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The Great Pumpkin Smash

Have a pumpkin? Don't trash it, smash it! 

November 2, 2024
Event Date2024-11-02T11:00:00 - 2024-11-02T15:00:00

Compost your Halloween pumpkins at this family-fun event, featuring pumpkin-smashing activities and Olympic-style games for children of all ages. 

Join us to see how many pounds of pumpkins Boston can divert from the trash and into sustainable compost in just three hours!

  • Make sure to remove any candles, wax, and glitter from pumpkins.
  • Pumpkins with paint or permanent marker will not be accepted to be composted at this event. 
  • This event is made possible through the City's partnership with Mothers Out Front Boston, South Street Youth Center, The English High School, Garbage to Garden, and Save that Stuff!
  • Rain or shine!
November 2, 2024
Event Date2024-11-02T11:00:00 - 2024-11-02T15:00:00

Fix-It Clinic

Avoid the trash and bring your household items for free repair.

November 2, 2024
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library
    35 Harvard Ave, Hyde Park
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Environment Department
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    Fix-It Clinic Flier
Event Date2024-11-02T10:00:00 - 2024-11-02T13:00:00

The City of Boston hosts Fix-It Clinics at several branch locations of the Boston Public Library. A Fix-It Clinic is a free event where Boston residents can bring their broken household items for repair. Our volunteers are patient and knowledgeable, so in addition to saving old objects from the trash you might even learn some new handy skills (or if you prefer to sit back and watch the masters work, that's OK too)!

Acceptable items include:

  • clothing and fabric
  • computers and phones
  • toys and wooden items
  • kitchen equipment
  • small electrical devices
  • jewelry, and
  • much more!

To volunteer as a fixer, sign up here. 

November 2, 2024
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library
    35 Harvard Ave, Hyde Park
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Environment Department
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    Fix-It Clinic Flier
Event Date2024-11-02T10:00:00 - 2024-11-02T13:00:00

Horse Of Course Program

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.

November 6, 2024
Event Date2024-11-06T15:00:00 - 2024-11-06T16:00:00

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.

Please note — this is not a hike. This is a "Horse of Course" program hosted by a Boston Park Ranger. Come meet one of the mounted units from our herd and learn about their role in the parks, and how they are cared for.

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.

November 6, 2024
Event Date2024-11-06T15:00:00 - 2024-11-06T16:00:00

Textiles Untangled - Faneuil BPL

This event has been canceled due to low enrollment.  

Textiles are everywhere! They’re In our clothing, furniture, toys and even computers! But what exactly are textiles made from? How far do clothes travel before we buy them?

August 19, 2025
Event Date2025-08-19T17:30:00 - 2025-08-19T19:30:00

Join the Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library and Boston’s Zero Waste Team as we guide participants through an interactive workshop to discover the lifecycle of a piece of clothing.

This is an in-person event. Registration is required. To register please email: faneuil@bpl.org 

This workshop is inspired by the pedagogy of the Climate Fresk (an interactive workshop that teaches the IPCC Climate report). Launched in 2021, Textiles UnTangled was created by Green Donut.

August 19, 2025
Event Date2025-08-19T17:30:00 - 2025-08-19T19:30:00

Franklin Park Tennis Expansion Community Meeting #1

Please join us to kick off this exciting project and to share your suggestions and ideas!

October 28, 2024
Event Date2024-10-28T18:00:00 - 2024-10-28T19:30:00

We’ll be holding a virtual meeting via Zoom featuring a presentation by our designers. 

Register for the meeting

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at 617-635-4505 or parks@boston.gov.

October 28, 2024
Event Date2024-10-28T18:00:00 - 2024-10-28T19:30:00

Sherrin Woods Fall Cleanup

Join neighbors and Urban Wilds staff in a fun and educational event at Sherrin Woods, Boston's second largest Urban Wild. 

November 2, 2024
Event Date2024-11-02T09:00:00 - 2024-11-02T12:00:00

RAIN DATE: Sunday, November 3, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Register for the event

We will work together to improve a new entrance and trail into this beautiful forest, making it more welcoming for residents and wildlife alike. Please be sure to bring water, sturdy footwear, and clothes for working outdoors. No experience necessary! Urban Wilds staff will provide tools, work gloves, and instructions.

November 2, 2024
Event Date2024-11-02T09:00:00 - 2024-11-02T12:00:00

Egleston Square Peace Garden Community Celebration

Join us for a community celebration and cleanup of the Egleston Square Peace Garden!

October 19, 2024
Event Date2024-10-19T10:30:01 - 2024-10-19T12:00:00

For over 20 years, Egleston Square youth, residents, businesses, and community organizations have cared for this piece of their neighborhood. In 2024, the City of Boston officially acquired the land as a City park to be preserved for generations to come! Celebrate this major milestone with the community, hear from neighbors, and participate in a community cleanup.

October 19, 2024
Event Date2024-10-19T10:30:01 - 2024-10-19T12:00:00

Allandale Woods Fall Cleanup

You're invited to lend a hand in caring for one of Boston's largest forests: Allandale Woods. Come join us to help keep Allandale Woods healthy for us and future generations.

November 2, 2024
Event Date2024-11-02T10:00:00 - 2024-11-02T13:00:00

RAIN DATE: Sunday, November 3, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sign Up Online

We will focus on cleaning up fallen leaves, improving trails, managing vegetation, and removing trash. Please be sure to bring water, sturdy footwear, and clothes for working outdoors. No experience necessary! Urban Wilds staff will provide tools, work gloves, and instructions.

November 2, 2024
Event Date2024-11-02T10:00:00 - 2024-11-02T13:00:00

O'Day Playground Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Join Mayor Wu and the South End community to cut the ribbon on improvements to O'Day Playground!

October 9, 2024
Event Date2024-10-09T14:30:00 - 2024-10-09T15:30:00

Visit the project landing page to learn about the project scope and improvements to the playground.

October 9, 2024
Event Date2024-10-09T14:30:00 - 2024-10-09T15:30:00

Back bay Fens: Evans Way Bridge

Please join us for a community meeting regarding the Evans Way Bridge in the Back Bay Fens.

October 9, 2024
Event Date2024-10-09T18:00:00 - 2024-10-09T19:30:00

We’ll be holding a virtual meeting via Zoom featuring a presentation by our designers. 

Register for the meeting

For more information on improvements to the Back Bay Fens, please visit the project page. 

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at 617-635-4505 or parks@boston.gov.

October 9, 2024
Event Date2024-10-09T18:00:00 - 2024-10-09T19:30:00
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