde Park Youth Percussion Ensemble, Riverside Theatre Works, and Blessed Sacrament Color Guard.

This year's program will commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with new patriotic repertoire.

June 24, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Norman B. Leventhal Park
    Post Office Square
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    Inspire Arts & Music
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-06-24T17:00:00 - 2026-06-24T18:00:00

Parks Fitness: Yoga with Karma

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

May 9, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from May 9, 2026, until August 29, 2026
  • Savin Hill Park
    25 Caspian Way
    Dorchester, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-09T10:00:00 - 2026-08-29T11:00:00

Meet at the top of Savin Hill to connect with your community and flow into your Saturday with an all levels Vinyasa class linking breath with movement while surrounded by the beauty of nature. Bring your mat or a towel, water and some sunscreen as we will hopefully be enjoying the sunshine! The path to the top of Savin Hill is located at corner of Caspian Way and Rockmere St.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.

Register here

May 9, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from May 9, 2026, until August 29, 2026
  • Savin Hill Park
    25 Caspian Way
    Dorchester, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-09T10:00:00 - 2026-08-29T11:00:00

Parks Fitness: Dancehall Bootcamp with Miciyiaah

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

May 7, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from May 7, 2026, until August 27, 2026
  • Mission Hill Playground
    60 Smith Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-07T18:30:00 - 2026-08-27T19:30:00

Dancehall Bootcamp is a fun, high-energy class designed to help you build confidence, strength, and style—no experience needed! Whether you’re a beginner or someone who already loves to dance, this class meets you where you are and helps you grow at your own pace.

Each session focuses on authentic dancehall movements, including whining, female dance steps, and full-body conditioning, while also incorporating stretching and technique. You’ll not only learn how to move, but how to feel the music and express yourself freely.

This is a judgment-free, empowering space where you can let loose, boost your confidence, and connect with a supportive community. Come ready to sweat, have fun, and step into your power, because Dancehall Bootcamp is more than just a class, it’s an experience.

Register here

May 7, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from May 7, 2026, until August 27, 2026
  • Mission Hill Playground
    60 Smith Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-07T18:30:00 - 2026-08-27T19:30:00
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