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Old School Dance Party

Step back in time and celebrate the sounds that defined a generation at the Old School Dance Party on Friday, August 22, at 5 p.m. at City Hall Plaza.

August 22, 2025
  • 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-08-22T17:00:05 - 2025-08-22T21:00:00

Featuring legendary DJ Bruno, this event will showcase classic tracks spanning funk, soul, hip-hop, and house — designed to get everyone on their feet. In addition to live performances, guests can enjoy an open dance floor, capture memories at the SnapsBoston photo booth, and grab a bite from a variety of on-site food trucks. This event is free and open to the public and welcomes all ages to enjoy an afternoon of music, movement, and community.

August 22, 2025
  • 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-08-22T17:00:05 - 2025-08-22T21:00:00
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R and B Dance Party

R&B lovers, get ready to groove at our R&B Dance Party at City Hall Plaza!

July 25, 2025
  • 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-07-25T17:00:15 - 2025-07-25T22:00:00

 Join us at our upcoming R&B Dance Party in Collaboration with SILK R&B Night! Join us on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 5 - 10 p.m. for an electrifying evening of music and dance at at City Hall Plaza. The renowned DJ Real P along with DJ Baby Indiglo will be spinning the hottest tracks, guaranteeing a night filled with irresistible beats that'll have you moving like never before. Embrace the vibrant energy as we celebrate unity through music and dance.

Enjoy live R&B performances, an open-air dance floor, delicious food from Suya Joint, a fun photo booth experience by SnapsBoston, and live caricature drawings by artist Susan Festa!

Admission is free, and the event is open to the public. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

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July 25, 2025
  • 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-07-25T17:00:15 - 2025-07-25T22:00:00
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Juneteenth Celebration

June 21, 2025
2025-06-21T11:00:00 - 2025-06-21T19:00:00

Join us on Saturday, June 21, 2025 for a Juneteenth Celebration at Franklin Park! Enjoy picnics, barbecues, music, dancing and more at the Shattuck Picnic Grove and all over the park.

June 21, 2025
2025-06-21T11:00:00 - 2025-06-21T19:00:00
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Mother's Rest At Four Corners Park Opening

Mother’s Rest is a lovely park that is divided between an upper and lower terrace.

June 26, 2024
2024-06-26T10:00:12 - 2024-06-26T12:00:00

Join the community members of Dorchester and park users of Mother's Rest at Four Corners for an amazing park opening hosted by Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Park and Recreation Department. The new development of the park includes the play lot, passive areas and pathways, landscaping, new infrastructure, and site furnishings. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there.

June 26, 2024
2024-06-26T10:00:12 - 2024-06-26T12:00:00
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Hero Square Dedication Monek Weitz

Join us for a Hero Square Dedication for Monek Weitz on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 11 a.m. This dedication will be held at the intersection of Weld Avenue and Columbus Avenue in Roxbury.

June 8, 2024
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Intersection of Weld Avenue and Columbus Avenue
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Karen Foley
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-06-08T11:00:00 - 2024-06-08T12:00:00

Private Monek Weitz grew up on Weld Avenue in Egleston Square with his parents Kopel and Babbette and siblings Leon and Rosa. Monek graduated from Hyde Park High School in May of 1968 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in June of 1968. Monek graduated from boot camp at Parris Island on August 31, 1968. His first duty station was in California before being deployed to Vietnam. Private Wetz was a member of Battery A, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Division. On May 25, 1969, a pallet of 18MM mortar ammunition caught fire at a supply area near Quang Tri, Vietnam. Monek rushed to extinguish the burning ammunition pallet and was one of two Marines who could not be found after it exploded. The force of the blast made recovery of his remains impossible.

Private Wetz is memorialized on the Courts of the missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. His name is also inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., his name is inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 24w, Line 108. Private Monek was awarded the Purple Heart. Monek was survived by his parents and two siblings. 

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June 8, 2024
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Intersection of Weld Avenue and Columbus Avenue
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Karen Foley
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-06-08T11:00:00 - 2024-06-08T12:00:00
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Boston Pride 4 The People Parade and Festival

The Pride 4 The People parade and festival take place on June 8 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

June 8, 2024
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • Boston Common / City Hall Plaza
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    LGBTQ+ Advancement
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-06-08T11:00:34 - 2024-06-08T14:00:00

Commemorate the brave LGBTQ+ people who risked their safety to advocate for the lives and humanity of LGBTQ+ people, to celebrate the richness and complexity of LGBTQ+ community, and to continue to advocate for equity and inclusion for LGBTQ+ people, especially those who face intersecting forms of oppression.

June 8, 2024
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • Boston Common / City Hall Plaza
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    LGBTQ+ Advancement
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-06-08T11:00:34 - 2024-06-08T14:00:00
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Boston Pride Kickoff And Flag Raising

The City of Boston and Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement will be celebrating National LGBTQ+ Pride month by hosting, supporting, and amplifying events that serve the local Queer community.

June 3, 2024
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • City Hall Plaza
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    LGBTQ+ Advancement
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-06-03T10:30:54 - 2024-06-03T12:30:00

Join us on Monday, June 3, at City Hall Plaza at 11 a.m. to kickoff Pride month with a flag raising, remarks from Boston Pride 4 The People, Road of Rainbows, Museum of Science, and performances!

June 3, 2024
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • City Hall Plaza
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    LGBTQ+ Advancement
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-06-03T10:30:54 - 2024-06-03T12:30:00
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Tadpole Playground Community Meeting 2

June 12, 2024
2024-06-12T17:00:21 - 2024-06-12T18:30:00

We'd like to invite our Beacon Hill, Chinatown neighbors and Tadpole Playground users to join our second Community Meeting. We’ll be holding an in-person meeting  Tadpole Playground featuring a presentation by our designers where the team will present a concept plan for Tadpole Playground followed by question and answer session.  

For more information on Tadpole Playground please visit the project page

 Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at thamara.pierrelouis@boston.gov,  LCA@boston.gov or (617)-635-4863 by May 18, 2024.              

June 12, 2024
2024-06-12T17:00:21 - 2024-06-12T18:30:00
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Gladeside Urban Wild Nature Walk

Celebrate the spring season by joining your neighbors and Urban Wilds staff on a guided nature walk through Gladeside Urban Wild. During the walk, we will discuss the site's unique geology, history, as well as the plants and animals that inhabit the site.

June 1, 2024
2024-06-01T10:00:00 - 2024-06-01T12:00:00

 registration form  or email Taylor at taylor.andrews@boston.gov

RAIN DATE: Saturday June 8, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

What to expect and bring

This hike will be less than a mile in length with some slight uphill and downhill sections. It would be best to bring suitable footwear for walking on woodland trails, sunscreen, insect repellent, and drinking water. Urban Wild staff will provide insect repellent and sunscreen if needed.

June 1, 2024
2024-06-01T10:00:00 - 2024-06-01T12:00:00
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Allandale Woods Urban Wild Spring Cleaning

You're invited to lend a hand in caring for one of Boston's largest forests: Allandale Woods. Come join us to help keep Allandale Woods healthy for us and future generations.

June 1, 2024
2024-06-01T13:00:00 - 2024-06-01T16:00:00

We will be meeting at the trailhead across from 15 Vincent Road, West Roxbury, MA 02132. See registration form for a map. Our focus will be on trimming plants and cleaning up trails and entrances. Urban Wilds staff will provide tools and instruction.

Rain date: Sunday June 2, 1 - 4 p.m.

Please fill out the registration form.

What to bring

Sturdy footwear and clothes you wouldn't mind getting dirty, including long sleeves and long pants. Urban Wilds staff will provide tools and instruction. 

 

June 1, 2024
2024-06-01T13:00:00 - 2024-06-01T16:00:00
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