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Parks Summer Fitness: Pound class

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.

June 9, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from June 9, 2022, until September 29, 2022
  • Mozart Street Playground
    10 Mozart Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misaiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-06-09T18:00:00 - 2022-06-09T19:00:00

Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and Pilates-inspired movements. Using lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.

Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to rockstars of all ages and abilities. You bring your energy and we will provide the sticks!

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

Register for the event

June 9, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from June 9, 2022, until September 29, 2022
  • Mozart Street Playground
    10 Mozart Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misaiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-06-09T18:00:00 - 2022-06-09T19:00:00
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Casimir Pulaski Square Dedication

Please join us for the Hero Square dedication of Casimir Pulaski.

May 15, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • 82 Boston Street
    Boston , MA 02125
  • Contact:
    John Allison
  • send an email
  • 617-635-2257
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2022-05-15T12:00:00 - 2022-05-15T13:00:00

This event will be held on Sunday, May 15, at 12 a.m. For more information, please contact John Allison at 617-635-2257.

Casimir Pulaski Square Dedication

May 15, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • 82 Boston Street
    Boston , MA 02125
  • Contact:
    John Allison
  • send an email
  • 617-635-2257
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2022-05-15T12:00:00 - 2022-05-15T13:00:00
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Honor and Remembrance Vigil of Peace

Please join us on Monday, May 30, at 6:30 p.m. as we honor and remember our fallen heroes.

May 30, 2022
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Veterans Memorial Park
    Park Drive
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Bryan Bishop
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3713
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2022-05-30T18:30:00 - 2022-05-30T20:30:00

This event will be held in the Back Bay Fens War Memorials which is located on Park Drive.

The commemoration honors the true meaning of Memorial Day with a final to those who gave their last full measure of devotion.

For more information, please contact Deputy Bryan Bishop at 617-635-3713 or email bryan.bishop@boston.gov

Honor and Remembrance Vigil of Peace

May 30, 2022
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Veterans Memorial Park
    Park Drive
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Bryan Bishop
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3713
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2022-05-30T18:30:00 - 2022-05-30T20:30:00
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Women's learn to ride: On-Street Skills

Our free learn-to-ride classes are led by women and are for any Boston resident who identifies as female or gender-diverse. Registration is required.

June 25, 2022
2022-06-25T11:30:00 - 2022-06-25T13:00:00

We will lead you on a 90-minute group ride to practice your street skills. The route will include off-street paths, separated bike lanes, and low-stress shared streets. This class is perfect for women who:

  • have completed our Street Skills: Road readiness course
  • are comfortable biking on paths but not sure about riding in the street, or
  • want to build confidence riding on street.
June 25, 2022
2022-06-25T11:30:00 - 2022-06-25T13:00:00
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Women's Learn to Ride: Road Readiness

Our free learn-to-ride classes are led by women and are for any Boston resident who identifies as female or gender-diverse. Registration is required.

June 25, 2022
2022-06-25T10:00:00 - 2022-06-25T11:30:00

Taught in a parking lot, this 90-minute class will help you with street-readiness skills. We will learn and practice hand signals, advanced bike handling, changing gears, and defensive riding. This class is perfect for women who:

  • have been through our Basic Skills class
  • are new to riding bikes on City streets, or
  • want more support before exploring biking on-street.
June 25, 2022
2022-06-25T10:00:00 - 2022-06-25T11:30:00
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Women's Learn to Ride: Basic Skills

Our free learn-to-ride classes are led by women and are for any Boston resident who identifies as female or gender-diverse. Registration is required.

June 23, 2022
2022-06-23T18:00:00 - 2022-06-23T20:00:00

Taught in a parking lot, this two-hour class is for women who have never learned to ride or who want to work on basic skills. This class is perfect for women who:

  • have never ridden a bike before
  • haven't been on a bike for years, or 
  • can ride a little, but need to practice starting, stopping, turning, and hand signaling.
June 23, 2022
2022-06-23T18:00:00 - 2022-06-23T20:00:00
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Women’s Learn to Ride: Basic Skills

Our free learn-to-ride classes are led by women and are for any Boston resident who identifies as female or gender-diverse. Registration is required.

June 9, 2022
2022-06-09T18:00:00 - 2022-06-09T20:00:00

Taught in a parking lot, this two-hour class is for women who have never learned to ride or who want to work on basic skills. This class is perfect for women who:

  • have never ridden a bike before
  • haven't been on a bike for years, or 
  • can ride a little, but need to practice starting, stopping, turning, and hand signaling.
June 9, 2022
2022-06-09T18:00:00 - 2022-06-09T20:00:00
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Women’s Learn-to-Ride: Basic Skills Workshop

Our free learn-to-ride classes are led by women and are for any Boston resident who identifies as female or gender-diverse.

May 26, 2022
2022-05-26T18:00:00 - 2022-05-26T20:00:00

Taught in a parking lot, this two-hour class is for women who have never learned to ride or who want to work on basic skills. This class is perfect for women who:

  • have never ridden a bike before
  • haven't been on a bike for years, or 
  • can ride a little, but need to practice starting, stopping, turning, and hand signaling.
May 26, 2022
2022-05-26T18:00:00 - 2022-05-26T20:00:00
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2022 Children’s Arts and Crafts Workshops: Jamaica Plain

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

July 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 5, 2022, until July 12, 2022
  • Brewer-Burroughs Playground
    2P Brewer Street
    Jamaica Plain , MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Posted:
2022-07-05T10:00:00 - 2022-07-05T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

This arts and Crafts Workshop at Brewer-Burroughs Playground will be held on:

Tuesday, July 5, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Tuesday, July 12, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register.

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

ALL ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOPS DATES

July 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 5, 2022, until July 12, 2022
  • Brewer-Burroughs Playground
    2P Brewer Street
    Jamaica Plain , MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Posted:
2022-07-05T10:00:00 - 2022-07-05T12:00:00
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2022 Children’s Arts and Crafts Workshops: South Boston

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

July 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 5, 2022, until July 12, 2022
  • Medal of Honor Park
    775 East First Street
    South Boston , MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Posted:
2022-07-05T10:00:00 - 2022-07-05T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Medal of Honor Park, South Boston

Tuesday, July 5, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Tuesday, July 12, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register.

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

ALL ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOPS DATES

July 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 5, 2022, until July 12, 2022
  • Medal of Honor Park
    775 East First Street
    South Boston , MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Posted:
2022-07-05T10:00:00 - 2022-07-05T12:00:00
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