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Mics for the Missing

Mics for the Missing uses music, storytelling, and advocacy to raise awareness around missing and exploited persons while creating space for healing and prevention.

October 10, 2026
  • 12:00am - 11:59pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-10T00:00:00 - 2026-10-10T23:59:59

This event is part of a City Hall Plaza Event Series supported by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture. Stay tuned for event time and more details, coming soon!

October 10, 2026
  • 12:00am - 11:59pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-10T00:00:00 - 2026-10-10T23:59:59

Water Safety Day

Learn the importance of water safety at a family-friendly event!

August 8, 2026
Event Date2026-08-08T12:00:00 - 2026-08-08T15:00:00

Join BCYF lifeguards for a day of learning the importance of water safety. There will be an in-water activity, stations around the pool deck, DJ and activities for all. Family friendly and open to all ages.

Register Here

August 8, 2026
Event Date2026-08-08T12:00:00 - 2026-08-08T15:00:00

BCYF Jackson Mann Site Planning Meeting

Join us for a meeting to continue the discussion about options for the Jackson Mann School/Community Center site.

Register Here

August 12, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • The meeting will be virtual. See link to register the left.
    Allston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    Francis Mendoza-McCarthy
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-12T18:00:00 - 2026-08-12T20:00:00

This meeting follows our May 2026 public meeting which focused on a Housing Feasibility study for the Jackson Mann site. At this August meeting we will share the results of survey feedback about the future of the site, share data on BPS enrollment and demographic trends, and discuss options for the future of the site.

Language Access: Please note, to request live meeting interpretation in Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, or another language, please request interpretation in your selected language by emailing francis.mendozamccarthy@boston.gov by no later than Friday, August 7th, 2026.

August 12, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • The meeting will be virtual. See link to register the left.
    Allston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    Francis Mendoza-McCarthy
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-12T18:00:00 - 2026-08-12T20:00:00

3rd Annual Community Lunch Outreach

Join South End Cannabis and Legacy Operations as they partner with World Famous D'Burger for their 3rd Annual Community Lunch Outreach event. 

July 31, 2026
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • Intersection of
    Massachusetts Ave and Melena Cass Blvd
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Derek D’Ambrosio
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-31T11:00:00 - 2026-07-31T14:00:00

South End Cannabis and Legacy Operations will be hosting a Community Lunch Outreach at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave and Melena Cass Blvd on Friday, July 31. This is the 3rd Annual event dedicated to giving back to the South End community and supporting neighbors in need by providing locals with a meal and additional support.

The team is looking for volunteers to assist this Friday during lunch. If you're interested in volunteering, feel free to just show up to help distribute resources, or reach out to South End Cannabis and Legacy Operations owner Derek D’Ambrosio for additional details. 

South End Cannabis event

 

July 31, 2026
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • Intersection of
    Massachusetts Ave and Melena Cass Blvd
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Derek D’Ambrosio
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-31T11:00:00 - 2026-07-31T14:00:00

Free Bike Repair Workshop at BPL Mattapan

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop!

August 19, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:39pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from August 19, 2026, until November 18, 2026
  • BPL Mattapan
    1350 Blue Hill Ave
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-19T15:30:36 - 2026-08-19T17:39:36

We do all basic bike repair including: patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters.

These events take place monthly on a Tuesday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.  No registration required. The event is first come, first serve.

August 19, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:39pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from August 19, 2026, until November 18, 2026
  • BPL Mattapan
    1350 Blue Hill Ave
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-19T15:30:36 - 2026-08-19T17:39:36

E-Bikes Incentive Program Application Help

Are you a resident of Boston, eligible for the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program, and interested in applying?

July 27, 2026
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-27T09:00:22 - 2026-07-27T17:00:22

We offer in-person help with submitting online applications for the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program.

Please know that on the day of the appointment you will need to have access to an email to be able to submit your application. In-person help hours on Monday, July 27, are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and are drop-in style with no prior appointment necessary. 

We are located in Room 721 on the 7th Floor of Boston City Hall (1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201).

Learn more about e-bikes program

a photo of three residents with e-bikes

July 27, 2026
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-27T09:00:22 - 2026-07-27T17:00:22

Try-an-E-Bike Event

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

August 13, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-13T15:00:00 - 2026-08-13T18:00:00

You can learn about different types, ask questions, and test ride e-bikes. Meet some of the participating bike shops in the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program. This is a drop-in style event, no registration required.

people test riding ebikes on the plaza

August 13, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-13T15:00:00 - 2026-08-13T18:00:00

Xhale New England Soft Opening Celebration

Come celebrate the opening of Xhale New England, Boston's newest Retail Dispensary in Mattapan

July 17, 2026
  • 10:00am - 8:00pm
  • Xhale New England
    888 Morton Street
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Akilah Armstrong
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE to attend, Purchase prices may vary
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-17T10:00:00 - 2026-07-17T20:00:00

Join the Xhale New England team to celebrate this momentous occasion! 

Who is Xhale New England, and what makes them different?

  • Xhale New England is made up of a family and friends who came together through a shared vision of providing quality cannabis products in a welcoming environment while providing experience, service, and education.
  • Xhale is located in Mattapan, a Boston neighborhood where the founding group was born and raised. Like the make-up of the neighborhood, the dispensary showcases a wide variety of products to satisfy any cannabis need. They believe that being able to bring this type of business to a community that was fundamental in making them who they are today means everything. The owners say: whether you’re a visitor passing through or a resident looking to grab something on the way home, Xhale is for you.
July 17, 2026
  • 10:00am - 8:00pm
  • Xhale New England
    888 Morton Street
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Akilah Armstrong
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE to attend, Purchase prices may vary
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-17T10:00:00 - 2026-07-17T20:00:00

Firebrand Cannabis X Luna Soul Sound Healing

Chill out and vibe with Firebrand Cannabis at a soul-soothing sound bath healing session!

July 26, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Firebrand Cannabis
    727 Atlantic Avenue
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Desiree Franjul
  • Price:
    Price
    $25.00 Via Eventbrite
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Chinatown/Leather District
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-26T10:00:00 - 2026-07-26T12:00:00

Join Luna Soul Sound Healing at Firebrand Cannabis for a deeply relaxing and restorative sound bath experience designed to help you slow down, reset, and reconnect.

Through the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other therapeutic instruments, you’ll be guided into a state of deep relaxation, allowing stress to melt away while creating space for clarity, grounding, and inner peace.

Bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, and anything else that will help you feel comfortable and supported during the session.

Doors Open: 10:00 a.m.

Doors Close Promptly: 10:30 a.m.

Purchase Tickets

Firebrand event

July 26, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Firebrand Cannabis
    727 Atlantic Avenue
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Desiree Franjul
  • Price:
    Price
    $25.00 Via Eventbrite
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Chinatown/Leather District
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-26T10:00:00 - 2026-07-26T12:00:00

E-Bikes Incentive Program Application Help

Are you a resident of Boston, eligible for the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program, and interested in applying?

August 3, 2026
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-03T09:00:18 - 2026-08-03T12:00:18

We offer in-person help with submitting online applications for the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program.

Please know that on the day of the appointment you will need to have access to an email to be able to submit your application. In-person help hours on Monday, August 3, are 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., and are drop-in style with no prior appointment necessary.  

We are located in Room 721 on the 7th floor of Boston City Hall (1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201).

Learn more about the E-Bikes Incentive Program

 

a photo of three residents with e-bikes

August 3, 2026
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-03T09:00:18 - 2026-08-03T12:00:18
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