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Stable Tour

Join the Boston Park Rangers as we offer FREE environmental education through guided tours and nature-based programming intended for ALL AGES. 

February 19, 2026
Event Date2026-02-19T11:00:00 - 2026-02-19T12:00:00
  • Join the Boston Park Rangers on a tour of our stable as we introduce you to our equine partners. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how the Boston Park Rangers operate their stable. This tour is intended for all ages; children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. 
  • For more information on this event and future events hosted by the Park Rangers, visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.
February 19, 2026
Event Date2026-02-19T11:00:00 - 2026-02-19T12:00:00

Snowshoeing Safari

Join the Boston Park Rangers as we offer FREE environmental education through guided tours and nature-based programming intended for ALL AGES. 

February 19, 2026
Event Date2026-02-19T14:00:00 - 2026-02-19T15:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a snowshoeing tour around Boston’s historic Franklin Park. Snowshoeing is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the outdoors and further explore The Emerald Necklace in the winter. Our Park Rangers will demonstrate and instruct all the snowshoeing basics. Then, you'll be led on an 30 minute-long guided tour, where we will uncover some of the plants and wildlife that thrive in the wintry New England environment.

  • A limited supply of snowshoes will be available for use during the event
  • Please dress accordingly and be prepared for winter weather conditions
  • For ages 12+
  • In the event that we are unable to snowshoe, the program will be conducted as a walking tour

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

 

February 19, 2026
Event Date2026-02-19T14:00:00 - 2026-02-19T15:00:00

Snowshoeing Safari

Join the Boston Park Rangers as we offer FREE environmental education through guided tours and nature-based programming intended for ALL AGES. 

January 24, 2026
Event Date2026-01-24T14:00:00 - 2026-01-24T15:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a snowshoeing tour around Boston’s historic Franklin Park. Snowshoeing is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the outdoors and further explore The Emerald Necklace in the winter. Our Park Rangers will demonstrate and instruct all the snowshoeing basics. Then, you'll be led on an 30 minute-long guided tour, where we will uncover some of the plants and wildlife that thrive in the wintry New England environment.

  • A limited supply of snowshoes will be available for use during the event
  • Please dress accordingly and be prepared for winter weather conditions
  • For ages 12+
  • In the event that we are unable to snowshoe, the program will be conducted as a walking tour

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

 

January 24, 2026
Event Date2026-01-24T14:00:00 - 2026-01-24T15:00:00

Hike Boston: Olmsted Park Photowalk

Hike Boston is our series where we invite you to join us for a walk, hike, or interpretive program in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

March 12, 2026
Event Date2026-03-12T10:00:00
2026-03-12T10:00:00

Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, and Parks employees will provide formal and informal discussions or tours during the hikes. Some hikes may be more focused on taking a walk in the park, while others may be more informational.

A hike where we will be discussing photography tips and tricks. Bring your smart phone and we will take some pics in the parks together!

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.

March 12, 2026
Event Date2026-03-12T10:00:00
2026-03-12T10:00:00

Parks Fitness: Kids Dance Fitness with Kristin

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

January 6, 2026
  • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from January 6, 2026, until March 31, 2026
  • Roslindale Community Center
    6 Cummins Highway
    Roslindale, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-06T16:30:00 - 2026-03-31T17:30:00

Kids Dance Fitness classes for kids, tweens + teens help to develop a healthy lifestyle and to incorporate fitness as a natural part of kid’s lives by making fitness FUN!

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.

Register here

January 6, 2026
  • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from January 6, 2026, until March 31, 2026
  • Roslindale Community Center
    6 Cummins Highway
    Roslindale, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-06T16:30:00 - 2026-03-31T17:30:00

March Winter Bike Ride

Boston Bikes, in collaboration with MassBike, is organizing a winter bike ride series.

March 14, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • To be Announced
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-14T10:30:23 - 2026-03-14T12:30:23

These are slow-paced rides that include a mix of bike paths and on-street riding in neighborhoods. The rides end with free hot chocolate. The rides in the series include:

  • Saturday, December 13 in South Boston
  • Saturday, January 10 in JP / Roxbury
  • Saturday, February 7 in East Boston
  • Saturday, March 14, 1 in Lower Mills, Dorchester and Mattapan

Details about Saturday, March 14, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Lower Mills, Dorchester/Mattapan are coming soon!

March 14, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • To be Announced
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-14T10:30:23 - 2026-03-14T12:30:23

February Winter Bike Ride

Boston Bikes, in collaboration with MassBike, is organizing a winter bike ride series.

February 28, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • Central Square, East Boston
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-02-28T10:30:00 - 2026-02-28T12:30:00

These are slow-paced rides that include a mix of bike path and on-street riding in neighborhoods and end with free hot chocolate. The rides in the series include:

  • Saturday, December 13 in South Boston
  • Saturday, January 10 in JP / Roxbury
  • Saturday, February 7 February 28 in East Boston
  • Saturday, March 14, 1 in Lower Mills, Dorchester and Mattapan

Details about Saturday, February 28 in East Boston are coming soon!

 

February 28, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • Central Square, East Boston
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-02-28T10:30:00 - 2026-02-28T12:30:00

January Winter Bike Ride

Boston Bikes, in collaboration with MassBike, is organizing a winter bike ride series.

January 10, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • 284 Amory Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-10T10:30:54 - 2026-01-10T12:30:54

These are slow-paced rides that include a mix of bike path and on-street riding in the neighborhood. Rides will end with free hot chocolate. The rides in the series take place on Saturdays and include:

  • December 13 in South Boston
  • January 10 in JP / Roxbury
  • February 7 in East Boston
  • March 14 in Lower Mills, Dorchester and Mattapan

If you are interested in the ride, but do not own a bike, we have a limited number of free Bluebikes available for this ride (Note: we can only provide Bluebikes for people ages 16 and up). Finally, in case of inclement weather, we would cancel or postpone the ride, and communicate with all registered attendees via email if there are any changes.

Details about Saturday, January 10, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in JP/Roxbury

Event start location: 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Ride departs at 11:00am, you can view the route here

January 10, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • 284 Amory Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-10T10:30:54 - 2026-01-10T12:30:54

December Winter Bike Ride

Boston Bikes, in collaboration with MassBike, is organizing a winter bike ride series.

December 13, 2025
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • 16 Preble St, South Boston
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-12-13T10:30:44 - 2025-12-13T12:30:44

These are slow-paced rides that include a mix of bike path and on-street riding in the neighborhood. Rides will end with free hot chocolate. The rides in the series include:

  • Saturday, December 13 in South Boston
  • Saturday, January 10 in JP / Roxbury
  • Saturday, February 7 in East Boston
  • Saturday, March 14, 1 in Lower Mills, Dorchester and Mattapan

If you are interested in the ride, but do not owe a bicycle, we do have a limited number of free Bluebikes available for this ride. (Note: we can only provide Bluebikes for people ages 16 and up.)

Please know that, in case of inclement weather, we would cancel or postpone the ride and communicate with all registered attendees via email about any changes.

Details about Saturday, December 13, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in South Boston:

5.4 miles (8,6 km) - view the route here

Start and end: at Esthetic Bean (16 Preble St, South Boston, MA 02127).

The ride will depart at 11:00 a.m.

December 13, 2025
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • 16 Preble St, South Boston
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-12-13T10:30:44 - 2025-12-13T12:30:44

Groundbreaking: BCYF North End Community Center

Join Mayor Wu and neighborhood residents for the groundbreaking of the new BCYF North End Community Center on December 4.

December 4, 2025
Event Date2025-12-04T10:00:00 - 2025-12-04T11:00:00

Mayor Wu will host a ground breaking near the BCYF Mirabella Pool at the future site of the North End Community Center. This location and all aspects of the design of the center were selected after a robust community engagement process and based on the input of local residents. 

December 4, 2025
Event Date2025-12-04T10:00:00 - 2025-12-04T11:00:00
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