Want to give back to your community, but not sure where to start? Join SPARK Boston for SPARK Action: a Volunteer Leadership Fair designed to help young professionals find their next great volunteering adventure. Non-profit organizations, civic associations, and other volunteer programs seeking Gen Z and Millennial volunteers will be tabling on City Hall Plaza for the chance to work with you! Come by for giveaways, engagement opportunities, and a whole bunch of civic fun.

Polish Fest Boston is a celebration of the rich culture, traditions, and contributions of Boston’s Polish-American community.  Guests will enjoy delicious food, lively music, cultural experience and the warm hospitality of the Polish-American community and its neighbors. 

Polish Fest Boston takes place in and around the Polish American Citizens Club. The Club began in 1924 when a group of Polish World War I veterans invested their savings and purchased an old shoe factory where they formed the Young Polish Men’s Club. In the late 1930’s, the founders and members of Boston’s Polish immigrant and Polish-American community came together to raise money, design, and build a new building.

As a part of the Civic Power Pledge, we’re encouraging kids and families to take civic action during February Break with fun and youth-oriented activities. Check out our Civic Scavenger Hunt and join us in Harambee Park at the end of the week to celebrate with food, games, and giveaways! This event is FREE and open to the public. 

6 p.m. | Tree Lighting Ceremony

• Performances by Boston Children's Chorus and Berklee's Grooversity
• Refreshments from Tasty Burger
• Cider and cocoa
• Meet and greet with Red Sox mascots, Wally and Tessie

6:45 p.m. | Luminary Walk

7 - 9 p.m. | Community Skate at The Rink at 401 Park

For the 26th 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. - Thompson Square, Charlestown
• 6:15 p.m. - Maverick Square, East Boston 

For the 26th 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  

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is hosting the City’s first Ready Boston Field Day at English High School Track and Field on Saturday, September 10, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

• Learn CPR and first aid from Boston Emergency Medical Services through demonstrations and practice sessions.
• Get fire-safety tips from the Boston Fire Department.
• Participate in an emergency exercise with public safety professionals.
• Get an inside look at emergency vehicles: SWAT vehicles, ambulances, police cruisers, fire trucks, emergency management vehicles, and more.
• Build an emergency kit to help you and your family prepare for an emergency.
• Play preparedness games and collect giveaways!