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Paul Revere Ride

Join us in commemorating the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride W/ Mayor Michelle Wu and special guests. 

April 18, 2025
2025-04-18T17:30:00 - 2025-04-18T22:00:38

The Ride of Paul Revere schedule is as follows:

(All times shown are approximate and are subject to change.)

5:30 p.m. - Paul Revere Bids Farewell (Paul Revere House Museum, North End )

6:30 p.m. - Performance of Revolution’s Edge (Old North Church, North End)

7:30 p.m. - Boston 250 Launch with Mayor Wu and Special Guests (Old North Church, North End)

8:15 p.m. -Illumination and Procession of Lanterns (Old North Church to Langone - Park North End) 

8:30 p.m. -Harborwalk Drone Show and The Row Across Boston Harbor (Langone Park, Charlestown Navy Yard, USS constitution, USS constitution Museum)  

8:40 p.m. - Speaking Program in City Square (City Square, Charlestown) 

9:00 p.m. - Paul Revere Arrives at City City Square, Mounted Horseback Ride on Main Street and Illumination of Bunker Hill Monument (Charlestown) 

April 18, 2025
2025-04-18T17:30:00 - 2025-04-18T22:00:38
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Women's Learn-to-Bike: Basic Skills

Our free learn-to-ride classes are led by women and are for any Boston resident who identifies as female or gender-diverse. Registration is required.

May 22, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2025-05-22T18:00:50 - 2025-05-22T20:00:50

a group of women preparing to learn to bike

Taught at the City Hall plaza, this two-hour class is for women who have never learned to ride or who want to work on basic skills. This class is perfect for women who:

  • have never ridden a bike before
  • haven't been on a bike for years, or
  • can ride a little, but need to practice starting, stopping, turning, and hand signaling.
May 22, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2025-05-22T18:00:50 - 2025-05-22T20:00:50
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Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Basic Skills

Do you want to learn or refresh basic skills, such as starting, stopping, and turning? Bikes and helmets provided.

May 3, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Work Inc parking lot
    25 Beach street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-05-03T12:00:19 - 2025-05-03T14:00:19

Can't remember the last time you were on a bike? Or never learned to ride? Come to a free learn-to-ride workshop and learn alongside other adults.

two photos of a group of new learners

This class is open to all genders, and is appropriate for people who have never ridden a bike before, have not been on a bike for a long time, or can pedal but need to work on basic skills (like stopping, turning, and changing gears). It is taught entirely in a parking lot

May 3, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Work Inc parking lot
    25 Beach street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-05-03T12:00:19 - 2025-05-03T14:00:19
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Women's Learn-to-Bike: Basic Skills

Our free learn-to-ride classes are led by women and are for any Boston resident who identifies as female or gender-diverse. Registration is required.

May 3, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Work Inc parking lot
    25 Beach street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-05-03T10:00:25 - 2025-05-03T12:00:25

a group of women preparing to learn to bike

Taught in a parking lot, this two-hour class is for women who have never learned to ride or who want to work on basic skills. This class is perfect for women who:

  • have never ridden a bike before
  • haven't been on a bike for years, or
  • can ride a little, but need to practice starting, stopping, turning, and hand signaling.
May 3, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Work Inc parking lot
    25 Beach street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-05-03T10:00:25 - 2025-05-03T12:00:25
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Women's Learn-to-Bike: Basic Skills

Our free learn-to-ride classes are led by women and are for any Boston resident who identifies as female or gender-diverse. Registration is required.

May 1, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Work Inc. parking lot
    25 Beach street, Dorchester
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-05-01T18:00:39 - 2025-05-01T20:00:39

Taught in a parking lot, this two-hour class is for women who have never learned to ride or who want to work on basic skills. This class is perfect for women who:

  • have never ridden a bike before
  • haven't been on a bike for years, or
  • can ride a little, but need to practice starting, stopping, turning, and hand signaling.
May 1, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Work Inc. parking lot
    25 Beach street, Dorchester
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-05-01T18:00:39 - 2025-05-01T20:00:39
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Parks Fitness: Dance HIIT class with Carmen

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

May 5, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 5, 2025, until August 25, 2025
  • Harambee Park
    930 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Mattapan
  • Posted:
2025-05-05T18:30:00 - 2025-08-25T19:30:00

Get ready to move, groove, and sweat with our HIIT Dance Cardio! This high-energy, full-body workout blends traditional HIIT with dance cardio for a fun and effective fitness experience. No matter what your fitness level is, this class is designed to meet you where you are. Optional equipment can be used to enhance the workout, but all you need is your energy and enthusiasm to join in! Burn fat, build strength, and boost your overall quality of life—all while dancing to the beat!

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.

Registration link coming soon!

May 5, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 5, 2025, until August 25, 2025
  • Harambee Park
    930 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Mattapan
  • Posted:
2025-05-05T18:30:00 - 2025-08-25T19:30:00
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One Boston Day: Franklin Park Neighborhood Cleanup

The Mayor’s Office of Civic Organizing is facilitating a neighborhood cleanup for youth and families on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting at Franklin Park Playstead.

April 19, 2025
  • 8:45am
  • Pierpont Road
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Civic Organizing
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-04-19T08:45:21 2025-04-19T08:45:21

If you are interested in volunteering, please register for our annual cleanup:

Register for the cleanup

April 19, 2025
  • 8:45am
  • Pierpont Road
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Civic Organizing
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-04-19T08:45:21 2025-04-19T08:45:21
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Try-an-E-Bike Event at the City Hall Plaza

Join us for a free Try an E-Bike Event, where you can test-ride different type of e-bikes!

May 8, 2025
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, 02201
  • Contact:
    Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-05-08T16:00:14 - 2025-05-08T18:00:14

Are you interested to learn more about electric bikes (e-bikes)? Join the event to see, ask questions, and test-ride e-bikes. Meet some of the bike shops participating in the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program.

Helmets will be provided for attendees testing e-bikes. We will be there to answer questions about the program! For those interested and eligible to apply for vouchers through the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program, we will be available to help with applications if needed.

 

in case of inclement weather, the rain date for the event is Fri, May 9, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

May 8, 2025
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, 02201
  • Contact:
    Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-05-08T16:00:14 - 2025-05-08T18:00:14
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Try-an-E-Bike Event on the City Hall Plaza

Join us for a free Try an E-Bike Event, where you can test-ride different type of e-bikes. 

April 26, 2025
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Boston E-Bikes Program Manager
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-04-26T11:00:30 - 2025-04-26T13:00:30

Are you interested to learn more about electric bikes (e-bikes)? Join the event to see, ask questions, and test-ride e-bikes. Meet some of the bike shops participating in the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program and MA Statewide E-Bike Program.

This event will also include a showcase of adaptive e-bikes for adults with disabilities, who can not access traditional cycling.

Helmets will be provided for attendees testing e-bikes. We will be there to answer questions about the program! For those interested and eligible to apply for vouchers through the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program or MA Statewide E-Bike Program, we will be available to help with applications if needed.

April 26, 2025
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Boston E-Bikes Program Manager
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-04-26T11:00:30 - 2025-04-26T13:00:30
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Try-an-E-Bike Event in Mattapan

Join us for a free Try an E-Bike Event, where you can test-ride different type of e-bikes!

April 24, 2025
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 5 Mildred Ave, Mattapan
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    E-Bikes Program Manager
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-04-24T16:00:34 - 2025-04-24T18:00:34

Are you interested to learn more about electric bikes (e-bikes)? Join the event to see, ask questions, and test-ride e-bikes. Meet some of the bike shops participating in the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program and MA Statewide E-Bike Program.

This event will also include a showcase of adaptive e-bikes for adults with disabilities, who can not access traditional cycling.

Helmets will be provided for attendees testing e-bikes. We will be there to answer questions about the program! For those interested and eligible to apply for vouchers through the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program or MA Statewide E-Bike Program, we will be available to help with applications if needed.

Information about location:

The event will take place in the parking lot of BCYF Mildred / Mildred School. It is located at 5 Mildred Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126. The closest bus stop is Blue Hill Ave @Mattapan Street (outbound) and Blue Hill Ave at Mattapan Library (inbound), and you can take the following buses:

  • Bus 28 Mattapan Station / Ruggles Station 
  • Bus 29 Jackson Square Station / Mattapan Station
  • Bus 31 Forest Hills / Mattapan Station 

There is also a commuter rail station - Morton Street - nearby that you can take the Fairmont line to.  If you are arriving with a personal car, try to find an on-street parking on Mildred Ave or near by, instead of parking in school's parking lot. Here is the map of the site.

sattelite view of a map of Mildred Ave School parking lot

April 24, 2025
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 5 Mildred Ave, Mattapan
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    E-Bikes Program Manager
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-04-24T16:00:34 - 2025-04-24T18:00:34
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