Free things to do in Jamaica Plain — festivals, library events, park activities, and community happenings. No cost, all fun.
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Join other teens on Tuesday afternoons in our Teen Gaming Club. Play video games, make new friends, build community, and even get help with your homework! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the...
Visit the library and receive homework assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required to attend. This program is made possible through our partnership with the Boston Teachers Union (BTU). Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events...
Join Freckle Face Yoga Studio for a relaxing afternoon of yoga designed just for kids! Fun poses, shapes, and flows. Simple mindfulness tools and playful yoga games. Inclusive for all kids. No prior experience needed. Participants may bring their own mats or towels to use. This program is best...
Seniors in the Mattapan and neighboring communities can receive basic cellphone and computer skills instruction from Silver Tech. Giving seniors the digital skills they need to successfully and independently navigate the modern world is the aim. We believe that providing ongoing tech support is...
Storytime includes reading, rhymes, and songs. Come and develop a love for reading while making new friends!
Join us for Knit Group on the first and third Tuesdays of each month! Bring your own project or work with others on a group project. All are welcome! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the...
Join us at the library for a fun-filled afternoon of games that include board games, card games, and oversized games of beloved classics. Whether your family prefers board games, card games, or anything in between, we’ve got something everyone will enjoy! Programming at the Boston Public Library is.
What is AI, really, and why does everyone keep talking about it? In this workshop, you will: Learn the basics of what AI is and how it works. Learn the main types of AI (narrow, general, generative, and more) See how AI shows up across industries—from chatbots to automation tool Understand how bias.
Learn how to produce beautiful music using only your ukulele! We all know that the ukulele is a wonderful instrument to accompany songs while we sing. Did you know that you can play full songs with just a ukulele too? In this eight-week course, you will learn everything you need to play songs...
Welcome to our Workplace ESOL program! In partnership with JVS Boston, we are proud to offer customized English classes designed specifically for your daily life at work. This program is built to help you gain confidence in speaking, listening, and understanding English in a way that is immediately.
Visit the library and receive homework assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required to attend. This program is made possible through our partnership with the Boston Teachers Union (BTU). Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events...
Every Wednesday at 4 pm, come to the Jamaica Plain branch library and make a fun craft! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow.
Local filmmaker Roger Hagopian presents his documentary film, Memories Flow Beneath It, From Valley to Quabbin . This 69-minute film traces the displacement of people and the loss of a way of life in the Swift River Valley of western Massachusetts, when the Quabbin Reservoir flooded four towns in...
This evidence-based program is proven to reduce falls, improve fitness, and is designed for older adults who are interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Participants will learn: Balance Skills Proper Body Alignment Coordinated Tai Chi movements This program is appropriate for...
Join us for Toddler Story Time, an early literacy program where we share stories, songs, and rhymes! This program is for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers.
In this fun workshop, a representative from the Spontaneous Celebrations will make large puppets with children. Participants are welcome to carry these puppets during the annual Wake Up the Earth Parade on Saturday May 2, 2026 if they would like to do so.
These 1:1 office hour sessions provide personalized, focused support for professionals who want tailored guidance on their job search, career direction, or positioning—without committing to a longer coaching engagement. Each 30-minute session is designed to help participants get unstuck quickly,...
Join us for our weekly Board Games Club. Bring your friends and play your choice of classic games. Our games include Chess, Clue, Scrabble, Monopoly, and more! Board Games Club meets every Monday from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM.
Gentle chair yoga is designed for seniors and any individuals seeking to improve strength, focus, flexibility, balance and overall health. During this mostly seated class, led by Lynne Cohen, students will practice breathwork and gentle movements as they learn basic yoga postures, including some...
Join us in the Lower Mills Community Room for Crochet Club. Crocheters of all skill levels are welcome to work on your own projects or learn the first stitches in a crafty community. Basic supplies are available for beginners, and shared tools available for use in the Branch. We also welcome...
Join us for a screening of A Tuba to Cuba (2018), the second screening in our Jazz Film Night double feature. Follow New Orleans' Preservation Hall Jazz Band as they trace their musical roots from the City of Jazz to the shores of Cuba. Official Selection at the SXSW Film Festival.
Bring your babies, toddlers, and young children for a Story Time featuring songs, rhymes, and picture books. We’ll use props for movement breaks. Hope to see you all there! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language...
In this workshop, you'll discover how to effectively navigate the top job boards and optimize your search using advanced search techniques and automated email alerts to stay on top of the latest job postings. Join us for more of the Job Search Fundamentals workshops, which explain the job search...
Debut concert reading (songs and scenes, featuring a full cast of talented local actors) of award-winning Boston songwriter Terry Kitchen's new musical . Set in a small Midwest town on the eve of America's Bicentennial, Once More with Hurt Feelings celebrates the friendship, courage, and survival...
Join us every other Tuesday at 4:45 to create and build with LEGOs! We will have the option of LEGO challenges or free build during our building session. At the end of our session you can share and display your creations at the JC Library for the month. *This program is for ages 6-12 but siblings...
Come enjoy the royal game of chess at your library. The Children's Chess Club is an informal group welcoming everyone from novice players to junior chess masters. In addition to open play on our chessboards, we will also provide access to free lessons, activities, and study materials designed for...
Join us for a screening of Jazz on a Summer’s Day , the first screening in our Jazz Film Night double feature. Filmed at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island and directed by world-renowned photographer Bert Stern, Jazz on a Summer's Day features intimate performances by an all-star...
Drop by the teen room for some classic board games. We’ve got UNO, Jenga, Monopoly, and more. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please.
Put on your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to this story time for fun stories, songs and rhymes. For kids 0 to 5 with their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
Still Here: A Journey of Public Art in Boston, an art exhibition featuring works created by the 2024-2025 Teen Photography Collective program at the Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston. In collaboration with the Boston Research Center , a digital community history partnership between Boston...
Babies and toddlers will be able to explore different stations around the room with rattles, bells, mirrors, play dough, and other toys. This program is best for ages 0-2 and their caregivers. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation...
Community Servings' Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Jamaica Plain, MA.
Gotta catch ‘em all! Bring your cards and enjoy all things Pokémon! Activities include watching shows/movies, playing games and crafts. Every 2nd Friday of the month @ 4-5:30pm, for ages 9-12 (Older Teens are welcome, and 7-8 yr olds are welcome with parental attendance.) September 12th: Trading...
Practice speaking English with other adult learners in an informal and friendly group setting. The group is led every Thursday by a volunteer teacher and will take place in-person. Class requires basic English-speaking skills. Beginner students should contact the Literacy Services department for a..
Join others for fun games like Mahjong and Rummikub and enjoy lively conversation. Bring your favorite game, if you have one! Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's...
This gentle yoga flow is designed to bring students to the present moment by connecting with the union of breath and movement. Appropriate for all levels, participants will practice breathing techniques, a range of standing, seated and supine postures, and a healing guided meditation. This is a...
South End restaurant and live music venue. Jazz, funk, and soul nightly with craft cocktails.
You're invited to join our knitters and crafters in conversation and fun! This is not a formal class, just a community-building and skill-sharing afternoon! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the...
Speakeasy-style barcade in East Cambridge with classic arcade games, pinball, and cocktails.
Fort Point cocktail bar with no menu — bartenders craft drinks to your taste. James Beard Award.
The West Roxbury Book Discussion Group reads a variety of literary fiction and nonfiction. If you are interested in joining, please register at the front circulation desk or by calling 617-325-3147. The Friday Discussion opens at 10:30 AM for socializing. Light refreshments provided by The Friends..
Kilroy Square Farmers Market In Quincy Center is a farmers market in Quincy, MA.