September 25-29th
Boston Children's Museum
Boston Children’s Museum Superhero Academy is looking for new superheroes to help save the world! Join in on all the heroic fun, play, and joyful discoveries that await you during this marvelous week.
September 27th at 4-7pm
68 Central Sq, East Boston
Come celebrate the inaugural mural for Beautify Main Streets, featuring the first collaboration of Eastie artists Silvia López Chavez and Felipe Ortiz.This community-inspired landmark serves as a beacon of neighborhood pride on the facade of the East Boston Social Centers in Central Square.
September 28th at 9am-12pm
Sites along the Neponset River
Join hundreds of volunteers as we clean up the waterfronts and parklands at sites all across the Neponset River Watershed!
October 3rd at 4-7pm
Education St, Cambridge, MA 02141
Join us for our Artist-in-Residence kickoff event! Come learn more about the CRC, the Artist-in-Residence program, and the Skatepark Advisory Group. We’ll be featuring live painting & creative workshop by street artist Curtis Williams (@curtistic), DJs from @sun.sets.boston, food, and more.
October 5th at 11am (bib pickup)
Pope John Paul II Park
Join us for a FREE 2K-4K run/walk for athletes of all ages and abilities!
September 6th at 10am-12pm
64 Sleeper Street Boston, MA 02210
The Friends of Martin's Park is celebrating the end of the summer season with our 2nd Annual Teddy Bear Picnic Days. Come enjoy beautiful displays of sunflowers, berries, herbs, and medicinal plants throughout the space, and learn how the Park has become an active migration stop for birds and pollinators.
September 7th at 9am
The Dimock Center, 55 Dimock Street, Roxbury, Boston, MA 02119, USA
The Road to Wellness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk is a free event that celebrates community for people of ALL ages and paces. Join us!
September 11th at 6-8pm
100 Cambridgeside Place,Cambridge, MA, 02141
We look forward to celebrating YOU, the friends and supporters who make CRWA’s work to protect and preserve the Charles River Watershed possible.
September 14th at 1-4pm
Torbert Macdonald Park, 4253 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA 02155
Come spend time watercoloring outdoors with us! Learn about mindful observation, basics of color mixing and drawing, and the many species that call the Mystic River home. Painting supplies will be provided.
August 17th 8:45am-10pm
The Dimock Center, 55 Dimock St, Boston
The Boston Athletic Association, the Road to Wellness celebrates community, culture and your own unique journey toward mind, body and spiritual health and wellness. This free community event is a collaboration between our partners to promote wellness through physical activity for all members in our community, regardless of their current fitness level.
August 19th at 5:45pm
Madison
We are excited to be hosting these free events for youth ages 4-14. No prior experience is required - the meet is for all ability levels.
August 24th 8:45am-10pm
August 1st at 4:30pm
Carson Beach in South Boston
Held throughout Boston, the Neighborhood Fitness Series features free walk/runs of varying distances, family-friendly activities, and a celebration of getting active. Join in the fun and begin your fitness journey while earning a unicorn medal!
August 3rd 8:45am-10pm
August 5th at 5:45pm
August 10th 8:45am-10pm
July 14-28th
East Boston
Eastie Week is a celebration of the rich, vibrant, and resilient community of East Boston – its people, history, culture, music, and art. FREE and low-cost, family-friendly community-led activities hosted by East Boston organizations and partners.
July 20nd 8:45am-10pm
Franklin Park Playstead, Boston
July 22nd at 5:45pm
July 27th 8:45am-10pm
July 8th at 5:45pm
Moakely Park, Boston, MA
June 23rd 9am-10am
Rowes Wharf Plaza on The Greenway: Atlantic Ave &, High St, Boston, MA 02110
Total Body Greenway with Sam Amado – an exhilarating outdoor fitness venture on the picturesque Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston. Our program offers a comprehensive total body HIIT workout suitable for participants of all fitness levels, with a primary focus on low-impact exercises to ensure inclusivity.
June 23rd 11am-7pm
Riverbend Park (Memorial Drive from Western Avenue to Gerry's Landing), Cambridge, MA
Riverbend Park is adjacent to Memorial Drive and extends from the Eliot Bridge to Western Avenue. From the last Sunday of April through the second Sunday of November, Memorial Drive is closed to vehicular traffic from 11am to 7pm on Sundays.
June 23rd 12:00pm-6:00pm
Details to come
From 12pm-6pm, with various DJ’s spinning Deep, Soulful, Afro, House music, expect to be dancing and having a wonderful time.
June 23rd 1:00pm-2:00pm
Boston Children's Museum, 308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
Come create your own creature using fabric, buttons, yarn, and more! Make a pattern, cut it out, sew it together on a sewing machine, and add any accessories to make it into whatever creature you imagined.
June 23rd 2:30pm-3:30pm
June 24th 12pm-1pm
North End Park on The Greenway: Sudbury St. & Hanover St. + Surface Rd. & Cross St
Join Movement with Jill outside for a 1 hour full body Pilates class on the Greenway! Get stronger while connecting your body and mind through these low impact movements. Pilates lengthens, strengthens, and tones the body while creating a mind body awareness. Pilates will help with posture, balance, mental clarity and so much more.
June 24th 5:30pm-6:30pm
Auntie Kay & Uncle Frank Chin Park
Do you love to dance but don't really know how? Do you want to exercise AND have fun doing it? Well.. Cardio Dancing is by far the most fun way of getting a workout.
June 24th 5:30pm-6:00pm
Rowes Wharf Lawn on The Greenway
A high intensity class that will leave you breathless, boost your metabolism, and burn calories well after class is over. Be prepared for compound movements that will challenge different muscle groups.
June 24th at 5:45pm-8:00pm
June 24th 6:15pm-7pm
A workout that flows from one pose to the next, with 5-8 breaths per pose. Our Vinyasa class connects longer poses and focus to build strength and flexibility.
June 22nd 8:45am-10pm
June 22nd 12:30pm-6:00pm
Long Wharf Boston, MA 02110
The third annual Java with Jimmy on the Waterfront highlighting ways to enjoy the beautiful waterfronts in Boston and working to increase inclusivity for all at these spaces!
June 22nd 9am-10:30am
Welcome to Sip & Stretch on the Harborwalk! Join us for a relaxing morning of yoga and refreshments near the Fort Point Channel. Unwind and rejuvenate as we stretch our bodies and sip on some delicious beverages.
June 22nd 12pm-5pm
Roxbury Branch of the BPL
Roxbury Family Celebration is one of seven monthly themed events presented by Savor the Square (STS), a culturally inspired economic development initiative at The American City Coalition (TACC). With free entertainment, food and fun, Savor the Square is a way of reimagining The Heart and Soul of Roxbury, as a destination for residents and visitors alike. Shop - Dine - Explore, and Savor the Square!
June 21st 8:00am-9:00pm
New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf Boston, MA 02110
James Hills, host of popular talk show, Java with Jimmy, will be partnering with the Coalition for a Resilient and Inclusive Waterfront and the New England Aquarium to host sunrise yoga on the waterfront at the New England Aquarium!
June 21st 6:00pm-7:00pm
Rowes Wharf Plaza on The Greenway
Jump into the dynamic world of parkour as you run, jump, and climb through your environment with Parkour Generations Boston! This weekly class is designed to teach you the techniques and fundamental ideals of parkour in a safe and progressive non-competitive setting, while building your physical strength and developing your self-confidence.
June 21st 5:30pm-6:30pm
Dewey Square, Atlantic Avenue Boston, MA 02210
High Intensity Interval Training Comes to the Greenway for a fun workout open to participants of all fitness levels.
June 21st 10:00am-11:00am
9 Windermere St. in Uphams Corner, Boston, MA 02125
Join us for a monthly series of story time in the beautiful Windermere Community Garden for young children and their families! We will read picture books related to gardening, meet new friends, and have a chance to explore the plants growing in the garden.
June 21st 5:30pm-8:00pm
The Winthrop Community Garden, 25 Winthrop St., Boston, MA 02136
Come celebrate Black history and liberation in the Winthrop Community Garden! Enjoy free food from Suya Joint, a live drum circle, DJ, art activities, photography exhibit, and more.
June 19th 10:30am-3:30pm
Boston Children's Museum 308 Congress Street Boston, MA
Boston Children’s Museum celebrates Juneteenth with a variety of music, dance, and artmaking activities developed in collaboration with community organizations, independent artists, museum educators, and local entrepreneurs.
June 19th 5:00pm-6:30pm
Shipyard Park, Charlestown Navy Yard
Fun family event to welcome the arrival of summer. There will be face painting by Kathia and ice cream provided by the Mass General Hospital Navy Yard Security Department.
June 19th 10am-5pm
Institute of Contemporary Art, 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston MA 02210
A day of celebratorion with free museum admission and free programming throughout the day; see icaboston.org for details.
June 20th 5:30am-6:30pm
North End Park on The Greenway: Sudbury St. & Hanover St. + Surface Rd. & Cross St.
SoulFire Movement is an emotional wellness practice through dance movement. A high-energy full-body workout through the power of dance and a guided meditation using colors that incorporate authentic mind-set techniques to help you reach your full potential.
June 20th 5:30am-8:00pm
Moakley Courthouse Dock: 2 Northern Ave, Boston MA 02210
At this annual fundraiser event, our top fundraisers walk the plank into the Boston Harbor off the ship. Supporters will have the opportunity to watch and cheer dockside as jumpers take the plunge into Boston Harbor.
June 20th 7:30am-9:30pm
Leland Cooperative Garden, 2-6 Leland St., Jamaica Plain
Celebrate the longest day of the year at the Leland Cooperative Garden's annual summer solstice celebration! Come out and enjoy a gathering of neighbours and friends held on the longest day of the year to welcome the summer! IT'S MAGICAL!
June 18th 1:00pm-3:30pm
Blessing of the Bay Boathouse: 32 Shore Drive, Somerville MA 02145
Explore the nature and wildlife of the watershed in your own community up close. This is a fully accessible tandem kayaking program, meaning participants benefit from the wide array of adaptive kayaking equipment and instruction designed to meet individual needs.
June 18th 7:30pm-8:15am
Dewey Square Lawn on The Greenway
Start your morning with an all-level, beginner-friendly energizing Vinyasa yoga flow. This accessible yoga flow practice focuses on utilizing our breathing to fuel our movement practice in an intentional way.
June 18th 5:30pm-6:30pm
Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway
De-stress and replenish energy with Qigong and Meditative Labyrinth Walk.
June 18th 6:30pm-7:30pm
Source Method is not your typical breathwork company. We recognize that traditional breathwork settings may not be for everyone, which is why we’ve RE-DEFINED the experience to make it approachable and accessible!
June 17th 5:30pm-6:30pm
June 17th 5:30pm-6pm
June 17th 6:15pm-7pm
June 17th 7:00pm-8:30pm
Virtual (Zoom)
Join us online for our final Policy Committee presentation of the year on June 17th from 7-8:30PM. We will discuss climate resilience in the Mystic River watershed, and how municipal staff and community organizations are working to protect people and critical resources from flooding and heat.
June 16th 9am-10am
June 16th 11am-12pm
North End Park on The Greenway: Hanover St. & North St. + Cross St. & Surface Rd.
Train like a fighter! Learn and practice proper boxing technique from a New England Golden Gloves Champion. In this class, we'll combine bodyweight strength and conditioning exercises with boxing fundamentals to test your skills. See if you have what it takes to train like a fighter!
June 16th 11am-7pm
June 16th 12pm-1pm
June 15th 8:45am-10pm
June 15th 10am-3pm
Hyde Park, Boston
Join us to celebrate our honorees of living historymakers of Hyde Park and MLK community builders!
June 15th 10am-11:30am
North End Parks on The Greenway
Join your Soma Community on Saturday, June 15th in the heart of the North End for a special outdoor yoga event to celebrate the Summer Solstice! A time to get outside, tune into Mother Earth’s rhythms, and harness the fiery, playful, and invigorating energy of the Sun!
Join Boston Children’s Museum for a one-day climate event with hands-on activities. You might design a tool to remove trash from a sea star's home, create a home for a crab, explore some natural materials, and more!
June 15th 9am-11am
450 Colony Ave Boston, MA 02127
Join Boston Harbor Now and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at Moakley Park to give back to your community and enjoy the beauty of the city's biggest waterfront park! Event will run rain or shine, however may be canceled due to severe weather conditions.
May 19th at 9am
Hatch Memorial Shell, Boston, MA, USA
Join up to a thousand of your fellow Esplanade-lovers for the 2024 Esplanade 5K. Run/Walk/Jog the most popular route in Greater Boston along the Charles River Esplanade!
May 18th 12pm-5pm
The Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
The Greater Roxbury Book Fair connects books and readers in the Greater Roxbury community. Springing from the Roxbury community's deep connections to books and reading, the fair features local and aspiring authors—and showcases the creativity of the residents of Greater Roxbury.
May 18th 9am-10:30am
April 27th from 1pm-3pm
Pope John Paul II Park, Dorchester
Join NepRWA staff and members of the Neponset River Greenway Council at Pope John Paul II Park in Dorchester for FREE music, games, tractors, candy, and an appearance by the Spring Bunny!
The Coalition for a Resilient and Inclusive Waterfront is an alliance of diverse non-profit organizations focused on bringing the pressing issues facing Boston's harbor and rivers to the forefront of the public conversation.