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Finished Compost Giveaway

Finished compost giveaway for Boston residents.

October 8, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 327 Forest Hills St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-08T15:00:00 - 2026-10-08T18:00:00

Bring any container, bag, tupperware, bin, etc. to fill with nutrient-rich compost for your garden! 

25 gallons per household while supplies last.

Questions? Contact: zerowaste@boston.gov

Proof of Boston residency required.

October 8, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 327 Forest Hills St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Department of Public Works
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-08T15:00:00 - 2026-10-08T18:00:00

SPARK Boston's Foraging Tour

Join SPARK Boston for a fun walk to discover wild edible plants and tasty nature finds around Boston!

May 31, 2026
Event Date2026-05-31T11:00:00 - 2026-05-31T13:00:00

Join SPARK Boston and local forager David Craft for a free foraging tour of Boston! Learn how to spot local, edible plants in your neighborhood, as well as tips and tricks for foraging. This event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. Questions? email Sophia.m.day29@gmail.com.

About David: David Craft, a wild foods enthusiast and author of the book Urban Foraging, has led many walks in the Greater Boston area. David is also a teacher of foraging and often instructs through Brookline Adult & Community Education.

May 31, 2026
Event Date2026-05-31T11:00:00 - 2026-05-31T13:00:00

H2O SOS: Water Warning | Opening Performance by Lani Asunción

Join us celebrate Lani Asunción's new solo exhibition at Boston City Hall!

June 4, 2026
Event Date2026-06-04T17:00:18 - 2026-06-04T20:00:18

H2O SOS: Water Warning is now on view at the Mezzanine Gallery (3rd floor) in Boston City Hall. This installation will come to life with a special opening performance by the artist.

Directions: Please use the entrance located on Congress St, across from Faneuil Hall. Pass security and take the elevators to the 3rd floor. The reception will take place at the top of the stairs.

Please note the exhibition will be on view through August 14, 2026. For more information visit boston.gov/cityhallgalleries.

June 4, 2026
Event Date2026-06-04T17:00:18 - 2026-06-04T20:00:18

Critter Creation

Join us for a free public art-making & community event at the Boston Nature Center! 

June 7, 2026
Event Date2026-06-07T13:00:00 - 2026-06-07T15:30:00

Join the Charles River Watershed Association, Mass Audubon, and the City of Boston Office of Green Infrastructure for a free public art-making event led by local artist Carolyn Lewenberg, hosted at Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center in Mattapan. This free, family-friendly event is an opportunity to spend time in nature, enjoy local food, and co-create colorful wildlife art! The pieces will be installed at the Boston Nature Center.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact allie.rowe@boston.gov or 617-963-4966.

June 7, 2026
Event Date2026-06-07T13:00:00 - 2026-06-07T15:30:00

Back Bay and Beacon Hill Coffee Hour

Join Mayor Michelle Wu and City Staff for coffee and conversation!

May 27, 2026
Event Date2026-05-27T10:30:00 - 2026-05-27T11:30:00

Coffee Hour

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours offer a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about City services and resident concerns. Through personal conversations, and a suggestion box at each site, Mayor Wu looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve parks, public areas, and City services.

This year’s Back Bay Coffee Hour at Copley Square Park will also serve as a ribbon-cutting celebration marking the completion of the park’s comprehensive renovation. The climate-resilient transformation delivers improved accessibility, an expanded tree canopy, and upgraded infrastructure to better support both everyday use and signature civic events.

Learn more at boston.gov/copley-square-park

May 27, 2026
Event Date2026-05-27T10:30:00 - 2026-05-27T11:30:00

Canceled:
E-Bike Day: Mattapan

Reason for cancellation: Due to the loss of our team member, this event has been postponed.
July 16, 2026
Event Date2026-07-16T15:30:00 - 2026-07-16T19:00:00

Two side-by-side photos  showing e-bikes and their owners. First photo shows an e-bike tune up session. Second photo shows an e-bike group ride.

E-Bike Days are events that take place monthly (each month at a different location) and include:

  • Part 1 | 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Free 10 min e-bike tune ups
  • Part 2 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Tips for safe riding
  • Part 3 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Community ride (weather permitting)

You are welcome to attend all or part of the event!

Registration is required, and will open on June 16. For questions, email ebikes@boston.gov

July 16, 2026
Event Date2026-07-16T15:30:00 - 2026-07-16T19:00:00

E-Bike Day: Allston

Own an e-bike? Join us for free bike tune ups, discussion, and a community ride!

June 18, 2026
Event Date2026-06-18T15:30:00 - 2026-06-18T19:00:00

Two side-by-side photos  showing e-bikes and their owners. First photo shows an e-bike tune up session. Second photo shows an e-bike group ride.

E-Bike Days are events that take place monthly (each month at a different location) and include:

  • Part 1 | 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Free 10 min e-bike tune ups
  • Part 2 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Tips for safe riding
  • Part 3 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Community ride (weather permitting)

You are welcome to attend all or part of the event!

Registration is required, and will open on May 28. For questions, email ebikes@boston.gov

June 18, 2026
Event Date2026-06-18T15:30:00 - 2026-06-18T19:00:00

E-Bike Day: Roxbury

Own an e-bike? Join us for free bike tune ups, discussion, and a community ride!

May 28, 2026
Event Date2026-05-28T15:30:00 - 2026-05-28T19:00:00

Two side-by-side photos  showing e-bikes and their owners. First photo shows an e-bike tune up session. Second photo shows an e-bike group ride.

E-Bike Days are events that take place monthly (each month at a different location) and include:

  • Part 1 | 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Free 15 min e-bike tune ups
  • Part 2 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Tips for safe riding
  • Part 3 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Community ride (weather permitting)

You are welcome to attend all or part of the event!

Registration is required. For questions, email ebikes@boston.gov

May 28, 2026
Event Date2026-05-28T15:30:00 - 2026-05-28T19:00:00

Fixit Clinic: Boston Building Resources

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches.

June 13, 2026
Event Date2026-06-13T13:00:00 - 2026-06-13T16:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair; they are family-friendly and open to all. The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with Boston Building Resources to host one of these events. 

REGISTER YOUR ITEM

VOLUNTEER TO COACH OR OBSERVE

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
  • A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it

  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them

  • A desire to learn and share your knowledge!

June 13, 2026
Event Date2026-06-13T13:00:00 - 2026-06-13T16:00:00

Fixit Clinic Junior: Mattapan

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches.

June 6, 2026
Event Date2026-06-06T14:00:00 - 2026-06-06T16:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair.

The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with the Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library to host one of these events. This special Fixit Clinic Junior is for children ages 6-18 years old!

REGISTER YOUR ITEM

Volunteer

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
  • A broken gadget, toy, appliance, computer, or other item

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it

  • Parts and tools, if you have them

  • A desire to learn and share your knowledge!

June 6, 2026
Event Date2026-06-06T14:00:00 - 2026-06-06T16:00:00
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