Dear Members and Friends:
We hope you’ve been enjoying all the World Cup action – there’s plenty more! Find out here: World Cup in Boston! June 13-July 9th Boston is hosting seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches (five group-stage games, a Round of 32, and a quarterfinal) at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The tournament will run from June 13 to July 9, alongside the FIFA Fan Festival at Boston City Hall Plaza.
Match Schedule – World Cup Boston
Locally, Fenway Park starts it’s summer concert series on Monday:
Fenway Park Concert Dates; June 22, 23 July 7,8,10,11, 30, 31 August 1, 2, 14, 15.
This Sunday marks the official start of Summer, In the Northern Hemisphere, summer begins June 21, 2026, at exactly 4:24 a.m. EDT. This astronomical date marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.
2026 Boston Parks and Recreation Summer Program Guide Now Available
Download the Boston Summer Guide
Summer Guide features free activities throughout Boston’s parks, including concerts, movies, fitness classes, sports centers, watercolor painting workshops, and fun children’s activities. Put some fun on your schedule!
We’ll soon be announcing the summer concert series for a few locations in both East and West Fens… and get yourself started with Porchfest this Saturday!
THE WEEK AHEAD
Porchfest Saturday, June 20 various locations throughout fenway, check site for more info. See poster below!
Monday, June 22, 3-6 pm, Art Experience at New Edgerly Plaza (see flyer!)
We’re looking forward to some fun on the plaza – join in, paint, dance, make a bracelet, have a cookie, while enjoying live music performance by Katz Katz and Violin Viv – it’s all good in the ‘hood and better when you’re there! Part of the Edgerly Plaza activation series sponsored by FCA and City of Boston Streets department.
UPCOMING
Ramler Park Concerts
Wednesday, July 15 | 6:30 p.m. Rain Date: July 29 Ramler Park, Fenway JGJ All Stars (SAVE THE DATE more info to come!) The sound of jazz will fill the Fenway area at Swingin’ in the Fens, the annual free concert presented by Berklee in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS. The concert takes place at Ramler Park, a jewel of the Fenway neighborhood located at 130 Peterborough Street. Picnics and folding chairs are encouraged, and the event is wheelchair-accessible. (View Map (Opens in a new window))
Holidays and Major Events
America’s 250th Anniversary Party, July 4th
4th of July in Boston | Fireworks, History & Events
Tuesday, July 7, noon-5pm, Tanabata Festival at Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road
An afternoon of Japanese Culture presented by Kaj Aso Studio, with poetry readings, flower arranging, tea ceremony, music and calligraphy demonstration. (See flyer! )
Sail Boston® 2026 July 11 – 16
The Tall Ships Return to Boston Harbor for Sail Boston®
This spectacular event offers crews, cadets and visitors from all over the world an unforgettable experience and a world-class maritime celebration. Come and see why Tall Ships America named Boston its 2009 and 2017 Port of the Year.
TRANSPORTATION
MBTA Symphony Station 3 Year Closure through summer 2029. Press Release
STREET WORK – PARKING BANS POSTED
Peterborough St–21264 | Boston Water and Sewer Commission
HEALTH & SAFETY
Free Memberships (while they last!) to Huntington YMCA for ages 18-29 – see flyer for details! To apply, contact Jordan Shea, Membership Director, Huntington Avenue YMCA, YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON, 316 Huntington Ave, Boston MA 02115
jordanshea@ymcaboston.org | www.ymcaboston.org
FENWAY CARES Every other Wednesday, 3:30 pm ‘til done – Next date July 1
Fenway Cares Food Distribution check website for locations and schedule
The MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic 1-5 pm (Symphony Park)
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., Free Tai Chi with Sifu Huan Zhang, Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road – Final class this session: June 24 Special thanks to the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Berklee College of Music for supporting this series.
Thursdays, 10 a.m., Free Chair Yoga with Michelle, Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road. (weekly May 7 ‘til August 27) Join yoga instructor Michelle Coleman for a gentle workout – this class is performed mostly seated. This class is part of the Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series – information at: Parks Fitness: Chair Yoga with Michelle
On the Emerald Necklace
Journey the Necklace Visit the site for maps and inspiration, then get moving.
Studios Without Walls Presents: Urban Symphony / Art exhibit on the Muddy!
Now through September 7 | Riverway, near Longwood T, Muddy River walking path.
See you around!
Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood
Fenway Civic Association 