This Saturday, March 28, 2026, Boston’s best youth spellers in grades four through seven will compete in the 18th 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 represent Boston 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 16 rounds plus one final and one championship round. The 13 year-old champion, Sapna Malhotra, won by spelling "Senecio” correctly. The Bee’s longtime sponsor is the Boston Bruins Foundation.

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.

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.

Explore the hidden history of Franklin Park on a guided walking tour through its forgotten ruins. Discover overgrown stonework, lost structures, and the stories behind the park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Perfect for curious locals, history lovers, and urban explorers. Uncover the secrets hiding in Boston’s largest park.

• Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes
• For ages 15+
• Event time range 1 - 1.5 hours

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

Join a guided Nature Walk led by a Boston Park Ranger, and explore Jamaica Pond and its inhabitants. Discover local wildlife, plant life, and the history that shaped our parks into what we enjoy today! It's a perfect way to slow down and connect with nature this Summer. 

• Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes
• Ideal for ages 12+
• Tour length 1 -  1.5 hours

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

Step into history with a Boston Park Ranger and begin your journey at the statue of George Washington as we stroll the tree-lined greenway of Commonwealth Avenue Mall. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, this guided walk reveals the powerful stories behind the Mall’s grand statues and memorials—from Civil War heroes to the figures who helped shape the nation. Discover the history hidden in plain sight along one of Boston’s most beautiful boulevards. 

• Parking for this event will be at the Boston Common Parking Garage (0 Charles St, Boston, MA 02116)
• Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes
• Ideal for ages 15+

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

During Mayor's Office Hours, residents will be able to register to vote, print certified copies of birth, marriage and death certificates, apply for handicap parking, pay for parking tickets, and submit a permit for park usage (sports or special events), and more.