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Women's Learn to Ride: Road Readiness

Our free learn-to-ride classes are led by women and are for any Boston resident who identifies as female or gender-diverse. Registration is required.

August 27, 2022
Event Date2022-08-27T10:00:00 - 2022-08-27T11:30:00

NOTE: This event will no longer take place at the Franklin Park Playstead, as originally scheduled. Instead, it will take place in the parking lot of Work, Inc., at 25 Beach Street, Dorchester, MA 02122.

Taught in a parking lot, this 90-minute class will help you with street-readiness skills. We will learn and practice hand signals, advanced bike handling, changing gears, and defensive riding. This class is perfect for women who:

  • have been through our Basic Skills class
  • are new to riding bikes on City streets, or
  • want more support before exploring biking on-street.
August 27, 2022
Event Date2022-08-27T10:00:00 - 2022-08-27T11:30:00

Women's Learn to Ride: Basic Skills

Our free learn-to-ride classes are led by women and are for any Boston resident who identifies as female or gender-diverse. Registration is required.

August 25, 2022
Event Date2022-08-25T18:00:00 - 2022-08-25T20:00:00

Taught in a parking lot, this two-hour class is for women who have never learned to ride or who want to work on basic skills. This class is perfect for women 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.
August 25, 2022
Event Date2022-08-25T18:00:00 - 2022-08-25T20:00:00

Women's Learn to Ride: Road Readiness

Our free learn-to-ride classes are led by women and are for any Boston resident who identifies as female or gender-diverse. Registration is required.

August 13, 2022
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Water and Sewer Commission
    980 Harrison Avenue
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Kim Foltz
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-08-13T10:00:00 - 2022-08-13T11:30:00

Taught in a parking lot, this 90-minute class will help you with street-readiness skills. We will learn and practice hand signals, advanced bike handling, changing gears, and defensive riding. This class is perfect for women who:

  • have been through our Basic Skills class
  • are new to riding bikes on City streets, or
  • want more support before exploring biking on-street.
August 13, 2022
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Water and Sewer Commission
    980 Harrison Avenue
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Kim Foltz
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-08-13T10:00:00 - 2022-08-13T11:30:00

Women's Learn to Ride: Basic Skills

Our free learn-to-ride classes are led by women and are for any Boston resident who identifies as female or gender-diverse. Registration is required.

August 11, 2022
Event Date2022-08-11T18:00:00 - 2022-08-11T20:00:00

Taught in a parking lot, this two-hour class is for women who have never learned to ride or who want to work on basic skills. This class is perfect for women 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.
August 11, 2022
Event Date2022-08-11T18:00:00 - 2022-08-11T20:00:00

Women's Learn to Ride: Basic Skills

Our free learn-to-ride classes are led by women and are for any Boston resident who identifies as female or gender-diverse. Registration is required.

July 21, 2022
Event Date2022-07-21T18:00:00 - 2022-07-21T20:00:00

Taught in a parking lot, this two-hour class is for women who have never learned to ride or who want to work on basic skills. This class is perfect for women 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.
July 21, 2022
Event Date2022-07-21T18:00:00 - 2022-07-21T20:00:00

Women's Learn to Ride: Basic Skills

Our free learn-to-ride classes are led by women and are for any Boston resident who identifies as female or gender-diverse. Registration is required.

July 7, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Boston Water and Sewer Commission
    980 Harrison Ave
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Kim Foltz
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-07T18:00:00 - 2022-07-07T20:00:00

Taught in a parking lot, this two-hour class is for women who have never learned to ride or who want to work on basic skills. This class is perfect for women 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.
July 7, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Boston Water and Sewer Commission
    980 Harrison Ave
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Kim Foltz
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-07T18:00:00 - 2022-07-07T20:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #5: Jamaica Pond

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series.

September 27, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Jamaica Pond Boathouse
    507 Jamaicaway
    Boston , MA 02130
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-27T10:00:00 - 2025-09-27T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 27, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Jamaica Pond Boathouse
    507 Jamaicaway
    Boston , MA 02130
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-27T10:00:00 - 2025-09-27T12:00:00

2022 Tito Puente Latin Music Series: Eguie Castrillo

Join us this summer in Boston Parks for live salsa music and dance.

August 12, 2022
Event Date2022-08-12T18:00:00 - 2022-08-12T20:00:00

Created in honor of Latin music icon Tito Puente, this series celebrates 15 years of bringing live Latin music with a strong salsa influence to Boston parks.  The series is sponsored in part by:

  • Berklee College of Music, and
  • Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion

Free salsa lessons are led by MetaMovements.

All Tito Puente Latin Music Series dates

August 12, 2022
Event Date2022-08-12T18:00:00 - 2022-08-12T20:00:00

2022 Tito Puente Latin Music Series: Alea

Join us this summer in Boston Parks for live salsa music and dance.

July 21, 2022
Event Date2022-07-21T19:00:00 - 2022-07-21T20:30:00

Created in honor of Latin music icon Tito Puente, this series celebrates 15 years of bringing live Latin music with a strong salsa influence to Boston parks. The series is sponsored in part by:

Free salsa lessons are led by MetaMovements. You can also view all Tito Puente Latin Music Series dates. You can learn more about Alea in their Instagram profile.

July 21, 2022
Event Date2022-07-21T19:00:00 - 2022-07-21T20:30:00

2025 Golf Course Concert Series: A Sort of Homecoming (U2 cover band)

Enjoy a concert on the patio at one of the City's golf courses.

August 13, 2025
Event Date2025-08-13T18:00:00 - 2025-08-13T20:00:00

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

ABOUT A Sort of homecoming (u2 cover band):

What do you get when four strangers with a shared obsession for U2 meet each other? A Sort Of Homecoming—Boston’s own tribute to the legendary Irish rockers. We bring the big sounds, big feels, and just the right amount of Bono swagger. Come for the hits, stay for the heart.

Add Rock - Drums

Alan Sledge - Guitar and vocals

Leonard “Len” Curtin - Bass and vocals

Roger Farner - Lead vocals and harmonica

Learn more about A Sort of Homecoming

August 13, 2025
Event Date2025-08-13T18:00:00 - 2025-08-13T20:00:00
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