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Women's Learn-to-Bike: Basic Skills

Interested in learning to ride a bike? Do you want to refresh basic skills, such as starting, stopping, pedaling, and turning? Bikes and helmets provided.

July 9, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Ross Playground
    145 Westminster Street
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-09T18:00:13 - 2026-07-09T20:00:13

Beginner and Basic Skills (Level 1 and 2)

a group of women preparing to learn to bike

Can't remember the last time you were on a bike? Or never learned to ride? Come to a free learn-to-ride clinic for women and gender non-conforming adults.

This class is appropriate for people who have never ridden a bike before, or can pedal but need to work on basic skills (like stopping, turning, and changing gears). It is taught entirely in a parking lot. Bikes and helmets provided for the duration of the workshop, registration required.

July 9, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Ross Playground
    145 Westminster Street
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-09T18:00:13 - 2026-07-09T20:00:13

Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Basic Skills

Do you want to learn or refresh basic skills, such as starting, stopping, pedaling and turning? Bikes and helmets provided. Class open to all genders.

June 27, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Mildred Ave School Prking Lota
    5 Mildred Avenue
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-27T12:00:00 - 2026-06-27T14:00:00

Beginner and Basic Skills (Level 1 and 2)

two photos showing a group of adult learners on bikes

Can't remember the last time you were on a bike? Or never learned to ride? Come to a free learn-to-ride clinic for women and gender non-conforming adults.

This class is appropriate for people who have never ridden a bike before, or can pedal but need to work on basic skills (like stopping, turning, and changing gears). It is taught entirely in a parking lot. Bikes and helmets provided for the duration of the workshop, registration required.

June 27, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Mildred Ave School Prking Lota
    5 Mildred Avenue
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-27T12:00:00 - 2026-06-27T14:00:00

Women's Learn-to-Bike: Basic Skills

Interested in learning to ride a bike? Do you want to refresh basic skills, such as starting, stopping, and turning? Bikes and helmets provided.

June 27, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Milded Avenue School Parking Lot
    5 Mildred Avenue
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-27T10:00:29 - 2026-06-27T12:00:29

Beginner and Basic Skills (Level 1 and 2)

a group of women preparing to learn to bike

Can't remember the last time you were on a bike? Or never learned to ride? Come to a free learn-to-ride clinic for women and gender non-conforming adults.

This class is appropriate for people who have never ridden a bike before, or can pedal but need to work on basic skills (like stopping, turning, and changing gears). It is taught entirely in a parking lot. Bikes and helmets provided for the duration of the workshop, registration required.

June 27, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Milded Avenue School Parking Lot
    5 Mildred Avenue
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-27T10:00:29 - 2026-06-27T12:00:29

Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Road Readiness

Gain on-bike confidence skills! We will learn and practice hand signals and advanced bike handling. Class open to all genders.

June 25, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Mildred Ave School Parking Lot
    5 Mildred Avenue
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-25T18:00:40 - 2026-06-25T20:00:40

Bicycle Road Readiness Skills (Level 3)

two side-by-side photos showing captures from Level 3 on-bike workshop for adults

If you have the basic biking skills like starting, stopping, pedaling, and turning, but want to build your confidence to ride in the street, come to a free Road Readiness clinic for adults. Our experienced staff and volunteers will help each participant gain skills and confidence so you’re ready to venture onto the street and keep on rolling! This class is taught entirely in a parking lot. We will run through some fun activities to build skills like using hand signals, shifting gears, and riding in a steady line. You’ll get lots of practice and one-on-one support. This class is open to people of all genders, bikes and helmets provided for duration of the workshop, registration required.

If you cannot yet ride independently across a parking lot, please do not register for this clinic. Our Basic Skills class is more appropriate.

June 25, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Mildred Ave School Parking Lot
    5 Mildred Avenue
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-25T18:00:40 - 2026-06-25T20:00:40

Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Basic Skills

Do you want to learn or refresh basic skills, such as starting, stopping, and turning? Bikes and helmets provided. Class open to all genders.

June 4, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Mattahunt School Parking Lot
    100 Hebron Street
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-04T18:00:59 - 2026-06-04T20:00:59

Beginner and Basic Skills (Level 1 and 2)

two photos showing a group of adult learners on bikes

Can't remember the last time you were on a bike? Or never learned to ride? Come to a free learn-to-ride workshop and learn alongside other adults. 

This class is open to all genders, and is appropriate for people who have never ridden a bike before, have not been on a bike for a long time, or can pedal but need to work on basic skills (like stopping, turning, and changing gears). It is taught entirely in a parking lot. Bike and helmets provided for the duration of the workshop, registration required.

June 4, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Mattahunt School Parking Lot
    100 Hebron Street
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-04T18:00:59 - 2026-06-04T20:00:59

Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Street Skills

A group ride designed to practice bike skills on off-street paths, bike lanes, and on low-stress shared streets. Class open to all genders.

June 6, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Mattahunt School Parking Lot
    100 Hebron Street
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-06T12:00:21 - 2026-06-06T14:00:21

Bicycle On-Street Skills (Level 4)

two photos of groups of new cyclists learning how to navigate city streets

If you have mastered the basic skills like starting, stopping, and turning, and you have familiarity with using hand signals and shifting gears, come to a free Street Skills clinic for Boston residents who identify as women or gender expansive. This class builds from the skills practiced in our Road Readiness clinics. We’ll ride as a group on streets with low-speed traffic, learning how to start and stop safely at traffic signals, ride a safe distance from parked cars and moving vehicles, communicate with other road users, and make turns at intersections. This class is open to people of all genders. Participants are welcome (but not required) to take Road Readiness and Street Skills on the same day.

June 6, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Mattahunt School Parking Lot
    100 Hebron Street
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-06T12:00:21 - 2026-06-06T14:00:21

Patriots Day Parade

Join us for The Patriots’ Day Parade which begins with a ceremony at City Hall Plaza and marches through the North End.

April 20, 2026
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
    North End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-20T09:00:00 - 2026-04-20T10:00:00

The Patriots Day Parade begins at 9 a.m. at City Hall Plaza and ends at about 10 a.m. at the Paul Revere Mall (also known as the Prado) in the North End. The parade concludes with a reenactment by the National Lancers of Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride on the Paul Revere Mall in front of Old North Church & Historic Site. This year is the 251st anniversary of Patriots Day. 

 

The parade route is as follows:

Starting point: Cambridge Street to Tremont Street

  • Left onto Bromfield Street.
  • Left onto Washington Street.
  • Right onto State Street
  • Left onto Congress Street.
  • Right onto Hanover Street, northeasterly on Hanover Street.

End point: Paul Revere Mall.

Please note possible traffic delays and road closures in the vicinity due to Patriots Day festivities and the Boston Marathon.

 

 

April 20, 2026
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
    North End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-20T09:00:00 - 2026-04-20T10:00:00

ADU Resource Fair

The ADU Resource Fair is a one-stop shop for everything related to Accessory Dwelling Units.

May 16, 2026
Event Date2026-05-16T13:00:00 - 2026-05-16T17:00:00

 From design, to financing, through to construction and permitting: if you have questions, the ADU Resource Fair will have answers. Whether you’re a property owner with room to grow or you're just ADU curious, all are welcome to drop in!

May 16, 2026
Event Date2026-05-16T13:00:00 - 2026-05-16T17:00:00

Mattahunt Woods Urban Wild Community Tour

Join Friends of Mattahunt Woods, City Staff, and neighbors for a guided community tour of the recently renovated Urban Wild!

May 16, 2026
Event Date2026-05-16T10:00:00 - 2026-05-16T12:00:00

The tour will start at the Itasca Street entrance (249 Itasca Street) and conclude with a social hour and refreshments at the Colorado Street entrance (206 Colorado Street). 

WHAT TO BRING

Comfortable clothing for the trails, curiosity, and any stories from Mattahunt that you may have.

This event will occur rain or shine, except in cases of severe weather such as thunderstorms. 

May 16, 2026
Event Date2026-05-16T10:00:00 - 2026-05-16T12:00:00

Nira Rock: Volunteer Tree Planting

Join Urban Wilds Program staff, and neighbors to lend a hand at Nira Rock Urban Wild. We will focus our efforts on planting native trees and shrubs.

May 9, 2026
Event Date2026-05-09T10:00:00 - 2026-05-09T13:00:00
  • The event will happen, rain or shine. We will cancel in the case of extreme weather such as thunderstorms.
  • We strongly encourage that you bike, walk, take public transit, or carpool. There is very little parking available.
  • Wear close-toed shoes and clothes for working outdoors. Expect to be digging, raking, and maybe even kneeling/crouching. 

Meet at: 10 Grotto Glen Rd, Boston, MA 02130 (end of Grotto Glen Rd, near Jefferson Playground)

May 9, 2026
Event Date2026-05-09T10:00:00 - 2026-05-09T13:00:00
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