The Main Streets Explorer is a pilot program. We're offering a shuttle on December 7, 14, and 21 between three Main Street Districts:

• Hyde Park
• Roslindale Village, and
• West Roxbury.

We want riders to experience the live music, restaurants, stores, and events in each neighborhood. Our free shuttle is open to anyone who wants to ride. It's an easy way to shop, eat, and play locally. Learn more about when and where to pick up the shuttle at the bottom of this page.

This pilot program is run by the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics. Through this experiment, they are testing ways Main Street Districts could be even more welcoming spaces for all.

For the 24th year, the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour will continue the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees while bringing holiday spirit to children across Boston. The event is sponsored by Bank of America, and includes visits with Santa, holiday performances, tree lightings and more.

On the first day of the 2019 Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour, the trolley will be stopping at the following locations:

• 5:30 p.m. - Mattapan Square, Mattapan
• 6:30 p.m. - Wolcott Square, Readville
• 7:15 p.m. - Hastings Street Lot, Centre Street, West Roxbury

To learn more about the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lightings, and view the full, three-day schedule, visit the 2019 Enchanted Trolley Tour page.

For the 24th year, the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour will continue the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees while bringing holiday spirit to children across Boston. The event is sponsored by Bank of America, and includes visits with Santa, holiday performances, tree lightings and more.

On the second day of the 2019 Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour, the trolley will be stopping at the following locations:

• 1 p.m. - Codman Square, Dorchester
• 1:45 p.m. - Hyde Square, Jamaica Plain
• 2:30 p.m. - J.P. Monument, Jamaica Plain
• 3:30 p.m. - Brigham Circle, Mission Hill
• 4:15 p.m. - Bolling Building, Roxbury
• 5:30 p.m. - Blackstone Square, South End
• 6:45 p.m. - Oak Square, Brighton

To learn more about the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lightings, and view the full, three-day schedule, visit the 2019 Enchanted Trolley Tour page.

For the 24th year, the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour will continue the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees while bringing holiday spirit to children across Boston. The event is sponsored by Bank of America, and includes visits with Santa, holiday performances, tree lightings and more.

On the third day of the 2019 Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour, the trolley will be stopping at the following locations:

• 1 p.m. - M Street Park, South Boston
• 2 p.m. - Essex Street / Harrison Avenue, Chinatown
• 3 p.m. - Paul Revere Mall, North End
• 3:45 p.m. - Thompson Square, Charlestown
• 4:45 p.m. - Maverick Square, East Boston
• 6:30 p.m. - Adams Village, Dorchester

To learn more about the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lightings, and view the full, three-day schedule, visit the 2019 Enchanted Trolley Tour page.

The free event will feature appearances by Mayor Walsh, NECN’s Jenny Johnson, Santa Claus, and Rudolph along with musical performances by the Boston Children’s Chorus, the Boston Pops Brass Quintet, and Berklee College of Music students Britani Washington and Sam Robbins.  

The Old South Church bell will toll when the tree is illuminated.  Light refreshments will be provided by local businesses New England Coffee, DAVIDsTEA, and HP Hood LLC. The Fairmont Copley Plaza will host a family reception immediately following for all in attendance.  The reception will include cookie decorating, photos with Santa, and treats from the Fairmont Copley Plaza.

Even more festivities will take place in and around Copley Square on November 27. The Boston Public Library and The Catered Affair will host a Storytime and Candy Cane Tea at the library from 3:30 - 5 p.m.  The tea is free but reservations are required by calling 617-859-2272. 

For additional information please call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505.  To learn more about The Friends of Copley Square, please visit www.friendsofcopleysquare.org.

The event is hosted by:

• Mayor Martin J. Walsh
• the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, and
• the Boston Parks and Recreation Department.

Located at 110 Atlantic Avenue on Boston’s historic waterfront, Christopher Columbus Park is transformed into a holiday wonderland each year.

For more information on the Trellis Lighting, please call 617-635-4505.

The Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival is presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Skating Club of Boston. Key sponsors are HP Hood LLC and Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. Additional support is provided by LEGO® Discovery Center Boston, New England Dairy Council, Polar Beverages, The Gardner Schools, and Cirkul. 

Adults and children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and participate in a wide range of free, fun, and spooky family-friendly activities. Show off your skills at the Ultimate Gaming Truck or test your courage in our Haunted Zombie Maze. Try the Jumpin’ Pumpkin and Scarecrow Slide, test your skills at Pumpkin Bowling, and enjoy nighttime fun in our Glow in the Dark Park with LED swings and LED seesaw. 

A “monster mash” of activities will include music, arts and crafts, treats, rides on the trackless train, field games facilitated by Knucklebones, and sensory play with Play Boston. LEGO® Discovery Center Boston will be in attendance with fun Halloween LEGO builds as well as LEGO Halloween build activities with a Master Model Builder. Visit the New England Dairy displays to enjoy both the Mobile Dairy bar and the Mobile Dairy Experience.  Enjoy live entertainment at the Parks Department Stage with music from Matt Heaton, dancing with Family Zumba, and a spooky story time with Boston Public Library librarians.

Don't miss out, it's going to be frightfully fun! 

On Sunday September 10, 2017, Boston Landmarks Commission's Director of Design Review, Joe Cornish, leads an architectural tour of the first block of Newbury. 
Meet at 2 PM at the Arlington Street Church. This activity is part of the car-free Open Newbury Street taking place from noon to 4pm.
Email Joe to sign up or with questions.