LIFESTYLE
Quiet, Please: Dorchester’s First “Quiet Book Club” Launches at Sugar Bowl Café on April 28th
Dorchester, MA — A new kind of book club is coming to Dorchester—for people who love books and reading - but also love a little [...]
April Vacation Ideas in the Neighborhood 2026
Keep those kids entertained this week! Here are some local neighborhood suggestion for school vacation week! Lace up those bowling shoes Boston Bowl offers candlepin [...]
Boston Parks and Recreation Presents Paint Nights in Franklin Park in April 2026
BOSTON – Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce three Paint Nights taking place at Franklin Park [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
City of Boston Kicks off Free Summer Fitness Series
BOSTON – The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the 2025 Boston Parks Summer Fitness [...]
National Bike to Work Day – celebrate with the City of Boston on May 16th
National Bike to Work Day is May 16th Join a neighborhood-based group ride, or just show up for the fun. Going to work after the [...]
Places to Workout in the Neighborhood – Let’s get Moving!
Shake up your workout routine by trying a class at one of these neighborhood fitness studios! Dot Box Gym Dot Box Gym believes that fitness [...]
Boston Mints is the Local Lip Gloss Line Your Makeup Bag’s Been Waiting For
On the hunt for the perfect lip gloss? Look no further than Boston Mints — a homegrown beauty brand that’s giving us serious shine. Created by local [...]
Date Night Just Got Easier Thanks to DotArt!
Calling all parents and caregivers! Need a night out without the “what about the kids?” guilt? DotArt has your back with their brand-new Kids’ Night [...]
Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center Kicks off 30th Anniversary Celebration with Road Race
4.2-mile run or 2.1-mile walk event on April 5 starts at 8am WHAT: The Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center (the Reggie) at Roxbury Community [...]