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Ringer Park Tree Community Meeting

Join us to learn which trees must be removed in order to construct the park improvements.

August 19, 2025
2025-08-19T18:00:00 - 2025-08-19T20:00:00
August 19, 2025
2025-08-19T18:00:00 - 2025-08-19T20:00:00
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Bike Town Pop-Up At City Hall Plaza

Join us for a free family-friendly Bike Town pop-up, where youth can learn to ride and participate in on-bike activities to improve their safe bike riding skills. 

July 29, 2025
2025-07-29T13:30:00 - 2025-07-29T16:30:00

Located on the terrace above the playground at City Hall Plaza (pending City of Boston license approval), this two-hour drop-in event is for families and children under 12 who want to learn to ride and practice their riding skills. A variety of different sized bikes and helmets will be provided, and staff will be present to lead on-bike games and teach bike riding skills and safe riding tips and techniques.

Young children riding bikes in the new City Hall Plaza bike town.
Young children riding bikes in the new City Hall Plaza bike town.
July 29, 2025
2025-07-29T13:30:00 - 2025-07-29T16:30:00

Plan your visit

Individuals and families: no registration is required. We will have waivers available at the site. 

Groups and schools: please email us so that we know to expect your group! Hand out waivers to students ahead of time so they can participate. Everyone that takes part in our program must have a signed waiver to ride bikes. Teachers / group leaders are responsible for collecting bringing signed waivers to the event. 

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USACE Boston Storm Study: South Boston Update

Come join the City of Boston and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to get an update on the Boston Storm Study!

September 30, 2025
2025-09-30T18:00:00 - 2025-09-30T20:00:00

This is the fourth neighborhood webinar in a series of five scheduled for this summer. This webinar will focus on the study progress in South Boston. Participants can expect to receive:

  • an introduction to the City and Federal teams

  • background from "Climate Ready Boston" in South Boston

  • report out of USACE study steps and progress

  • an opportunity to ask questions

  • information about how to provide feedback and next steps

For additional information about the USACE partnership, including Frequently Asked Questions, please visit the Project Page.

September 30, 2025
2025-09-30T18:00:00 - 2025-09-30T20:00:00
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USACE Boston Storm Study: East Boston Update - Virtual

Come join the City of Boston and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to get an update on the Boston Storm Study!

September 23, 2025
2025-09-23T18:00:00 - 2025-09-23T20:00:00

This is the third neighborhood webinar in a series of five scheduled for this summer. This webinar will focus on the study progress in East Boston. Participants can expect to receive:

  • an introduction to the City and Federal teams

  • background from "Climate Ready Boston" in East Boston 

  • report out of USACE study steps and progress

  • an opportunity to ask questions

  • information about how to provide feedback and next steps

For additional information about the USACE partnership, including Frequently Asked Questions, please visit the Project Page.

September 23, 2025
2025-09-23T18:00:00 - 2025-09-23T20:00:00
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Clothing Swap

Boston's Zero Waste Team is partnering the Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library to reduce textile waste this Allston Christmas. 

August 14, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • 40 Academy Hill Rd
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Zero Waste Boston
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Brighton
  • Posted:
2025-08-14T18:30:00 - 2025-08-14T19:30:00

To participate, adults can bring in clean tops, bottoms, shoes, dresses, or accessories in good condition to swap with other adults. 

Please do not bring in items that are stained, dirty, or damaged.

Up to 10 items of clothing can be dropped off at the front desk of the Brighton BPL beginning at 5:30 p.m. on August 14. The swap will begin at 6:30 p.m.. 

Please only take as many items as you bring and bring as many items as you take. Any remaining clothing will be donated to a textile drop off box

Registration is not required.

August 14, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • 40 Academy Hill Rd
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Zero Waste Boston
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Brighton
  • Posted:
2025-08-14T18:30:00 - 2025-08-14T19:30:00
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Pop-up Bike Town Community Event

Pop-Up Bike Town and Youth Workshop

July 17, 2025
2025-07-17T16:00:05 - 2025-07-17T18:00:05

In partnership with BCYF Jackson Mann, join our Pop-Up Bike Town event to learn more about Bike Town coming soon to Allston!

  • Learn biking skills from our Boston Bikes instructors
  • Eat ice cream provided by Boston Police Officers
  • Participate in a workshop where you can design your dream Bike Town and discuss how we can make Boston more friendly for alternative transportation users

Bike Town JMCC flyer

July 17, 2025
2025-07-17T16:00:05 - 2025-07-17T18:00:05
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Climate Action Plan: Virtual Public Shareback Session

This session will provide a brief overview of the Climate Action Plan, engagement findings so far, and a timeline for plan release and additional engagement opportunities.

NOTE: THIS EVENT WAS RESCHEDULED FROM WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, AT 6 P.M. TO WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, AT 6 P.M.. 

July 30, 2025
2025-07-30T18:00:00 - 2025-07-30T19:00:00

REGISTER for the event

The 2030 Climate Action Plan lays out a roadmap for 2026-2030 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, build resilience to climate impacts, and ensure that the benefits of climate action  clean air, good jobs, healthy homes, and vibrant green spaces  are shared by all. Grounded in climate justice, this plan reflects the voices of communities most affected by climate change and charts a path toward a healthier, more inclusive, and more sustainable future for every Bostonian. The City of Boston will release a second draft in Fall 2025 and the final 2030 Climate Action Plan in early 2026.

If you require any accommodations or translation for this meeting, please email katherine.diaz@boston.gov.

July 30, 2025
2025-07-30T18:00:00 - 2025-07-30T19:00:00
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Bike Town Pop-Up at Almont Park

Join us for a free family-friendly Bike Town pop-up! Here, youth can learn to ride and take part in on-bike activities to improve their safe bike riding skills.

July 30, 2025
2025-07-30T14:30:50 - 2025-07-30T16:30:50

Located at the tennis courts in Almont Park in Mattapan, this two-hour drop-in event is for families and children under 12 who want to learn to ride and practice their riding skills. A variety of different sized bikes and helmets will be provided, and staff will be present to set up a temporary bike town, lead on-bike games and teach bike riding skills.

Families Sign-In to a Bike Town Event at Moakley Park
Bike Town Sign-In at Moakley Park.
July 30, 2025
2025-07-30T14:30:50 - 2025-07-30T16:30:50

Plan your visit

Individuals and families: no registration is required. We will have waivers available at the site. 

Groups and schoolsplease email us so that we know to expect your group! Hand out waivers to students ahead of time so they can participate. Everyone that takes part in our program must have a signed waiver to ride bikes. Teachers / group leaders are responsible for collecting bringing signed waivers to the event. 

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Bike Town Pop-Up at Ronan Park

Join us for a free family-friendly Bike Town pop-up, where youth can learn to ride and participate in on-bike activities to improve their safe bike riding skills. Registration is not required.

July 29, 2025
2025-07-29T14:30:33 - 2025-07-29T16:30:33

Located at the Basketball Courts at Ronan Park, this two-hour drop-in event is for families and children under 12 who want to learn to ride and practice their riding skills. A variety of different sized bikes and helmets will be provided, and staff will be present to set up impermanent bike towns, lead on-bike games and teach safe bike riding skills.

Child riding on an impermanent bike town on Playstead road at Franklin Park.

July 29, 2025
2025-07-29T14:30:33 - 2025-07-29T16:30:33

Plan your visit

Individuals and families: no registration is required. We will have waivers available at the site. 

Groups and schools: please email us so that we know to expect your group! Hand out waivers to students ahead of time so they can participate. Everyone that takes part in our program must have a signed waiver to ride bikes. Teachers / group leaders are responsible for collecting bringing signed waivers to the event. 

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Bike Town Pop-Up At City Hall Plaza

Join us for a free family-friendly Bike Town pop-up, where youth can learn to ride and participate in on-bike activities to improve their safe bike riding skills. 

August 4, 2025
2025-08-04T14:30:49 - 2025-08-04T16:30:49

Located on the terrace above the playground at City Hall Plaza (pending City of Boston license approval), this two-hour drop-in event is for families and children under 12 who want to learn to ride and practice their riding skills. A variety of different sized bikes and helmets will be provided, and staff will be present to lead on-bike games and teach bike riding skills and safe riding tips and techniques.

Young children riding bikes in the new City Hall Plaza bike town.
Young children riding bikes in the new City Hall Plaza bike town.
August 4, 2025
2025-08-04T14:30:49 - 2025-08-04T16:30:49

Plan your visit

Individuals and families: no registration is required. We will have waivers available at the site. 

Groups and schools: please email us so that we know to expect your group! Hand out waivers to students ahead of time so they can participate. Everyone that takes part in our program must have a signed waiver to ride bikes. Teachers / group leaders are responsible for collecting bringing signed waivers to the event. 

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