Boston's grand boulevard, Commonwealth Avenue, provides an enduringly popular stroll. The tour parallels the 19th-century filling and development of the Back Bay from its origin at Arlington Street down the seven blocks along the tree-lined, grassy Mall. See how careful effort over 150 years has preserved the "grandness" of the Avenue.

Prior registration is encouraged. Space is limited so make sure you RSVP!

Ever pondered the who, what, and how of Chinatown’s many public murals? Wonder no more! Join the Chinese Historical Society of New England (CHSNE) for a 60-minute walking tour of public murals in Chinatown, revealing the stories and history behind them. Don’t miss this exclusive offering!

This is a ticketed event, so click the link below for more details. Space is limited, registration in advance is highly recommended. This event is also part of ArtWeek - a unique annual celebration of arts and culture from April 27 – May 6. Get the full festival schedule at artweekma.org.

In 1889, Lucy Stone, abolitionist and advocate of women's suffrage, declared that she was, “decidedly in favor of Cremation!” After her death four years later, Mrs. Stone was the first person in New England to be cremated in the 1893 facility erected by local cremation societies. The event was front page news.

Forest Hills purchased the handsome structure in 1925. Many other Greater Boston notables have chosen this alternative for their final disposition. Proponents include: Linda Richards, America's first trained nurse; Edgar Helms, founder of Goodwill Industries; Maria Baldwin, first African-American school principal in Massachusetts; and Ruby Foo, famed restaurateur.

Boston Social Fitness Festival is a free, day-long celebration of getting Boston moving, featuring fun activities for all ages and fitness levels!

Join us on September 26 for a free concert featuring Hunter Hayes and High Valley.

Previous years have brought Eli Young Band and Scotty McCreery to the City Hall Plaza stage. 

The Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment hosts this event in partnership with Country 102.5 FM radio.

Now in its 19th year, this gospel festival blends contemporary and traditional gospel melodies. GospelFest showcases national and local gospel talent. This event features Todd Dulaney, with performances by Tamar St. Julien and Phil Thompson.

Fulanito will headline this year's festival. Caliente! is promoted by Noticiero Telemundo Boston.

A Dominican-American musical group from New York, Fulanito combines traditional merengue with other styles (hip hop, bachata, and especially house).

They have been awarded with two Grammy Nominations, three Billboard Awards, a Premio Lo Nuestro Award, an ACE Award, Voted ASCAP Song of the Year, and BMI Song of the Year!

Join us at City Hall Plaza to hear their international Latin hits!

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will be bringing the annual Children’s Winter Festival to Boston Common in partnership with the Highland Street Foundation during school vacation week on Wednesday, February 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

“The Children’s Winter Festival on Boston Common is a well-loved tradition in Boston, and we are pleased to bring it back again in 2018,” said Mayor Walsh. “We invite all children and families to come on down to the festival for a day filled with fun activities.”

Among the attractions will the 45-foot-long Toboggan Tunnel mountainous adventure with twin roller lanes, the 30-foot-high inflatable Everest Climb N Slide, and the Snow Mazing maze.  In addition, the Highland Street Foundation is sponsoring a week-long Winter Camp at the Boston Common Frog Pond with free skating and rentals for all ages from Monday, February 19, through Friday, February 23.  For more information on the Winter Camp skating, please visit www.highlandstreet.org.

The festival will also feature a DJ from Magic 106.7, an appearance by the L.L.Bean Bootmobile with their popular Boot Toss game, giveaways from “DreamWorks Animation Trolls: The Beat Goes On!” now airing on Netflix, and refreshments from Sparkling Ice beverages and Power Crunch protein energy bars.  In addition, the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Outdoors Rx program will present activities including scavenger hunts and nature walks.

Additional support is being provided by the Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center and Cricket Wireless.  For more information, please contact the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505 or go visit the Parks Facebook page.

"Boston Winter" will feature a mix of winter activities. This includes an outdoor skating path and an expanded holiday shopping market. The Millennial Entertainment Group will also be producing hospitality experiences and attractions. The event will run seven days a week. For exact hours of operation, check the bottom of this page.

Berkshire Bank is the official community partner of "Boston Winter." The bank has helped bring to life year-round programming to City Hall Plaza. As part of that effort, the "Berkshire Community Stage" will return this year. Local artists and community groups will get a chance to showcase their talent.