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05/05/2024

EVERYONE EXHALE.

09/10/2023

08/26/2023

Hail and farewell to the ARC GLORIA of the Colombian Navy. We hope many of you had the chance to explore this historic ship and interact with its dedicated crew while it was here in Charlestown. We wish GLORIA fair winds and following seas.

08/03/2023

Have you heard? Newbury Street is car-free every Sunday all summer long! Join us this Sunday for Open Newbury Street!

Learn more at boston.gov/open-newbury

07/12/2023

The Bunker Hill Monument is currently closed to climbing due to the heat index. The Bunker Hill Lodge and Bunker Hill Museum are both open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

06/24/2023

☀️ Embrace the sizzling Boston summer days, but let's admit it—nothing beats the revitalizing charm of Frog Pond! 💦🐸

Calling all little ones and the young at heart! Come and discover the beloved oasis nestled in the heart of Boston Common—the ultimate splash pad experience awaits! 🌳💙

mayorwu, the Boston Parks Department, and are pleased to welcome children and guests to kick off the 2023 summer season as the Boston Common Frog Pond spray pool reopens on Tuesday, June 27.

🐸 Frog Pond Spray Pool Opening
🗓 Tuesday, June 27
⏰ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
🌳 Boston Common, Frog Pond
📍 38 Beacon Street, Boston

☀️ For more info, visit: boston.gov/frog-pond-opening

06/23/2023

The new policy includes all visitors, effective immediately.

06/22/2023

“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

06/09/2023

Get ready to dance the night away, Boston! Join us Friday, June 16, at 5 p.m. for the Donna Summer Disco Party at City Hall Plaza!

Learn more: boston.gov/calendar/donna-summer-disco-party-0

06/05/2023

Gospel night with the Boston Pops is this Saturday and will feature the musical stylings of award-winning artist Smokie Norful.

Gospel Night returns this Saturday (6/10) and will feature Grammy Award-winning vocalist Smokie Norful alongside the Boston Pops and Boston Pops Gospel Choir, led by Charles Floyd.

📸: Christina DeVaughn and Jermaine Tulloch perform with the Boston Pops at Gospel Night in 2022, led by Charles Floyd. Photo by Hilary Scott