Kick It is a 13 round fitness method that is music driven and kickboxing inspiring. This group fitness class is filled with high intensity intervals with kickboxing, boxing, rhythmic components, and a meditative cool down. All levels are welcome.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations.

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Family Zumba gives you and your family a chance to be active together. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness — cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy, and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.

While many of the types of dance and music featured in the program are Latin American inspired, this class also contains choreographed moves to Soca, Dancehall, Afrobeats, and Hip-hop.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, including if there are changes or cancellations due to weather.

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Perfect for active adults or beginners who are looking for a modified Zumba Class that recreated the original moves at a lower- intensity.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations.

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Drop-off events are available to Boston residents. The events run from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

• Common yard waste material includes leaves and grass clippings, branches, and yard brush.
• Place leaves and yard debris in large paper bags. Do not use plastic bags.  
• Tie branches with string. The maximum size for branches is three feet with a one-inch diameter.

Leaf and yard waste schedule

Drop-off events are available to Boston residents. The events run from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• Common yard waste material includes leaves and grass clippings, branches, and yard brush.
• Place leaves and yard debris in large paper bags. Do not use plastic bags.  
• Tie branches with string. The maximum size for branches is three feet with a one-inch diameter.

Leaf and yard waste schedule

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department present the annual Children's Winter Festival on the Boston Common Parade Ground on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festival will feature treats, promotions, and fun giveaways.

The free festival is open to all and offers music, giveaways, winter activities, treats, and crafts. Featured attractions include:

• All-Star Challenge
• Everest Climb ‘N’ Slide
• Fun House Maze
• Trackless Train
• ski lift photo booth
• slap shot hockey
• snow throw
• pop-up mural activity from the Mayor's Mural Crew
• LEGO build activity with a Master Model Builder, and
• much more. 

The event is hosted in partnership with title sponsor Highland Street Foundation, presenting sponsor L.L. Bean, contributing sponsors Dunkin’, H.P. Hood, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, and media sponsor The Boston Globe. Additional support is provided by Xfinity, Mission Realty Advisors, LEGO Discovery Center Boston, Lighthouse ArtSpace Boston, and the Baby Lab at UMASS Boston.

The Boston Common Parade Ground is located at the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets. To stay up to date with news, events, and improvements in Boston parks, call 617-635-4505, visit the Parks Department website, join our email list, and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.