Upcoming events.
(Spontaneous Celebrations) WUTE Workshop (Copy)
(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.
parkrun @ Jamaica Pond, Apr. 25
(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)!
(ENC) 2026 Muddy River Cleanup
(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.
(CRWA) Run of the Charles
(From the CRWA) Every year since 1983, in partnership with Paddle Boston, Charles River Watershed Association hosts hundreds of kayakers, canoers, and stand-up paddle boarders for the beloved Run of the Charles.
Held on the last Sunday of April, racers choose between four courses (3-mile, 6-mile, 9-mile, or 14-mile relay) before joining the finish line festivities at the Finish Line RiverFest for food trucks, a beer garden, live music, and more!
To register or to learn more, click here.
(Friends of the BPRMU) Benefit for the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit
(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.
parkrun @ Jamaica Pond, May 2
(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)!
(ENC) Pedal the Necklace: Jamaica Pond to Shattuck Visitor Center
(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.
parkrun @ Jamaica Pond, May 9
(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)!
(ENC) Pedal the Necklace: Shattuck Visitor Center to Boston Common
(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.
(ENC) Sparkle for the Park
(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.
parkrun @ Jamaica Pond, May 16
(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)!
parkrun @ Jamaica Pond, May 23
(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)!
parkrun @ Jamaica Pond, May 30
(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)!
(ENC) Bird Walk in Franklin Park
(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.
(ENC) Pedal The Necklace: Franklin Park to Jamaica Pond
(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.
parkrun @ Jamaica Pond, Apr. 18
(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)!
(Spontaneous Celebrations) WUTE Workshop
(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.
(JPHS) When and Where in Boston: Digital Community History Workshop
(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.
parkrun @ Jamaica Pond, Apr. 11
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)!
(Spontaneous Celebrations) WUTE Workshop
(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.
parkrun @ Jamaica Pond, Apr. 4
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)!
(Spontaneous Celebrations) WUTE Workshops
(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.
(JPHS) The Women of the Kindergarten for the Blind
(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.
parkrun @ Jamaica Pond, Mar. 28
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)!
parkrun @ Jamaica Pond, Mar. 21
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)!
parkrun @ Jamaica Pond, Mar. 14
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)!
parkrun- Jamaica Pond, Mar. 7
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)!
parkrun- Jamaica Pond, Nov. 29
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)!
parkrun @ Jamaica Pond, Nov. 22
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)!
Jamaica Plain's First Women Voters
This event is hosted by the Jamaica Pond Historical Society. To sign up or learn more, please visit their posting here.
After the 19th Amendment passed in 1919, Jamaica Plain women were eager to register to vote. Join members of the Mary Eliza Project to learn about their work to transform Boston’s 1920 Women’s Voter Registers into a searchable dataset. Hear about the stories of Jamaica Plain women that they have uncovered during this process and learn how to use the free dataset for your own research!
This talk will be held at Northeast Arts which occupies the hall on the second floor of the Minton Building, the location where women in Ward 22 registered to vote in 1920. Please note that there is not an elevator and the stairs are quite steep. Also, the dance studio floor is precious so no street shoes are allowed on it. Booties will be available.
This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. It will be a hybrid event - so you can attend in person or via Zoom. Please use this link to register if you would like to attend via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ONgUsnuCRWGRcCIfFfr2hQ
parkrun @ Jamaica Pond, Nov. 15
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)!
(ENC) Second Saturdays: Volunteer Stewardship at Jamaica Pond
This event is hosted by the Emerald Necklace Conservancy. To sign up or learn more, please visit their posting here.
Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers with land stewardship work in the Emerald Necklace parks! This month, we will be working at Jamaica Pond Park.
Registration is required in order to participate in this event. Those who register will automatically receive an email with further details, including the necessary waivers to sign and specific information on where to meet and what to expect on the day of the event.
parkrun @ Jamaica Pond, Nov. 8
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)!
parkrun @ Jamaica Pond, Nov. 1
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)!