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Critter Creation

Join us for a free public art-making & community event at the Boston Nature Center! 

June 7, 2026
Event Date2026-06-07T13:00:00 - 2026-06-07T15:30:00

Join the Charles River Watershed Association, Mass Audubon, and the City of Boston Office of Green Infrastructure for a free public art-making event led by local artist Carolyn Lewenberg, hosted at Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center in Mattapan. This free, family-friendly event is an opportunity to spend time in nature, enjoy local food, and co-create colorful wildlife art! The pieces will be installed at the Boston Nature Center.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact allie.rowe@boston.gov or 617-963-4966.

June 7, 2026
Event Date2026-06-07T13:00:00 - 2026-06-07T15:30:00

Back Bay and Beacon Hill Coffee Hour

Join Mayor Michelle Wu and City Staff for coffee and conversation!

May 27, 2026
Event Date2026-05-27T10:30:00 - 2026-05-27T11:30:00

Coffee Hour

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours offer a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about City services and resident concerns. Through personal conversations, and a suggestion box at each site, Mayor Wu looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve parks, public areas, and City services.

This year’s Back Bay Coffee Hour at Copley Square Park will also serve as a ribbon-cutting celebration marking the completion of the park’s comprehensive renovation. The climate-resilient transformation delivers improved accessibility, an expanded tree canopy, and upgraded infrastructure to better support both everyday use and signature civic events.

Learn more at boston.gov/copley-square-park

May 27, 2026
Event Date2026-05-27T10:30:00 - 2026-05-27T11:30:00

Chinatown and Bay Village Coffee Hour

Join Mayor Michelle Wu and City Staff for coffee and conversation!

May 18, 2026
Event Date2026-05-18T10:30:00 - 2026-05-18T11:30:00

Bay Village Coffee Hour

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours offer a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about City services and resident concerns. Through personal conversations, and a suggestion box at each site, Mayor Wu looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve parks, public areas, and City services.

May 18, 2026
Event Date2026-05-18T10:30:00 - 2026-05-18T11:30:00

Canceled:
E-Bike Day: Mattapan

Reason for cancellation: Due to the loss of our team member, this event has been postponed.
July 16, 2026
Event Date2026-07-16T15:30:00 - 2026-07-16T19:00:00

Two side-by-side photos  showing e-bikes and their owners. First photo shows an e-bike tune up session. Second photo shows an e-bike group ride.

E-Bike Days are events that take place monthly (each month at a different location) and include:

  • Part 1 | 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Free 10 min e-bike tune ups
  • Part 2 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Tips for safe riding
  • Part 3 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Community ride (weather permitting)

You are welcome to attend all or part of the event!

Registration is required, and will open on June 16. For questions, email ebikes@boston.gov

July 16, 2026
Event Date2026-07-16T15:30:00 - 2026-07-16T19:00:00

E-Bike Day: Allston

Own an e-bike? Join us for free bike tune ups, discussion, and a community ride!

June 18, 2026
Event Date2026-06-18T15:30:00 - 2026-06-18T19:00:00

Two side-by-side photos  showing e-bikes and their owners. First photo shows an e-bike tune up session. Second photo shows an e-bike group ride.

E-Bike Days are events that take place monthly (each month at a different location) and include:

  • Part 1 | 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Free 10 min e-bike tune ups
  • Part 2 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Tips for safe riding
  • Part 3 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Community ride (weather permitting)

You are welcome to attend all or part of the event!

Registration is required, and will open on May 28. For questions, email ebikes@boston.gov

June 18, 2026
Event Date2026-06-18T15:30:00 - 2026-06-18T19:00:00

E-Bike Day: Roxbury

Own an e-bike? Join us for free bike tune ups, discussion, and a community ride!

May 28, 2026
Event Date2026-05-28T15:30:00 - 2026-05-28T19:00:00

Two side-by-side photos  showing e-bikes and their owners. First photo shows an e-bike tune up session. Second photo shows an e-bike group ride.

E-Bike Days are events that take place monthly (each month at a different location) and include:

  • Part 1 | 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Free 15 min e-bike tune ups
  • Part 2 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Tips for safe riding
  • Part 3 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Community ride (weather permitting)

You are welcome to attend all or part of the event!

Registration is required. For questions, email ebikes@boston.gov

May 28, 2026
Event Date2026-05-28T15:30:00 - 2026-05-28T19:00:00

Fixit Clinic: Boston Building Resources

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches.

June 13, 2026
Event Date2026-06-13T13:00:00 - 2026-06-13T16:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair; they are family-friendly and open to all. The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with Boston Building Resources to host one of these events. 

REGISTER YOUR ITEM

VOLUNTEER TO COACH OR OBSERVE

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
  • A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it

  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them

  • A desire to learn and share your knowledge!

June 13, 2026
Event Date2026-06-13T13:00:00 - 2026-06-13T16:00:00

Fixit Clinic Junior: Mattapan

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches.

June 6, 2026
Event Date2026-06-06T14:00:00 - 2026-06-06T16:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair.

The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with the Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library to host one of these events. This special Fixit Clinic Junior is for children ages 6-18 years old!

REGISTER YOUR ITEM

Volunteer

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
  • A broken gadget, toy, appliance, computer, or other item

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it

  • Parts and tools, if you have them

  • A desire to learn and share your knowledge!

June 6, 2026
Event Date2026-06-06T14:00:00 - 2026-06-06T16:00:00

Emerald Necklace Walking Tour

Join the Boston Park Rangers as we offer FREE environmental education through guided tours and nature-based programming intended for ALL AGES. 

September 20, 2026
Event Date2026-09-20T10:00:00 - 2026-09-20T16:00:00

Walk the legendary Emerald Necklace from Boston Common to Franklin Park. On this guided journey, follow the green ribbon designed by Frederick Law Olmsted as it winds through historic parks, scenic waterways, and hidden landscapes across the city. Discover the parks that connect Boston—one park at a time. Please bring plenty of water and comfortable shoes. There will be stops for restroom breaks and a 30-minute lunch break (lunch is not provided). 

  • Meeting location will be outside the Boston Common Visitor Center located at 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111
  • Ending location will be at the William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park located at 1 Circuit Dr, Boston, MA 02121
  • For ages 15+
  • Registration is not required at this time

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage or call (617) 635-7383.

 

September 20, 2026
Event Date2026-09-20T10:00:00 - 2026-09-20T16:00:00

Stable Tour

Join the Boston Park Rangers as we offer FREE environmental education through guided tours and nature-based programming intended for ALL AGES. 

September 3, 2026
Event Date2026-09-03T16:00:00 - 2026-09-03T17:30:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers on a tour of our stable as we introduce you to our equine partners. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how the Boston Park Rangers operate their stable.

  • Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes
  • For all ages 
  • Tour length 1 - 1.5 hours
  • Parking is available onsite

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

 

September 3, 2026
Event Date2026-09-03T16:00:00 - 2026-09-03T17:30:00
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