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Ways of My Ancestors Opening Reception

The Un-monument | Re-monument | De-monument: Transforming Boston Programming

November 19, 2025
Event Date2025-11-19T16:30:42 - 2025-11-19T18:30:42

Ways of My Ancestors Flyer

Launching in Fall 2025 at Quincy Market, Ways of My Ancestors - Imagery: Lighting the Path to Awareness is a Native American photography series by Hassanamisco Nipmuc Artist Scott Strong Hawk Foster. He will display images that document the contemporary presence of the descendants of the Indigenous inhabitants of Southern New England and the ways in which they preserve their culture and heritage today. 

With five two-sided portraits at each end of Quincy Market, Scott Strong Hawk Foster's portraits will greet people as they pass by, enter, and leave the building.

Please join us for an opening reception of Ways of My Ancestors - Imagery: Lighting the Path to Awareness with spoken words by the artist and other members of the Native American community on Wednesday November 19, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. at the west end between historic Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. Light refreshments will be provided.

Funded by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture through a grant from the Mellon Foundation, Ways of My Ancestors - Imagery: Lighting the Path to Awareness is presented in partnership with Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Graffito SP, the Office of Historic Preservation, and the City of Boston Planning Department.

Learn more about this project

November 19, 2025
Event Date2025-11-19T16:30:42 - 2025-11-19T18:30:42

Sherrin Woods Fall Cleanup 2025

Join neighbors and Urban Wilds staff in a hands-on event at Sherrin Woods, Boston’s second largest Urban Wild. We will focus on improving a new entrance and trail into this beautiful forest, making it more welcoming to residents and wildlife alike.

November 15, 2025
Event Date2025-11-15T09:00:00 - 2025-11-15T12:00:00

https://forms.gle/QuNMCcZTQZpyRGkN7

The Urban Wilds Program welcomes residents to join a hands-on event to improve the Dale Street entrance and trail at Sherrin Woods Urban Wild. This event comes one year after the City officially protected the land, which was possible thanks to long-term efforts from residents, the Dale Street Neighborhood Watch, the Southwest Boston Community Development Corporation (SWBCDC), and many others. Now that this forest is protected from development, Urban Wilds staff and the SWBCDC's Green Team have made significant progress toward making this entrance and trail safe, welcoming, and green. 

Please join us to continue work on trail improvements, trash cleanup, invasive plant removal, and other potential projects in the woods. Volunteers can expect to use hand tools such as shovels, pick mattocks (like a pickaxe), loppers, rakes, and other landscaping tools. Tasks with these tools will involve standing, walking, and for those who are able, crouching down, digging, picking up and carrying various materials, and other common tasks associated with gardening and landscaping. 

No experience necessary! Urban Wilds staff will provide tools, work gloves, and instructions. You are welcome to bring your own work gloves and tools. 

Please be sure to bring water, sturdy footwear, and clothes for working outdoors. 

November 15, 2025
Event Date2025-11-15T09:00:00 - 2025-11-15T12:00:00

Nira Rock Urban Wild Fall Cleanup

Join your neighbors and City staff in lending a hand at Nira Rock Urban Wild. 

November 8, 2025
Event Date2025-11-08T13:00:00 - 2025-11-08T15:00:00

https://forms.gle/t1Pnk9evGxrHLBTx8 or register via email to nicholas.long@boston.gov

RAIN DATE

Sunday, November 9, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

The scope of work for this event will focus on several projects related to cleaning up fallen leaves, woody debris, and undesirable plants, making Nira Rock healthier for people and wildlife. Other projects may include trail improvements and generally preparing the site for the winter. Volunteers can expect to work on even and uneven terrain, with tasks involving picking up sticks and bags as well as using rakes. 

WHAT TO BRING

Drinking water, sturdy footwear, and clothes you wouldn't mind getting dirty, including long sleeves and long pants. No experience necessary! Staff from the Urban Wilds Program will provide tools and instruction, but you are welcome to bring your own tools and work gloves as well.

Please reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. 

November 8, 2025
Event Date2025-11-08T13:00:00 - 2025-11-08T15:00:00

Rock the Plaza

Wear your best Halloween costume and join Rock the Plaza for a free afternoon of music, empowerment, and fun celebrating women who rock and featuring two live bands.

October 26, 2025
  • 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-26T13:00:35 - 2025-10-26T16:00:35

These Boston rock ‘n’ roll veterans have headlined Boston’s famous clubs and they’re still rocking strong. 🔥🎸

Put on your Halloween costume and join us for Rock the Plaza, a free afternoon of live music celebrating women who rock!

October 26, 2025
  • 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-26T13:00:35 - 2025-10-26T16:00:35

The Blair Project

A Halloween party and FREE concert on City Hall Plaza highlighting creative women in the Greater Boston Area.

October 31, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 11:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-31T18:00:08 - 2025-10-31T23:00:08

This Halloween, meet us at City Hall Plaza for a FREE concert featuring an all-women line-up of DJs, artists and entertainers!

Don’t miss:

🔥 Live performances by @anyciaaaaaa@keiweifruit, and @mareko.xyz

🎧 DJ sets by @brandichanel_@childish.rayvino, and @djkendollaz

🍔 Heated food truck village

🕷️ Vendors curated by @select.markets

October 31, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 11:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-31T18:00:08 - 2025-10-31T23:00:08

Bike Town at McKay School

Join us for a free family-friendly Bike Town pop-up, where youth can learn to ride and participate in on-bike activities to improve their safe bike riding skills. 

November 19, 2025
Event Date2025-11-19T15:30:00 - 2025-11-19T17:00:00

Located at the McKay School, this drop-in event is for families and children ages 4-12 who want to learn to ride and practice their riding skills. A variety of different sized bikes and helmets will be provided, and staff will be present to lead on-bike games and teach bike riding skills and safe riding tips and techniques.

Young children riding bikes in the new City Hall Plaza bike town.
Young children riding bikes in the new Moakley Park bike town.

 

Plan your visit

Individuals and families: no registration is required. We will have waivers available at the site. 

Groups and schools: please email us so that we know to expect your group! Hand out waivers to students ahead of time so they can participate. Everyone that takes part in our program must have a signed waiver to ride bikes. Teachers / group leaders are responsible for collecting and bringing signed waivers to the event. 

November 19, 2025
Event Date2025-11-19T15:30:00 - 2025-11-19T17:00:00

Bike Town at McKay School

Join us for a free family-friendly Bike Town pop-up, where youth can learn to ride and participate in on-bike activities to improve their safe bike riding skills. 

November 12, 2025
Event Date2025-11-12T15:30:00 - 2025-11-12T17:00:00

Located at the McKay School, this drop-in event is for families and children ages 4-12 who want to learn to ride and practice their riding skills. A variety of different sized bikes and helmets will be provided, and staff will be present to lead on-bike games and teach bike riding skills and safe riding tips and techniques.

Young children riding bikes in the new City Hall Plaza bike town.
Young children riding bikes in the new Moakley Park bike town.

 

Plan your visit

Individuals and families: no registration is required. We will have waivers available at the site. 

Groups and schools: please email us so that we know to expect your group! Hand out waivers to students ahead of time so they can participate. Everyone that takes part in our program must have a signed waiver to ride bikes. Teachers / group leaders are responsible for collecting bringing signed waivers to the event. 

November 12, 2025
Event Date2025-11-12T15:30:00 - 2025-11-12T17:00:00

Bike Town at McKay School

Join us for a free family-friendly Bike Town pop-up, where youth can learn to ride and participate in on-bike activities to improve their safe bike riding skills. 

November 5, 2025
Event Date2025-11-05T15:30:00 - 2025-11-05T17:00:00

Located at the McKay School, this drop-in event is for families and children ages 4-12 who want to learn to ride and practice their riding skills. A variety of different sized bikes and helmets will be provided, and staff will be present to lead on-bike games and teach bike riding skills and safe riding tips and techniques.

Young children riding bikes in the new City Hall Plaza bike town.
Young children riding bikes in the new Moakley Park bike town.

 

Plan your visit

Individuals and families: no registration is required. We will have waivers available at the site. 

Groups and schools: please email us so that we know to expect your group! Hand out waivers to students ahead of time so they can participate. Everyone that takes part in our program must have a signed waiver to ride bikes. Teachers / group leaders are responsible for collecting bringing signed waivers to the event. 

November 5, 2025
Event Date2025-11-05T15:30:00 - 2025-11-05T17:00:00

Bike Town at Moakley Park

Join us for a free family-friendly Bike Town pop-up, where youth can learn to ride and participate in on-bike activities to improve their safe bike riding skills. 

November 21, 2025
Event Date2025-11-21T14:00:00 - 2025-11-21T16:30:00

Located at the Bike Town at Moakley Park, this drop-in event is for families and children ages 4-12 who want to learn to ride and practice their riding skills. A variety of different sized bikes and helmets will be provided, and staff will be present to lead on-bike games and teach bike riding skills and safe riding tips and techniques.

Young children riding bikes in the new City Hall Plaza bike town.
Young children riding bikes in the new Moakley Park bike town.

 

Plan your visit

Individuals and families: no registration is required. We will have waivers available at the site. 

Groups and schools: please email us so that we know to expect your group! Hand out waivers to students ahead of time so they can participate. Everyone that takes part in our program must have a signed waiver to ride bikes. Teachers / group leaders are responsible for collecting bringing signed waivers to the event. 

November 21, 2025
Event Date2025-11-21T14:00:00 - 2025-11-21T16:30:00

Bike Town at Moakley Park

Join us for a free family-friendly Bike Town pop-up, where youth can learn to ride and participate in on-bike activities to improve their safe bike riding skills. 

November 14, 2025
Event Date2025-11-14T14:00:00 - 2025-11-14T16:30:00

Located at the Bike Town at Moakley Park, this drop-in event is for families and children ages 4-12 who want to learn to ride and practice their riding skills. A variety of different sized bikes and helmets will be provided, and staff will be present to lead on-bike games and teach bike riding skills and safe riding tips and techniques.

Young children riding bikes in the new City Hall Plaza bike town.
Young children riding bikes in the new Moakley Park bike town.

 

Plan your visit

Individuals and families: no registration is required. We will have waivers available at the site. 

Groups and schools: please email us so that we know to expect your group! Hand out waivers to students ahead of time so they can participate. Everyone that takes part in our program must have a signed waiver to ride bikes. Teachers / group leaders are responsible for collecting bringing signed waivers to the event. 

November 14, 2025
Event Date2025-11-14T14:00:00 - 2025-11-14T16:30:00
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