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ABC Forever Young Program - Charlestown

The ABC Forever Young Program invites older adults to join us for a season of fun, fitness, and fellowship! This spring, we are offering engaging and social activities designed to keep you active, make new connections, and enjoy the outdoors.

Note: This program session has been cancelled on Wednesday, April 23 due to school vacation week.

April 2, 2025
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from April 2, 2025, until April 30, 2025
  • Edwards Park
    10 Eden Street
    Charlestown, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Damien Margardo
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-04-02T11:00:00 - 2025-04-30T13:00:00

Join us at Edwards Park in Charlestown for a fun, relaxed game of cornhole, perfect for friendly competition and laughter.

Each session is designed to promote physical activity, mental well-being, and a sense of community. Whether you’re looking to try something new or just want to stay active, our program is perfect for you. We hope to see you there!

April 2, 2025
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from April 2, 2025, until April 30, 2025
  • Edwards Park
    10 Eden Street
    Charlestown, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Damien Margardo
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-04-02T11:00:00 - 2025-04-30T13:00:00

Senior Wellness Open House

February 25, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 45 Danforth Street
    Jamaica Plain,
  • Contact:
    Bob Linscott
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4250
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-02-25T10:00:32 - 2025-02-25T12:00:32
  • Learn about and sample our upcoming wellness classes
  • Meet Age Strong and Spontaneous Celebrations staff
  • Free continental breakfast

RSVP by 2/21 to robert.linscott@boston.gov or 617-635-4250

February 25, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 45 Danforth Street
    Jamaica Plain,
  • Contact:
    Bob Linscott
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4250
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-02-25T10:00:32 - 2025-02-25T12:00:32

Age Strong Spring Rowing Open House

February 21, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 20 Nonantum Road
    Brighton,
  • Contact:
    Bob Linscott
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4250
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-02-21T10:00:29 - 2025-02-21T12:00:29
  • Learn about our 3 rowing programs
  • Tour the boathouse
  • Meet the trainers
  • Free continental breakfast

RSVP by February 18 for the open house - robert.linscott@boston.gov or 617-635-4250

February 21, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 20 Nonantum Road
    Brighton,
  • Contact:
    Bob Linscott
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4250
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-02-21T10:00:29 - 2025-02-21T12:00:29

Support Group for Dementia Care Partners

Join our new, free support group where you can get information, learn about resources, make connections, and share experiences.

February 28, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • 6 Cummins Highway
    Roslindale, 02131
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-02-28T12:00:37 - 2025-02-28T13:00:37

Join us at the Boston Centers for Youth & Families - (BCYF) Roslindale for a free support group where you can get resources, make connections and share experiences with other dementia care partners.

6 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, 02131

4th Friday of each month, 12 - 1 p.m.

PLEASE RSVP: Corinne White 

Phone: 617-635-3745

Email: corinne.white@boston.gov

If you have barriers that prevent you from attending, please reach out and let us know. We may be able to help.

February 28, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • 6 Cummins Highway
    Roslindale, 02131
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-02-28T12:00:37 - 2025-02-28T13:00:37

Age Strong Memory Cafe - Codman Square

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

February 11, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from February 12, 2025, until December 31, 2026
  • Boston Public Library - Codman Square Branch
    690 Washington Street
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3745
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-02-11T10:00:52 - 2026-02-11T12:00:52

A flyer displaying details for Age Strong's Codman Square Memory Cafe. The top of the page displays cafe visitors posing for a photo.

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But, all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

CODMAN SQUARE BRANCH OF THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

690 Washington Street, Dorchester

Meets the second Wednesday of every month, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

For information, contact: Corinne White at 617-635-3745 | corinne.white@boston.gov

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February 11, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from February 12, 2025, until December 31, 2026
  • Boston Public Library - Codman Square Branch
    690 Washington Street
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3745
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-02-11T10:00:52 - 2026-02-11T12:00:52

244-284 A Street (Channelside) Open Space Workshop #3

Join us for a virtual community workshop to review further refined design updates on the amphitheater within the Fort Point Channel Park open space at 244-284 A Street (Channelside).

February 11, 2025
Event Date2025-02-11T18:00:00 - 2025-02-11T20:00:00

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact My'Kel McMillen at corey.mcmillen@boston.gov or 617-201-1294, by 02/4/2025.

February 11, 2025
Event Date2025-02-11T18:00:00 - 2025-02-11T20:00:00

Parks Fitness: Latin Fusion Dance Class with Lena

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, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 7, 2025, until August 27, 2025
  • O'Day Playground
    75 West Newton Street
    South End, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-05-07T18:30:00 - 2025-08-27T19:30:00

Join instructor Lena Rose for a fun and exciting Latin Fusion class. Latin Fusion is a mix of fun and energetic dance styles from different parts of Latin America. Each class will have a focus on Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha, Rumba, Cumbia, and/or Reggaeton. All levels welcome! 

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

May 7, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 7, 2025, until August 27, 2025
  • O'Day Playground
    75 West Newton Street
    South End, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-05-07T18:30:00 - 2025-08-27T19:30:00

Parks Fitness: Fit for Life class with Vessy

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of out 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 8, 2025
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from January 8, 2025, until April 2, 2025
  • Veronica Smith Senior Center
    20 Chestnut Hill Ave
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-01-08T13:00:00 - 2025-04-02T14:00:00

A low-impact, accessible group exercise class designed for individuals of all fitness levels, focusing on gentle cardio movements, light strength training, and exercises that promote overall health and wellbeing, often tailored towards older adults or those looking for a modified workout routine; it emphasizes building sustainable fitness habits for a healthy lifestyle.

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 8, 2025
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from January 8, 2025, until April 2, 2025
  • Veronica Smith Senior Center
    20 Chestnut Hill Ave
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-01-08T13:00:00 - 2025-04-02T14:00:00

Parks and Recreation's: Duck Boat Challenge

Let's Pull Together for Youth Sports! 

April 11, 2026
Event Date2026-04-11T11:00:00 - 2026-04-11T15:00:00

Back for round two! The Boston Parks and Recreation’s Duck Boat Challenge returns for its second year on Saturday April 11, 2026, bringing one of the city’s most unique and exhilarating challenges back to Boston Common. Teams of 10 will battle the clock as they pull a 21,000-pound duck boat down the course. Are you ready to take on the competition?

Beyond the thrill, the Duck Boat Challenge celebrates community spirit and the Boston Parks and Recreation programs that help young athletes grow, stay active, and stay healthy.

This event is in partnership with the Boston Duck Tours.

See the excitement from the 2025 Duck Boat Challenge in the video below.

April 11, 2026
Event Date2026-04-11T11:00:00 - 2026-04-11T15:00:00

Here's How it Works

  • TEAM CHALLENGE: Assemble a team of 10 friends, family, or coworkers (must be 16+ to participate & Teams must have exactly 10 members.)
  • TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE: Compete to pull the massive 21,000-pound duck boat in the fastest time. 
  • HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Your team’s participation directly supports youth sports programs in Boston, helping foster fitness, well-being, and opportunities for young athletes to explore a variety of sports.

How to Participate

REGISTER YOUR TEAM

Each team will consist of 10 members, with one appointed as the Team Captain. The Team Captain will be responsible for managing the team’s registration process. 

REGISTER YOUR TEAM

GET ON BOARD

Put your name on the Duck! The Duck Boat Challenge has taken Boston by storm, capturing attention and buzz citywide! This is a fun way to be involved with a high-energy, community-centered event.  If your business, company, or organization is interested in supporting the event or joining the challenge, reach out to Tiffany Clark at Tiffany.Clark@boston.gov or (617) 233-2305.

SUPPORT OUR MISSION

Can't make it to the event?  You can still support the Recreation Division by making a donation to the Fund at Parks and Recreation in Boston now or any time of year.

DONATE

CHECK OUT THE 2025 DUCK BOAT CHALLENGE

Contact

For more information, please contact Tiffany Clark, Recreation Resource Development Manager, at tiffany.clark@boston.gov or 617-233-2305. 

Thank You Event Sponsors

THANK YOU BOSTON DUCK TOURS

BOSTON DUCK TOURS

244-284 A Street (Channelside) Open Space Workshop #2

Join Related Beal and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for a virtual community workshop to review design updates for key areas/program elements within the two primary open spaces at 244-284 A Street (Channelside), including the amphitheater.

December 2, 2024
Event Date2024-12-02T18:00:00 - 2024-12-02T19:30:00

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at LCA@boston.gov or 617-936-9380, by 11/25/2024.

December 2, 2024
Event Date2024-12-02T18:00:00 - 2024-12-02T19:30:00
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