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Sweat Crawl

Join the Mayor's Office of Woman's Advancement for a morning of exercise and activity at our Sweat Crawl on Saturday, September 13, at the Boston Civic Pavillion!

September 13, 2025
  • 9:00am - 1:00pm
  • 5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Hali Smith
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-13T09:00:00 - 2025-09-13T13:00:00

The clinic will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with each session lasting around 30 minutes and 10 minute rest periods. Individuals should only get tickets for the sessions they wish to participate in, and if someone is interested in multiple sessions, they will have to sign up for each event separately. 

Get tickets 

MOWA is proud to be partnering with Body is a Sport, Rev’d, Marlene| Leela Yoga + Wellness, Traci Nicole Fit, TrailblazHers Run Co. and V!Healthy to provide women with an opportunity to get active. The schedule of the event is as follows:

Descriptions of each event are listed below and in the ticket registration:

  • Yoga by Marlene Boyette (9:00 - 10:00 a.m.): Ground, Flow and Vibe w/ Marlene Ground your energy. Flow with intention. Vibe high. This immersive kickoff blends breath, movement, and sound to awaken your body, soften your heart, and realign your whole being. Think of it as your pre-game glow up, from the inside out.

  • Traci Nicole Fit (10:15 - 10:45 a.m.): Our Bootcamp class is a high-energy, positive environment where you’re encouraged to show up as your best self and leave even stronger. Each session is packed with dynamic HIIT workouts and powerful routines designed to challenge your limits, boost endurance, and build full-body strength. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or taking your fitness to the Next Level! Total Body Burn class is all about pushing past what you thought was possible. And we do it together AS A TEAM.

  • Rev’d (11:00 - 11:30 a.m.): Be one of the first in Boston to try the BRAND-NEW workout from the team at Rev’d! Rev’d-X is a full-body workout designed to challenge your endurance and power. Through a series of bodyweight exercises you’ll push past your boundaries, improve your fitness, and achieve new personal bests.

  • TrailblazHers Run Co. (11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.): A walk, but make it TBZH vibes! Choose a leisurely stroll or a heart-pumping speed walk, both led by our pacers. Expect good music, good energy, and real connection through movement.

  • Body is a Sport (12:30 - 1:00 p.m.): The Toner Method by Body Is A Sport. We’re breaking down 7 real ways to age strong—from hydration to strength training. No serums, no secrets—just sweat, science, and strategy. It’s the only toner that gives you tone and longevity. Please bring journal for note taking.

Refreshments from will be offered through V!Healthy in our last session, Body is a Sport from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.. All refreshments are first come first serve.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to warm up, exercise and enjoy an active day at the Boston Civic Pavillion! Athletic Attire encouraged!

September 13, 2025
  • 9:00am - 1:00pm
  • 5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Hali Smith
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-13T09:00:00 - 2025-09-13T13:00:00

Bollywood Dance Class

Join the Age Strong Commission and Spontaneous Celebrations for Bollywood Dance Classes!

October 9, 2025
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from October 9, 2025, until November 20, 2025
  • 45 Danforth St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Bob Linscott
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-09T11:00:00 - 2025-10-09T12:00:00

Bollywood Dance: A senior Bollywood dance class is a dance class specifically designed for older adults that focuses on the vibrant and expressive dance style of Bollywood, originating from the Indian film industry. These classes typically incorporate low-impact movements, fun and energetic music, and focus on creating a positive and social environment for seniors to enjoy the art of dance.

Click here to sign up for the class and mailing list

October 9, 2025
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from October 9, 2025, until November 20, 2025
  • 45 Danforth St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Bob Linscott
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-09T11:00:00 - 2025-10-09T12:00:00

Gentle Pilates

Join the Age Strong Commission and Spontaneous Celebrations for Gentle Pilates!

September 25, 2025
  • 12:15pm - 1:15pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from September 25, 2025, until December 18, 2025
  • 45 Danforth St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Bob Lincsott
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-25T12:15:00 - 2025-09-25T13:15:00

Gentle Pilates for Core and Mobility: A core-strengthening and mobility-focused class using modified Pilates exercises to improve posture, stability, and joint health. Designed to be gentle and accessible for older adults. Incorporates: Seated and standing core engagement exercises, leg and hip mobility movements, and light balance work, using breath to guide movements.

Click here to sign up for the class and mailing list

September 25, 2025
  • 12:15pm - 1:15pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from September 25, 2025, until December 18, 2025
  • 45 Danforth St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Bob Lincsott
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-25T12:15:00 - 2025-09-25T13:15:00

Senior Sound Bath

Join the Age Strong Commission and Spontaneous Celebrations for Senior Sound Bath!

September 25, 2025
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from September 25, 2025, until December 18, 2025
  • 45 Danforth St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Bob Linscott
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-25T10:00:00 - 2025-09-25T11:00:00

This is an opportunity to come, unwind, unplug from the stressors of your day and just lie down (or be seated) and let the sounds of the crystal singing bowls transport you to a place of calm and tranquility. Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket or yoga mat and an eye mask. No movement or meditation experience needed for this.

Click here to sign up for the class and mailing list

September 25, 2025
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from September 25, 2025, until December 18, 2025
  • 45 Danforth St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Bob Linscott
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-25T10:00:00 - 2025-09-25T11:00:00

Chair Yoga

Join the Age Strong Commission and Spontaneous Celebrations for Chair Yoga!

September 30, 2025
  • 11:15am - 12:15pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from September 30, 2025, until December 23, 2025
  • 45 Danforth St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Bob Linscott
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-30T11:15:00 - 2025-09-30T12:15:00

Chair Yoga and Rhythmic Flow: A seated yoga class that integrates gentle stretching, breathwork, and rhythmic movements set to soothing or familiar music. This class is great for seniors with limited mobility.

Incorporates: Seated sun salutations, gentle spinal twists, breath-coordinated arm movements, and ankle/knee mobility exercises, finishing with a relaxing body scan.

Click here to sign up for the class and mailing list

September 30, 2025
  • 11:15am - 12:15pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from September 30, 2025, until December 23, 2025
  • 45 Danforth St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Bob Linscott
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-30T11:15:00 - 2025-09-30T12:15:00

Finding Peace

Join the Age Strong Commission and Spontaneous Celebrations for Finding Peace in a Frantic World!

September 23, 2025
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from September 23, 2025, until December 23, 2025
  • 45 Danforth St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Bob Linscott
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-23T10:00:00 - 2025-09-23T11:00:00

Finding Peace in a Frantic World: an 8-week introductory course developed by the Oxford Mindfulness Centre and based on the best selling book, Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World by Mark Williams and Danny Penman. The  practical and accessible course is designed for beginners or older adults with busy lives and limited time. Through guided mindfulness practices, group discussion and guided audio recordings to practice at home for 10 minutes a day, you will learn the essential principles of mindfulness and techniques to build a mindfulness practice.

Click here to sign up for the class and mailing list

September 23, 2025
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from September 23, 2025, until December 23, 2025
  • 45 Danforth St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Bob Linscott
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-23T10:00:00 - 2025-09-23T11:00:00

Morning Stretch

Join the Age Strong Commission and Spontaneous Celebrations for Morning Stretching!

September 23, 2025
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from September 23, 2025, until December 23, 2025
  • 45 Danforth Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Bob Linscott
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-23T09:00:00 - 2025-09-23T10:00:00

Morning Movement and Stretching is a class designed to teach seniors basic stretching routines they can do at home to keep their bodies flexible and healthy.

Click here to sign up for the class and mailing list

September 23, 2025
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from September 23, 2025, until December 23, 2025
  • 45 Danforth Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Bob Linscott
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-23T09:00:00 - 2025-09-23T10:00:00

Forever Young Drop-in Program

Join the Forever Young Program this Fall, where older adults are invited to enjoy a season full of fun and fitness!

September 5, 2025
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from September 5, 2025, until October 24, 2025
  • Langone Park
    529-543 Commercial Street
    North End, MA
  • Contact:
    Damien Margardo
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-05T11:00:00 - 2025-09-05T13:00:00

Come out and connect with others while staying active with Bocce and Archery — all in the fresh fall air! Whether you're a seasoned player or just trying something new, there's a spot for you. Bring a friend, make new ones, and celebrate the joy of staying young at heart!

Don’t miss it — the fun starts this fall!

September 5, 2025
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from September 5, 2025, until October 24, 2025
  • Langone Park
    529-543 Commercial Street
    North End, MA
  • Contact:
    Damien Margardo
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-05T11:00:00 - 2025-09-05T13:00:00

Canceled:
Bike Town Pop-Up At City Hall Plaza

Reason for cancellation: Cancelling due to rain. Join us at our next event on Monday, August 25!
August 20, 2025
Event Date2025-08-20T13:30:00 - 2025-08-20T16:30:00

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 familiesno 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 20, 2025
Event Date2025-08-20T13:30:00 - 2025-08-20T16:30:00

Fan Fest and Greek Stroll Off

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

August 30, 2025
Event Date2025-08-30T13:00:00 - 2025-08-30T16:00:00

For the Culture Week Logo

Get ready for Fan Fest, 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 a spectacular Greek Stroll Off, organized by the Greater Boston National Pan-Hellenic Council, where step teams representing the Divine Nine will bring their best moves for a chance to win $5,000.

This free, public event takes place on Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — don’t miss your chance to be part of the action.

August 30, 2025
Event Date2025-08-30T13:00:00 - 2025-08-30T16:00:00
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