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Boston Summer Reading Ends August 31

Monday, August 31, 2026 · Boston, MA

The Boston Public Library's 2026 Summer Reading program ends Monday, August 31. The challenge is available to readers of all ages, with separate activities for young children, youth, teens, and adults. Participants can pick up a bingo card at any BPL location or use the library's online materials. During the final two weeks, readers with completed cards can visit a local branch to place a celebratory bookplate in a library book. Youth prizes are available after five completed bingos while supplies last.

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Upcoming Community Events in Boston, MA

Explore August 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Boston, MA.

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Latin Music Returns To Mozart Playground

The Tito Puente Latin Music Series continues Thursday, August 6, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Mozart Street Playground, 10 Mozart Street in Boston. The free concert features Kristalis y Las Nenas del Swing and is part of a...

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Indigenous Beadwork Comes To North Square

Sage Carbone will demonstrate Indigenous beadwork and discuss its significance Saturday, August 8, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Paul Revere House, 19 North Square in Boston's North End. The free program is part of Bost...

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Free Bike Repair Comes To Blackstone

Residents can bring bicycles to a free hands-on repair workshop Wednesday, August 12, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at BCYF Blackstone, 50 West Brookline Street in Boston. The session is intended for common problems such as fl...

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Council Rules Hearing Opens Public Testimony

The Boston City Council Committee on Rules, Ethics, and Administration is scheduled to hold a hearing Thursday, August 13, at 10:00 a.m. in the Iannella Chamber on the fifth floor of Boston City Hall. The hearing concer...

Friday, August 14, 2026

City Services Hearing Seeks Public Testimony

The Boston City Council Committee on City Services is scheduled to hold a hearing Friday, August 14, at 10:00 a.m. in the Iannella Chamber on the fifth floor of Boston City Hall. The hearing concerns Docket #0932, and t...

Saturday, August 15, 2026

West Roxbury Hosts Zero Waste Dropoff

Boston's Department of Public Works will hold a free Zero Waste Day drop-off Saturday, August 15, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the West Roxbury DPW site, 315 Gardner Street. Residents can bring household hazardous waste an...

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