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BBG Fest

BBG Fest is a free summer music festival happening on City Hall Plaza.

July 8, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Boston City Hall Plaza
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4445
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Festivals and fairs
  • Posted:
2023-07-08T12:00:00 - 2023-07-08T22:00:00

This women and gender minority forward festival includes an amazing lineup of DJs, producers, and performers, as well as beautifully crafted items sold by the Boston Women's Market. There will also be a curated selection of food trucks. Don't miss out on all the summer fun!

This event was supported in part by a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture.

Register for the event

July 8, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Boston City Hall Plaza
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4445
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Festivals and fairs
  • Posted:
2023-07-08T12:00:00 - 2023-07-08T22:00:00
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Boston Urban Pride's Music and Arts Festival

July 2, 2023
  • 11:00am - 6:00pm
  • Boston City Hall Plaza
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4445
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Festivals and fairs
  • Posted:
2023-07-02T11:00:00 - 2023-07-02T18:00:00

This event organized by Boston Lesbigay Urban Foundation in collaboration with Diggity Dom is a showcase of local QTBIPOC emerging artists who are launching into the Boston music scene. The event will be held at City Hall Plaza on Sunday, July 2 from 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Ticket information

Boston Urban Pride event flyer

July 2, 2023
  • 11:00am - 6:00pm
  • Boston City Hall Plaza
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4445
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Festivals and fairs
  • Posted:
2023-07-02T11:00:00 - 2023-07-02T18:00:00
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APIA Heritage Month Celebration

The APIA ERG welcomes you to a celebration of Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian heritage on City Hall Plaza! Join us for a night of performances, food, and speeches from Boston's Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian communities.

May 16, 2023
2023-05-16T16:00:00 - 2023-05-16T18:00:00
May 16, 2023
2023-05-16T16:00:00 - 2023-05-16T18:00:00
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SPARK Action: Volunteer Leadership Fair

Find your next great volunteer opportunity with SPARK Boston!

May 24, 2023
2023-05-24T17:00:00 - 2023-05-24T20:00:00

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.

May 24, 2023
2023-05-24T17:00:00 - 2023-05-24T20:00:00
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Polish Fest 2023

May 21, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Polish American Citizens Club, 82 Boston Street
    Dorchester, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    bostonpolishfest@gmail.com
  • Price:
    $
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Festivals and fairs
    Preservation Month
  • Posted:
2023-05-21T12:00:00 - 2023-05-21T18:00:00

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.

May 21, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Polish American Citizens Club, 82 Boston Street
    Dorchester, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    bostonpolishfest@gmail.com
  • Price:
    $
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Festivals and fairs
    Preservation Month
  • Posted:
2023-05-21T12:00:00 - 2023-05-21T18:00:00
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Civic Power Pledge Winter Pop-Up Festival

Join us in Harambee Park for a pop-up winter festival and celebrate with food, games, and giveaways!

February 24, 2023
2023-02-24T13:00:00 - 2023-02-24T17:00:00

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. 

February 24, 2023
2023-02-24T13:00:00 - 2023-02-24T17:00:00

Civic Scavenger Hunt

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Lunar New Year Celebration

Join us for a Lunar New Year celebration at Boston City Hall!

February 1, 2023
  • 1:30pm - 3:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    3rd Floor Mezzanine
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Chulan Huang
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Festivals and fairs
  • Posted:
2023-02-01T13:30:00 - 2023-02-01T15:00:00

Join us as we celebrate the lunar new year with:

  • performances by Boston Music Project Orchestra
  • fan and lion dance by Josiah Quincy Elementary
  • lion dance by Gung Ho club
  • crafts and activities, and
  • refreshments.

This event site includes stairs. If you have a disability and need accommodations, please contact disability@boston.gov

February 1, 2023
  • 1:30pm - 3:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    3rd Floor Mezzanine
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Chulan Huang
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Festivals and fairs
  • Posted:
2023-02-01T13:30:00 - 2023-02-01T15:00:00
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West Fenway Tree Lighting

Join the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services, Fenway Civic Association, and Samuels and Associates at the 2022 Annual West Fenway Tree Lighting.

December 7, 2022
2022-12-07T18:00:00 - 2022-12-07T21:00:00
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
December 7, 2022
2022-12-07T18:00:00 - 2022-12-07T21:00:00
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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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