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BCYF Girls Night Holiday Event

Boston girls of all ages are welcome!

December 12, 2019
Event Date2019-12-12T18:00:00 - 2019-12-12T20:00:00

Come celebrate the season at the annual BCYF Girls Night Holiday Event featuring entertainment, refreshments, prizes, and ornament making.

Contact Erika.Butler@boston.gov to RSVP or for more information. Space is limited to 50.

December 12, 2019
Event Date2019-12-12T18:00:00 - 2019-12-12T20:00:00

2024 Boston's Official Holiday Tree Arrival

The annual gift of an evergreen Christmas tree from Nova Scotia is scheduled to arrive by police escort at Boston Common at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26.

November 26, 2024
Event Date2024-11-26T11:00:00

This is the 53rd year that a tree has been donated and commemorates 106 years of friendship with Nova Scotia after the people of Boston provided emergency assistance when Halifax, Nova Scotia’s capital, was devastated by a maritime munitions explosion in the harbor in 1917. The first Tree for Boston was donated in 1971 by Joseph Slauenwhite from Lunenburg County.

The historic Tree for Boston will come from Mattie Settlement, Antigonish County this year. The 13.7-metre (45-foot) white spruce is being donated by landowners Hugh and Liz Ryan. “We have watched this tree grow from a young sapling to its present height for the last 30 years. We are happy and proud to donate this tree to Boston as a heartfelt thank you for all the help received during a great hardship in Halifax.” — Ryan family

Visit the Nova Scotia Tree page and Boston's Parks page for more information on the Tree for Boston, and follow our social channels to stay up to date with all the holiday lighting events: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

November 26, 2024
Event Date2024-11-26T11:00:00

2022 Copley Square Tree Lighting

Please join us in celebrating our annual tree lighting at Copley Square.

November 28, 2022
Event Date2022-11-28T17:00:00 - 2022-11-28T18:00:00

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host  the annual Copley Square Tree Lighting starting at 5 p.m. on Monday, November 28, presented in partnership with the Friends of Copley Square, Boston Properties, Encore Global, and the Fairmont Copley Plaza.  

This free event is sponsored by H.P. Hood LLC and Dunkin’ with additional support from Drake’s Cakes. The celebration will feature appearances by Santa Claus and Rudolph along with musical performances by vocalist Ackeem Hill, the Boston Children’s Chorus, the Boston Pops Esplanade Brass Ensemble, and Daniela Gomez Munguia of Berklee College of Music. After the event attendees are invited to enjoy cookies and pictures with Santa in the Fairmont Copley Plaza.

BPHC will also be on-site in the BPL Exhibition room from 3:30 p.m.until 7:30 p.m. providing vaccinations.

Other 2022 holiday celebrations hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department include the 20th annual holiday lighting of the trellis at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End on November 21, the lighting of the ship in Martin’s Park at the Children’s Wharf Harborwalk on November 26, and the Boston Common Tree Lighting followed by the lighting of the trees on Commonwealth Avenue Mall on December 1. 

The arrival of Boston’s official 2022 Christmas tree from Nova Scotia will be celebrated on Boston Common at approximately 11 a.m. on November 22. The 45-foot white spruce was donated by landowner Roddy Townsend of Christmas Island, along with his children Angela, Carmen, and Andrew.

Visit the tree lighting events page or call 617-635-4505 for more information. To stay up to date with news, park improvements, and events, sign up for our email list and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

November 28, 2022
Event Date2022-11-28T17:00:00 - 2022-11-28T18:00:00

2024 Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park

Help spread the holiday cheer by joining the City of Boston, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park for our annual trellis lighting in the North End's Christopher Columbus Park!

November 25, 2024
Event Date2024-11-25T17:00:00 - 2024-11-25T18:00:00

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park will host the 22nd annual holiday lighting of the signature trellis at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End.

Boston’s historic waterfront, will be transformed into a beautiful holiday display when the park’s 260 feet of trellis are illuminated with lights near the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel and throughout the park. 

Other festive activities include: 

  • Hosted by Sean Stellato
  • Musical performances from North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC), Miguel Cabrera, and Pitch Please
  • Special guest appearance from Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. 
  • Eggnog from H.P. Hood
  • Hot chocolate and cookies from the Boston Marriott Long Wharf

  • LEGO (R) Discovery Center Boston - LEGO Tent 

  • Coffee from New England Coffee

  • Treats from Drakes Cakes

The celebration is sponsored by H.P. Hood LLC and the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park.  Additional support is provided by LEGO Discovery Center Boston, Celebrity Series, and the Blue Man Group. Special thanks to Sean Stellato.

Visit the Parks events page or call (617) 635-4505 for more information.

November 25, 2024
Event Date2024-11-25T17:00:00 - 2024-11-25T18:00:00

One Boston Resilience Project Listening Session: Mattapan

The City of Boston has launched the One Boston Resilience Project to envision our collective strength after violence, as illuminated by the Boston Marathon bombing.

October 30, 2019
Event Date2019-10-30T17:30:00 - 2019-10-30T19:30:00

The One Boston Resilience Project is intended to help us build connectivity and resilience across the City. The City’s response following the Boston Marathon Bombing shed light on our community's commitment to supporting our families, friends, and neighbors who have been impacted by violence of all forms. As part of this project, the City is looking for your guidance and has launched a community engagement process that seeks input on the development of a citywide memorial.

We invite you to participate in this upcoming listening session to share your experiences with healing, remembrance, and resilience. Your feedback will help inform a call-to-artists for the commemorative artwork. Those not interested in sharing their experiences are also welcome to attend.

October 30, 2019
Event Date2019-10-30T17:30:00 - 2019-10-30T19:30:00

One Boston Resilience Project Listening Session: Roxbury

The City of Boston has launched the One Boston Resilience Project to envision our collective strength after violence, as illuminated by the Boston Marathon bombing. 

October 23, 2019
Event Date2019-10-23T17:30:00 - 2019-10-23T19:30:00

This project is intended to help us build connectivity and resilience across the City. The City’s response following the Boston Marathon Bombing shed light on our community's commitment to supporting our families, friends, and neighbors who have been impacted by violence of all forms. As part of this project, the City is looking for your guidance and has launched a community engagement process that seeks input on the development of a citywide memorial.

We invite you to participate in this upcoming listening session to share your experiences with healing, remembrance, and resilience. Your feedback will help inform a call-to-artists for the commemorative artwork. Those not interested in sharing their experiences are also welcome to attend.

October 23, 2019
Event Date2019-10-23T17:30:00 - 2019-10-23T19:30:00

Fall Crafts Fair

Stop by BCYF Paris Street Community Center on November 16 and check out the crafts!

November 16, 2019
Event Date2019-11-16T11:00:00 - 2019-11-16T15:00:00

BCYF Paris Street Community Center is hosting a Fall Crafts Fair on Saturday, November 16. In addition to great local crafts there will be food, door prizes and more. While you're there, check out all the center has to offer and see the plans for the renovation of BCYF Paris Street Pool across the street!

Are you a Boston crafts person who wants to host a table? Call Elaine at the center at 617-635-5125.

November 16, 2019
Event Date2019-11-16T11:00:00 - 2019-11-16T15:00:00

One Boston Resilience Project Listening Session: Back Bay

The City of Boston has launched the One Boston Resilience Project to envision our collective strength after violence, as illuminated by the Boston Marathon bombing.

October 21, 2019
Event Date2019-10-21T17:30:00 - 2019-10-21T19:30:00

This project is intended to help us build connectivity and resilience across the City. The City’s response following the Boston Marathon Bombing shed light on our community's commitment to supporting our families, friends, and neighbors who have been impacted by violence of all forms. As part of this project, the City is looking for your guidance and has launched a community engagement process that seeks input on the development of a citywide memorial.

We invite you to participate in this upcoming listening session to share your experiences with healing, remembrance, and resilience. Your feedback will help inform a call-to-artists for the commemorative artwork. Those not interested in sharing their experiences are also welcome to attend.

October 21, 2019
Event Date2019-10-21T17:30:00 - 2019-10-21T19:30:00

Clifford Park community meeting

We invite Roxbury neighbors and Clifford Park users to provide feedback on proposed designs for the park.

September 30, 2019
Event Date2019-09-30T18:00:00

Please join us for the third in a series of community meetings. We look forward to sharing design concepts and hearing what you have to say.

For more information, please call Liz Sullivan at the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-7236, or email liz.sullivan@boston.gov.

September 30, 2019
Event Date2019-09-30T18:00:00

One Boston Resilience Project Listening Session: Dorchester

The City of Boston has launched the One Boston Resilience Project to envision our collective strength after violence, as illuminated by the Boston Marathon bombing. 

September 28, 2019
Event Date2019-09-28T14:30:00 - 2019-09-28T16:30:00

This project is intended to help us build connectivity and resilience across the City. The City’s response following the Boston Marathon bombing shed light on our community's commitment to supporting our families, friends, and neighbors who have been impacted by violence of all forms. As part of this project, the City is looking for your guidance and has launched a community engagement process that seeks input on the development of a citywide memorial.

We invite you to participate in this upcoming listening session to share your experiences with healing, remembrance, and resilience. Your feedback will help inform a call-to-artists for the commemorative artwork. Those not interested in sharing their experiences are also welcome to attend.

September 28, 2019
Event Date2019-09-28T14:30:00 - 2019-09-28T16:30:00
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