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Public Art Tour of Boston City Hall Plaza

Join The Art Walk Project for a guided public art tour exploring Boston’s history and contemporary creative landscape surrounding City Hall Plaza.

September 5, 2026
Event Date2026-09-05T11:00:00 - 2026-09-05T13:00:00

The Art Walk Project and the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture invite you to take a walk and experience Boston's iconic City Hall Plaza through a new lens. Join us as we explore some of the incredible pieces of art that reflect on our history, the creative landscape of our city, and help make this a dynamic public space.

This event is supported by the City Hall Plaza Engagement Grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

September 5, 2026
Event Date2026-09-05T11:00:00 - 2026-09-05T13:00:00

Friday Afternoon Concert Series

July 24, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 24, 2026, until August 21, 2026
  • Sam Adams Park
    Boston , MA. 02131
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-24T12:00:00 - 2026-07-24T14:00:00

Mayor Michelle Wu is pleased to resume the Friday Afternoon Concert Series. This concert series, a partnership between Berklee College of Music and the City of Boston, showcases the best of Boston's local music talent.

On Fridays in July and August, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., an artist or band will set up in front of the statue of Sam Adams on the Congress Street side of Faneuil Hall. Bring your lunch and a friend or two and enjoy some great music and sunshine. It's completely free!

See dates and artists below:

  • July 10 : LEIA
  • July 24 : Esaïe Menou Band
  • July 31 : Tommy Creighton Group
  • August 7 : Chef (Cole Ellis)
  • August 21 : TESI

 

 

 

July 24, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 24, 2026, until August 21, 2026
  • Sam Adams Park
    Boston , MA. 02131
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-24T12:00:00 - 2026-07-24T14:00:00

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

Watercolor Painting Workshop #5: Scarboro Pond

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

October 3, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Scarboro Pond
    Circuit Drive
    Boston , MA 02130
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-03T10:00:00 - 2026-10-03T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. 

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

October 3, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Scarboro Pond
    Circuit Drive
    Boston , MA 02130
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-03T10:00:00 - 2026-10-03T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #6: Boston Public Garden

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

October 4, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Boston Public Garden
    215 Boylston Street
    Boston , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-04T10:00:00 - 2026-10-04T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. 

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

October 4, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Boston Public Garden
    215 Boylston Street
    Boston , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-04T10:00:00 - 2026-10-04T12:00:00

August 27 Summer Family Bike Ride in East Boston

Easy route. All ages welcome. Bikes available to borrow.

August 27, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • McKay School
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-27T18:00:00 - 2026-08-27T20:00:11

A family-friendly group ride in East Boston neighborhood! Join us to practice bike skills — come by yourself, with a friend, or your family. We will be starting in the McKay School's yard.

Registration for the event is required

​Register for the event

Group of people riding bicycles down sidewalk.

August 27, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • McKay School
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-27T18:00:00 - 2026-08-27T20:00:11

Swingin in the Fens - JGJ All-Stars

Concert in partnership with Berklee College of Music.

July 15, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Ramler Park
    130 Peterborough St
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Parks
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-15T18:30:00 - 2026-07-15T19:30:00

Join us for an evening of lovely music in the park.

Music from the JGJ All Stars.

July 15, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Ramler Park
    130 Peterborough St
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Parks
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-15T18:30:00 - 2026-07-15T19:30:00

Frog Pond Spray Pool Opening

Mayor Michelle Wu and The Skating Club of Boston are pleased to welcome children and their caregivers to kick off the 2026 summer wading season as the Boston Common Frog Pond spray pool reopens on Wednesday, July 1.

July 1, 2026
Event Date2026-07-01T11:00:00 - 2026-07-01T13:00:00

The wading pool opening is made possible by presenting sponsors H.P. Hood LLC and the New England Dairy Council. The event will include an exciting celebration at 11 a.m. followed by the opening of the spray pool. In addition to activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., residents can enjoy tasty treats and a visit from official mascot Frog Pond Freddie. Also offering giveaways and activities from various participants. 

A year-round recreational facility, the Frog Pond offers ice skating in the winter, a spray pool and supervised wading for youth in the summer, and the Carousel from spring through fall. Information on additional activities offered at the Frog Pond can be found by visiting www.bostonfrogpond.com.

The Frog Pond spray pool is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Labor Day. The facility is managed by The Skating Club of Boston and staffed by youth workers from the Boston Youth Fund. For further information, please call the Frog Pond at (617) 635-2120.

For more information visit www.boston.gov/frogpond.To stay up to date with news, events, and improvements in Boston parks visit boston.gov/parks, call (617) 635-4505, join our email list, and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on X, Facebook, Instagram, and @parks.boston.gov on Bluesky.

July 1, 2026
Event Date2026-07-01T11:00:00 - 2026-07-01T13:00:00

Summer Dance Party Series

This family-friendly event series is free and open to the public.

September 12, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-12T17:00:00 - 2026-09-12T21:00:00

We're excited to bring you the Summer Dance Party Series. Full details including talent are coming soon. Stay tuned to this page and follow us on social media for the latest updates. We look forward to seeing you there!

September 12, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-12T17:00:00 - 2026-09-12T21:00:00
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