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Fixit Clinic: Artisans Asylum

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches.

November 8, 2026
Event Date2026-11-08T11:00:00 - 2026-11-08T14:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how, working with you to troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair. They are family friendly and open to all.

The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with the Artisan's Asylum to host one of these events.

SIGN UP to participate:

REGISTER YOUR ITEM

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
  • A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it

  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them

  • A desire to explore and learn!

Sign up to coach, support, or observe:

Volunteer

Volunteers make these workshops possible. People skilled in any type of repair or maintenance are encouraged to join this fixing community. Support staff help run the event, signing in participants and connecting them with coaches. Or, attend as an observer to learn about these roles.

November 8, 2026
Event Date2026-11-08T11:00:00 - 2026-11-08T14:00:00

Fixit Clinic: Hyde Park

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches.

November 7, 2026
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library
    35 Harvard Avenue
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Allon Dubler
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-07T10:00:00 - 2026-11-07T13:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers — and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how, working with you to troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair. They are family friendly and open to all.

The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with Keep Hyde Park Beautiful to host one of these events at the Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library.

SIGN UP to participate:

REGISTER YOUR ITEM

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
  • A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it

  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them

  • A desire to explore and learn!

Sign up to coach, support, or observe:

Volunteer for the event

Volunteers make these workshops possible. People skilled in any type of repair or maintenance are encouraged to join this fixing community. Volunteer support staff to help run the event are also welcome. Attend as an observer to gauge whether and how you would like to actively participate.

November 7, 2026
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library
    35 Harvard Avenue
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Allon Dubler
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-07T10:00:00 - 2026-11-07T13:00:00

Fixit Clinic: Boston Building Resources

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches.

September 12, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Boston Building Resources
    100 Terrace Street
    Roxbury, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Allon Dubler
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
    Mission Hill
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-12T13:00:00 - 2026-09-12T16:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how, working with you to troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair; they are family-friendly and open to all. The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with Boston Building Resources to host one of these events. 

SIGN UP to participate:

REGISTER YOUR ITEM

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
  • A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it

  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them

  • A desire to explore and learn!

Sign up to coach, support, or observe:

Volunteer for the event

Volunteers make these workshops possible. People skilled in any type of repair or maintenance are encouraged to join this fixing community. Support staff help run the event, signing in participants and connecting them with coaches. Or, attend as an observer to learn about these roles.

September 12, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Boston Building Resources
    100 Terrace Street
    Roxbury, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Allon Dubler
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
    Mission Hill
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-12T13:00:00 - 2026-09-12T16:00:00

Rethread Boston

Rethread Boston celebrates fashion, craftsmanship, and sustainability by bringing local artisans, designers, and makers together to lead public workshops on preservation, repair, reuse, and creative waste reduction.

September 6, 2026
Event Date2026-09-06T12:00:00 - 2026-09-06T19:00:00

Do you love clothes with soul, immersive art, skilled classes, and community?

Join us for Boston’s largest-ever clothing swap, where you’ll update your fall wardrobe with special finds curated by your neighbors. Bring your favorite clothes with holes that need patching or stains that we can cover with silk screen printed logos and plant dyes to bring your favorite fits back to life.

We’ll have amazing snacks, legendary speakers, live artists and exhibitions, and opportunities to meet new people who share your passion for fashion and a livable future.

Fun for all ages and stages, including kiddos - and calm, leashed companion animals.

Beginning at noon until 2pm, our attendees will be welcomed to mix and mingle as they bring up to five pieces of clothing they love and want to give away to the exchange (in addition to a few items they want to rejuvenate). Our stations for plant dying, silk screen printing, repairs, and a bioplastic jewelry-making table will be up and running.

Attendees are welcome to take away as many articles of clothing as they want!

From 3pm - 6pm, our attendees are welcome to join interactive presentations about the future of sustainable fashion, biotechnology with mushrooms and fruit leathers, and revolutionary textile solutions to keep our city cool in the future. All of our stations will be buzzing as you enjoy live artists painting, view original exhibitions by local artists, and of course find and fix your new favorite clothes

Bring a friend or two and please reserve your spot here to let us know you're joining and to sign up for notifications of similar events near you in the future.

Please feel free to join anytime and depart anytime as it useful for you.

This event is part of a City Hall Plaza Event Series supported by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

September 6, 2026
Event Date2026-09-06T12:00:00 - 2026-09-06T19:00:00

Fixit Clinic: BPL Central Branch

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches.

November 21, 2026
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • Central Branch of the Boston Public Library
    700 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Allon Dubler
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-21T11:00:00 - 2026-11-21T14:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how, working with you to disassemble, troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair. They are family friendly and open to all.

The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with the Boston Public Library's Central Branch in Copley Square to host one of these events in the Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center, located on the lower level of the Boylston Street building.

SIGN UP to participate:

REGISTER YOUR ITEM

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
  • A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it

  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them

  • A desire to explore and learn!

Sign up to coach, support, or observe:

Volunteer for the event

Volunteers make these workshops possible. People skilled in any type of repair or maintenance are encouraged to join this fixing community. Support staff help run the event, signing in participants and connecting them with coaches. Or, attend as an observer to learn about these roles.

November 21, 2026
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • Central Branch of the Boston Public Library
    700 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Allon Dubler
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-21T11:00:00 - 2026-11-21T14:00:00

H2O SOS: Water Warning | Closing Panel

Join us for a panel about art and climate change in Boston to celebrate the exhibitions currently on view at the City Hall Galleries. 

August 13, 2026
Event Date2026-08-13T18:00:00 - 2026-08-13T20:00:00

Please join us for the closing celebration of our current exhibitions centered on environmental issues. The event will feature a panel about art and climate change in Boston, and will also begin with a guided water ritual meditation led by Faith Johnson.

Panelists:

  • Lani Asuncion (Artist)
  • Sarah Slavick (Artist)
  • Lisa McCarty (Artist)
  • Catherine McCandless (Senior Climate Resilience Project Manager, City of Boston)
  • Hessann Farooqi (Executive Director, Boston Climate Action Network)
August 13, 2026
Event Date2026-08-13T18:00:00 - 2026-08-13T20:00:00

August 24 Bike Town Pop-Up At McKay School

Join us for a free family-friendly Bike Town pop-up, where youth can learn to ride and participate in on-bike activities to improve their safe bike riding skills. 

August 24, 2026
Event Date2026-08-24T16:00:00 - 2026-08-24T19:00:00

Located at the McKay School Bike Town in East Boston, this three-hour drop-in event is for families and children ages 4-12 who want to learn to ride and practice their riding skills. A variety of different sized bikes and helmets will be provided, and staff will be present to lead on-bike games and teach bike riding skills and safe riding tips and techniques.

Youth Cycling instructor talking with young children on bicycles

August 24, 2026
Event Date2026-08-24T16:00:00 - 2026-08-24T19:00:00

August 17 Bike Town Pop-Up At McKay School

Join us for a free family-friendly Bike Town pop-up, where youth can learn to ride and participate in on-bike activities to improve their safe bike riding skills. 

August 17, 2026
Event Date2026-08-17T16:00:00 - 2026-08-17T19:00:00

Located at the McKay School Bike Town in East Boston, this three-hour drop-in event is for families and children ages 4-12 who want to learn to ride and practice their riding skills. A variety of different sized bikes and helmets will be provided, and staff will be present to lead on-bike games and teach bike riding skills and safe riding tips and techniques.

Youth Cycling instructor talking with young children on bicycles

August 17, 2026
Event Date2026-08-17T16:00:00 - 2026-08-17T19:00:00

BERDO Flex Measure Sprint Day

Book Your BERDO Sprint Session! 🏃

Do you need flexibility for your building’s 2025 emissions compliance? Let’s get your BERDO flexibility measure application over the finish line before September 1 and secure your emissions compliance for 2025 (i.e., for the 2026 reporting year)!

August 18, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 26 Court St
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Diana Vasquez
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-18T12:00:00 - 2026-08-18T16:00:00

In this dedicated one-on-one sprint session, a BERDO team member will work directly with you to review your draft flexibility measure application, clarify any questions, and help you hit "submit".

How to Prepare:

To make the absolute most of our 20-minute sprint, please have the following ready before our call starts:

Select a time slot that works best for you, either in-person or online. Let's get this crossed off your to-do list!

Note:
  • If you would like to meet in-person, please indicate that in your registration. We are located at 26 Court Street Boston, MA 02108.
  • Registration is required. No walk-ins will be available.

BOOK YOUR SPRING SESSION NOW

 

August 18, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 26 Court St
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Diana Vasquez
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-18T12:00:00 - 2026-08-18T16:00:00

Emerald Necklace Waterways Walking Tour

Join the Boston Park Rangers as we offer FREE environmental education through guided tours and nature-based programming intended for ALL AGES. 

September 20, 2026
Event Date2026-09-20T10:00:00 - 2026-09-20T14:00:00

Walk the waterways of the legendary Emerald Necklace from the Back Bay Fens to Jamaica Pond. On this guided journey, follow the green ribbon designed by Frederick Law Olmsted as it winds through historic parks, scenic waterways, and hidden landscapes across the city. Discover the parks that connect Boston—one park at a time. Please bring plenty of water and comfortable shoes. 

  • Meeting location will be at the flag pole at the Back Bay Fens Victory Gardens at 1200 Boylston Street, Fenway, MA 02215. 
  • Ending location will be at the Jamaica Pond Boathouse located at 507 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130. 
  • All ages.
  • Registration is not required at this time

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage or call (617) 635-7383.

This program has been updated to focus on the Emerald Necklace waterways and will feature a shorter walking route. 

 

September 20, 2026
Event Date2026-09-20T10:00:00 - 2026-09-20T14:00:00
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