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Horse-Of-Course

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

February 20, 2026
Event Date2026-02-20T14:00:00 - 2026-02-20T14:45:00
  • Come along as the Boston Park Rangers introduce you with one of our equine partners. Spend 30-minutes exploring how we feed,  groom, and tack up our mounts as they get ready for patrol in Boston's parks. 
  • For more information on this event and future events hosted by the Park Rangers visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.
  • For any inquiries specific to environmental education please email Nathan Smith.
February 20, 2026
Event Date2026-02-20T14:00:00 - 2026-02-20T14:45:00

Black History Month Kick Off and Flag Raising

February 3, 2026
Event Date2026-02-03T12:00:06 - 2026-02-03T13:30:06

Join us as we begin Black History Month with a flag-raising ceremony and community gathering honoring the legacy, resilience, and achievements of Black communities in Boston and beyond. Established in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson as Negro History Week, this annual observance has grown into a global month-long celebration recognized across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

This year’s kickoff will feature speakers, cultural performances, and the raising of the Black Liberation Flag—a moment of reflection, celebration, and unity. More program details will be shared soon.

February 3, 2026
Event Date2026-02-03T12:00:06 - 2026-02-03T13:30:06

Free Bike Repair Workshop at BPL East Boston

Have a flat tire? Need your brakes or gears adjusted? Join us for a free, hands-on Bike Repair Workshop.

April 21, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Tuesday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from March 17, 2026, until November 17, 2026
  • 365 Bremen St
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-21T15:30:00 - 2026-04-21T17:30:00

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop! We do all basic bike repair including: patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters. The event is first come, first serve, no sign up required.

These events take place monthly on a Tuesday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 

April 21, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Tuesday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from March 17, 2026, until November 17, 2026
  • 365 Bremen St
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-21T15:30:00 - 2026-04-21T17:30:00

Free Bike Repair at BPL Mattapan

Have a flat tire? Need your brakes or gears adjusted? Join us for a free, hands-on Bike Repair Workshop.

April 22, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
  • 1350 Blue Hill Ave
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-22T15:30:00 - 2026-04-22T17:30:00

We do all basic bike repair including: patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters. This is first come, first serve workshop, and no sign up is required.

These events take place monthly on a Wednesday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

April 22, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
  • 1350 Blue Hill Ave
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-22T15:30:00 - 2026-04-22T17:30:00

Free Bike Repair at BCYF Blackstone

Have a flat tire? Need your brakes or gears adjusted? Join us for a free, hands-on Bike Repair Workshop.

April 15, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
  • 50 West Brookline Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-15T15:30:00 - 2026-04-15T17:30:00

We do all basic bike repair including: patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters. No sign up required, the event is first, come first serve.

These events take place monthly on a Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

April 15, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
  • 50 West Brookline Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-15T15:30:00 - 2026-04-15T17:30:00

2026 Golf Course Concert Series: Katherine Winston

Enjoy live music on the patio at one of the City's golf courses.

August 12, 2026
Event Date2026-08-12T18:00:00 - 2026-08-12T20:00:00

The Golf Course Concert Series is part of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS program. They are held in July and August. Shows begin at 6 p.m.

About Katherine Winston: 

Whether you discovered her on Season 14 of American Idol, in a club across the country, or in an intimate listening room, Katherine leaves a lasting impression with every impassioned melody and heartfelt lyric.  Wherever you may hear Katherine, you can expect a genre-bending sound pulling influences from indie-pop, country, rock and folk music.  Her album, Something Special, Nothing Fancy is out and available everywhere now!

Learn more about Katherine Winston

August 12, 2026
Event Date2026-08-12T18:00:00 - 2026-08-12T20:00:00

Hike Boston: Allandale Woods

Hike Boston is our series where we invite you to join us for a walk, hike, or interpretive program in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

February 9, 2026
Event Date2026-02-09T10:00:00

Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, and Parks employees will provide formal and informal discussions or tours during the hikes. Some hikes may be more focused on taking a walk in the park, while others may be more informational.

A good old fashioned hike in Allandale Woods.

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.

February 9, 2026
Event Date2026-02-09T10:00:00

2026 Winter Festival at Franklin Park

The Winter Festival at Franklin Park will be SNOW MUCH FUN!

February 21, 2026
Event Date2026-02-21T11:00:00 - 2026-02-21T16:00:00

 The Boston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Franklin Park Coalition present the 2026 Winter Festival at Franklin Park on Saturday, February 21st, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit boston.gov/winterfest for more information about this family-friendly school vacation week event.  The event is hosted in partnership with title sponsor Highland Street Foundation and contributing sponsors H.P. Hood LLC.

The free festival is open to all and offers music, giveaways, winter activities, treats, games and crafts. Featured attractions include a synthetic ice skating rink, snowman igloo bounce house and obstacle course.  Try your musical skills at Boston Music Group’s instrument ‘petting zoo.’  Enjoy the New England Revolution interactive soccer exhibit.  Meet the horses of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit and learn about their important role in our parks. 

Additional Winter Festival at Franklin Park Activities to include:

Thursday, February 19th: Stable Tour and Snowshoeing Safari

Friday, February 20th: Horse-Of-Course

The Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse is located at 1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester MA 02121. Call (617) 635-4505 or email parks@boston.gov for more information. To stay up to date with news, events, and improvements in Boston parks, visit Boston.gov/Parks, join our email list at bit.ly/Get-Parks-Emails, and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

February 21, 2026
Event Date2026-02-21T11:00:00 - 2026-02-21T16:00:00

Swan Boats Opening Day 2026

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department are pleased to announce that the popular Boston Swan Boats will open for the 2026 season at the Boston Public Garden lagoon on Saturday, April 18, at 10 a.m.

April 18, 2026
  • 10:00am
  • 4 Charles Street
    Boston Public Garden, Lagoon
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Swan Boats of Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    $3.25 - $4.75
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-18T10:00:00 2026-04-18T10:00:00

For more information, please visit the Swan Boats of Boston website, call 617-522-1966, or email info@swanboats.com.

Swan Boats at the Boston Public Garden lagoon

About the Swan Boats: 

Launched in 1877 by Irish immigrant and shipbuilder Robert Paget, the Swan Boats continue to be owned and operated by the Paget family. Mr. Paget designed the Swan Boats after attending the opera Lohengrin in New York City. At the end of the opera, the hero crosses a river in a boat drawn by a swan.

Swan Boats in the Boston Public Garden Lagoon

2026 marks the 149th season for the Swan Boats. The oldest and smallest boat in the fleet just celebrated its 116th season, while the newest was launched in 1993. The swan on today’s boats is made from either copper or fiberglass, depending on the age of the boat, and encloses a paddle mechanism that is used to foot propel the boat through the water.

Fully loaded, each Swan Boat weighs three tons and is powered by the driver using a foot-propelled paddle wheel. The Swan Boats are built on oak framed pontoons sheathed in copper just as they were initially constructed in 1877. After being stored in a safe place for the winter, the boats are returned to the Public Garden Lagoon each spring.

Swan boat in the Public Garden filled with people.

April 18, 2026
  • 10:00am
  • 4 Charles Street
    Boston Public Garden, Lagoon
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Swan Boats of Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    $3.25 - $4.75
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-18T10:00:00 2026-04-18T10:00:00
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