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Community Events Calendar

Boston hosts multiple free and low-cost gatherings this week that draw residents from across the city.

By Boston Things-to-do Desk · Published July 20, 2026

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Boston's community events calendar lists more than 40 gatherings scheduled between July 13 and July 19 at public venues and neighborhood centers.

The listings arrive as summer temperatures climb and families seek outdoor options after school programs end for the year. City records show 12 percent more community-organized activities posted this July compared with the same period in 2025, reflecting increased use of public spaces in neighborhoods such as the North End and Jamaica Plain.

Events at Boston Public Library and South End venues

Staff at the Boston Public Library's central branch on Boylston Street have scheduled a free family story time and craft session for July 14 at 10 a.m. in the children's room. Two blocks away, the Boston Center for the Arts on Tremont Street will host an evening farmers market and music performance on July 16 starting at 5 p.m., with vendors from local farms in Middlesex County. Residents in Beacon Hill can join a walking history tour led by the Beacon Hill Civic Association on July 15 at 6 p.m., departing from the State House steps.

City data released last month by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department recorded 28,400 attendees at community events in June, up from 24,100 the previous year. Ticket prices for paid listings remain low, with most events charging between five and twelve dollars for adults and no charge for children under twelve.

Accessing the full schedule

Residents can view the complete calendar on the city's website or pick up printed copies at any Boston Public Library branch. Updates appear each Monday morning, and organizers recommend checking the site the day before an event for last-minute changes due to weather.

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