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Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival Returns to Boston Common with Free Halloween Fun on October 16th
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the sixth annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival at the Boston Common Frog Pond. The Fall-o-Ween [...]
Boston Fire Aerial Drill Team Returns for Fire Prevention Week with Seven Performances Across the City
One of Boston’s coolest Fire Prevention Week traditions is back! The Boston Fire Department Aerial Drill Team will be performing across the city this week, [...]
Help Juniper Get Back on All Four Paws at Juniper Fest this Weekend in Dorchester
Here’s a sweet way to help a local dog in need! Juniper Fest is happening Friday, September 25, and Saturday, September 26, in Dorchester to [...]
Ride + Chill at Franklin Park on Sunday, October 11th
Monday, September 21, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced Ride & Chill, a free, family-friendly day of biking and activities throughout Franklin Park. On [...]
Tis the Season: 5 Places to Go Apple Picking
Field Trip! Venture out of the neighborhood and pick yourself a bushel and peck of farm-fresh apples. Here are our picks for 5 Places To [...]
Two Historic Homes in Dorchester Will be Open for Tours on Sunday
Calling all history buffs! On Sunday, from 11am-3pm, not one but two historic homes will be open for tours - the William Clapp House and [...]
Remembering 9/11 – 25 Years Later
It’s been 25 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. Here are some ways to honor and remember. Massachusetts 9/11 Fund Events The [...]
New Mural Brightens Up Neponset Avenue
There's a colorful new addition to Neponset Avenue! McGonagle's recently unveiled a new mural celebrating the Dorchester neighborhood and the landmarks that make it so [...]
Ready, Set, Row! Beach Sprints Return to Carson Beach This Weekend
There’s something exciting happening on the beach this weekend! The Head Of The Charles Boston Beach Sprints return to Carson Beach from Friday, July 24, [...]
Support Young Entrepreneurs at Dot Fun Day This Summer + Boston Little Saigon Block Party on Sunday
Looking for something fun to do on a Sunday? Stop by Dot Fun Day at Dot Tire (1160 Dorchester Ave.) from 11 a.m. to 4 [...]
Lace ‘Em Up: The Boston Waterfront 5K Returns with a New Course This September
The Boston Waterfront 5K is back on Saturday, September 12th, with a brand-new course and the same scenic waterfront views runners have come to love. Hosted by [...]
Tips for Being a Better Dog Owner
Dorchester loves their dogs - so let's do better! As dog owners, we all like to think we are responsible, but judging by the amount [...]
Head to Malibu Beach for The Beach Pull Up on July 3rd
Looking for a fun way to kick off the holiday weekend? Head to Malibu Beach on Friday, July 3rd, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. [...]
Fourth of July + Boston 250 Celebrations in and around the Neighborhood
The Fourth of July is on Saturday, and celebrations are taking place all week long! We’ve rounded up everything from fireworks to special events just [...]
A Love Letter to the Tartan Army – Here’s what we learned from their visit.
Dear Tartan Army, We’re already missing you. Just a week before the World Cup kicked off, Boston felt a little sleepy. Sure, we knew the [...]
The Duke of Dorchester, Pete Doherty has passed away at the age of 83.
Dorchester native Pete Doherty wrestled for the WWF (now WWE) as the Duke of Dorchester for over twenty years. Known for his blond hair, missing [...]