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ADU Resource Fair

The ADU Resource Fair is a one-stop shop for everything related to Accessory Dwelling Units. From design, to financing, through to construction and permitting: if you have questions, the ADU Resource Fair will have answers. Whether you’re a property owner with room to grow or you're just ADU curious, all are welcome to drop in!

May 16, 2026
Event Date2026-05-16T12:00:00 - 2026-05-16T17:00:00
May 16, 2026
Event Date2026-05-16T12:00:00 - 2026-05-16T17:00:00

Mattahunt Woods Urban Wild Community Tour

Join Friends of Mattahunt Woods, City Staff, and neighbors for a guided community tour of the recently renovated Urban Wild!

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

The tour will start at the Itasca Street entrance (249 Itasca Street) and conclude with a social hour and refreshments at the Colorado Street entrance (206 Colorado Street). 

WHAT TO BRING

Comfortable clothing for the trails, curiosity, and any stories from Mattahunt that you may have.

This event will occur rain or shine, except in cases of severe weather such as thunderstorms. 

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

ADU Showcase

In May, Boston’s City Hall will have its very own prefabricated ADU! Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the ADU between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day. At 12 PM each day, City staff will host a one-hour informational workshop about designing, financing, and permitting ADUs in the City of Boston. 

May 11, 2026
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from May 11, 2026, 7 times
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Paige Roosa
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-11T09:00:00 - 2026-05-17T17:00:00
May 11, 2026
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from May 11, 2026, 7 times
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Paige Roosa
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-11T09:00:00 - 2026-05-17T17:00:00

Nira Rock: Volunteer Tree Planting

Join Urban Wilds Program staff, and neighbors to lend a hand at Nira Rock Urban Wild. We will focus our efforts on planting native trees and shrubs.

May 9, 2026
Event Date2026-05-09T10:00:00 - 2026-05-09T13:00:00
  • The event will happen, rain or shine. We will cancel in the case of extreme weather such as thunderstorms.
  • We strongly encourage that you bike, walk, take public transit, or carpool. There is very little parking available.
  • Wear close-toed shoes and clothes for working outdoors. Expect to be digging, raking, and maybe even kneeling/crouching. 

Meet at: 10 Grotto Glen Rd, Boston, MA 02130 (end of Grotto Glen Rd, near Jefferson Playground)

May 9, 2026
Event Date2026-05-09T10:00:00 - 2026-05-09T13:00:00

Willowwood Rock Urban Wild Spring Cleanup 2026

Join neighbors and Urban Wilds Program staff in helping to take care of Willowwood Rock, one of Boston’s oldest Urban Wilds. 

May 2, 2026
Event Date2026-05-02T09:00:00 - 2026-05-02T12:00:00

We will begin with an educational site walk, and then care for new tree plantings and clean up debris. 

No experience necessary! Tools and instruction provided by Urban Wilds Program staff. Please wear sturdy footwear and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Long sleeves and pants recommended. 

May 2, 2026
Event Date2026-05-02T09:00:00 - 2026-05-02T12:00:00

Bussey Brook Meadow Clean Up

Join the Arboretum Parks Conservancy, Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) and the Urban Wilds Program at our annual Earth Day Clean Up at the Bussey Brook Meadow at the Arnold Arboretum. 

April 25, 2026
Event Date2026-04-25T10:00:00 - 2026-04-25T12:00:00

Join us to celebrate Earth Day and work on the following tasks:

  • Invasive plant removals within the woodland areas adjacent to the Blackwell Footpath and South Street to improve the ecology of these areas and build upon efforts from previous volunteer events. 
  • Litter clean up between Bussey Brook and the train tracks, as well as along the South Street wall.

Tools and gloves will be supplied, but if you have a favorite pair of work gloves, feel free to bring them!

* Please note that the event will be rain or shine!

Meeting Point: The South Street Gate entrance to the Blackwell Footpath. There is plenty of parking on nearby Flora Way and this entrance is within walking distance from the Forest Hills T Station.

April 25, 2026
Event Date2026-04-25T10:00:00 - 2026-04-25T12:00:00

Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Road Readiness

Gain on-bike confidence skills! We will learn and practice hand signals and advanced bike handling. Class open to all genders.

May 21, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Work Inc parking lot
    25 Beach Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-21T18:00:00 - 2026-05-21T20:00:00

Bicycle Road Readiness Skills (Level 3)

two side-by-side photos showing captures from Level 3 on-bike workshop for adults

If you have the basic biking skills like starting, stopping, and turning, but want to build your confidence to ride in the street, come to a free Road Readiness clinic for adults. Our experienced staff and volunteers will help each participant gain skills and confidence so you’re ready to venture onto the street and keep on rolling! This class is taught entirely in a parking lot. We will run through some fun activities to build skills like using hand signals, shifting gears, and riding in a steady line. You’ll get lots of practice and one-on-one support. This class is open to people of all genders, bikes and helmets provided for duration of the workshop, registration required.

If you cannot yet ride independently across a parking lot, please do not register for this clinic. Our Basic Skills class is more appropriate.

May 21, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Work Inc parking lot
    25 Beach Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-21T18:00:00 - 2026-05-21T20:00:00

Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Basic Skills

Do you want to learn or refresh basic skills, such as starting, stopping, and turning? Bikes and helmets provided. Class open to all genders.

May 2, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Work Inc Parking Lot
    25 Beach Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-02T12:00:00 - 2026-05-02T14:00:00

Beginner and Basic Skills - Level 1 and 2

two photos showing a group of adult learners on bikes

Can't remember the last time you were on a bike? Or never learned to ride? Come to a free learn-to-ride workshop and learn alongside other adults. 

This class is open to all genders, and is appropriate for people who have never ridden a bike before, have not been on a bike for a long time, or can pedal but need to work on basic skills (like stopping, turning, and changing gears). It is taught entirely in a parking lot. Bike and helmets provided for the duration of the workshop, registration required.

 

May 2, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Work Inc Parking Lot
    25 Beach Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-02T12:00:00 - 2026-05-02T14:00:00

Women's Learn-to-Bike: Basic Skills

Interested in learning to ride a bike? Do you want to refresh basic skills, such as starting, stopping, and turning? Bikes and helmets provided.

May 2, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Work inc parking lot
    25 Beach street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-02T10:00:00 - 2026-05-02T12:00:00

Beginner and Basic Skills

a group of women preparing to learn to bike

Can't remember the last time you were on a bike? Or never learned to ride? Come to a free learn-to-ride clinic for women and gender non-conforming adults.

This class is appropriate for people who have never ridden a bike before, or can pedal but need to work on basic skills (like stopping, turning, and changing gears). It is taught entirely in a parking lot. Bike and helmets provided for the duration of the workshop, registration required.

May 2, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Work inc parking lot
    25 Beach street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-02T10:00:00 - 2026-05-02T12:00:00

Neighborhood Cleanup at Franklin Park Playstead

The Mayor’s Office of Civic Organizing is facilitating a neighborhood cleanup for youth and families on Saturday, April 18, 2026, starting at 9 a.m. at Franklin Park Playstead.

April 18, 2026
Event Date2026-04-18T09:00:00 2026-04-18T09:00:00

Interested volunteers are asked to register for the annual cleanup online:

Register for the event

April 18, 2026
Event Date2026-04-18T09:00:00 2026-04-18T09:00:00
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