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December's Winter Group Bike Ride

Family and beginner friendly neighborhood bike ride, with free hot chocolate provided!

December 14, 2024
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • 284 Amory Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-12-14T10:30:20 - 2024-12-14T12:30:20

Boston Bikes is organizing a series of four winter group rides between December and March. Each ride will follow a beginner friendly bike route through the neighborhood, and end with hot chocolate!

The ride on Saturday, December 14th from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. will take place in Jamaica Plain/Roxbury. The snow date for the event is Sunday, December 15th.

Interested in joining the ride? Please fill out this form to register!

No bike? No problem! Request a Bluebike for the ride during the registration.

 

December 14, 2024
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • 284 Amory Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-12-14T10:30:20 - 2024-12-14T12:30:20
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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
2024-12-02T18:00:00 - 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
2024-12-02T18:00:00 - 2024-12-02T19:30:00
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Walking Tour of Franklin Park

Hike Boston is our series where we invite you to join us for a walk, hike, or interpretive program in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

December 8, 2024
2024-12-08T11:30:00 - 2024-12-08T13:00:00

Join the Boston Parks Rangers for a guided tour that highlights the historical, cultural, and environmental features of the Emerald Necklace parks. 

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.

December 8, 2024
2024-12-08T11:30:00 - 2024-12-08T13:00:00
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Horse-Of-Course Program

Hike Boston is our series where we invite you to join us for a walk, hike, or interpretive program in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

December 13, 2024
2024-12-13T14:30:00 - 2024-12-13T15:00:00

Please note — this is not a hike. This is a "Horse of Course" program hosted by a Boston Park Ranger. Come meet one of the mounted units from our herd and learn about their role in the parks, and how they are cared for.

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.

December 13, 2024
2024-12-13T14:30:00 - 2024-12-13T15:00:00
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Walking Tour of Jamaica Pond

Hike Boston is our series where we invite you to join us for a walk, hike, or interpretive program in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

November 22, 2024
2024-11-22T14:00:00 - 2024-11-22T15:00:00

Join the Boston Parks Rangers for a guided tour that highlights the historical, cultural, and environmental features of the Emerald Necklace parks. 

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.

November 22, 2024
2024-11-22T14:00:00 - 2024-11-22T15:00:00
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Horse-Of-Course Program

Hike Boston is our series where we invite you to join us for a walk, hike, or interpretive program in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

November 15, 2024
2024-11-15T15:00:00 - 2024-11-15T16:00:00

Please note — this is not a hike. This is a "Horse of Course" program hosted by a Boston Park Ranger. Come meet one of the mounted units from our herd and learn about their role in the parks, and how they are cared for.

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.

November 15, 2024
2024-11-15T15:00:00 - 2024-11-15T16:00:00
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Chittick Schoolyard Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Join the Parks Department and the Hyde Park Community to cut the ribbon on the improvements to James J. Chittick Elementary School Yard, an accessible neighborhood park and playground for students and the surrounding community. This includes installing green infrastructure.

November 6, 2024
2024-11-06T10:00:00 - 2024-11-06T11:00:39

Please join us as we cut the ribbon on the renovation of the James J. Chittick Elementary School Yard!

November 6, 2024
2024-11-06T10:00:00 - 2024-11-06T11:00:39
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Horse-Of-Course Program

Hike Boston is our series where we invite you to join us for a walk, hike, or interpretive program in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

November 18, 2024
2024-11-18T15:00:00 - 2024-11-18T16:00:00

Please note — this is not a hike. This is a "Horse of Course" program hosted by a Boston Park Ranger. Come meet one of the mounted units from our herd and learn about their role in the parks, and how they are cared for.

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.

November 18, 2024
2024-11-18T15:00:00 - 2024-11-18T16:00:00
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The Great Pumpkin Smash

Have a pumpkin? Don't trash it, smash it! 

November 2, 2024
2024-11-02T11:00:00 - 2024-11-02T15:00:00

Compost your Halloween pumpkins at this family-fun event, featuring pumpkin-smashing activities and Olympic-style games for children of all ages. 

Join us to see how many pounds of pumpkins Boston can divert from the trash and into sustainable compost in just three hours!

  • Make sure to remove any candles, wax, and glitter from pumpkins.
  • Pumpkins with paint or permanent marker will not be accepted to be composted at this event. 
  • This event is made possible through the City's partnership with Mothers Out Front Boston, South Street Youth Center, The English High School, Garbage to Garden, and Save that Stuff!
  • Rain or shine!
November 2, 2024
2024-11-02T11:00:00 - 2024-11-02T15:00:00
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Horse Of Course Program

Hike Boston is our series where we invite you to join us for a walk, hike, or interpretive program in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

November 6, 2024
2024-11-06T15:00:00 - 2024-11-06T16:00:00

Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, and Parks employees will provide formal and informal discussions or tours during the hikes. Some hikes may be more focused on taking a walk in the park, while others may be more informational.

Please note — this is not a hike. This is a "Horse of Course" program hosted by a Boston Park Ranger. Come meet one of the mounted units from our herd and learn about their role in the parks, and how they are cared for.

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.

November 6, 2024
2024-11-06T15:00:00 - 2024-11-06T16:00:00
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