2026 Winter Festival at Franklin Park

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

February 21, 2026

11:00am - 4:00pm
Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse
1 Circuit Drive

Boston, MA 02121
United States
Contact:

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
send an email
617-635-4505
Price:

Price
FREE
Neighborhood:

Neighborhood
Dorchester

Jamaica Plain

Roxbury
Event Type:

Family friendly

Festivals and fairs

Music

Outdoor

Social good
Published Date
01/23/2023 - 2:47pm

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

11:00am - 4:00pm
Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse
1 Circuit Drive

Boston, MA 02121
United States
Contact:

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
send an email
617-635-4505
Price:

Price
FREE
Neighborhood:

Neighborhood
Dorchester

Jamaica Plain

Roxbury
Event Type:

Family friendly

Festivals and fairs

Music

Outdoor

Social good
Published Date
01/23/2023 - 2:47pm

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

Dog Licensing And Low-cost Rabies Clinic - Jamaica Plain

Animal Care and Control offers dog licensing and free rabies vaccines at the clinic.

May 9, 2026

10:00am - 2:00pm
BCYF Curtis Hall
20 South Street

Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
United States
Contact:

Animal Care and Control
send an email
617-635-5348
Price:

Price
FREE
Neighborhood:

Neighborhood
Jamaica Plain
Event Type:

Social good
Published Date
01/19/2018 - 9:21am
Downloads:

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Event Date2026-05-09T10:00:00 - 2026-05-09T14:00:00

Dog licensing fees:

$15 for spayed and neutered pets (please provide proof)
$30 for intact males and females
For seniors residents over 70, there is no charge to license their pets.

Rabies Vaccine Fees

Boston Residents: $5
Residents over 70: $2
Non-resident: $10

Please note:

Three-year rabies vaccines will be given if you are able to show proof of previous rabies vaccines.
All pets must be accompanied by a person 18 years or older and on a leash or in a carrier.

For more information, call 617-635-1800 or find us on Facebook @bostonanimal

May 9, 2026

10:00am - 2:00pm
BCYF Curtis Hall
20 South Street

Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
United States
Contact:

Animal Care and Control
send an email
617-635-5348
Price:

Price
FREE
Neighborhood:

Neighborhood
Jamaica Plain
Event Type:

Social good
Published Date
01/19/2018 - 9:21am
Downloads:

Download the flyer

Event Date2026-05-09T10:00:00 - 2026-05-09T14:00:00

Dog Licensing and Low-cost Rabies Clinic - East Boston

Animal Care and Control is offering low cost-clinics across the City.

April 11, 2026

10:00am - 2:00pm
BCYF Pino Community Center
86 Boardman Street

East Boston, MA 02128
United States
Contact:

Animal Care and Control
send an email
617-635-5348
Price:

Price
FREE
Neighborhood:

Neighborhood
East Boston
Event Type:

Social good
Published Date
01/19/2018 - 9:18am
Downloads:

Download the flyer

Event Date2026-04-11T10:00:00 - 2026-04-11T14:00:00

Dog licensing fees:

$15 for spayed and neutered pets (please provide proof)
$30 for intact males and females
For seniors residents over 70, there is no charge to license their pets.

Rabies Vaccine fees:

Boston residents: $5
Boston residents over the age of 70: $2
Non-residents: $10

Please note:

Three-year rabies vaccines will be given if you are able to show proof of previous rabies vaccines.
All pets must be accompanied by a person 18 years or older and on a leash or in a carrier.

For more information, call 617-635-1800 or find us on Facebook @bostonanimal

April 11, 2026

10:00am - 2:00pm
BCYF Pino Community Center
86 Boardman Street

East Boston, MA 02128
United States
Contact:

Animal Care and Control
send an email
617-635-5348
Price:

Price
FREE
Neighborhood:

Neighborhood
East Boston
Event Type:

Social good
Published Date
01/19/2018 - 9:18am
Downloads:

Download the flyer

Event Date2026-04-11T10:00:00 - 2026-04-11T14:00:00

Dog Licensing and Low-cost Rabies Clinic - South Boston

Animal Care and Control is offering low cost-clinics across the City.

May 30, 2026

10:00am - 2:00pm
BCYF Condon Community Center
200 D Street

South Boston, MA 02127
United States
Contact:

Animal Care and Control
send an email
617-635-5348
Price:

Price
FREE
Neighborhood:

Neighborhood
South Boston
Event Type:

Social good
Published Date
01/19/2018 - 9:12am
Downloads:

Download the flyer

Event Date2026-05-30T10:00:00 - 2026-05-30T14:00:00

Dog licensing fees:

$15 for spayed and neutered pets (please provide proof)
$30 for intact males and females
For seniors residents over 70, there is no charge to license their pets.

Rabies Vaccine fees:

Boston residents: $5
Boston residents over the age of 70: $2
Non-residents: $10

Please note:

Three-year rabies vaccines will be given if you are able to show proof of previous rabies vaccines.
All pets must be accompanied by a person 18 years or older and on a leash or in a carrier.

For more information, call 617-635-1800 or find us on Facebook @bostonanimal

May 30, 2026

10:00am - 2:00pm
BCYF Condon Community Center
200 D Street

South Boston, MA 02127
United States
Contact:

Animal Care and Control
send an email
617-635-5348
Price:

Price
FREE
Neighborhood:

Neighborhood
South Boston
Event Type:

Social good
Published Date
01/19/2018 - 9:12am
Downloads:

Download the flyer

Event Date2026-05-30T10:00:00 - 2026-05-30T14:00:00

Dog Licensing And Low-cost Rabies Clinic - West Roxbury

Animal Care and Control is offering low cost-clinics across the City.

March 21, 2026

10:00am - 2:00pm
BCYF Roche Community Center
1716 Centre Street

West Roxbury, MA 02132
United States
Contact:

Animal Care and Control
send an email
617-635-5348
Price:

Price
FREE
Neighborhood:

Neighborhood
West Roxbury
Event Type:

Social good
Published Date
01/19/2018 - 9:08am
Downloads:

Download the flyer

Event Date2026-03-21T10:00:00 - 2026-03-21T14:00:00

Dog licensing fees:

$15 for spayed and neutered pets (please provide proof)
$30 for intact males and females
For seniors residents over 70, there is no charge to license their pets.

Rabies Vaccine fees:

Boston residents: $5
Boston residents over the age of 70: $2
Non-residents: $10

Please note:

Three-year rabies vaccines will be given if you are able to show proof of previous rabies vaccines.
All pets must be accompanied by a person 18 years or older and on a leash or in a carrier.

For more information, call 617-635-1800 or find us on Facebook @bostonanimal

March 21, 2026

10:00am - 2:00pm
BCYF Roche Community Center
1716 Centre Street

West Roxbury, MA 02132
United States
Contact:

Animal Care and Control
send an email
617-635-5348
Price:

Price
FREE
Neighborhood:

Neighborhood
West Roxbury
Event Type:

Social good
Published Date
01/19/2018 - 9:08am
Downloads:

Download the flyer

Event Date2026-03-21T10:00:00 - 2026-03-21T14:00:00

Dog Licensing and Low-cost Rabies Clinic - Charlestown

Animal Care and Control is offering low cost-clinics across the City.

April 25, 2026

10:00am - 2:00pm
BCYF Charlestown
255 Medford Street

Charlestown, MA 02129
United States
Contact:

Animal Care and Control
send an email
617-635-5348
Price:

Price
FREE
Neighborhood:

Neighborhood
Charlestown
Event Type:

Social good
Published Date
01/19/2018 - 9:02am
Downloads:

Download the flyer

Event Date2026-04-25T10:00:00 - 2026-04-25T14:00:00

Dog licensing fees:

$15 for spayed and neutered pets (please provide proof)
$30 for intact males and females
For seniors residents over 70, there is no charge to license their pets.

Rabies Vaccine fees:

Boston residents: $5
Boston residents over the age of 70: $2
Non-residents: $10

Please note:

Three-year rabies vaccines will be given if you are able to show proof of previous rabies vaccines.
All pets must be accompanied by a person 18 years or older and on a leash or in a carrier.

For more information, call 617-635-1800 or find us on Facebook @bostonanimal

April 25, 2026

10:00am - 2:00pm
BCYF Charlestown
255 Medford Street

Charlestown, MA 02129
United States
Contact:

Animal Care and Control
send an email
617-635-5348
Price:

Price
FREE
Neighborhood:

Neighborhood
Charlestown
Event Type:

Social good
Published Date
01/19/2018 - 9:02am
Downloads:

Download the flyer

Event Date2026-04-25T10:00:00 - 2026-04-25T14:00:00

Dog Licensing and Low-cost Rabies Clinic - Dorchester

Animal Care and Control is offering low cost-clinics across the City.

March 7, 2026

10:00am - 2:00pm
BCYF Perkins
155 Talbot Avenue

Dorchester, MA 02124
United States
Contact:

Animal Care and Control
send an email
617-635-5348
Price:

Price
FREE
Neighborhood:

Neighborhood
Dorchester
Event Type:

Social good
Published Date
03/02/2019 - 8:48am
Downloads:

Download the flyer

Event Date2026-03-07T10:00:00 - 2026-03-07T14:00:00

Dog licensing fees:

$15 for spayed and neutered pets (please provide proof)
$30 for intact males and females
For seniors residents over 70, there is no charge to license their pets.

Rabies Vaccine fees:

Boston residents: $5
Boston residents over the age of 70: $2
Non-residents: $10

Please note:

Three-year rabies vaccines will be given if you are able to show proof of previous rabies vaccines.
All pets must be accompanied by a person 18 years or older and on a leash or in a carrier.

For more information, call 617-635-1800 or find us on Facebook @bostonanimal

March 7, 2026

10:00am - 2:00pm
BCYF Perkins
155 Talbot Avenue

Dorchester, MA 02124
United States
Contact:

Animal Care and Control
send an email
617-635-5348
Price:

Price
FREE
Neighborhood:

Neighborhood
Dorchester
Event Type:

Social good
Published Date
03/02/2019 - 8:48am
Downloads:

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Event Date2026-03-07T10:00:00 - 2026-03-07T14:00:00

Black Veterans Appreciation Luncheon

Please join us and Mayor Wu in celebrating and honoring the contributions and sacrifices of Black Veterans in helping to create and add to our great nation's legacy. This event will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The location of this event is will be at Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley St #200, Boston, MA 02119.

February 21, 2026

11:00am - 2:00pm
Hibernian Hall
184 Dudley St #200

Boston, MA 02119
United States
Contact:

Veterans Services Department
send an email
617-241-8387
Price:

Price
FREE
Neighborhood:

Neighborhood
Downtown
Event Type:

Social good
Published Date
01/12/2018 - 11:39am
Flyer

Flyer

Event Date2026-02-21T11:00:00 - 2026-02-21T14:00:00

We will also be honoring deserving veterans with Community and Outstanding Service awards.

Please click here to register.

For more information, please contact us at 617-635-3026.

February 21, 2026

11:00am - 2:00pm
Hibernian Hall
184 Dudley St #200

Boston, MA 02119
United States
Contact:

Veterans Services Department
send an email
617-241-8387
Price:

Price
FREE
Neighborhood:

Neighborhood
Downtown
Event Type:

Social good
Published Date
01/12/2018 - 11:39am
Flyer

Flyer

Event Date2026-02-21T11:00:00 - 2026-02-21T14:00:00

Dog Licensing And Low-cost Rabies Clinic - South End

Animal care is offering low cost-clinics across the City.

March 28, 2026

10:00am - 2:00pm
Animal Rescue League of Boston
10 Chandler Street

South End, MA 02116
United States
Contact:

Animal Care and Control
send an email
617-635-5348
Price:

FREE
Neighborhood:

Neighborhood
South End
Event Type:

Social good
Published Date
01/13/2017 - 12:18pm
Downloads:

Download the flyer

Event Date2026-03-28T10:00:00 - 2026-03-28T14:00:00

Dog licensing fees:

$15 for spayed and neutered pets (please provide proof)
$30 for intact males and females
For seniors residents over 70, there is no charge to license their pets.

Rabies Vaccine Fees

Boston Residents: $5
Residents over 70: $2
Non-resident: $10

Please note:

Three-year rabies vaccines will be given if you are able to show proof of previous rabies vaccines.
All pets must be accompanied by a person 18 years or older and on a leash or in a carrier.

For more information, call 617-635-1800 or find us on Facebook @bostonanimal

March 28, 2026

10:00am - 2:00pm
Animal Rescue League of Boston
10 Chandler Street

South End, MA 02116
United States
Contact:

Animal Care and Control
send an email
617-635-5348
Price:

FREE
Neighborhood:

Neighborhood
South End
Event Type:

Social good
Published Date
01/13/2017 - 12:18pm
Downloads:

Download the flyer

Event Date2026-03-28T10:00:00 - 2026-03-28T14:00:00

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