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Alice Hennessy Playground Opening at Millennium Park

Please join Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department on Saturday, June 10, for the opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Alice Hennessy Playground at Millennium Park kicking off at 9:30 a.m.

June 10, 2023
  • 9:30am - 10:30am
  • 300 Gardner Street
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Boston Parks and Recreation Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-06-10T09:30:00 - 2023-06-10T10:30:00
June 10, 2023
  • 9:30am - 10:30am
  • 300 Gardner Street
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Boston Parks and Recreation Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-06-10T09:30:00 - 2023-06-10T10:30:00
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Berkeley and Boylston Streets Drop-in Session

Drop by to view the design plans for the bike lanes coming to Boylston (Back Bay) and Berkeley Streets this year. 

May 27, 2023
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 152 Commonwealth Avenue
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    jennifer.rowe@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    South End
  • Posted:
2023-05-27T14:00:00 - 2023-05-27T16:00:00

We’re adding separated bike lanes on Boylston Street, Berkeley Street, a block of Beacon Street, and two blocks of Columbus Avenue as part of an expansion to close gaps in Boston’s low-stress bike network. The new lanes will create continuous, comfortable rides through the Back Bay from Fenway and the South End. The new, two-way lane on Beacon Street will bring bikers all the way to the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge and the Charles River.

We will have a table set up on the Commonwealth Avenue mall at Berkeley Street. Drop by anytime to view the design plans, ask questions, and learn more about the project.

May 27, 2023
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 152 Commonwealth Avenue
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    jennifer.rowe@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    South End
  • Posted:
2023-05-27T14:00:00 - 2023-05-27T16:00:00
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Berkeley and Boylston Streets Drop-in Session

Drop by to view the design plans for the bike lanes coming to Boylston (Back Bay) and Berkeley Streets this year. 

May 25, 2023
  • 8:00am - 10:00am
  • 899 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    jennifer.rowe@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    South End
  • Posted:
2023-05-25T08:00:00 - 2023-05-25T10:00:00

We’re adding separated bike lanes on Boylston Street, Berkeley Street, a block of Beacon Street, and two blocks of Columbus Avenue as part of an expansion to close gaps in Boston’s low-stress bike network. The new lanes will create continuous, comfortable rides through the Back Bay from Fenway and the South End. The new, two-way lane on Beacon Street will bring bikers all the way to the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge and the Charles River.

We will have a table set up outside Trader Joe's on Boylston Streets. Drop by anytime to view the design plans, ask questions, and learn more about the project. 

 

May 25, 2023
  • 8:00am - 10:00am
  • 899 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    jennifer.rowe@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    South End
  • Posted:
2023-05-25T08:00:00 - 2023-05-25T10:00:00
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Berkeley and Boylston Streets Drop-in Session

Drop by to view the design plans for the bike lanes coming to Boylston (Back Bay) and Berkeley Streets this year. 

May 24, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 439 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    jennifer.rowe@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    South End
  • Posted:
2023-05-24T12:00:00 - 2023-05-24T14:00:00

We’re adding separated bike lanes on Boylston Street, Berkeley Street, a block of Beacon Street, and two blocks of Columbus Avenue as part of an expansion to close gaps in Boston’s low-stress bike network. The new lanes will create continuous, comfortable rides through the Back Bay from Fenway and the South End. The new, two-way lane on Beacon Street will bring bikers all the way to the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge and the Charles River.

We will have a table set up outside at the corner of Boylston Street at Berkeley Street. Drop by anytime to view the design plans, ask questions, and learn more about the project. 

 

May 24, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 439 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    jennifer.rowe@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    South End
  • Posted:
2023-05-24T12:00:00 - 2023-05-24T14:00:00
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Berkeley and Boylston Streets Drop-in Session

Drop by to view the design plans for the bike lanes coming to Boylston (Back Bay) and Berkeley Streets this year. 

May 23, 2023
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 496 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    jennifer.rowe@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    South End
  • Posted:
2023-05-23T17:00:00 - 2023-05-23T19:00:00

We’re adding separated bike lanes on Boylston Street, Berkeley Street, a block of Beacon Street, and two blocks of Columbus Avenue as part of an expansion to close gaps in Boston’s low-stress bike network. The new lanes will create continuous, comfortable rides through the Back Bay from Fenway and the South End. The new, two-way lane on Beacon Street will bring bikers all the way to the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge and the Charles River.

We will have a table set up outside at the corner of Berkeley Street and Tremont Street. Drop by anytime to view the design plans, ask questions, and learn more about the project. 

 

May 23, 2023
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 496 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    jennifer.rowe@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    South End
  • Posted:
2023-05-23T17:00:00 - 2023-05-23T19:00:00
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SPARK Action: Volunteer Leadership Fair

Find your next great volunteer opportunity with SPARK Boston!

May 24, 2023
2023-05-24T17:00:00 - 2023-05-24T20:00:00

Want to give back to your community, but not sure where to start? Join SPARK Boston for SPARK Action: a Volunteer Leadership Fair designed to help young professionals find their next great volunteering adventure. Non-profit organizations, civic associations, and other volunteer programs seeking Gen Z and Millennial volunteers will be tabling on City Hall Plaza for the chance to work with you! Come by for giveaways, engagement opportunities, and a whole bunch of civic fun.

May 24, 2023
2023-05-24T17:00:00 - 2023-05-24T20:00:00
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Christian Science Plaza Tour

Walking tour of Christian Science Center Plaza led by Landmarks Commissioner John Amodeo.

May 18, 2023
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Meet at Publishing House front door, 210 Mass Avenue
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Landmark Commission
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Posted:
2023-05-18T18:30:00 - 2023-05-18T20:30:00

The Christian Science Plaza is a beloved mid-century Boston Landmark. How does one adapt an iconic yet challenging Brutalist landscape to meet modern-day needs and concerns, as well as an evolved urban context? 

On this walking tour, you will hear from Boston Landmarks Commissioner John Amodeo about the strategies used to make the plaza more welcoming and more sustainable, primary objectives of The First Church of Christ, Scientist. Subtle but effective changes were created at the edges, to make them more porous and inviting while respecting the plaza’s mid-century character.

 Meet outside the entrance of the Christian Science Publishing House, 210 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115

May 18, 2023
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Meet at Publishing House front door, 210 Mass Avenue
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Landmark Commission
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Posted:
2023-05-18T18:30:00 - 2023-05-18T20:30:00
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Walking Tour of Stony Brook

Tours are free to the public and are offered on dates shown.

May 27, 2023
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Stony Brook T Stop 100 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    JP Historical Society
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Posted:
2023-05-27T11:00:00 - 2023-05-27T12:00:00

Explore a fascinating industrial area at the geographic heart of Boston that includes 19th-century tannery and brewery buildings, the homes of early German settlers, and today’s Boston Beer Company, the brewers of Samuel Adams. In the 1970s, a coalition of community groups joined together to block construction of the Southwest Expressway through Jamaica Plain and other Boston neighborhoods. Today, the Southwest Corridor Park that runs through the Stony Brook neighborhood stands as a testament to the power of community activism.

Tours last between 60 and 90 minutes and are canceled in case of heavy rain. No reservations are required, just meet the guide outside the T Stop.

May 27, 2023
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Stony Brook T Stop 100 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    JP Historical Society
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Posted:
2023-05-27T11:00:00 - 2023-05-27T12:00:00
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Ceylon Park: Pop-up in the Park (Community Meeting #2)

This meeting will be an open house event where the public can view concepts for Ceylon Park and share their opinions.

May 23, 2023
2023-05-23T16:00:00 - 2023-05-23T19:00:00

Please join us for the second community engagement meeting for Ceylon Park where we will present concepts for the future renovations of the park and hear community feedback on what should be prioritized. We'd love for you to participate in this in-person open house event. Stop by the park between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Interpretation and translation services will be provided in Spanish, Haitian Creole and Cape Verdean Creole. If you need services in another language, please contact us at amy.linne@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov or 617-961-3045, by May 9, 2023.

May 23, 2023
2023-05-23T16:00:00 - 2023-05-23T19:00:00
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Open Streets Boston - East Boston

Open Streets Boston is back for its second annual event, offering another chance to experience streets as public spaces.

October 15, 2023
  • 10:00am - 3:30pm
  • Bennington Street and Prescott Street to
    Meridian Street and London Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Open Streets Boston
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-10-15T10:00:00 - 2023-10-15T15:30:00

​Open Streets Boston events help people experience streets as public spaces where communities thrive. City streets transform into vibrant, pedestrian-friendly boulevards where people can dream, play, and explore.

View a list of programs for this event!

Learn about the initiative

East Boston Open Streets Route Map

October 15, 2023
  • 10:00am - 3:30pm
  • Bennington Street and Prescott Street to
    Meridian Street and London Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Open Streets Boston
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-10-15T10:00:00 - 2023-10-15T15:30:00
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