Salsa in the Square

Join us for Salsa in the Square on Thursday evenings in July (July 11, July 18, and July 25)! There will be a salsa lesson taught by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andresgiraldosyc/">Andres Giraldo</a> of <a href="https://www.salsaycontrol.com/">Salsa y Control</a> from 7-8pm, then open dance from 8-9pm. Dancing will take place on Birch Street Plaza in Roslindale, and is free and open to all! Join us each week to build on your skills, or pop in for one week just to give it a try! All levels are welcome - you don't need any experience to come dance with us! <a href="https://roslindale.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events#/events/6476">Register here</a>! Registration is not required, it just helps us plan.

Birch Street Plaza

Burn on Birch

Join us for Burn on Birch: a sizzling celebration of spicy cuisine at Birch Street Plaza on Saturday, June 8 from 2-6pm! Prepare to embark on a flavorful journey as we showcase spicy delicacies from the diverse restaurants around the square. Whether you're a heat enthusiast or just looking to spice up your palate, there's something here for everyone! Indulge in tantalizing dishes prepared by local restaurants:<ul><li>Square Root</li><li>Shanti</li><li>Mi Finca</li><li>Midnight Morning</li></ul>Quench your thirst with a special spicy brew crafted by Distraction Brewing and fiery cocktails concocted by Midnight Morning and Square Root! (Please note that beverages are available for separate purchase.) With each food ticket, you'll receive a delectable sampling of dishes. We recommend acquiring approximately 4 food tickets per person to savor the variety of offerings and ensure a satisfying culinary experience. Secure your spot early by purchasing a discounted bundle online, offering 4 food tickets at an exclusive rate! Advanced ticket sales will conclude on Friday, June 7. Limited tickets will be available for purchase on-site until supplies last. Please note: While we love our furry friends, we kindly ask that no dogs accompany you to this event. Get your tickets here: <a href="https://roslindale.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events#/events/5200">https://roslindale.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events#/events/5200</a>

Roslindale Village Chick-or-Treat Egg Hunt

Join us on Saturday, March 23 from 10am-12pm to hunt for eggs (trick-or-treat style) from local businesses around the square!    The Egg Hunt will take place from 10am-11am. Start at Adams Park to pick up a map with participating businesses and learn about where to find the hidden eggs. Then you're off to visit your favorite businesses where there will be eggs waiting for you!   Once you've filled your baskets, meet us back at Adams Park for children's activities, entertainment, and pictures with the Easter Bunny. JP Honk will be providing some live music, Davey the Clown will be there, and we’ll have face painting and balloon animals! ​ Children should bring a basket or bag to collect eggs. Older children and families can join for activities, live music, and more! Our eggs are filled with toys, not candy, so they are allergen friendly. And if you're lucky, you'll find one of the special eggs with a slip to redeem a gift card to a local Roslindale business inside!  ​ The event is free and open to all. Rain date: March 30, 2024

Adams Park

Roslindale Village Chick-or-Treat Egg Hunt!

Hunt for eggs (trick-or-treat style) from local businesses around Roslindale Village! Our Annual Egg Hunt is back! Join us on Sunday, April 2 from 10am-1pm to hunt for eggs from local businesses around the square. Start on Birch St Plaza to pick up a map with participating businesses and learn about where to find the hidden eggs. Then you're off to visit your favorite businesses where there will be toy-filled eggs waiting for you! Once you've filled your baskets, meet us back on Birch St Plaza for children's activities, entertainment, and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Local band, Louder Than Milk, will be providing some live music! Children ages 2 to 6 may attend the hunt and should bring a basket or bag to collect eggs. Older children and families can join for activities, live music, and more! Our eggs are filled with toys, not candy, so they are allergen friendly! And if you're lucky, you'll find one of the special eggs with a gift card to a local Roslindale business inside. The event is free and open to all and will happen rain or shine.

Roslindale Village

Roslindale Chili Festival

Calling all chili lovers! Join us on Birch Street Plaza, Roslindale on Sunday, March 12, from 1-3pm, for a chili cook-off! Five Roslindale restaurants will be serving up their unique chili creations for you to taste and enjoy. And all in a special Roslindale Chili Mug*! Shanti Restaurant Jimmies Cafe The Square Root Mi Finca Mexican Restaurant Midnight Morning *﻿Mugs will only be available for the first 100 people to purchase tickets. So hurry!!

Roslindale Village Main Street Holiday Market on Birch Street

​Join Roslindale Village Main Street for their Annual Holiday Market on Thursday, December 8th from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. The Holiday Market is a festive event that brings residents, visitors, and local businesses together to celebrate and shop for the season!  Come down to do your holiday shopping from craft vendors, listen to live music, shop local businesses, and spread cheer with your neighbors and friends in Roslindale! Vendors will be located inside the Emerald Society Building at 10 Birch Street, on Birch Street Plaza, and in nearby storefronts and patios at Sophia’s Grotto, Distraction Brewing Company, Weesh Bake Shop, and Midnight Morning (coming soon!).  ​ The JP Honk Band and New Liberty Jazz Band will perform throughout the Village and carolers from the Roslindale Congregational Church will be singing during the event.

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?

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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

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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

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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

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S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

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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

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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

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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

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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

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.