LIFESTYLE
City of Boston Kicks Off Free Summer Fitness Series
Boston - Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the [...]
Planks, Petals and Pizza: A Moms’ Afternoon Out with bTone dorchester + The Local Hand
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Mother’s Day a little early? Here’s a good one right in the neighborhood. A “Moms’ Afternoon Out” is [...]
ParkARTS Summer Watercolor Painting Workshops Return for 2026
BOSTON – Monday, April 27, 2026 – The Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the return of its popular ParkARTS Summer Watercolor Painting Workshop [...]
Three-Day All Girls Sports And Wellness Festival Returns in April
Boston – March, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu, in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), [...]
Let’s Go Skating: Public Skating is Back in the Neighborhood
Lace ’em up! On Friday, November 28, 2025, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will open all agency-managed ice rinks in the City of [...]
Deck the Halls: Where to get Christmas trees, wreaths + holiday decor
Haul out the Holly! Christmas is coming. It’s time to deck the halls! Here are some places to pick up a tree, wreaths and more: [...]
Small Business Saturday – Shop Local!
The holidays are upon us, and here’s your reminder to support our local small business community this season! Check back, as this list will be [...]
Adams Village Fall Festival will take place on Saturday, October 18th
Fall Fest is almost here! 🍁 On Saturday, October 18th, from 12–5 PM, enjoy a day full of fun in the heart of Adams Village! [...]
Boston Parks Free Fall Fitness in the Neighborhood
Get Moving Everyone is welcome at Boston Parks and Recreation’s free classes, regardless of your fitness level. For more information and cancellations, check Facebook and [...]
Participate in the 43rd Annual Boston Firefighters 10K Road Race
The 43rd Annual Boston Firefighters 10K Road Race returns to Dorchester and Florian Hall on October 12, 2025, at 9am! The annual event brings together [...]
Carson Beach Community Kickback – August 8th
Let’s have some fun! Boston Harbor Now and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay are ecstatic to host the third annual Carson Beach Community Kickback on [...]
Free arts & crafts workshops begin July 8 in Boston Parks
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s annual ParkARTS program is pleased to announce the return of free Arts & Crafts Workshops for children. From West [...]
Instead of Prime Days, let’s support our local small businesses!
It’s so important to support our local small business community! Forget Amazon Prime Days and shop local! Pick up a gift or treat yourself to [...]
Return of the Ashmont Friday Market – Back for a new season on Friday!
The kickoff of the 17th Annual Ashmont Friday Market — a vibrant neighborhood tradition that brings together the best of Dorchester and beyond — will [...]
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 [...]
Keep Cool this Summer: Splash Pads and Pools in Boston
Splish Splash Splash pads across the City are open and ready for splashing — a great way to stay cool this summer. Additionally, there are [...]