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BCYF Citywide Spelling Bee

The winner will go on to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the nation's largest and longest-running spelling bee, in Washington, D.C. in May.

March 15, 2025
2025-03-15T10:00:00 - 2025-03-15T12:30:00

This Saturday, March 15, 2025, Boston’s best youth spellers in grades four through seven will compete in the 17th annual BCYF Citywide Spelling Bee hosted by Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), the City of Boston's largest youth and human service agency.  The winner will go on to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the nation's largest and longest-running spelling bee, in Washington, D.C. in May. There will be a brief speaking program before the start of the Bee where all spellers will receive participation medals.

 Last year, the Bee went 13 rounds plus one final and one championship round. The 11 year-old champion, Tanoshi Inomata, who also won in 2023, won by spelling "cornea” correctly. The Bee’s longtime sponsor is the Boston Bruins Foundation.

March 15, 2025
2025-03-15T10:00:00 - 2025-03-15T12:30:00
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Community Iftar 2025

UPDATE: We are now at capacity for Community Iftar and have closed the registration form. If you already RSVP'd, we look forward to seeing you on March 14. If you have not yet registered, then stay connected with our office and sign up for our newsletter.

March 14, 2025
  • 5:30pm - 8:00pm
  • 2300 Washington St.
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Immigrant Advancement
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-03-14T17:30:00 - 2025-03-14T20:00:00

Mayor Michelle Wu, the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA), the Mayor's Office of Food Justice (OFJ), and Boston Public School's Office of Multilingual and Multicultural Education welcome you to join us for Community Iftar 2025. The event will take place on Friday, March 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the Bruce C. Bolling Building at 2300 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02119. Dinner and refreshments will be provided, and childcare is available. 

Please note that registration form has been closed as the event has reached capacity.

Email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov or call 617-635-2980 if you have any questions. We hope to see you there! 

Community Iftar 2025 Flyer in English

March 14, 2025
  • 5:30pm - 8:00pm
  • 2300 Washington St.
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Immigrant Advancement
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-03-14T17:30:00 - 2025-03-14T20:00:00

Nominate Someone

During Community Iftar, we recognize the outstanding contributions of local businesses, community-based organizations, and individuals to Boston's Muslim community. This year, we are taking nominations for:

  • one business
  • one community-based organization
  • one individual
  • and one youth (ages 24 and under)

Nominate people here

MORE DETAILS:
  • Please provide a brief description of why you are nominating them.
  • All nominees must be Boston residents and/or a business/organization located in Boston.

 

Watch: Community Iftar

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31st Annual BPS Youth Art Month Gallery Reception

Celebrate the 300+ students who are featured in this year's Youth Art Month exhibition by Boston Public Schools!

March 8, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-03-08T12:00:17 - 2025-03-08T14:00:17

This March, Boston Public Schools students are taking over our art galleries for the annual Youth Art Month exhibition. The works on display reflect the quality instruction of our teachers and the dedication, skill development, and creativity of our students. We encourage you to explore the exhibit and be inspired by their vision. Featuring works of art from more than 300 BPS students!

2025 BPS Youth Art Month Flyer

March 8, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-03-08T12:00:17 - 2025-03-08T14:00:17
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Waste and Circular Economy Networking Extravaganza

Join Boston's first Waste and Circular Economy networking event to connect, collaborate, and discover new technologies in the waste industry!

May 13, 2025
2025-05-13T11:00:00 - 2025-05-13T16:00:00
about the event

As a follow-up to our RFI for Waste and Circularity innovators, where we met incredible startups and businesses revolutionizing trash, we are hosting an event to bring like-minded people together to tackle waste in Boston.

This event is an opportunity for industry professionals to network, collaborate, and connect with innovators that can help you grown your waste management businesses.

 

Who’s Attending?
  • Businesses & Innovators in:
    • AI & Robotics for waste management
    • Compost & Anaerobic Digestion
    • Route Optimization & Analytics
    • Trash & Recycling Hauling, Collection & Disposal Companies
    • Policymakers and City Staff
 
how to attend 

This event is open to anyone interested in networking and learning more about this field. Register today!

Register

 
apply to showcase your product

If you're interested in showcasing your product or idea on a table please submit an application. Once you submit the form, we will reach out to let you know if you've been selected to setup a table as a vendor at the event. Application deadline is April 1, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. ET

submit an application

May 13, 2025
2025-05-13T11:00:00 - 2025-05-13T16:00:00
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Grove Hall Community Center Design Open House

View a model of the proposed design for a new community center in the Grove Hall section of Dorchester.

February 27, 2025
2025-02-27T14:30:49 - 2025-02-27T17:30:00

Stop by our open house to view a model of the proposed design. Speak directly with the design team, Boston Centers for Youth and Families, or the Public Facilities Department about the project and ask questions and provide feedback.

February 27, 2025
2025-02-27T14:30:49 - 2025-02-27T17:30:00
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Snowshoeing Safari

Explore! Learn! Preserve! with the Boston Park Rangers. We offer FREE guided tours and nature-based programs for ALL AGES. 

March 2, 2025
2025-03-02T13:00:00 - 2025-03-02T14:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a snowshoeing tour around Boston’s historic Franklin Park. Snowshoeing is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the outdoors and further explore The Emerald Necklace in the winter. Park Rangers will demonstrate and instruct all the snowshoeing basics. Then, you'll be led on an hour-long guided tour, where we will uncover some of the plants and wildlife that thrive in the wintry New England environment.

  • Meeting Location: William J. Devine Golf Course parking lot --1 Circuit Dr. Boston, MA 02121
  • A limited supply of snowshoes will be available for use during the event. 
  • Please dress accordingly and be prepared for winter weather conditions
  • For ages 12+
  • In the event that we are unable to snowshoe, the program will be conducted as a walking tour

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

March 2, 2025
2025-03-02T13:00:00 - 2025-03-02T14:00:00
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Snowshoeing Safari

Explore! Learn! Preserve! with the Boston Park Rangers. We offer FREE guided tours and nature-based programs for ALL AGES. 

February 23, 2025
2025-02-23T13:00:00 - 2025-02-23T14:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a snowshoeing tour around Boston’s historic Franklin Park. Snowshoeing is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the outdoors and further explore The Emerald Necklace in the winter. Park Rangers will demonstrate and instruct all the snowshoeing basics. Then, you'll be led on an hour-long guided tour, where we will uncover some of the plants and wildlife that thrive in the wintry New England environment.

  • Meeting Location: William J. Devine Golf Course parking lot --1 Circuit Dr. Boston, MA 02121
  • A limited supply of snowshoes will be available for use during the event. 
  • Please dress accordingly and be prepared for winter weather conditions
  • For ages 12+
  • In the event that we are unable to snowshoe, the program will be conducted as a walking tour

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

February 23, 2025
2025-02-23T13:00:00 - 2025-02-23T14:00:00
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Lift Every Voice

The 2025 Black History Month theme, "African Americans and Labor," is a powerful reflection on the pivotal role that the hard work of African Americans has played in shaping our country’s history.

February 23, 2025
2025-02-23T15:00:13 - 2025-02-23T18:00:13

Lift Every Voice event image

“Lift Every Voice” Is collaboration of various city agencies, cabinets and the IATSE union to provide the community with an intergenerational Black History Month celebration through music, dance and spoken word, while recognizing the importance of labor in the Black experience.

Register for the event

February 23, 2025
2025-02-23T15:00:13 - 2025-02-23T18:00:13
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International Day of Play 2025

Every day is a day to play. Now we have a day FOR play!

June 11, 2025
  • 10:00am - 2:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston , 02201
  • Contact:
    Farah Elhadidy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-06-11T10:00:04 - 2025-06-11T14:00:00

Join the City of Boston and friends to celebrate and experience the power of play on June 11, the first International Day of Play! Flyers in multiple langugaes are avaibale here.

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Guests will be able to celebrate and experience the power of play! 

 The day will be filled with sports, biking, board games, bubbles, ping pong, arts and crafts, dance and music, and many more fun powerful play opportunities. 

Interested in hosting International Day of Play at your organization? Learn more here

June 11, 2025
  • 10:00am - 2:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston , 02201
  • Contact:
    Farah Elhadidy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-06-11T10:00:04 - 2025-06-11T14:00:00
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BCYF Black History Month Annual Skate Night

February 14, 2025
2025-02-14T17:00:12 - 2025-02-14T20:00:12

On Feb. 14, Boston youths, ages 17 and under, can "skate with friends and families" from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Chez Vous Skating Rink in Dorchester.

February 14, 2025
2025-02-14T17:00:12 - 2025-02-14T20:00:12
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