LIFESTYLE
Apply for a Spooky Streets Grant from the City of Boston
This funding is an expansion of the Mayor’s efforts to create a fun and safe environment for kids and families to enjoy community with a [...]
5 Things to Expect at the Savin Hill Yard Sale
A sign of fall in the neighborhood! It’s the Savin Hill Yard Sale. Over 50 homes are expected to participate in this annual event on [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu’s Movie Nights begin August 6
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department ParkARTS program presents Mayor Wu’s Movie Nights featuring family-favorite movies in 11 City of Boston parks from August 6th [...]
Back for a new season: Codman Square Farmers Market
Bringing farm produce to the neighborhood! On Saturday, the first market of the season will take place in Codman Square! Featuring fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, [...]
The 25th Annual Summer in the City Series is Back at the Boston Harbor Hotel
An unforgettable summer of music, dining, and scenic waterfront views awaits BOSTON, Massachusetts – The vibrant pulse of Boston’s waterfront is making a return as the [...]
Stay Cool – Ways to beat the heat in the neighborhood
Summer’s here, and so is the heat! Here are some top tips to stay cool and refreshed in the neighborhood! For the kids Visit one [...]
2024 Boston Parks and Recreation Summer program guide now available
Looking for outdoor fun this summer? Check out the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Guide, a complete schedule of free events and activities for [...]
Boston Common Frog Pond spray pool opens June 25
Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods, and The Skating Club of Boston are pleased to welcome children and their caregivers to kick off [...]
Get Moving – City of Boston Kicks Off Free Summer Fitness Series
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the 2024 Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series sponsored [...]
Boston Children’s Chorus Announces Rehearsal Locations in Neighborhoods Across City for 22nd Season
Boston, MA (May 6, 2024) – Boston Children's Chorus (BCC) today announced the eight locations across the city at which the organization will host choir rehearsals for [...]
Humphreys Street Studios to Host Spring Dorchester Open Studios in May
Free & Open to the Public [May 3, 2024--Dorchester, MA] -- Humphreys Street Studios will host this spring’s Dorchester Open Studios on Saturday and Sunday, [...]
Dorchester Native stars in A Strange Loop at the Wimberly Theatre in South End
SpeakEasy Stage Company and Front Porch Arts Collective present A STRANGE LOOP by Michael R. Jackson. The blisteringly funny Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning show [...]
April Vacation Ideas in the Neighborhood 2024
Keep those kids entertained this week! Here are some local neighborhood suggestions for school vacation week! Lace-up those bowling shoes Take the family bowling! Head [...]
A Quick Guide to the Solar Eclipse
Look up – but only if you have those glasses on. Have you heard the news? There’s a solar eclipse happening today. The solar eclipse [...]
Get Crafty – Crochet Granny Squares at the Local Hand
Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet? Well, this is the workshop for you! The Local Hand, an adorable gift shop and gallery, [...]
The Return of the Nasturtiums at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Just like the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC, the hanging nasturtium at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a sign of spring in Boston! Twenty gloriously bright flowering [...]