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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
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • 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
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • 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
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • 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
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • 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
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • 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
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-15T15:30:00 - 2026-04-15T17:30:00

Build Your Tech Skills

The Office of Returning Citizens is partnering with the City of Boston’s Digital Equity Team to offer weekly 1:1 drop-in and topic-based workshops focused on building tech skills for formerly incarcerated Boston residents.

January 13, 2025
  • 2:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Monday, but only the second and the 4th instance of this set, starting from January 13, 2025, until June 30, 2025
  • 30 Dimock St
    Second floor
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Rechelle Hypolite
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-01-13T14:00:00 - 2025-01-13T17:00:00

Drop-in sessions are held weekly on the 2nd Monday of the month from 2-5pm for tips and tricks on getting internet access, creating accounts, navigating web pages, and more — no appointment necessary — for Boston's returning citizens.

We’re also excited to introduce new digital skills workshops:

  • In-person | Topic-based workshop held on the 4th Monday of each month, between 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Build your tech flyer

January 13, 2025
  • 2:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Monday, but only the second and the 4th instance of this set, starting from January 13, 2025, until June 30, 2025
  • 30 Dimock St
    Second floor
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Rechelle Hypolite
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-01-13T14:00:00 - 2025-01-13T17:00:00

ADU Design Workshop

Are you planning to build an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) and have questions on your plans? Sign up for a virtual design workshop!

December 4, 2025
  • 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Thursday, but only the first instance of this set, starting from December 4, 2025, until December 4, 2026
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Housing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-12-04T16:00:00 - 2026-12-03T17:30:00

The ADU Design Workshop is an opportunity for Boston homeowners who are interested in building an ADU in their home or on their property to get feedback from City staff before they submit a building permit application to the Inspectional Services Department.

Sign up to get your building plans reviewed, get your specific questions answered, listen to other project proposals, or learn more about building an ADU in Boston. 

December 4, 2025
  • 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Thursday, but only the first instance of this set, starting from December 4, 2025, until December 4, 2026
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Housing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-12-04T16:00:00 - 2026-12-03T17:30:00

Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours

Join us for our in-person Community Office Hours!

March 17, 2026
Event Date2026-03-17T10:30:00 - 2026-03-17T13:00:00

Looking for support getting connected to resources and navigating City services? Meet with the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement during our community office hours at the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library. 

Registration is not required, and interpretation and disability accommodations will be available.

Community office hours flyer

March 17, 2026
Event Date2026-03-17T10:30:00 - 2026-03-17T13:00:00

Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours - East Boston

Join us for our in-person Community Office Hours! 

May 7, 2026
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Thursday, but only the first instance of this set, starting from March 7, 2024, until December 3, 2026
  • 365 Bremen St.
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Katherine Mendez
  • send an email
  • 617-635-2980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-07T16:00:00 - 2026-05-07T19:00:00

Looking for support getting connected to resources and navigating City services? Meet with the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement during our community office hours at the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library. 

Office hours will take place on the following days:

  • First Thursday of every month from 4 - 7 p.m. at the East Boston branch
  • Fourth Thursday of every month from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Copley branch

Registration is not required, and interpretation and disability accommodations will be available.

Community office hours flyer

May 7, 2026
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Thursday, but only the first instance of this set, starting from March 7, 2024, until December 3, 2026
  • 365 Bremen St.
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Katherine Mendez
  • send an email
  • 617-635-2980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-07T16:00:00 - 2026-05-07T19:00:00

2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Mattapan

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

July 9, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 9, 2026, until July 23, 2026
  • Walker Playground
    550 Norfolk Street
    BOSTON , MA 02126
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Other
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-09T10:00:00 - 2026-07-09T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email allison.singer2@boston.gov to register.

This series is weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.

July 9, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 9, 2026, until July 23, 2026
  • Walker Playground
    550 Norfolk Street
    BOSTON , MA 02126
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Other
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-09T10:00:00 - 2026-07-09T12:00:00

Free Immigration Consultations

Ask an immigration lawyer for advice.

April 15, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 3:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the first and the third instance of this set, starting from January 7, 2026, until December 16, 2026
  • By phone only
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Immigrant Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-635-2980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Published Date

  • Complete our Contact Form

Event Date2026-04-15T12:00:00 - 2026-04-15T15:00:00

Do you need immigration advice from a lawyer? The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement offers free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12 to 3 p.m.

To schedule an appointment with a volunteer lawyer, call 617-635-2980, fill out our contact form, or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only.

Consultations are currently by telephone. Due to high demand, you must schedule an appointment beforehand.

You can find the full schedule with translations on our website as well as more legal resources. 

Flyer with dates for 2026 Free Immigration Consultations

April 15, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 3:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the first and the third instance of this set, starting from January 7, 2026, until December 16, 2026
  • By phone only
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Immigrant Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-635-2980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Published Date

  • Complete our Contact Form

Event Date2026-04-15T12:00:00 - 2026-04-15T15:00:00
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