(From the ENC) Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and Nature Man Mike for a morning birdwatching walk in Franklin Park. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow during the event. People of all ages are welcome!

To register or to learn more about the event, click here.

Explore a fascinating industrial area at the geographic heart of Boston that includes 19th-century tannery and brewery buildings, the homes of early German settlers, and today’s Boston Beer Company, the brewers of Samuel Adams. In the 1970s, a coalition of community groups joined together to block construction of the Southwest Expressway through Jamaica Plain and other Boston neighborhoods. Today, the Southwest Corridor Park that runs through the Stony Brook neighborhood stands as a testament to the power of community activism.

All tours are free to the public and are offered on dates shown. Tours last between 60 and 90 minutes and are canceled in case of heavy rain. No reservations are required, just meet the guide outside the T Stop.

To learn more about the event, click here.

(From parkrun) To sign up or learn more, please visit their posting here. This event is usually rain or shine, but please check the site for updates!

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

P.S. If you happen to stop by, you may be able to spot Frederick Law Olmsted himself (a.k.a our own Gerry Wright)!

(From JPHS) Learn about 1840s Hyde Square when German and Irish immigrants transformed the neighborhood with their businesses, schools, and institutions. See how in the early 1960s, Hyde Square changed again when Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Dominican immigrants transformed it into Boston’s first predominantly Hispanic neighborhood. This tour also takes us to the home of Maud Cuney Hare, a prominent music historian and one of only two black women students at the New England Conservatory of Music in 1890. You will also learn about the property currently housing the MSPCA’s Angell Animal Medical Center, which was once a site of the Perkins School for the Blind. The tour will also walk through the Sunnyside neighborhood, the site of homes built by philanthropist Robert Treat Paine from 1889 to 1899 as a “worker’s utopia” for working families.

All tours are free to the public and are offered on dates shown. Tours last between 60 and 90 minutes and are canceled in case of heavy rain. No reservations are required, just meet the guide at the starting location.

To learn more about the event, click here.

(From parkrun) To sign up or learn more, please visit their posting here. This event is usually rain or shine, but please check the site for updates!

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

P.S. If you happen to stop by, you may be able to spot Frederick Law Olmsted himself (a.k.a our own Gerry Wright)!

(From JPHS) TThis National Historic District includes one of the finest collections of Victorian houses in the area. The district includes the ancestral home of the Dole Pineapple Company founder and the homes of progressives who were active as abolitionists and women suffragists.

All tours are free to the public and are offered on dates shown. Tours last between 60 and 90 minutes and are canceled in case of heavy rain. No reservations are required, just meet the guide at the starting location.

To learn more about the event, click here.

(From parkrun) To sign up or learn more, please visit their posting here. This event is usually rain or shine, but please check the site for updates!

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

P.S. If you happen to stop by, you may be able to spot Frederick Law Olmsted himself (a.k.a our own Gerry Wright)!

(From the ENC) Sparkle for the Park: An Enchanted Evening reimagines the Conservancy’s iconic Party in the Park as an elegant evening reception. Taking place in an entirely new location—once home to one of the Olmsted brothers—in Milton, Massachusetts, you’ll enjoy immersive experiences, fine cuisine from local chefs, and lively entertainment from community artists.

Sparkle for the Park is an inclusive event welcoming all who cherish our city’s green spaces. In honor of tradition, hats are warmly encouraged—but entirely optional.

To register or to learn more about the event, click here.

(From JPHS) Tour a residential area that includes a National Historic District. View architecture that spans three centuries, the oldest community theater company in the United States, and an elegant 18th-century mansion that once served as the country’s first military hospital. Learn about the monument commemorating fallen Civil War soldiers from West Roxbury and about Pauline Agassiz Shaw, who established the class that became the model for continuous free kindergarten education. We will visit a house dating to 1716 that once served as a tavern, the Eliot School dating back to 1689, the home of the first woman to graduate from MIT, and the First Church Burial Ground.

All tours are free to the public and are offered on dates shown. Tours last between 60 and 90 minutes and are canceled in case of heavy rain. No reservations are required, just meet the guide at the starting location.

To learn more about the event, click here.

(From the ENC) Bike the Emerald Necklace this spring with Pedal the Necklace, a three-part community ride series hosted by the Boston Cyclists Union, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, LivableStreets Alliance, and Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition.

Whether you’re a daily cyclist or new to riding in the city, you’re invited to bike together in community. These relaxed 3–4 mile rides will follow bike paths and bike lanes through Boston and Brookline, with volunteer ride leaders, snacks, and water provided. Along the way, we’ll highlight the beauty of the Necklace and explore opportunities to strengthen bike and pedestrian connections across the park system.

To register or to learn more about the event, click here.

(From parkrun) To sign up or learn more, please visit their posting here. This event is usually rain or shine, but please check the site for updates!

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

P.S. If you happen to stop by, you may be able to spot Frederick Law Olmsted himself (a.k.a our own Gerry Wright)!

(From the ENC) Bike the Emerald Necklace this spring with Pedal the Necklace, a three-part community ride series hosted by the Boston Cyclists Union, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, LivableStreets Alliance, and Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition.

Whether you’re a daily cyclist or new to riding in the city, you’re invited to bike together in community. These relaxed 3–4 mile rides will follow bike paths and bike lanes through Boston and Brookline, with volunteer ride leaders, snacks, and water provided. Along the way, we’ll highlight the beauty of the Necklace and explore opportunities to strengthen bike and pedestrian connections across the park system.

To register or to learn more about the event, click here.

(From parkrun) To sign up or learn more, please visit their posting here. This event is usually rain or shine, but please check the site for updates!

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

P.S. If you happen to stop by, you may be able to spot Frederick Law Olmsted himself (a.k.a our own Gerry Wright)!

(From the FBPRMU) We cordially invite you to join us on April 30th at the Boston Athenaeum to celebrate a milestone moment in support of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit! We are about to begin making important improvements to the Park Rangers' facilities, and this transformation will be the most ambitious endeavor in our organization's history. With your generosity, together we can create lasting change.

This Milestone Event will run from 5:30 PM to 8 PM, and will include cocktails, hours d'oeuvres, and a silent auction. Members of the Park Rangers, and their mounts, will also be there to greet you at the start of the evening, for an opportunity to take photographs with the horses.

To register or to learn more about the event, click here.

(From the ENC) The Muddy River Cleanup is a part of the Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup, one of the largest Earth Day volunteer events in the nation, bringing together thousands of volunteers across the entire Charles River watershed. Each year, participants help remove litter and debris, beautify parks and riverbanks, and restore habitat for local wildlife.

By joining the Muddy River Cleanup, you become part of a regional effort that strengthens our shared green spaces, builds community, and inspires environmental stewardship. More than 3,000 volunteers take part annually along all 80 miles of the Charles River, motivated by a desire to give back while enjoying the river’s beauty and wildlife. Many return throughout the year to exercise, play, and reconnect with the river they helped care for.

To register or to learn more about the event, click here.

(From parkrun) To sign up or learn more, please visit their posting here. This event is usually rain or shine, but please check the site for updates!

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

P.S. If you happen to stop by, you may be able to spot Frederick Law Olmsted himself (a.k.a our own Gerry Wright)!

(From Spontaneous Celebrations) Wake Up The Earth Festival Art Workshops are most Friday nights at Spontaneous Celebrations art and community center leading up to the festival on May 2nd 2026. Spontaneous Celebrations hosts Friday night potlucks, art workshops, dance parties, and other events with the intention to strengthen and empower our neighborhoods. Bring a dish or treat to share, get to know your neighbors, create festival art, and be part of a 48 year tradition of creativity, activism, and community. 

To learn more, click here.

(From the ENC) Bike the Emerald Necklace this spring with Pedal the Necklace, a three-part community ride series hosted by the Boston Cyclists Union, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, LivableStreets Alliance, and Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition.

Whether you’re a daily cyclist or new to riding in the city, you’re invited to bike together in community. These relaxed 3–4 mile rides will follow bike paths and bike lanes through Boston and Brookline, with volunteer ride leaders, snacks, and water provided. Along the way, we’ll highlight the beauty of the Necklace and explore opportunities to strengthen bike and pedestrian connections across the park system.

To register or to learn more about the event, click here.

(From parkrun) To sign up or learn more, please visit their posting here. This is the biggest Jamaica Pond parkrun of the year! Join the community as the start the celebration in anticipation of the 2026 Boston Marathon! Pacers will be available - for more information visit their site.

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

P.S. If you happen to stop by, you may be able to spot Frederick Law Olmsted himself (a.k.a our own Gerry Wright)!

(From Spontaneous Celebrations) Wake Up The Earth Festival Art Workshops are most Friday nights at Spontaneous Celebrations art and community center leading up to the festival on May 2nd 2026. Spontaneous Celebrations hosts Friday night potlucks, art workshops, dance parties, and other events with the intention to strengthen and empower our neighborhoods. Bring a dish or treat to share, get to know your neighbors, create festival art, and be part of a 48 year tradition of creativity, activism, and community. 

To learn more, click here.

(From the JPHS) Join The West End Museum (WEM) at the Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library for an interactive community history workshop. Learn to use the crowdsourced history database When and Where in Boston to create pins on a digital map that tell the story of the who, what, when, and where in Jamaica Plain's history. Share the details of what makes JP such a unique place to live.

Learn how to research, format, and submit pins that will be reviewed by professional historians before being published online. Spend the evening at a citizen history party with your fellow history lovers, access library research sources, and ask for help from the library and Museum staff.

To learn more about the event, click here.

This event is hosted by parkrun. To sign up or learn more, please visit their posting here. This event is usually rain or shine, but please check the site for updates!

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

P.S. If you happen to stop by, you may be able to spot Frederick Law Olmsted himself (a.k.a our own Gerry Wright)!

(From Spontaneous Celebrations) Wake Up The Earth Festival Art Workshops are most Friday nights at Spontaneous Celebrations art and community center leading up to the festival on May 2nd 2026. Spontaneous Celebrations hosts Friday night potlucks, art workshops, dance parties, and other events with the intention to strengthen and empower our neighborhoods. Bring a dish or treat to share, get to know your neighbors, create festival art, and be part of a 48 year tradition of creativity, activism, and community. 

To learn more, click here.

This event is hosted by parkrun. To sign up or learn more, please visit their posting here. This event is usually rain or shine, but please check the site for updates!

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

P.S. If you happen to stop by, you may be able to spot Frederick Law Olmsted himself (a.k.a our own Gerry Wright)!

(From Spontaneous Celebrations) Wake Up The Earth Festival Art Workshops are most Friday nights at Spontaneous Celebrations art and community center leading up to the festival on May 2nd 2026. Spontaneous Celebrations hosts Friday night potlucks, art workshops, dance parties, and other events with the intention to strengthen and empower our neighborhoods. Bring a dish or treat to share, get to know your neighbors, create festival art, and be part of a 48 year tradition of creativity, activism, and community. 

To learn more, click here.

(From the JPHS) For Women’s History Month Jen Hale, Lead Archivist of the Perkins School for the Blind will talk about the remarkable women associated with the Kindergarten for the Blind in Jamaica Plain during the late nineteenth century.  The Kindergarten was the first of its kind in the United States and had considerable support from prominent women in the Boston area, including Isabella Stewart Gardner, Louisa May Alcott, and an eleven year old Helen Keller. After opening its doors to students in 1887, the Kindergarten was staffed by several exceptional women and some of the lasting impacts of their innovations may be surprising to audiences.  The Kindergarten for the Blind was located where the MSPCA/Angell campus is today.

This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. The program will use a hybrid format. Please attend in person if you would like, or you can sign up to attend via Zoom using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3g_paYtfTNqtkM_l_SNq5Q 

To learn more about the event, click here.

This event is hosted by parkrun. To sign up or learn more, please visit their posting here. This event is usually rain or shine, but please check the site for updates!

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

P.S. If you happen to stop by, you may be able to spot Frederick Law Olmsted himself (a.k.a our own Gerry Wright)!

This event is hosted by parkrun. To sign up or learn more, please visit their posting here.

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

P.S. If you happen to stop by, you may be able to spot Frederick Law Olmsted himself (a.k.a our own Gerry Wright)!

This event is hosted by parkrun. To sign up or learn more, please visit their posting here.

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

P.S. If you happen to stop by, you may be able to spot Frederick Law Olmsted himself (a.k.a our own Gerry Wright)!