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Try-an-E-Bike Event

Curious about electric bikes? Join our Try an E-Bike Event!

September 9, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Other
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-09T15:00:00 - 2026-09-09T18:00:00

On Wednesday, September 9 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. join us for Try an E-Bike Event on the City Hall Plaza. You can learn more about different e-bikes brands and models. Several bike shops will be there to answer questions. You will also be able to test ride e-bikes (if you are planning to test-ride, please bring your ID). The event is free and open to the public. Drop-in, no registration required. In case of inclement weather, please contact 311 to see if the event is still taking place.

people test riding ebikes on the plaza

The event will also include an opportunity to learn more about Adaptive Bikes, such as handcycles, recumbent, tandems, and e-handcycle attachments for wheelchairs.  Test-riding adaptive bikes will be available as well.

an adult with disability test-riding an adaptive bike

September 9, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Other
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-09T15:00:00 - 2026-09-09T18:00:00

Friday Afternoon Concert Series

July 24, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 24, 2026, until August 21, 2026
  • Sam Adams Park
    Boston , MA. 02131
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3911
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Music
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-24T12:00:00 - 2026-07-24T14:00:00

Mayor Michelle Wu is pleased to resume the Friday Afternoon Concert Series. This concert series, a partnership between Berklee College of Music and the City of Boston, showcases the best of Boston's local music talent.

On Fridays in July and August, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., an artist or band will set up in front of the statue of Sam Adams on the Congress Street side of Faneuil Hall. Bring your lunch and a friend or two and enjoy some great music and sunshine. It's completely free!

See dates and artists below:

  • July 10 : LEIA
  • July 24 : Esaïe Menou Band
  • July 31 : Tommy Creighton Group
  • August 7 : Chef (Cole Ellis)
  • August 21 : TESI

 

 

 

July 24, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 24, 2026, until August 21, 2026
  • Sam Adams Park
    Boston , MA. 02131
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3911
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Music
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-24T12:00:00 - 2026-07-24T14:00:00

August 24 Bike Town Pop-Up At McKay School

Join us for a free family-friendly Bike Town pop-up, where youth can learn to ride and participate in on-bike activities to improve their safe bike riding skills. 

August 24, 2026
Event Date2026-08-24T16:00:00 - 2026-08-24T19:00:00

Located at the McKay School Bike Town in East Boston, this three-hour drop-in event is for families and children ages 4-12 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.

Youth Cycling instructor talking with young children on bicycles

August 24, 2026
Event Date2026-08-24T16:00:00 - 2026-08-24T19:00:00

August 17 Bike Town Pop-Up At McKay School

Join us for a free family-friendly Bike Town pop-up, where youth can learn to ride and participate in on-bike activities to improve their safe bike riding skills. 

August 17, 2026
Event Date2026-08-17T16:00:00 - 2026-08-17T19:00:00

Located at the McKay School Bike Town in East Boston, this three-hour drop-in event is for families and children ages 4-12 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.

Youth Cycling instructor talking with young children on bicycles

August 17, 2026
Event Date2026-08-17T16:00:00 - 2026-08-17T19:00:00

August 10 Bike Town Pop-Up At McKay School

Join us for a free family-friendly Bike Town pop-up, where youth can learn to ride and participate in on-bike activities to improve their safe bike riding skills. 

August 10, 2026
Event Date2026-08-10T16:00:00 - 2026-08-10T19:00:00

Located at the McKay School Bike Town in East Boston, this three-hour drop-in event is for families and children ages 4-12 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.

Youth Cycling instructor talking with young children on bicycles

August 10, 2026
Event Date2026-08-10T16:00:00 - 2026-08-10T19:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #5: Scarboro Pond

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series.

October 3, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Scarboro Pond
    Circuit Drive
    Boston , MA 02130
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-03T10:00:00 - 2026-10-03T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. 

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

October 3, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Scarboro Pond
    Circuit Drive
    Boston , MA 02130
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-03T10:00:00 - 2026-10-03T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #6: Boston Public Garden

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series.

October 4, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Boston Public Garden
    215 Boylston Street
    Boston , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-04T10:00:00 - 2026-10-04T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. 

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

October 4, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Boston Public Garden
    215 Boylston Street
    Boston , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-04T10:00:00 - 2026-10-04T12:00:00

August 27 Summer Family Bike Ride in East Boston

Easy route. All ages welcome. Bikes available to borrow.

August 27, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • McKay School
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-27T18:00:00 - 2026-08-27T20:00:11

A family-friendly group ride in East Boston neighborhood! Join us to practice bike skills — come by yourself, with a friend, or your family. We will be starting in the McKay School's yard.

Registration for the event is required

​Register for the event

Group of people riding bicycles down sidewalk.

August 27, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • McKay School
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-27T18:00:00 - 2026-08-27T20:00:11

August 13 Summer Family Bike Ride in East Boston

Easy route. All ages welcome. Bikes available to borrow.

August 13, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • McKay School
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-13T18:00:00 - 2026-08-13T20:00:00

Group of people riding bicycles down sidewalk.

A family-friendly group ride in East Boston neighborhood! Join us to practice bike skills - come by yourself, with a friend, or your family. We will be starting in the McKay School's yard.

Registration for the event is required. 

August 13, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • McKay School
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-13T18:00:00 - 2026-08-13T20:00:00

Swingin in the Fens - JGJ All-Stars

Concert in partnership with Berklee College of Music.

July 15, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Ramler Park
    130 Peterborough St
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Parks
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Music
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-15T18:30:00 - 2026-07-15T19:30:00

Join us for an evening of lovely music in the park.

Music from the JGJ All Stars.

July 15, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Ramler Park
    130 Peterborough St
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Parks
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Music
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-15T18:30:00 - 2026-07-15T19:30:00
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