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Community forum on disability issues

The yearly forum is held by the Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities.

May 10, 2017
Event Date2017-05-10T14:00:00 - 2017-05-10T16:00:00

The Community Forum on Disability Issues is an event which brings together:

  • members of the local disability community
  • City of Boston staff
  • Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board members, and
  • disability advocates to discuss current issues affecting the local disability community.

Attendees have the opportunity to raise questions and concerns about accessibility in Boston, and have their issues heard. We want to hear from you!

  • Provide input to the City of Boston’s Annual Accessibility Agenda
  • Hear updates from Disability Commissioner Kristen McCosh
  • Meet members of the Boston Disability Commission Advisory Board
  • Make your concerns about accessibility known to City Officials
  • Network with Disability Community Friends over Free Food & Drinks

ASL and CART provided. This is a scent-free event.


To request an accommodation, contact the Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities by May 1 at disability@boston.gov, or call 617-635-3682 / 617-635-2541 TTY.

May 10, 2017
Event Date2017-05-10T14:00:00 - 2017-05-10T16:00:00

Youth Peace Rally

Boston celebrates 2017 National Youth Violence Prevention Week with a Youth Peace Rally.

April 6, 2017
Event Date2017-04-06T17:30:00 - 2017-04-06T19:30:00

Join in on the fun with special guests and awesome prizes!  Be there to see who wins the “Youth Standing Strong Against Violence” art competitions!

Get Creative!  Boston students – express yourselves! Share your work of art and become part of the solution. All entries must have an anti-violence message and include the “Youth Standing Strong Against Violence” theme.

  • Poster Contest (Grades K-5)
  • Poetry Contest (Grades 6-8)
  • Hip-Hop Video Contest (Grades 9-12)

A collaborative project by the Boston Interagency Committee on Youth Violence Prevention (Boston Police Department, Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, City of Boston Office of the Mayor, Boston Centers for Youth & Families, Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, MassHousing, and the Office of the Governor of Massachusetts), and Boston Public Schools, with support from the Boston Police Activities League, JAM’N 94.5, and Roxbury Community College.

April 6, 2017
Event Date2017-04-06T17:30:00 - 2017-04-06T19:30:00

BCYF snow day hours and youth drop-in program

Due to the snowstorm, limited BCYF community centers are open from 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, and Wednesday, March 15.

March 14, 2017
  • 7:30am - 6:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from March 14, 2017, until March 15, 2017
  • 1483 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Boston Centers for Youth & Families
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4920
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    BCYF Snow Day Drop-in Program Form
Event Date2017-03-14T07:30:00 - 2017-03-14T18:00:00

Stand-alone centers will be open, school based centers and pools will be closed. We have a list of open centers below.

Our Youth Snow Day Drop-in Program offers a warm and safe place for youth ages 7 and older while their parents work. All youth are welcome.

Children under 12 must have a parent or guardian with them at drop-off to complete a short intake form. Parents should send lunch and snacks for their children. We will not provide food. To save time, you can print out and complete the intake form ahead of time.

Find your local community center

more info on winter resources

March 14, 2017
  • 7:30am - 6:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from March 14, 2017, until March 15, 2017
  • 1483 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Boston Centers for Youth & Families
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4920
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    BCYF Snow Day Drop-in Program Form
Event Date2017-03-14T07:30:00 - 2017-03-14T18:00:00

Centers open on March 14

Centers open on Mar. 14

BCYF Curley

South Boston

Please note: Due to high volume, membership is currently limited to Boston residents, and proof of residency is required...

BCYF Curtis Hall

Jamaica Plain

BCYF Curtis Hall features include a community room, gym, computer lab, fitness center, and indoor pool.

BCYF Beverly Gibbons Community Center For Older Adults

Charlestown

BCYF Gibbons Center is a senior center featuring a multi-purpose community room.

BCYF Gallivan

Mattapan

BCYF Gallivan features a computer lab, gymnasium, fitness center, and teen center. Learn more about our programs below.

BCYF Hyde Park

Hyde Park

This community center features a gymnasium, auditorium, walking track, and more.

BCYF Menino

Roslindale

BCYF Menino features include a community room, computer lab, gymnasium, and rock wall.

BCYF Nazzaro

North End

The center features include a community room, gymnasium, fitness center, senior center, and teen center.

BCYF Pino

East Boston

BCYF Pino features include a gymnasium, fitness center, senior center, and teen center.

BCYF Roche

West Roxbury

BCYF Roche features include a community room, dance studio, gymnasium, senior center, and teen center.

BCYF Roslindale

Roslindale

BCYF Roslindale features include an auditorium / community room, gymnasium, senior room, teen center, and a fitness area...

BCYF Shelburne

Roxbury

BCYF Shelburne features include a community room, computer lab, gymnasium, fitness center, and rock wall.

BCYF Tobin

Mission Hill

BCYF Tobin features include a community room, computer lab, gymnasium, batting cage, outdoor garden, and stage.

BCYF Vine Street

Roxbury

BCYF Vine Street Community Center features a community room, gym, dance studio, fitness center, computer lab, and more.

BCYF snow day hours and youth drop-in program

Due to the storm, 12 BCYF community centers will be open from 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. today Thursday, January 4, 2018.

January 4, 2018
  • 7:30am - 6:00pm
  • 1483 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Boston Centers for Youth & Families
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    BCYF Snow Day Drop-in Program Form
Event Date2018-01-04T07:30:00 - 2018-01-04T18:00:00

The open locations are:

Pools and school-based centers will be closed.

Our Youth Snow Day Drop-in Program offers a warm and safe place for youth ages 7 and older while their parents work. All youth are welcome.
Children under 12 must have a parent or guardian with them at drop-off to complete a short intake form. Parents should send lunch and snacks for their children. We will not provide food. To save time, you can print out and complete the intake form ahead of time.

Find your local community center

more info on winter resources

January 4, 2018
  • 7:30am - 6:00pm
  • 1483 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Boston Centers for Youth & Families
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    BCYF Snow Day Drop-in Program Form
Event Date2018-01-04T07:30:00 - 2018-01-04T18:00:00

BCYF February Vacation Activities

BCYF has lots of fun and exciting activities planned for February vacation week!

February 21, 2017
Event Date2017-02-21T09:00:00

Boston Centers for Youth & Families offers a number of programs for children and teens. This includes gym activities, swim lessons, and movie nights.

Check out the schedule

Find your local community center

February 21, 2017
Event Date2017-02-21T09:00:00

Together We Rise at the Strand

Join Together We Rise for a call-to-action concert, mobilization fair, and a social justice art show.

January 19, 2017
  • 7:00pm
  • Dudley St
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Together We RiseBoston
  • Price:
    Price
    suggested donation $10.00
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
Event Date2017-01-19T19:00:00

Join Together We Rise as we raise our voices for a more just, creative, and peaceful future. This one-of-a-kind event will be held on the eve of the presidential inauguration will include a procession to the theater, social justice art show, mobilization fair, and a concert.

The concert features talented and inspiring performers, including musician Larry Watson and his ensemble. 

January 19, 2017
  • 7:00pm
  • Dudley St
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Together We RiseBoston
  • Price:
    Price
    suggested donation $10.00
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
Event Date2017-01-19T19:00:00

Family gym at BCYF Madison Park

The free play program for families with children ages 3-8 helps you get up, get out, and get moving together.

October 14, 2017
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from October 14, 2017, until December 9, 2017
  • 55 Malcolm X Blvd.
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    FAMILY GYM COORDINATOR
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    Free
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    Family Gym flier
Event Date2017-10-14T10:00:00 - 2017-10-14T11:30:00
  • Drop-in, no pre-registration required.
  • We require a caregiver to participate during Family Gym. Fun and safety are our priorities.
  • Caregivers must remain in the gym with their children at all times.

Learn more about BCYF Madison Park

October 14, 2017
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from October 14, 2017, until December 9, 2017
  • 55 Malcolm X Blvd.
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    FAMILY GYM COORDINATOR
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    Free
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    Family Gym flier
Event Date2017-10-14T10:00:00 - 2017-10-14T11:30:00

Family Gym at BCYF Holland

A free play program for families with children ages 3 - 8 to get up, out, and moving together.

October 6, 2018
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from October 6, 2018, until December 8, 2018
  • 85 Olney Street
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    FAMILY GYM COORDINATOR
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-10-06T10:00:00 - 2018-10-06T11:30:00
  • Drop-in, no pre-registration required.
  • We require a caregiver to participate during Family Gym. Fun and safety are our priorities.
  • Caregivers must remain in the gym with their children at all times.
  • Legal guardian must sign a waiver before child can participate.

Learn more about BCYF Holland

October 6, 2018
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from October 6, 2018, until December 8, 2018
  • 85 Olney Street
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    FAMILY GYM COORDINATOR
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-10-06T10:00:00 - 2018-10-06T11:30:00

Boston Baroque Free Community Concert

Boston Baroque presents its fourth annual free community concert on January 2, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Strand Theatre.

January 2, 2017
  • 2:00pm
  • 543 Columbia Road
    Dorchester
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Boston Baroque
  • send an email
  • 617-987-8600
  • Price:
    Price
    Free
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-01-02T14:00:00

This year's program features one of Handel's classics,  Music for the Royal Fireworks and two other pieces from Bach featuring concertmaster Christina Day Martinson.

Complimentary tickets may be picked up at the Uphams Corner Boston Public Library, or by calling 617-987-8600.

Learn more about the event

January 2, 2017
  • 2:00pm
  • 543 Columbia Road
    Dorchester
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Boston Baroque
  • send an email
  • 617-987-8600
  • Price:
    Price
    Free
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-01-02T14:00:00

Boston Winter Garden

We invite you to experience the first season of the open-air holiday festival "Boston Winter," presented by Berkshire Bank.

December 7 - February 1, 2017
Event Date2016-12-07T16:30:00 - 2017-02-01T23:00:00

Anchored by New England’s first custom-designed Skating Path and a Holiday Shopping Market, "Boston Winter" is part of Mayor Walsh’s commitment to creating a City Hall that is both vibrant and welcoming to all. It's open seven days a week.

The nearly 11,000 square foot outdoor ice Skating Path will remain open through February, offering learn-to-skate programs and many special events. The Holiday Shopping Market will run through New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2016) and include unique attractions and over 40 chalets with boutique style shops offering a wide array of gifts and food. Park yourself right here – we have a little something to keep everyone busy this winter.

Hours of Operation

The Holiday Market will be open:

  • Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
December 7 - February 1, 2017
Event Date2016-12-07T16:30:00 - 2017-02-01T23:00:00
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