Free Fixit Clinic

<a href="https://www.boston.gov/departments/environment/zero-waste-boston/fixit-clinics">Fixit Clinics</a> are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair. The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with Boston Building Resources to host this event. WHAT SHOULD I BRING?<ul><li>A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item</li><li>Useful tools and parts, if you have them</li><li>A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it—advance online research is helpful</li><li>A desire to learn and share your knowledge!</li></ul>These events are family-friendly and open to all. Interested in being a coach? Come lend a hand.

Boston Building Resources

Free Fixit Clinic Junior (ages 6-12)

<a href="https://www.boston.gov/departments/environment/zero-waste-boston/fixit-clinics">Fixit Clinics</a>&nbsp;are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and&nbsp;volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair. This special Fixit Clinic Junior is for children ages 6-12 years old! WHAT SHOULD I BRING?<ul><li>A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item</li><li>Useful tools and parts, if you have them</li><li>A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it—advance online research is helpful</li><li>A desire to learn and share your knowledge!</li></ul>These events are family-friendly and open to all. Interested in being a coach? Come lend a hand.

Boston Public Library

Free Fixit Clinic (Junior)

<a href="https://www.boston.gov/departments/environment/zero-waste-boston/fixit-clinics">Fixit Clinics</a> are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair. This special event will be geared toward youth! WHAT SHOULD I BRING?<ul><li>A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item</li><li>Useful tools and parts, if you have them</li><li>A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it—advance online research is helpful</li><li>A desire to learn and share your knowledge!</li></ul>These events are family-friendly and open to all.

Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library

<a href="https://www.boston.gov/departments/environment/zero-waste-boston/fixit-clinics">Fixit Clinics</a>&nbsp;are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and&nbsp;volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair. The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with Maverick Landing Community Services&nbsp;to host this event. WHAT SHOULD I BRING?<ul><li>A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item</li><li>Useful tools and parts, if you have them</li><li>A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it—advance online research is helpful</li><li>A desire to learn and share your knowledge!</li></ul>These events are family-friendly and open to all. Interested in being a coach? Come lend a hand.

Maverick Landing Community Services

City of Boston Storm Study [Virtual] Update: Downtown, North End, Wharf District

City of Boston Storm Study Update - <a href="https://www.boston.gov/calendar/usace-boston-storm-study-virtual-downtown-north-end-and-wharf-district-update">REGISTER</a>! Join us virtually for the latest on the <a href="https://www.boston.gov/calendar/usace-boston-storm-study-virtual-downtown-north-end-and-wharf-district-update">City of Boston Storm Study for Downtown, North End, and Wharf District</a>! Get the scoop on what’s happening and how we're preparing the city for future storms. This is the fifth and final neighborhood update meeting. Meetings have already been held for coastal resilience work in Dorchester, South Boston, East Boston and Charlestown. Translation services offered by request. Please indicate if you need any of these services <a href="https://www.boston.gov/calendar/usace-boston-storm-study-virtual-downtown-north-end-and-wharf-district-update">upon registering</a>. It's a great chance to connect, ask questions, and stay informed about Boston’s partnership with the <a href="https://www.boston.gov/departments/climate-resilience/climate-ready-boston-and-army-corps-partnership">US Army Corps of Engineers</a>. Can't make this one? Additional meeting dates and times are available at <a href="boston.gov/usace-study/">boston.gov/usace-study/</a>

Civic Pavilion

City of Boston Storm Study Update: Downtown, North End, Wharf District

City of Boston Storm Study Update - <a href="https://www.boston.gov/calendar/usace-boston-storm-study-person-downtown-north-end-and-wharf-district-update">REGISTER</a>! Join us in person for the latest on the <a href="https://www.boston.gov/calendar/usace-boston-storm-study-person-downtown-north-end-and-wharf-district-update">City of Boston Storm Study for Downtown, North End, and Wharf District</a>! Get the scoop on what’s happening and how we're preparing the city for future storms. This is the fifth and final neighborhood update meeting. Meetings have already been held for coastal resilience work in Dorchester, South Boston, East Boston and Charlestown. This event will take place from 6 - 7:30pm at the Civic Pavilion at 5 Congress Street (near City Hall). Translation services and childcare offered by request. Please indicate if you need any of these services <a href="https://www.boston.gov/calendar/usace-boston-storm-study-person-downtown-north-end-and-wharf-district-update">upon registering</a>. It's a great chance to connect, ask questions, and stay informed about Boston’s partnership with the <a href="https://www.boston.gov/departments/climate-resilience/climate-ready-boston-and-army-corps-partnership">US Army Corps of Engineers</a>. Can't make this one? Additional meeting dates and times are available at <a href="boston.gov/usace-study/">boston.gov/usace-study/</a>

City of Boston Storm Study Update - <a href="https://www.boston.gov/calendar/usace-boston-storm-study-person-north-end-update">REGISTER</a>! Join us in person for the latest on the <a href="https://www.boston.gov/calendar/usace-boston-storm-study-person-north-end-update">City of Boston Storm Study for Downtown, North End, and Wharf District</a>! Get the scoop on what’s happening and how we're preparing the city for future storms. This is the fifth and final neighborhood update meeting. Meetings have already been held for coastal resilience work in Dorchester, South Boston, East Boston and Charlestown. This event will take place from 6 - 7:30pm at the Nazzaro Community Center, located at 30 North Bennet Street, Boston. Translation services and childcare offered by request. Please indicate if you need any of these services <a href="https://www.boston.gov/calendar/usace-boston-storm-study-person-north-end-update">upon registering</a>. It's a great chance to connect, ask questions, and stay informed about Boston’s partnership with the <a href="https://www.boston.gov/departments/climate-resilience/climate-ready-boston-and-army-corps-partnership">US Army Corps of Engineers</a>. Can't make this one? Additional meeting dates and times are available at <a href="Boston.gov/usace-study/">Boston.gov/usace-study/</a>

Nazzaro Community Center

Mattahunt Woods Ribbon Cutting & Community Celebration

Please join the City of Boston for a ribbon cutting and community celebration for the completion of the Mattahunt Woods Urban Wild Restoration project. This will be a family-friendly event with activities for children and resources from various City of Boston Departments. This event is free and open to the public. WHEN:&nbsp;Friday, October 24 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. WHERE:&nbsp;Colorado Street entrance;&nbsp;210 Colorado Street, Boston, MA 02126 ABOUT THE PROJECT: Mattahunt Woods consists of over eight acres of secluded forested wetlands in Mattapan.&nbsp;The site provides important wildlife habitat and native vegetation, and&nbsp;mitigates the impacts of stormwater runoff, but had become degraded over time. The City launched a capital improvement project in early 2023 to study the site, engage the Mattapan community to inform the project, and design a new trail system and other site improvements. Project goals and outcomes include removing hazardous trees and invasive species and increasing native vegetation; preserving and enhancing on-site wetlands; creating a trail system throughout the property improving site access and wayfinding/signage; and enhancing the connection of the property to the nearby Mattahunt Elementary School. Site restoration and trail construction began in Summer 2024 in partnership between the City of Boston's Environment Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Office of Green Infrastructure, and PowerCorps Boston.&nbsp; To learn more, visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.boston.gov/departments/environment/project/mattahunt-woods-improvements">project website</a>&nbsp;or check out this&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mkmMhZ6ywd8">video about the project</a>!

Mattahunt Woods: Colorado Street Entrance

Hyde Park Community Session - City of Boston Climate Action Plan

You are invited to learn about Boston's draft Climate Action Plan and share your ideas and experience! This session is designed for those who live, work or recreate in Hyde Park.&nbsp; Food will be provided!&nbsp; The 2030 Climate Action Plan (CAP) outlines Boston's 2026–2030 roadmap to cut community-wide carbon emissions by 50% in 2030 and 100% by 2050. The CAP seeks to improve climate resilience, and ensure all residents benefit from climate action — through clean air, healthy homes, and green spaces. Centered on climate justice, Boston’s climate action seeks to amplify the voices of communities most affected by climate change and set a course toward a healthier, more just, and climate-ready future.

The Pryde

Small Business Community Session

You are invited to learn about Boston's draft Climate Action Plan and share your ideas and experience! This session is designed for small business owners, managers and employees throughout Boston. Food will be provided! The 2030 Climate Action Plan (CAP) outlines Boston's 2026–2030 roadmap to cut community-wide carbon emissions by 50% in 2030 and 100% by 2050. The CAP seeks to improve climate resilience, and ensure all residents benefit from climate action — through clean air, healthy homes, and green spaces. Centered on climate justice, Boston’s climate action seeks to amplify the voices of communities most affected by climate change and set a course toward a healthier, more just, and climate-ready future.

City Hall Civic Pavilion

East Boston Coastal Storm Study Update

The City of Boston's Office of Climate Resilience will be hosting an in-person event to share Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) study progress in East Boston. Participants can expect to receive:<ul><li>an introduction to the City and Federal teams</li><li>background from "Climate Ready Boston" in East Boston and update on ongoing projects</li><li>report out of&nbsp;USACE study steps and progress</li><li>an opportunity to ask questions</li><li>information about how to provide feedback and next steps</li></ul>We will be providing Spanish language translation services, food, and childcare is available upon request. Use the link below to register for the event and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.boston.gov/departments/climate-resilience/climate-ready-boston-and-army-corps-partnership">visit the Project Page</a>&nbsp;for more information about our USACE partnership.

East Boston Branch, Boston Public Library

Climate Action Plan - Age Strong Community Session

Calling all adults aged 55+ that live or work in the City of Boston! Join City staff for a workshop to provide feedback on the <a href="https://www.boston.gov/departments/environment/boston-climate-action">draft 2030 Climate Action Plan</a>. The 2030 Climate Action Plan is Boston's roadmap from 2026-2030 for how we will reach our carbon emissions reduction and climate resilience goals. Food will be provided. Registration is required. Note: While this event is tailored towards older adults it is open to the public.

Union Church

Climate Action Plan - Young Adult Community Session

Calling all young adults, ages 21-35, that live or work in the City of Boston! Join City staff for a workshop to provide feedback on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.boston.gov/departments/environment/boston-climate-action">draft 2030 Climate Action Plan</a>. The 2030 Climate Action Plan is Boston's roadmap from 2026-2030 for how we will reach our carbon emissions reduction and climate resilience goals. Food will be provided. Registration is required. Note: While this event is tailored towards young adult voices, it is open to the public.&nbsp;

Dorchester Brewing

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

Where

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Experiences

Free Fixit Clinic

Free Fixit Clinic (Junior)

Free Fixit Clinic

City of Boston Storm Study [Virtual] Update: Downtown, North End, Wharf District

City of Boston Storm Study Update: Downtown, North End, Wharf District

City of Boston Storm Study Update: Downtown, North End, Wharf District

Mattahunt Woods Ribbon Cutting & Community Celebration

Hyde Park Community Session - City of Boston Climate Action Plan

Small Business Community Session

East Boston Coastal Storm Study Update

Climate Action Plan - Age Strong Community Session

Climate Action Plan - Young Adult Community Session