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Roxbury Movie Night: Mufasa: The Lion King

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August.

August 20, 2025
2025-08-20T19:45:00 - 2025-08-20T22:00:00

“Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe. (Year: 2024; Rating: PG)

All shows begin at dusk. The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

No pre-registration needed to attend.

Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

August 20, 2025
2025-08-20T19:45:00 - 2025-08-20T22:00:00
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Dorchester Movie Night: Captain America: Brave New World

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August.

August 5, 2025
2025-08-05T19:45:00 - 2025-08-05T22:00:00

Anthony Mackie returns as the high-flying hero Sam Wilson, who’s officially taken up the mantle of Captain America. After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red. (Year: 2025; Rating: PG-13)

All shows begin at dusk. The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

No pre-registration needed to attend.

August 5, 2025
2025-08-05T19:45:00 - 2025-08-05T22:00:00
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East Boston Movie Night: Wild Robot

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August.

August 26, 2025
2025-08-26T19:45:00 - 2025-08-26T22:00:00

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. (Year: 2024; Rating: PG)

All shows begin at dusk. The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

No pre-registration needed to attend.

August 26, 2025
2025-08-26T19:45:00 - 2025-08-26T22:00:00
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Jamaica Plain Movie Night: Transformers One

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August.

August 11, 2025
2025-08-11T19:45:00 - 2025-08-11T22:00:00

The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

No pre-registration needed to attend.

Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

TRANSFORMERS ONE is the untold origin story of OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. (Year: 2024; Rating: PG)

August 11, 2025
2025-08-11T19:45:00 - 2025-08-11T22:00:00
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Ruggles Street project groundbreaking

Join Mayor Janey to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Ruggles Street redesign (from Tremont Street to Washington Street).

June 16, 2021
2021-06-16T13:30:00 - 2021-06-16T14:30:00

We invite you to the Ruggles Street project groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 16, from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.  The groundbreaking will take place on the corner of Ruggles Street and Dewitt Drive in Roxbury. Learn more about the Ruggles Street project.

Ruggles Street Groundbreaking Flyer

June 16, 2021
2021-06-16T13:30:00 - 2021-06-16T14:30:00
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Hike Boston: Ranger Led Hike

Hike Boston is a day-time hiking series where we invite you to join us for a walk in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

August 31, 2024
2024-08-31T11:00:00

Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, and Parks employees will provide formal and informal discussions or tours during the hikes. Some hikes may be more focused on taking a walk in the park, while others may be more informational. Hikes will explore different wilderness or park areas of Boston. Hikes will take place primarily on unpaved paths. Programs will last about one hour and length may vary.

Description: Join a Boston Park Ranger for a short walk, interpretive talk, or day hike and learn more about Boston's park system. Guided hikes and walks vary in length from .5 miles up to 4 miles. Depending on the length, they can last from 30 minutes up to 3 hours. All guided hikes and walks will begin at a predetermined location in the area in which they are offered. Restrooms and drinking water may or may not be available, come prepared with whatever you will need for the tour.

Topics and routes will vary depending on the location. Rangers will provide information on the natural and cultural history of the park throughout the walk or hike. These tours are offered in many areas of the city, including; Franklin Park, Jamaica Pond and Olmsted Park, The Back Bay Fens, and the Boston Common.

For more information, visit the Hike Boston home page.

August 31, 2024
2024-08-31T11:00:00
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Back-to-school drive for Boston Public Schools students

Calling all families of Boston Public Schools students! Do you need school supplies for this new school year? Join the Office of Public Service and Community Outreach at one of their back to school kickoff events!

October 18, 2020
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Justice Gourdin Park
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Public Service Office
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Social good
  • Posted:
2020-10-18T13:00:00 - 2020-10-18T15:00:00

At our back-to-school drives, we're handing out backpacks full of supplies. These events are on a first-come, first-served basis. You can also register for our raffle. Please remember to wear a mask and practice physical distancing.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL DRIVE DATES:
  • Saturday, October 17, 1 - 3 p.m. at Norfolk Street Park in Mattapan
  • Sunday, October, 18, 1 - 3 p.m. at Justice Gourdin Park in Roxbury
October 18, 2020
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Justice Gourdin Park
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Public Service Office
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Social good
  • Posted:
2020-10-18T13:00:00 - 2020-10-18T15:00:00
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Back-to-school drive for Boston Public Schools students

Calling all families of Boston Public Schools students! Do you need school supplies for this new school year? Join the Office of Public Service and Community Outreach at one of their back to school kickoff events!

October 17, 2020
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Norfolk Street Park
    Mattapan, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Public Service Office
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Social good
  • Posted:
2020-10-17T13:00:00 - 2020-10-17T15:00:00

At our back-to-school drives, we're handing out backpacks full of supplies. These events are on a first-come, first-served basis. You can also register for our raffle. Please remember to wear a mask and practice physical distancing.

Back-to-school drive dates:
  • Saturday, October 17, 1 - 3 p.m. at Norfolk Street Park in Mattapan
  • Sunday, October, 18, 1 - 3 p.m. at Justice Gourdin Park in Roxbury
October 17, 2020
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Norfolk Street Park
    Mattapan, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Public Service Office
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Social good
  • Posted:
2020-10-17T13:00:00 - 2020-10-17T15:00:00
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Franklin Park ecology small group discussion

We are diving deep into topic areas of the Franklin Park Action Plan with small group discussion sessions.

July 30, 2020
2020-07-30T19:00:00 - 2020-07-30T20:00:00

Join us for a discussion about the Franklin Park Action Plan's Ecology analysis findings.

Register for the event

July 30, 2020
2020-07-30T19:00:00 - 2020-07-30T20:00:00
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Franklin Park connections small group discussion

We are diving deep into topic areas of the Franklin Park Action Plan with small group discussion sessions.

July 28, 2020
2020-07-28T13:00:00 - 2020-07-28T14:00:00

Join us for a discussion about the Franklin Park Action Plan's Connections analysis findings:

Register for the event

July 28, 2020
2020-07-28T13:00:00 - 2020-07-28T14:00:00
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