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Fenway Neighborhood Social

Join us at the Fenway Community Center for food, drinks, and civic engagement opportunities with City Hall leaders and neighbors!

February 2, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Fenway Community Center
    1282 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02215
  • Contact:
    Audrey Seraphin
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Posted:
2023-02-02T18:00:00 - 2023-02-02T20:00:00

Fenway has the highest concentration of young adults of any neighborhood in Boston, so we're delighted to be back in the shadow of Boston's most beloved ball park to gather our neighbors once again. Join us at the Fenway Community Center for snacks, drinks, and civic updates from special City Hall guests. From the SPARK Boston Council to the Civic Power Pledge and beyond, the Community Engagement Cabinet has plenty of ways for you to get involved in your neighborhood and beyond! We look forward to seeing you there.

More on the Fenway Community Center, our incredible hosts for the evening of civic fun:

The Fenway Community Center helps local people build connections. Our mission is to serve as a gathering place to share information, deliver programs, and provide services that enrich the lives of all Fenway residents. We provide programming for all ages in arts, wellness, enrichment, and civic engagement.

February 2, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Fenway Community Center
    1282 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02215
  • Contact:
    Audrey Seraphin
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Posted:
2023-02-02T18:00:00 - 2023-02-02T20:00:00
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Chief Chat: Brianna Millor

Meet the City of Boston's Chief of Community Engagement (and SPARK's Chief), Brianna Millor!

January 12, 2023
2023-01-12T18:00:00 - 2023-01-12T20:00:00

SPARK's signature fireside chat series, Chief Chats, returns for conversation with our Chief, Chief of Community Engagement Brianna Millor! Chief Millor oversees all Community Engagement departments at City Hall including 311, ONS, Office of Civic Organizing, and of course, SPARK Boston. Her role in City Hall helps to eliminate silos between City departments and connect residents of all ages to streamlined constituent services.

And what better place to connect you to the Queen of Community Engagement herself than in City Hall's newest space: the City Plaza Pavilion Meeting Room! Learn about Chief Millor's extensive work in community from her days as a youth organizer and Mayor Wu's communications intern to leading the cabinet at the center of it all in the City of Boston. We'll provide light refreshments if you provide your questions about the Community Engagement Cabinet. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please note: event location subject to change. 

January 12, 2023
2023-01-12T18:00:00 - 2023-01-12T20:00:00
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Roslindale Neighborhood Social

Enjoy the Jack's Abby pop-up and a holiday market with neighbors, community leaders, and SPARK Boston Council Members!

December 16, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • The Substation
    4228 Washington Street
    Roslindale , MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Audrey Seraphin
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Posted:
2022-12-16T18:00:00 - 2022-12-16T20:00:00

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and the SPARK Boston Neighborhood Social is back! Join SPARK Boston Council members, community leaders, and neighbors at the Roslindale Substation. Weekends in December at the Substation feature a holiday market of local vendors and a Jack's Abby pop-up to enjoy. We'll bring some snacks if you bring a friend, an open mind, and a passion for celebrating Rozzie. See you there!

December 16, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • The Substation
    4228 Washington Street
    Roslindale , MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Audrey Seraphin
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Posted:
2022-12-16T18:00:00 - 2022-12-16T20:00:00
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City Hall Newly Renovated Plaza

Families, please join us on Saturday, November 19, from 12 - 2 p.m. as we focus on the newly renovated City Hall plaza, including a new play space for the whole family to enjoy!

November 19, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • City Hall Plaza
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Colette Folan
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Posted:
2022-11-19T12:00:00 - 2022-11-19T14:00:00

Please join us for the following:

  • Face painting 
  • Balloon animals 
  • DJ
  • Light refreshments
November 19, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • City Hall Plaza
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Colette Folan
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Posted:
2022-11-19T12:00:00 - 2022-11-19T14:00:00
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City Hall Newly Renovated Plaza Ribbon Cutting

Come join us on Friday, November 18, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. as we celebrate opening the newly renovated City Hall Plaza.

November 18, 2022
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • City Hall Plaza
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Colette Folan
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Posted:
2022-11-18T11:00:00 - 2022-11-18T14:00:00

The newly renovated plaza showcases accessibility, sustainability, and more connected public space. Please join us for the following:

  • live entertainment 
  • light refreshments
  • vaccination clinic
  • City of Boston job info table 
  • speaking program
  • ribbon cutting 
  • tours of the newly renovated plaza
  • much more!

And you can continue the celebration the next day Saturday November, 19.

Check out day two

November 18, 2022
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • City Hall Plaza
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Colette Folan
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
  • Posted:
2022-11-18T11:00:00 - 2022-11-18T14:00:00
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2023 Enchanted Trolley Tour: Day 2

Boston’s Enchanted Trolley Tour continues the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees throughout Boston.

December 3, 2023
2023-12-03T12:00:00 - 2023-12-03T19:00:00

For the 27th 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, tree lightings, and more.

Day Two Trolley Schedule 
  • 12 p.m. - Codman Square, Dorchester
  • 1 p.m. - Adams Corner, Dorchester
  • 2 p.m. - M Street Park, South Boston
  • 3 p.m. - Beach Street and Harrison Ave, Chinatown
  • 4 p.m. - Paul Revere Mall, North End
  • 5 p.m. - Winthrop Square (the Training Field), Charlestown
  • 6:15 p.m. - Maverick Square, East Boston
December 3, 2023
2023-12-03T12:00:00 - 2023-12-03T19:00:00
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2023 Enchanted Trolley Tour: Day 1

Boston’s Enchanted Trolley Tour continues the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees throughout Boston.

December 2, 2023
2023-12-02T11:00:00 - 2023-12-02T19:00:00

For the 27th 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, tree lightings, and more.

Day one Trolley Schedule 
  • 11 a.m. - Hastings Lot, West Roxbury 
  • 12 p.m. - Wolcott Square, Readville
  • 1 p.m. - Mattapan Square
  • 2 p.m. - Hyde Square, Jamaica Plain 
  • 3 p.m. - J.P. Monument, Jamaica Plain
  • 3:45 p.m. - Brigham Circle, Mission Hill
  • 4:30 p.m. - Bolling Building, Roxbury
  • 5:45 p.m. - Blackstone Square, South End
  • 6:45 p.m. - Oak Square, Brighton
December 2, 2023
2023-12-02T11:00:00 - 2023-12-02T19:00:00
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Smith Field Dog Park Opening

Join us in a celebrating the opening of the new dog park at Smith Field.

November 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Smith Field
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Christine Brandao
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
  • Event Type:
    Other
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2022-11-05T10:00:00 - 2022-11-05T11:00:00

The dog park features 2 fenced in areas, one for large dogs and one for small dogs.  Amenities for comfort like water for dogs and their humans, shade for creatures with 2 and 4 legs, and gated vestibules with leash posts and a bulletin board are included.  Mounds and platforms create some enrichment challenges for dogs who are so inclined.

November 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Smith Field
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Christine Brandao
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
  • Event Type:
    Other
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2022-11-05T10:00:00 - 2022-11-05T11:00:00
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SPARK Halloween Party

Have some fun while helping those in need with our friends at Women's Lunch Place!

October 31, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Women's Lunch Place
    67 Newbury Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    SPARKboston@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
    Social good
  • Posted:
2022-10-31T18:00:00 - 2022-10-31T20:00:00

Halloween is known as a day of fun and mischief, but we're making it one of service too! Join SPARK Boston at Women's Lunch Place, Back Bay's premiere day shelter for unhoused women to see their incredible programs in a whole new light. Over drinks and snacks, you can learn more about their incredible work empowering this vulnerable community and how you can get involved as a volunteer or a member of their Young Professionals program. Costumes are encouraged - it is a Halloween party after all! 

You can support WLP by bringing a pair of new socks, gift card to Dunkin' or Starbucks, or another high need in-kind donation item. We'll also be doing an on-site service project as part of the event. So tell your friends and get your spooky season on with SPARK Boston!

October 31, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Women's Lunch Place
    67 Newbury Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    SPARKboston@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
    Social good
  • Posted:
2022-10-31T18:00:00 - 2022-10-31T20:00:00
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Dedicated Docket Clinic (Haitian Creole)

Join a legal clinic for families on the Boston Immigration Court dedicated docket.

November 5, 2022
  • 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
    75 Malcolm X Blvd
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Posted:
2022-11-05T08:00:00 - 2022-11-05T17:00:00

Did your family enter the United States on or after May 31, 2021, and have upcoming immigration court appointments on the dedicated docket?

The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement is hosting three legal clinics on:

  • October 15 - Spanish (Español)
  • October 29 - Brazilian Portuguese (Português)
  • November 5 - Haitian Creole (Kreyòl ayisyen)

These clinics will provide opportunities for families seeking asylum to learn about the immigration court process, asylum, and meet with an attorney for a consultation. Registration is required. 

To learn more about the dedicated docket or register for the clinic, contact the Catholic Charities Immigration Court HelpDesk at 617-464-8000. Please leave a voicemail with your name and phone number.

If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please fill out the volunteer interest form. 

November 5, 2022
  • 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
    75 Malcolm X Blvd
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Posted:
2022-11-05T08:00:00 - 2022-11-05T17:00:00
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