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Parks Fitness: Virtual Fusion Fit class with Lena

Participate in FREE virtual 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.

August 5, 2024
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 6, 2024, until August 26, 2024
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2024-08-05T17:00:00 - 2024-11-25T18:00:00

Come join Lena for a dance sweat session that will keep you moving to the latest Afrobeat hits. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and a towel at your discretion.

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

REGISTER FOR CLASS

August 5, 2024
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 6, 2024, until August 26, 2024
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2024-08-05T17:00:00 - 2024-11-25T18:00:00
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Route 39 Pop-Up - Loring Greenough House

Come share your thoughts on the current state and future hopes for the Route 39 bus!

September 14, 2023
2023-09-14T17:00:00 - 2023-09-14T19:00:00

The Route 39 Transit Priority Corridor project is an initiative by the Boston Transportation Department currently studying how to make the 39 bus work better. The project team will have a table the Thursdays on the Lawn event at the Loring Greenough House on September 14. Stop by to share your thoughts, concerns, ideas, and hopes!

September 14, 2023
2023-09-14T17:00:00 - 2023-09-14T19:00:00
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Youth Sports Fair

The City of Boston is hosting a free Youth Sports Fair for youth ages 9-14 where kids can explore sports they haven’t been able to try before and register for local youth sports opportunities! Enjoy clinics, activities, food, and music for everyone! This event has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 15, due to rain.

October 15, 2023
2023-10-15T13:00:00 - 2023-10-15T16:00:00

Join us for the Youth Sports Fair at Hunt-Almont Park in Mattapan on October 15 from 1 - 4 p.m.

Participate in sports clinics and activities: Youth ages 9-14 can learn about and play various sports including soccer, lacrosse, tennis, track and field, and more.

Register for sports programming: Meet local youth sports providers and learn more about upcoming youth sports programs and opportunities in Boston.

Enjoy: Free food, ice cream, music, and giveaways!

Registration is encouraged:

registration for youth and families. 

registration for Youth Sports Providers.

For more information, please contact the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics at newurbanmechanics@boston.gov.

October 15, 2023
2023-10-15T13:00:00 - 2023-10-15T16:00:00
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BCYF Girls Beach Party

Reason for cancellation: Organizer is stuck out of town and needs to cancel.
August 22, 2023
2023-08-22T16:00:00 - 2023-08-22T19:00:00

Free beach party featuring music by DJ WHYSHAM!!!, a BBQ, face painting, games, prizes and more.

August 22, 2023
2023-08-22T16:00:00 - 2023-08-22T19:00:00
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House Dance Party

Join us for a House Dance Party like no other on City Hall Plaza!

September 22, 2023
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3911
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Music
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2023-09-22T17:00:00 - 2023-09-22T20:00:00

Let's dance under the stars and celebrate the rhythm of life! Get ready to groove to the beats of DJ Bruno, who will be celebrating 36 years as a DJ! 

Join us on the City Hall Plaza from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the best House tunes! This is a free event and is open to the public. Let's make this night a memory to cherish!

September 22, 2023
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3911
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Music
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2023-09-22T17:00:00 - 2023-09-22T20:00:00
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AfroBeats Dance Party

Join us for an explosive AfroBeats Dance Party at City Hall Plaza. 

August 3, 2024
  • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3911
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Music
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2024-08-03T15:00:00 - 2024-08-03T19:00:00

Calling all rhythm enthusiasts, join us on August 3 at 3 p.m. for a dance party at City Hall Plaza! Let DJ Prince take you on a musical journey with irresistible beats that'll make you move like never before! We are thrilled to announce that Zaz Restaurant's food truck will be serving delicious eats at this dance party! 

Embrace the vibrant energy of AfroBeats! This event is free and open to the public. Let's celebrate unity through music and dance!

August 3, 2024
  • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3911
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Music
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2024-08-03T15:00:00 - 2024-08-03T19:00:00
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Country Dance Party

Join us on City Hall Plaza for an electrifying evening of country jams, country line dancing, and pure fun!

August 24, 2023
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3911
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Music
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2023-08-24T17:00:00 - 2023-08-24T20:00:00

Yeehaw, dance lovers! Get ready to kick up your boots at the ultimate Country Dance Party hosted by the amazing Brandon Clay from 101.7 The Bull!

Dust off your cowboy hats and get ready to groove! This event is free and open to the public, join us August 24, from 5 - 8  p.m. at City Hall Plaza. Don't miss out on the boot-scootin' good time!

August 24, 2023
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3911
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Music
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2023-08-24T17:00:00 - 2023-08-24T20:00:00
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Free Bike Repair Workshop

Join us for a free hands-on bike repair workshop and learn the basics of fixing a bike. Everyone welcome, whether you have your bike or not! 

August 15, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from August 15, 2023, 2 times
  • Jackson Mann Community Center
    500 Cambridge St, Allston, MA 02134
    Boston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2023-08-15T18:00:00 - 2023-08-15T20:00:00
August 15, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from August 15, 2023, 2 times
  • Jackson Mann Community Center
    500 Cambridge St, Allston, MA 02134
    Boston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2023-08-15T18:00:00 - 2023-08-15T20:00:00
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Little Amal

Little Amal is the 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee child at the heart of The Walk. She has become a global symbol of human rights, especially those of refugees.

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September 7, 2023
2023-09-07T00:00:00 - 2023-09-09T23:59:00

The City of Boston, along with American Repertory Theatre (ART) at Harvard University, ArtsEmerson, Company One Theatre, Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), Lars Jan, Boston University Center on Forced Displacement, Boston University Arts Initiative, Extinction Rebellion Boston, Foxborough Public Schools, RefugePoint, and The Puppet Free Library, will welcome Little Amal to the City of Boston September 7 - 9, 2023.

Graphic with image of Little Amal and text: "Boston September 7-9"

September 7, 2023
2023-09-07T00:00:00 - 2023-09-09T23:59:00

Little Amal in Boston

Interactive Film (Boston Children's Museum)

Thursday, September 7, 2023, every half hour 12 - 2:30 p.m.

At KidStage, view a short interactive film about Amal’s incredible journey, refugees, the challenges refugees face when finding home, and how organizations like Refuge Point are helping refugees find lasting solutions.

Little Amal (ArtsEmerson)

Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. (Arrival at 4 p.m.)

Join ArtsEmerson in Welcoming Little Amal to Boston. Be part of this special moment when Amal takes her first steps in Boston to shine the light on the importance of empathy and the spirit of welcoming all.

Join A.R.T., ArtsThursdays, and Little Amal for Finding Friends in Harvard Yard

Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 6 p.m.

In search of comfort and companionship, Little Amal discovers historic Harvard Yard where she is welcomed by the communities of the University and of Cambridge.

Don't let me sleep alone (Yo-Yo Ma)

Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 9 p.m.

Amal is searching for a place to sleep on the first night of her long journey. As she settles down to sleep, she hears a lullaby.

Countdown to Kindergarten

Friday, September 8, 2023, at 12 p.m.

It’s the start of a new school year and Little Amal is welcoming incoming kindergarteners as they receive their school backpacks.

Find A Safe Haven (Extinction Rebellion Boston)

Friday, September 8. 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

Amal is lost as night begins to fall, when she encounters a sparrow searching for a safe place to nest. Puppet-making workshop 4 - 6 p.m. before Little Amal’s arrival.

Things my mother whispered (Josh Higgasson)

Friday, September 8, 2023, at 8:30 p.m.

As Amal walks late at night through Boston, ethereal projections of her mother’s words surround her. Tender questions and affectionate words of advice give her the strength to keep walking.

When Migrants Meet (Company One)

Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 11 a.m.

Walk with Little Amal from the Egleston Square branch of the Boston Public Library to Franklin Park as she discovers an injured snow goose that’s been separated from her family. She's welcomed into the flock for a HONKing good time!

Marvelous mariposa (ICA Watershed)

Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 1 p.m.

Welcome Little Amal to the ICA Watershed in East Boston, featuring performances from the Veronica Robles Cultural Center.

Ceremonial First Pitch (Boston Red Sox)

Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 3:30 p.m.

Thousands of Red Sox fans cheer for Amal as she steps up to deliver a ceremonial first pitch at "America’s Most Beloved Ballpark", Fenway Park. She is very excited. And very nervous…

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Learn more about Little Amal

WalkWithAmal.org

Photo Credit:
Little Amal © The Walk Productions © Respective Collective

Production Information

The Walk and Handspring Puppet Company logos

"Amal Walks Across America" is produced by The Walk Productions in association with the Handspring Puppet Company. U.S. Producing Partner THE OFFICE performing arts+film. Impact + Outreach The Soze Agency. Marketing Cause Lab. PR + Communications DKC.

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Medal of Honor Dedication Ceremony

Join us for the US Route 20 Medal of Honor Highway Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 10 a.m.

August 12, 2023
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Kenmore Square & Commonwealth Ave
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Elliot Pawlak
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3298
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2023-08-12T10:00:00 - 2023-08-12T11:00:00

The dedication of the Route 20 Medal Of Honor Highway completes the now coast to coast highway across 12 States. This is a 3,365 mile trail along US Route 20 from Newport, Oregon to Kenmore Square in Boston that honors the service and sacrifice of America’s 3,516 Medal Of Honor recipients.

MOH

August 12, 2023
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Kenmore Square & Commonwealth Ave
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Elliot Pawlak
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3298
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2023-08-12T10:00:00 - 2023-08-12T11:00:00
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