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Fan Fest and Stroll Off

A community celebration featuring great food, local vendors, and entertainment for all ages.

August 30, 2025
2025-08-30T12:00:00 - 2025-08-30T15:00:00

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Get ready for an afternoon of flavor, fun, and friendly competition at Harvard Stadium. Explore food trucks serving up local favorites, shop from Black-owned businesses, and enjoy activities for all ages. The excitement peaks with the Stroll Off, where step teams will bring their best moves for a chance to win $5,000.

This free, public event takes place on August 30 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. — don’t miss your chance to be part of the action.

August 30, 2025
2025-08-30T12:00:00 - 2025-08-30T15:00:00
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City Hall Pep Rally

Kick off For the Culture Week with an afternoon of music, school spirit, and community celebration.

August 29, 2025
  • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    OFFICE OF TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2025-08-29T16:00:00 - 2025-08-29T17:00:00

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Feel the energy as Johnson C. Smith University, Morehouse College, and the City of Boston Marching Band come together to spark school pride ahead of the HBCU Classic at Harvard Stadium. Expect lively performances, big sound, and a crowd full of spirit.

Join us on August 29 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at City Hall Plaza — this free event is open to everyone who wants to celebrate.

August 29, 2025
  • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    OFFICE OF TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2025-08-29T16:00:00 - 2025-08-29T17:00:00
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WorthWealthCon

Join Us at WorthWealthCon: Invest In and For You & Yours

August 29, 2025
2025-08-29T09:00:00 - 2025-08-29T15:30:00

Spend Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with nationally recognized sports figures, business leaders, investors, and community members at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center for an inspiring and action-packed event on building and growing wealth.

From personal finance tips to investment insights, you’ll hear real stories and proven strategies from leaders and legends who’ve done it themselves. This isn’t just about learning — it’s about walking away with opportunities, whether that’s a scholarship, funding for a startup, a personalized financial coach, or even a new job.

This event is free and open to the public — don’t miss your chance to take control of your financial future and open new doors for yourself and your community.

August 29, 2025
2025-08-29T09:00:00 - 2025-08-29T15:30:00
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Harambee Park Cricket Fields Ribbon Cutting

August 14, 2025
2025-08-14T10:00:00 - 2025-08-14T11:00:00

Please join Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Harambee Park neighbors, cricket leagues, and the local community as we officially celebrate the completion of the new Cricket Fields.

August 14, 2025
2025-08-14T10:00:00 - 2025-08-14T11:00:00
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3 Days of Chess Tournament

This FREE tournament is the final event of "3 Days of Chess," a series of chess events made possible through a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

August 17, 2025
2025-08-17T14:00:50 - 2025-08-17T17:00:50

This tournament is open to all chess players regardless of rating. Rated sections require USCF membership. In 2024, we had 75 players competing with 29 in the rated section and 46 in the unrated section.

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REGISTER HERE

Registration is now open. Spots are limited due to physical space, so please only register if you are certain that you will be attending.​​​

Players must be present on the day of the tournament no later than 1:45 p.m. and re-register in person (doors open 1 p.m.).

If registration is full, we may have additional spots available on the day depending on no-shows, cancellations and available space.

Turn up on the day no later than 1:30 p.m. to be added to waitlist.

List of entrants: CLICK HERE

​Format: 5SS, G10 d5

Tournament is 5 rounds with one game per round. Time controls are 10 minutes with 5 seconds delay per player.

Must be a USCF member to participate in the rated sections. No USCF membership required for unrated sections. 

​​Sections and Prizes

The tournament may have sub-sections depending on the number of entrants. Prizes may vary depending on the number of entrants in each section.

​​Rated Sections (requires USCF membership):

Players will be split according to their USCF rating. If more than 24 rated players there will be Higher and Lower Rated Sections. If less than 24 players there will be just one section.

  Higher Rated Section (Red) 

  •   1st: $75 Gift Card/Equivalent
  •   2nd: $50 Gift Card/Equivalent
  •   3rd: $25 Gift Card/Equivalent

  Lower Rated Section (Yellow)

  •   1st: $50 Gift Card/Equivalent
  •   2nd: $30 Gift Card/Equivalent
  •   3rd: $20 Gift Card/Equivalent

Unrated Sections (no USCF membership required)

Players will be split according to their estimated rapid rating.

  Higher Unrated Section (Blue)

  •   1st, 2nd, 3rd: Medals

Lower Unrated Section (Green) 

  •   1st, 2nd, 3rd: Medals

Round Times:

R1: 2:00pm, R2: 2:35pm, R3: 3:10pm, R4: 3:45pm, R5: 4:20pm

Rounds 2-5 may start sooner/later than scheduled.

Prize giving and closure will be after Round 5 has been completed, at approx at 5pm.

Additional Information
  • Doors open at 1:00pm (an hour before the tournament start)

  • On-site registration closes 30 minutes before Round 1​ (i.e. at 1:30pm)

  • Players that are not present and checked in by 1:45pm may be removed from the tournament, or at the discretion of the touranment director given a first-round half point bye.

  • No phones allowed during tournament play.

  • This event is financed through a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture with assistance from JP Chess and Ocean State Chess Association​

Safety and Notices
  • If you feel sick or have been in close contact with someone recently with COVID please do not attend the tournament.

  • The event is taking place in a public location. Please keep your belongings safe and with you at all times.

  • Parental supervision is required for all juniors.

  • Photography will happen at the event and may be used in social media posts.

August 17, 2025
2025-08-17T14:00:50 - 2025-08-17T17:00:50
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Family Bike Day

On Saturday, August 23, join Boston Bikes for a Family Bike Day in East Boston!

August 23, 2025
2025-08-23T10:00:00 - 2025-08-23T13:00:00

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 McKay School and East Boston Memorial Stadium Park in East Boston. The rain date is Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Register

 
Here is the plan for the day:

 

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Adult Learn-to-Bike workshop | On-bike children's activities | Bike tune-up station

McKay School, 122 Cottage St, East Boston, MA 02128

  • Learn-to-Bike workshop for adults. There is limited space available! We do maintain an active waitlist if the workshop fills up. 
  • On-bike activities for children (ages 3-12). Bikes and helmets provided, or feel free to bring your own! This is a drop-in activity.
  • Bike tune-up station. This is a drop-in activity.

12 - 1 p.m.

Family-Friendly Bike Ride + Group Walk

Start: McKay School | End: East Boston Memorial Stadium Park

  • Join us for a short family-friendly bike ride or walk
  • Limited number of bicycles are available. Register for the ride and request a free bike rental.
  • Anyone joining the ride should check in by 12:00 p.m.
  • If you're not ready to ride, no problem! A staff member will lead a walking group from the McKay School to the East Boston Memorial Stadium Park.

1 p.m.

Light Food (Sponsored by Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers)

East Boston Memorial Stadium

  • Free food provided to participants who register and attend any part of the day’s events.

The rain date for the event is Sunday, August 24, 2025. The event is sponsored by Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers

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August 23, 2025
2025-08-23T10:00:00 - 2025-08-23T13:00:00
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Bike Town Pop-Up At City Hall Plaza

September 3, 2025
2025-09-03T13:30:24 - 2025-09-03T16:30:24

Located on the terrace above the playground at City Hall Plaza (pending City of Boston license approval), this two-hour drop-in event is for families and children under 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 City Hall Plaza 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. 
September 3, 2025
2025-09-03T13:30:24 - 2025-09-03T16:30:24
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Bike Town Pop-Up At City Hall Plaza

August 25, 2025
2025-08-25T13:30:23 - 2025-08-25T16:30:23

Located on the terrace above the playground at City Hall Plaza (pending City of Boston license approval), this two-hour drop-in event is for families and children under 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 City Hall Plaza 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. 

August 25, 2025
2025-08-25T13:30:23 - 2025-08-25T16:30:23
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Bike Town Pop-Up at Almont Park

Reason for cancellation: Heat advisory
July 30, 2025
2025-07-30T14:30:29 - 2025-07-30T16:30:29

Located at the Basketball Courts at Ronan Park, this two-hour drop-in event is for families and children under 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 set up impermanent bike towns, lead on-bike games and teach safe bike riding skills.

Child riding on an impermanent bike town on Playstead road at Franklin Park.

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. 

July 30, 2025
2025-07-30T14:30:29 - 2025-07-30T16:30:29
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Bike Town Pop-Up At City Hall Plaza

August 18, 2025
2025-08-18T13:00:18 - 2025-08-18T17:00:18

Located on the terrace above the playground at City Hall Plaza (pending City of Boston license approval), this two-hour drop-in event is for families and children under 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 City Hall Plaza 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. 

August 18, 2025
2025-08-18T13:00:18 - 2025-08-18T17:00:18
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