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Excessive Heat Warning in Boston
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Mayor Wu issued an excessive heat warning for the City from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3, due to the heat in the forecast. The City will activate cooling centers, and pools will be open across Boston.
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Looking for watch parties, and other ways to enjoy the World Cup? Check out our Summer in Boston page!
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July 1, 2026

10:00am-1:00pm
Business Certification Office Hours

The Department of Supplier Diversity hosts weekly virtual certification office hours for minority-owned business enterprises, women-owned business enterprises, and small business enterprises every Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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11:00am-1:00pm
Frog Pond Spray Pool Opening
  • Frog Pond
    Boston Common
    Boston,
  • Price:
    FREE

Mayor Michelle Wu and The Skating Club of Boston are pleased to welcome children and their caregivers to kick off the 2026 summer wading season as the Boston Common Frog Pond spray pool reopens on Wednesday, July 1.

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4:30pm-6:00pm
ADU Budget Workshop

Are you planning to build an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) and have questions about the anticipated costs? Sign up for a virtual budget workshop!

4:30pm-6:00pm
Chinatown, Downtown, and Leather District Liaison Office Hours
  • Quincy BCYF (Josiah Quincy Elementary School)
    885 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Price:
    FREE

Chinatown, Downtown, and Leather District Coffee Hours are hosted by neighborhood liaison Katrina Lin.

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5:30pm-6:30pm
Parks Fitness: Yoga with Eleni
  • Horatio Harris Park
    85 Harold Street
    Roxbury, MA
  • Price:
    FREE

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.

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6:00pm-11:30pm
Mayor Wu's Community Watch Party: USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • 2 Lansdowne Street
    Boston, MA 02215
  • Price:
    FREE

Join us tomorrow to cheer on team USA as they take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32! 

6:00pm-7:00pm
Parks Fitness: Zumba with Ama
  • Mozart Street Playground
    10 Mozart Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Price:
    FREE

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.

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6:00pm-7:00pm
Parks Fitness: Stretch and Mobility with Latoya
  • Codman Square Park
    360 Talbot Avenue
    Dorchester, MA
  • Price:
    FREE

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.

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6:00pm-7:00pm
Parks Fitness: Family Yoga with Maryssa
  • Portsmouth Street Playground
    35 Portsmouth Street
    Allston-Brighton, MA
  • Price:
    FREE

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.

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6:00pm-7:00pm
Hyde Park: 147 West Street Abutters Meeting

Proposal for property to be paved and lined, along with new signage installed. Change of occupancy from auto repair shop and trailer parking to auto repair, trailer parking, and 24-hour towing and storage for up to 60 impounded vehicles.

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6:00pm-7:00pm
North End: 139-145 Richmond Street Abutters Meeting

Description: Seeking to change the legal occupancy from seventeen residential units, restaurant with take-out, office, beauty salon, retail store, and wireless communications to twenty residential units, with continued restaurant (take-out), office, beauty salon, retail store, wireless communications equipment, and a roof deck.

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6:00pm-8:00pm
Harrison Ave (Ink Block) Construction Update Meeting
  • Zoom Virtual Meeting
    Boston,
  • Price:
    FREE

The Harrison Avenue (Ink Block) project will reconstruct Harrison Avenue between East Berkeley Street and Herald Street to be greener and safer for all users while creating a vibrant, cohesive streetscape.

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6:30pm-7:30pm
Parks Fitness: BCBS Line Dancing with Angela
  • Wiiliam J. Devine Golf Clubhouse
    1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester , MA
  • Price:
    FREE

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.

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July 2, 2026

10:00am-11:00am
Parks Fitness: Chair Yoga with Michelle
  • Symphony Park
    39 Edgerly Road
    Fenway-Kenmore, MA
  • Price:
    FREE

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.

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4:00pm-5:30pm
ADU Design Workshop

Are you planning to build an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) and have questions on your plans? Sign up for a virtual design workshop!

4:00pm-7:00pm
Canceled: Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours - East Boston
Reason for cancellation:
Community Office Hours will be rescheduled for Thursday, July 9th from 4:00 - 7:00 PM.
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6:00pm-7:00pm
Parks Fitness: Bota Fogo Dance Fitness Class with Julia

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.

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6:00pm-7:00pm
Parks Fitness: BCBS Frog Pond Yoga
  • Boston Common
    38 Beacon Street
    Boston , MA
  • Price:
    FREE

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.

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6:00pm-7:00pm
Roslindale: 18 Hayes Road Abutters Meeting

Proposal for an addition of three dormers in an existing non-habitable attic creating space for three bedrooms and a bath accessed by a new stairway. An existing first floor sunporch will also be converted into habitable space. ZBA approval will be required.

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6:00pm
Chinatown: 66 Kneeland Street Abutters Meeting

Description: Applicant intends to apply to the Licensing Board for a Common Victualler License for D/B/A Le’s Cafe.

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6:30pm-7:30pm
Parks Fitness: Dancehall Bootcamp with Miciyiaah
  • Mission Hill Playground
    60 Smith Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Price:
    FREE

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.

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July 3, 2026

10:00am-11:00am
Parks Fitness: Tai Chi with Joe

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.

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July 4, 2026

7:30am-12:30pm
Independence Day Parade and Ceremonies

Join the City of Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu to celebrate our nation's 250th Independence Day!

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8:00am-9:00am
Parks Fitness: Walking Group with Brandy

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.

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10:00am-11:00am
Parks Fitness: Yoga with Karma
  • Savin Hill Park
    25 Caspian Way
    Dorchester, MA
  • Price:
    FREE

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.

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July 5, 2026

8:00am-9:00am
Parks Fitness: Yoga with Debbie

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.

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July 6, 2026

10:00am-12:00pm
STEM and Emergency Preparedness Workshop - East Boston

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our STEM and Emergency Preparedness workshops hosted by a local teachers and city staff in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

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4:00pm-7:00pm
Bike Town Pop-Up At McKay School
  • McKay School
    122 Cottage St
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Price:
    FREE

Join us for a free family-friendly Bike Town pop-up, where youth can learn to ride and participate in on-bike activities to improve their safe bike riding skills. 

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