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Learn-to-Bike for Adults

Free workshop for any adult, who wants to learn how to bike OR refresh basic biking skills and build confidence. Bicycles and helmets provided for all participants.

September 24, 2023
Event Date2023-09-24T12:00:00 - 2023-09-24T14:00:00

Taught in a parking lot, this two-hour class is for adults who either have never learned to ride or who want to work on basic skills. This class is perfect for adults who:

  • have never ridden a bike before
  • haven't been on a bike for years, or
  • can ride a little, but need to practice starting, stopping, turning, and hand signaling.
September 24, 2023
Event Date2023-09-24T12:00:00 - 2023-09-24T14:00:00

Route 39 Pop-Up - Forest Hills Station

Come share your thoughts on the current state and future hopes for the Route 39 bus!

October 18, 2023
  • 7:30am - 9:30am
  • Forest Hills Station
    Washington St & Hyde Park Ave
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Maya Mudgal
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-10-18T07:30:00 - 2023-10-18T09:30:00

The Route 39 Transit Priority Corridor project is an initiative by the Boston Transportation Department currently studying how to make the 39 bus work better. The project team will be at Forest Hills Station on October 18. Stop by to share your thoughts, concerns, ideas, and hopes! 

October 18, 2023
  • 7:30am - 9:30am
  • Forest Hills Station
    Washington St & Hyde Park Ave
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Maya Mudgal
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-10-18T07:30:00 - 2023-10-18T09:30:00

Route 39 Pop-Up - Brigham Circle

Come share your thoughts on the current state and future hopes for the Route 39 bus!

September 20, 2023
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Brigham Circle
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Maya Mudgal
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mission Hill
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-09-20T17:00:00 - 2023-09-20T19:00:00

The Route 39 Transit Priority Corridor project is an initiative by the Boston Transportation Department currently studying how to make the 39 bus work better. The project team will be in Brigham Circle on September 20. Stop by to share your thoughts, concerns, ideas, and hopes! 

September 20, 2023
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Brigham Circle
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Maya Mudgal
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mission Hill
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-09-20T17:00:00 - 2023-09-20T19:00:00

Urban Agriculture Community Engagement Event: Roxbury

Celebrate community and shape the vision for growing and raising food in Boston. Make art, move to music, build community, and share your ideas. 

September 30, 2023
Event Date2023-09-30T11:00:00 - 2023-09-30T14:00:00

GrowBoston, the City of Boston's Office of Urban Agriculture wants to hear your ideas about growing food in Roxbury. 

In an effort to develop the City of Boston’s urban agriculture strategy, GrowBoston is hosting four community engagement events. These events are taking place in neighborhoods with high rates of food insecurity and other social vulnerabilities: Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, and East Boston. We want to hear each neighborhood's urban agriculture priorities!

September 30, 2023
Event Date2023-09-30T11:00:00 - 2023-09-30T14:00:00

Hardiman Playground Pop Up in the Park

Join us on September 23 from 10 - 11 a.m. for a Hardiman Playground pop-up event.

September 23, 2023
Event Date2023-09-23T10:00:00 - 2023-09-23T11:00:00
September 23, 2023
Event Date2023-09-23T10:00:00 - 2023-09-23T11:00:00

Parks Fitness: Zumba Gold

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

October 10, 2025
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from October 10, 2025, until November 14, 2025
  • Titus Sparrow Park
    75 West Rutland Square
    South End, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    South End
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-10T11:00:00 - 2025-11-14T12:00:00

Zumba® Gold is a modified, lower- intensity version of the standard Zumba dance fitness program, designed for the active older adults, beginners, or individuals recovering from injuries. The class focuses on easy-to-follow routines set to Latin and international rhythms, emphasizing low-impact moves that are gentle on the joints.  

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.

Register here

October 10, 2025
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from October 10, 2025, until November 14, 2025
  • Titus Sparrow Park
    75 West Rutland Square
    South End, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    South End
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-10T11:00:00 - 2025-11-14T12:00:00

Parks Fitness: Walking Group with Brandy

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

January 10, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from January 10, 2026, until April 4, 2026
  • Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse
    1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-10T12:00:00 - 2026-04-04T13:00:00

Get moving, boost your energy, and make new friends with our fun outdoor walking program at Franklin Park! Enjoy a brisk walk that strengthens your body, improves endurance, and keeps you motivated.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations due to the weather.

Register here

January 10, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from January 10, 2026, until April 4, 2026
  • Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse
    1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-10T12:00:00 - 2026-04-04T13:00:00

Parks Fitness: Tai Chi with Joe

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

January 7, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from January 7, 2026, until April 1, 2026
  • Veronica Smith Senior Community Center
    20 Chestnut Hill Ave
    Brighton, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-07T13:00:00 - 2026-04-01T14:00:00

Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, is used as a slow-moving exercise to achieve relaxation and stress reduction. Tai Chi offers benefits for the body, mind and spirit."

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations due to the weather.

Register here

January 7, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from January 7, 2026, until April 1, 2026
  • Veronica Smith Senior Community Center
    20 Chestnut Hill Ave
    Brighton, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-07T13:00:00 - 2026-04-01T14:00:00

Urban Agriculture Community Engagement Event: Mattapan

Celebrate community and shape the vision for growing and raising food in Boston. Make art, move to music, build community, and share your ideas. 

September 23, 2023
Event Date2023-09-23T10:00:00 - 2023-09-23T13:00:00

GrowBoston, the City of Boston's Office of Urban Agriculture wants to hear your ideas about growing food in Mattapan. 

In an effort to develop the City of Boston’s urban agriculture strategy, GrowBoston is hosting four community engagement events. These events are taking place in neighborhoods with high rates of food insecurity and other social vulnerabilities: Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, and East Boston. We want to hear each neighborhood's urban agriculture priorities!

September 23, 2023
Event Date2023-09-23T10:00:00 - 2023-09-23T13:00:00

Parks Fitness: Strength and Conditioning class with Ana

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

May 7, 2024
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from May 7, 2024, until August 27, 2024
  • LoPresti Park
    33 Sumner St
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-05-07T17:30:00 - 2024-08-27T18:30:00

This class will develop your muscular strength, increase your muscular and cardiovascular endurance, and improve your agility through performance exercises that will keep you at your optimal fitness level. This is achieved through the combination of strength training, aerobic conditioning, and agility exercises. You will experience overall improvements with your physical performance with your daily activities, balance and flexibility, sleeping habits, in addition to helping you maintain a healthy weight.

Join the CLASS

May 7, 2024
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from May 7, 2024, until August 27, 2024
  • LoPresti Park
    33 Sumner St
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-05-07T17:30:00 - 2024-08-27T18:30:00
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