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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. This class is open to all genders.

June 1, 2024
2024-06-01T12:00:00 - 2024-06-01T14:00:00

a photo of a group of adults learning how 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 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.

June 1, 2024
2024-06-01T12:00:00 - 2024-06-01T14:00:00
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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 23, 2024
2024-05-23T18:00:00 - 2024-05-23T20:00:00

a photo of a group of adult women learning to ride a 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.

May 23, 2024
2024-05-23T18:00:00 - 2024-05-23T20:00:00
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Mayor's Poetry Program Reading

Join us in celebrating National Poetry Month with the annual Mayor's Poetry Program reading!

April 26, 2024
  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    City Hall Plaza
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2024-04-26T12:00:00 - 2024-04-26T13:30:00

Update: NEW LOCATION - due to weather, this event will now be held at City Hall Plaza's Civic Pavilion (5 Congress St, at the intersection of Congress St and Hanover St across from the Boston Public Market).

The Mayor's Poetry Program is an annual program in which Boston residents are invited to submit poems to be displayed throughout City Hall and in an online gallery for one year. The theme for 2024, selected by Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola, was "Resistance".

Fifteen poems were selected to be displayed throughout City Hall for a year. Selected poets and honorable mentions will be participating in a reading on Friday, April 26, from 12 - 1:30 p.m. at City Hall Plaza's Civic Pavilion.

RSVP

April 26, 2024
  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    City Hall Plaza
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2024-04-26T12:00:00 - 2024-04-26T13:30:00
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Youth State Champions City Hall Parade and Rally

The City of Boston is coming together to celebrate four state champions: the Charlestown Townies (Division 3), New Mission Titans (Division 5) Boys Basketball Teams, the Cathedral Panthers Girls Basketball team, and the Boston Latin Wolfpack Boys Hockey team.

April 6, 2024
  • 2:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Park Street Station to
    Boston City Hall
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-04-06T14:00:19 - 2024-04-06T17:00:00

The parade will start at 2 p.m. at Park Street Station and will end with a rally at City Hall Plaza. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Fanatic.

April 6, 2024
  • 2:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Park Street Station to
    Boston City Hall
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-04-06T14:00:19 - 2024-04-06T17:00:00
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Earth Day Extravaganza

Celebrate Earth Day with the City of Boston!

April 22, 2024
2024-04-22T12:00:00 - 2024-04-22T15:00:00

Come by City Hall Plaza (above the Civic Pavilion) to say hello to our teams and partners and learn how you can Go Green and Save Green all year long. City staff and others will be providing information on how you can help us go carbon neutral along with other exciting climate initiatives! Enjoy a short speaking program, games, activities, and pick up some swag! 

April 22, 2024
2024-04-22T12:00:00 - 2024-04-22T15:00:00
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Willowwood Rock Urban Wild Cleanup

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

May 11, 2024
2024-05-11T10:00:00 - 2024-05-11T12:00:00

We will focus on picking up trash and improving growing conditions for beautiful wildflowers. There will be opportunities to learn more about Willowwood Rock and how we can work together to help this special place remain healthy for all.

No experience necessary! Urban Wilds staff will provide all necessary tools and instruction.

Rain date Saturday May 18, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Please register here.   

May 11, 2024
2024-05-11T10:00:00 - 2024-05-11T12:00:00
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Family Bike Day

On Saturday, April 27, join Boston Bikes for a Family Bike Day in Franklin Park!

April 27, 2024
2024-04-27T10:00:00 - 2024-04-27T14:00:00

The event includes on-bike skill-building for children and adults, free bike checks, and a family-friendly bike ride. The event will take place at Franklin Park's Shattuck Picnic Grove. The rain date is Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Here is the plan for the day:

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | On-bike educational programs for adults and for children and bike tune-up station 

We are hosting a Learn-to-Ride workshop for adults and on-bike activities for children (ages 5-12). Registration required. Parallel to the educational programs, Bikes Not Bombs, a local non-profit, will host a bike tune-up station.

12 - 1 p.m. | Family-friendly Bike Ride 

Join us for a 3.5-mile family-friendly bike ride around Franklin Park!  Limited number of bicycles are available. You must register for the ride, and request a free bike rental. Leading up to the ride, stop by our bike decoration station or get your bike checked so you’re ready for a great ride! Anyone joining the ride should check in by 12:20 p.m.

1 p.m. | Lunch by Maggie's Grill

Free lunch provided to participants who register and attend any part of the day’s events. Registration will be limited to 100 participants.

The rain date for the event is Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Please note that the registration is now closed. You are still welcome to join the event, we just can not guarantee bike rentals, spaces in workshops, or lunch to those who did not register.

April 27, 2024
2024-04-27T10:00:00 - 2024-04-27T14:00:00
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Nira Rock Urban Wild 'Spring Cleaning'

Join Urban Wilds staff, neighbors, and members of Northeastern University's rock climbing teams to lend a hand at Nira Rock Urban Wild.

March 30, 2024
2024-03-30T11:00:00 - 2024-03-30T13:00:00

We will focus on preparing Nira Rock Urban Wild for spring. This means improving trail drainage to deal with rainfall, cleaning up entrances and mowing areas, and enhancing rock climbing access. No experience necessary, Urban Wilds staff will supply all necessary tools and supplies.

Register here

Meet at the end of Grotto Glen Road by Jefferson Playground. More details may be found in registration form.

March 30, 2024
2024-03-30T11:00:00 - 2024-03-30T13:00:00
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Resilient Moakley Park Connectors Site Walk

Join the City of Boston Environment Department, City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority in person onsite to learn about their joint work to design coastal resilience strategies in the areas north and south of Moakley Park.

April 27, 2024
2024-04-27T10:00:00 - 2024-04-27T12:00:00
RAIN DATE: Saturday, May 4, 2024

Join us onsite to hear about the project and how it connects to ongoing and future work in the area. Learn about the goals of the coastal flood protection work and tell us what you think about the location, including:

  • Safety (heat, traffic, etc.)
  • Accessibility (ease of crossing)
  • Programming (either informal or formal)

Please note this event will cover the same information as the virtual workshop on April 30.

NOTICE OF ACCOMMODATIONS

English: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov, daniel.tillman@boston.gov, or 617-635-4398 by: 4/12/2024.                                 

Spanish - Español: Hay servicios de interpretación, traducción y adaptaciones para discapacidades a su disposición sin costo alguno. Si los necesita, por favor póngase en contacto con nosotros mandando un correo electrónico a Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov, daniel.tillman@boston.gov o llamando a 617-635-4398, hasta esta fecha: 4/12/2024.

Haitian Creole - Kreyòl ayisyen:  Sèvis entèpretasyon, tradiksyon, ak sèvis akomodasyon pou andikape disponib pou ou gratis. Si w bezwen sèvis sa yo, tanpri kontakte nou nan Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov,  daniel.tillman@boston.gov oswa 617-635-4398, ant: 4/12/2024.

Traditional Chinese - 繁體中文:  我們可以為您提供免費的口譯, 筆譯, 和殘疾人士合理照顧服務。如有需要,請在04 月 12 日, 前與我們連絡,發電子郵件至 Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov, daniel.tillman@boston.gov, 或致電 617-635-4398.

Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt: Các dịch vụ thông dịch, dịch thuật và hỗ trợ người khuyết tật được cung cấp miễn phí cho bạn. Nếu bạn cần họ, vui lòng liên lạc với chúng tôi theo địa chỉ Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov, daniel.tillman@boston.gov, hoặc 617-635-4398 trước ngày: 4/12/2024.

Simplified Chinese -  简体中文:  我们可以为您提供免费的口译, 笔译, 和残疾人士合理照顾服务。如有需要,请在04 月 12 日 前与我们联系, 发电子邮件至 Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov, daniel.tillman@boston.gov, 或致电 617-635-4398.

Cabo Verdean Creole - kriolu:  Nu ta oferese-bu sirvisus di interpretason, traduson y sirvisus di komodason pa gentis ku difisénsia di grasa. Si bu meste kes sirvisu la, kontata-nu pa email Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov,  daniel.tillman@boston.gov, ó pa telefóni, pa númeru 617-635-4398. Na es data: 4/12/2024.

 Arabic - العربية

خدمات الترجمة الشفوية والتحريرية والتسهيلات لذوي الإعاقة متوفرة لك دون تحملك أي تكلفة. إذا احتجت لهذه الخدمات، يرجى التواصل معنا على البريد الألكتروني Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov ،daniel.tillman@boston.gov، أو على رقم الهاتف 617-635-4398 بحلول يوم 4/12/2024.

Russian - Русский: Услуги устного и письменного перевода и по приспособлению инвалидов предоставляются бесплатно. Если Вам они нужны, просьба связаться с нами по адресу электронной почты Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov, daniel.tillman@boston.gov либо по телефону 617-635-4398до 4/12/2024.

Portuguese - Português: Disponibilizamos serviços de tradução e interpretação e adaptações especiais para pessoas com deficiências gratuitamente. Para solicitar, envie e-mail para Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov,  daniel.tillman@boston.gov, ou ligue para 617-635-4398 até o dia 4/12/2024.

French - Français: Les services d'interprétation, de traduction et d'adaptation aux personnes handicapées sont à votre disposition gratuitement. Si vous en avez besoin, veuillez nous contacter à Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov, daniel.tillman@boston.gov, ou au 617-635-4398, d'ici au: 4/12/2024.

Somali - Af Soomaali: Adeegyada tarjumaadda luuqadaha iyo hoyga naafada ayaa diyaar kuu ah adiga oo aan wax kharash ah ka bixin. Haddii aad u baahatid iyaga, fadlan nagala soo xiriir Hannah.Wagner@boston.gov, daniel.tillman@boston.gov ama 617-635-4398 markay taariikhdu tahay: 4/12/2024.

April 27, 2024
2024-04-27T10:00:00 - 2024-04-27T12:00:00
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Sherrin Woods Urban Wild 'Spring Cleaning'

Join Urban Wilds staff and your neighbors to help care for one of Boston's largest Urban Wilds.

May 4, 2024
2024-05-04T10:00:00 - 2024-05-04T13:00:00

We will work together to remove trash and debris from the Urban Wild, making our hiking trails and rock climbing area safer for all users. Please make sure to bring sturdy, close-toed shoes and clothes you wouldn't mind getting dirty.

Rain date Sunday May 5th at the same time. 

No experience necessary. Urban Wilds staff will provide tools and instruction.

Please register for the event

 

May 4, 2024
2024-05-04T10:00:00 - 2024-05-04T13:00:00
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