Franklin Park Coalition

Winter Festival
2026-02-19, 2026-02-20 | Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse, 1 Circuit Drive, Boston, MA, 02124, United States

Winter Festival (Finale!)
2026-02-21 | Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park, Pierpont Rd and Glen Lane, Roxbury, MA, 02121, United States

Membership Mixer
2026-03-28 | Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse, 1 Circuit Drive, Boston, MA, 02124, United States

Bird Walks (recurring)
2026-04-01 - 2026-11-30 | Shattuck Picnic Grove, Circuit Drive
Recurring Bird Walks- actual dates/times TBD.
Please watch for the FPC newsletter for more details

Kite and Bike Festival
2026-05-16 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Playstead, 25 Pierpont Rd., Boston, MA, 02119
For more information: https://www.franklinparkcoalition.org/featured-events/kite-bike-festival/

History of the Kite & Bike Festival
The festival was started by Boston quilt maker and visual artist Clara Wainwright, who was also began Boston’s First Night celebration in 1976, expanding opportunities for creativity and connections. In 2010, the Franklin Park Coalition brought back the event, reimagined as the Kite & Bike Festival. Held every year on the Saturday after Mother’s Day, the festival brings out more than 1,000 people to fly kites, ride bikes, and picnic in historic Franklin Park.

Playhouse in the Park (#1)
2026-07-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park, Pierpont Rd and Glen Lane, Roxbury, MA, 02121, United States
For more information: https://www.franklinparkcoalition.org/featured-events/elma-lewis-playhouse-in-the-park/
Performers TBD

Playhouse in the Park (#2)
2026-07-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park, Pierpont Rd and Glen Lane, Roxbury, MA, 02121, United States

Playhouse in the Park (#3)
2026-07-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park, Pierpont Rd and Glen Lane, Roxbury, MA, 02121, United States

Playhouse in the Park (#4)
2026-07-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park, Pierpont Rd and Glen Lane, Roxbury, MA, 02121, United States

Playhouse in the Park (#5)
2026-08-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park, Pierpont Rd and Glen Lane, Roxbury, MA, 02121, United States

Playhouse in the Park (#6)
2026-08-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park, Pierpont Rd and Glen Lane, Roxbury, MA, 02121, United States

Playhouse in the Park (#7)
2026-08-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park, Pierpont Rd and Glen Lane, Roxbury, MA, 02121, United States

Franklin Park Turkey Trot
2026-11-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse, 1 Circuit Drive, Boston, MA, 02124, United States
For more information: https://www.franklinparkcoalition.org/featured-events/turkey-trot/
Runners and walkers come primarily from the neighborhoods that border the park, including Roxbury, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, and Mattapan, but all are welcome, including out-of-town family members! The Franklin Park Turkey Trot is the largest Thanksgiving Day race in the City of Boston. We look forward to welcoming the many individuals and families who have let us know this is their Thanksgiving tradition.

All ages and paces welcome – there are always walking groups at the end of the pack.
Strollers, wheelchairs, and race-ready leashed dogs are welcome
Awards for fast finishers and costumes
Event is chip timed

Register now! Sign up early to save on the registration fee! / 5 and under free
