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Twilight Music Series
Twilight Music Series
Take in the sights and sounds of a warm summer evening accompanied by a live musical performance in Franklin Park!
Events
You don’t need to be an Olmsted superfan to participate in one of the many events and activities that take advantage of parks and public spaces. Whether it’s a wellness workshop, public lecture or a free concert: show up to an event or share one of your own.
The Olmsted Now calendar will be updated regularly with submissions by program partners and the public. Local activities will be focused between April and October 2022. Come back often!
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Guided Tour of the Arnold Arboretum
Guided Tour of the Arnold Arboretum
Join us for a free, 90-minute walk through the Arboretum! Tour seasonal plant highlights and learn about Arboretum history from a trained docent. The walk is geared toward adults, and starts from the kiosk in front of the Hunnewell Building at 125 Arborway. This tour is limited to 15 participants. Please register at our website.
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Saturday Storytime with the Boston Public Library
Saturday Storytime with the Boston Public Library
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is proud to partner with the Boston Public Library for a summer series of nature-based story readings in the Emerald Necklace parks for elementary-school aged children and their families. Events will include a story reading by a Boston Public Library Librarian and a nature-based activity to connect with the parks. After … Continued
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Jamaica Plain Movie Night: ‘HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD’
Jamaica Plain Movie Night: ‘HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD’
Mayor Kim Janey’s Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in city parks in August and September. The inhabitants of Berk enjoy firm friendships, new responsibilities and great relationships with their dragons as they co-exist happily. However, once an evil dragon trafficker threatens their peace, seeking … Continued
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Evening Garden Stroll
Evening Garden Stroll
Summer blooms, scented gardens, and a leisurely stroll all combine to make this one-hour guided walk the perfect antidote to the workday! (Rain Date: Wednesday, August 11 at 6:00PM) Register for this tour at the event website below.
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Second Saturdays: Land Stewardship and Invasive Species Removal in the Back Bay Fens
Second Saturdays: Land Stewardship and Invasive Species Removal in the Back Bay Fens
Join Emerald Necklace Conservancy staff and volunteers with land stewardship and invasive species removal work in the Emerald Necklace parks on Saturday, August 14! We will be removing brush, debris, and invasive species from the Mother’s Rest section of the Back Bay Fens. Registration is required; sign up at the event website below.
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Twilight Music Series
Twilight Music Series
Take in the sights and sounds of a warm summer evening accompanied by a live musical performance in Franklin Park! Tonight, Summer on the Emerald Necklace is pleased to present the following show in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department: Performance starts at 6:00 PM. Franklin Park – Patio at William J. Devine Golf Course Andres … Continued
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Twilight Music Series
Twilight Music Series
Take in the sights and sounds of a warm summer evening accompanied by a live musical performance in three Emerald Necklace parks! Tonight, Summer on the Emerald Necklace is pleased to present the following shows: Performances start at 6:00 PM Charlesgate Park – corner of Beacon St. and Charlesgate East Brett Gladstone, Solo Piano Olmsted Park – Allerton Overlook Patricia … Continued
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Movie Night on the South Lawn
Movie Night on the South Lawn
Pop your popcorn, pull up a blanket, and enjoy a screening of Hoot on Fairsted’s South Lawn.
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Boston Makers Market
Boston Makers Market
The first fair-trade Art Gallery - now in Boston! Clara Bowe is a local artist with a MA in Environmental Education, specializing in map embroideries, specifically Frederick Law Olmsted’s work. In addition to her artwork, she also organizes pop ups for other local artists. Her inaugural Boston Makers Market is August 28th, and she has … Continued
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Esplanade 5K Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Esplanade 5K Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Run the Esplanade 5K Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts on Sunday, August 29! Join up to a thousand of your fellow Esplanade-lovers and run the most popular running route in Greater Boston, kicking off at the iconic Hatch Memorial Shell. Runners of all levels and abilities are encouraged to participate. Whether you … Continued
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You don’t need to be an Olmsted superfan to participate in one of the many events and activities that take advantage of parks and public places. Whether it’s a wellness workshop, public lecture or a free concert: show up or share one of your own.
