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Meet the Artist: Sobek

Join us at the Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library to meet the artist Sobek.

September 7, 2021
  • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
    149 Dudley Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Posted:
2021-09-07T16:00:00 - 2021-09-07T17:00:00

Meet artist Sobek on the front terraces of the Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library in Nubian Square, where he'll share his developing design for a City-commissioned artwork inside the branch. Come share about your experiences in Roxbury and your connection to the library!

Sobek event flyer

September 7, 2021
  • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
    149 Dudley Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Posted:
2021-09-07T16:00:00 - 2021-09-07T17:00:00
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Mayor Kim Janey's Neighborhood Coffee Hours - East Boston

Mayor Kim Janey and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the 2021 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in local parks citywide from July 30 to September 8.

September 8, 2021
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • LoPresti Park
    33 Sumner Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-09-08T10:30:00 - 2021-09-08T11:30:00

Mayor Janey’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and other features in their neighborhoods. Participants will enjoy Dunkin' Iced Coffee and assorted MUNCHKINS donut hole treats provided by Dunkin’. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a free flowering plant provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize from Dunkin’, including Dunkin' swag and gift cards. 

For more information and updates on possible weather cancellations, please contact the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505, on our social channels @bostonparksdept on TwitterFacebook, and Instagram, or by visiting the Parks Department website.

September 8, 2021
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • LoPresti Park
    33 Sumner Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-09-08T10:30:00 - 2021-09-08T11:30:00
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Neighborhood Coffee Hours - Charlestown

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the 2024 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in local parks citywide from April 22 to June 26.

April 24, 2024
  • 9:30am - 10:30am
  • Training Field / Winthrop Square
    55 Winthrop Street
    Charlestown, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-04-24T09:30:00 - 2024-04-24T10:30:00

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and their neighborhoods. Dunkin’ will be on-site to fuel the local community with freshly brewed Iced Coffee and Donuts. Dunkin’ will brew up even more fun with gift card giveaways. Residents at each event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize from Dunkin’. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a free flowering plant provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market. Additional support by City Express.

For more information and updates on possible weather cancellations, please contact the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505, on our social channels @bostonparksdept on XFacebook, and Instagram, or by visiting the Parks Department website.

April 24, 2024
  • 9:30am - 10:30am
  • Training Field / Winthrop Square
    55 Winthrop Street
    Charlestown, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-04-24T09:30:00 - 2024-04-24T10:30:00
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Neighborhood Coffee Hours - Jamaica Plain

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the 2024 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in local parks citywide from April 22 to June 26.

May 7, 2024
  • 9:30am - 10:30am
  • Mozart Street Playground
    10 Mozart Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-05-07T09:30:00 - 2024-05-07T10:30:00

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and their neighborhoods. Dunkin’ will be on-site to fuel the local community with freshly brewed Iced Coffee and Donuts. Dunkin’ will brew up even more fun with gift card giveaways. Residents at each event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize from Dunkin’. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a free flowering plant provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market. Additional support by City Express.

For more information and updates on possible weather cancellations, please contact the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505, on our social channels @bostonparksdept on XFacebook, and Instagram, or by visiting the Parks Department website.

May 7, 2024
  • 9:30am - 10:30am
  • Mozart Street Playground
    10 Mozart Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-05-07T09:30:00 - 2024-05-07T10:30:00
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Canceled:
Mayor Kim Janey's Neighborhood Coffee Hours - Hyde Park

Reason for cancellation: Inclement weather
August 19, 2021
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-08-19T10:30:00 - 2021-08-19T11:30:00

Mayor Janey’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and other features in their neighborhoods. Participants will enjoy Dunkin' Iced Coffee and assorted MUNCHKINS donut hole treats provided by Dunkin’. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a free flowering plant provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize from Dunkin’, including Dunkin' swag and gift cards. 

For more information and updates on possible weather cancellations, please contact the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505, on our social channels @bostonparksdept on TwitterFacebook, and Instagram, or by visiting the Parks Department website.

August 19, 2021
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-08-19T10:30:00 - 2021-08-19T11:30:00
Last updated:

Canceled:
City Square Dedication for Clarence 'Jeep' Jones

Reason for cancellation: event is over
August 6, 2021
  • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Corner of M.L.K. Jr. Boulevard and Washington Street
    Boston , MA 02201
  • Contact:
    John Allison
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-08-06T14:00:00 - 2021-08-06T15:00:00

This event will be held on Friday, August 6, on the corner of M.L.K. Jr. Boulevard and Washington Street in Boston.

All are welcome to attend.

August 6, 2021
  • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Corner of M.L.K. Jr. Boulevard and Washington Street
    Boston , MA 02201
  • Contact:
    John Allison
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-08-06T14:00:00 - 2021-08-06T15:00:00
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Celebrate bike share in Hyde Park

Our public bike share, Bluebikes, is now available in Hyde Park!

September 30, 2021
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Cleary Square
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Kim Foltz
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-09-30T17:00:00 - 2021-09-30T19:00:00

Celebrate with us at our new Cleary Square bike share station! We'll have giveaways, snacks, and kid-friendly activities. You will get to see our new "unicorn" bike that celebrates Hyde Park and was designed by youth at Artists for Humanity.

September 30, 2021
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Cleary Square
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Kim Foltz
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-09-30T17:00:00 - 2021-09-30T19:00:00
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Mayor Kim Janey's Neighborhood Coffee Hours - Mattapan

Mayor Kim Janey and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the 2021 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in local parks citywide from July 30 to September 8.

August 27, 2021
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • Almont Park
    40 Almont Street
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-08-27T10:30:00 - 2021-08-27T11:30:00

Mayor Janey’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and other features in their neighborhoods. Participants will enjoy Dunkin' Iced Coffee and assorted MUNCHKINS donut hole treats provided by Dunkin’. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a free flowering plant provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize from Dunkin’, including Dunkin' swag and gift cards. 

For more information and updates on possible weather cancellations, please contact the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505, on our social channels @bostonparksdept on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or by visiting the Parks Department website.

August 27, 2021
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • Almont Park
    40 Almont Street
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-08-27T10:30:00 - 2021-08-27T11:30:00
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Neighborhood Coffee Hours - Allston / Brighton

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the 2024 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in local parks citywide from April 22 to June 26.

June 17, 2024
  • 9:30am - 10:30am
  • Brighton Common
    30 Chestnut Hill Ave
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-06-17T09:30:00 - 2024-06-17T10:30:00

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and their neighborhoods. Dunkin’ will be on-site to fuel the local community with freshly brewed Iced Coffee and Donuts. Dunkin’ will brew up even more fun with gift card giveaways. Residents at each event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize from Dunkin’. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a free flowering plant provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market. Additional support by City Express.

For more information and updates on possible weather cancellations, please contact the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505, on our social channels @bostonparksdept on XFacebook, and Instagram, or by visiting the Parks Department website.

June 17, 2024
  • 9:30am - 10:30am
  • Brighton Common
    30 Chestnut Hill Ave
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-06-17T09:30:00 - 2024-06-17T10:30:00
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Mayor Kim Janey's Neighborhood Coffee Hours - Fenway-Kenmore

Mayor Kim Janey and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the 2021 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in local parks citywide from July 30 to August 27.

August 20, 2021
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • Kelleher Rose Garden, Back Bay Fens
    73 Park Drive
    Fenway, MA 02215
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-08-20T10:30:00 - 2021-08-20T11:30:00

Mayor Janey’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and other features in their neighborhoods. Participants will enjoy Dunkin' Iced Coffee and assorted MUNCHKINS donut hole treats provided by Dunkin’. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a free flowering plant provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize from Dunkin’, including Dunkin' swag and gift cards. 

For more information and updates on possible weather cancellations, please contact the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505, on our social channels @bostonparksdept on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or by visiting the Parks Department website.

August 20, 2021
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • Kelleher Rose Garden, Back Bay Fens
    73 Park Drive
    Fenway, MA 02215
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-08-20T10:30:00 - 2021-08-20T11:30:00
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