Brighton Main Streets

Open Streets!
2026-06-01 10:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | MA
The Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion announces the return of Open Streets Boston this summer and fall, bringing car-free, community-focused events back to Allston-Brighton, Jamaica Plain, and Mattapan, with Roslindale joining for the first time. These events transform neighborhood streets into vibrant public spaces where local businesses can expand outdoors while residents enjoy music, games, bicycling, and community activities. Open Streets Boston builds on Mayor Wu’s vision of creating safer, more welcoming, and family-friendly streets across the city.
In Brighton, Open Streets will take place on Sunday, October 4, along Brighton Avenue and Harvard Avenue, from Cambridge Street to Commonwealth Avenue. The event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with streets closing at 9:00 a.m. to prepare for the festivities, creating a lively, walkable corridor for residents and visitors to enjoy.
Learn more about event details and opportunities to get involved as a vendor or volunteer here: Open Streets Boston

Free Family Yoga Returns to Portsmouth Street Playground This Summer
2026-06-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Portsmouth Street Playground, 35 Portsmouth Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
Free Family Yoga Returns to Portsmouth Street Playground This Summer
Looking for a fun, healthy, and relaxing way to spend your Wednesday evenings this summer? Join the Boston Parks Fitness Series for FREE Family Yoga classes at Portsmouth Street Playground in Brighton.
Led by certified instructor Maryssa Hartsgrove, these outdoor yoga sessions are open to participants of all ages and fitness levels. Classes focus on building core strength, increasing flexibility, and promoting overall wellness through dynamic yoga poses and mindful breathing exercises. Whether you are an experienced yogi or trying yoga for the first time, these welcoming classes provide a great opportunity to move, stretch, and connect with your community in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Event Details
Family Yoga with Maryssa Hartsgrove
Wednesdays, May 6 – August 26, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Portsmouth Street Playground
35 Portsmouth Street, Brighton, MA 02135
Participants are encouraged to register through Eventbrite to add the class to their calendar and receive notifications regarding weather-related cancellations or schedule changes.
The Boston Parks Fitness Series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Boston Public Health Commission and is proudly sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
These free classes are a wonderful opportunity for individuals and families to enjoy the outdoors, improve their health and wellness, and take advantage of one of the many recreational programs offered throughout Boston’s parks system.
For additional information and registration, visit boston.gov/fitness.

BNBL Teen Basketball League Tryouts Coming to Oak Square YMCA
2026-06-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Oak Square YMCA, 615 Washington St, Brighton, MA, 02135
Teen basketball players are invited to showcase their skills and compete for a spot in the BNBL Teen Basketball League, which tips off this July. Tryouts will be held at the Oak Square YMCA on Friday, June 5, and Friday, June 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities, meet fellow players, and earn a place in a fun and competitive summer league focused on basketball, teamwork, and personal growth.
Interested players are encouraged to register in advance using the online sign-up form. For those who may be unable to attend tryouts at Oak Square YMCA, information for tryouts at West End House is also available through the event flyer. Don’t miss your chance to be part of an exciting summer basketball season!
Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/1La9U0fuJt

Girls entering Gr 3 and 4 Final Soccer Tryouts - Travel Team
2026-06-06 14:00 - 15:30 | McKinney Playground/Park, 74 Faneuil Street, Brighton, 02135, United States

Brighton Branch Library June Schedule
2026-06-08, 2026-06-15, 2026-06-22, 2026-06-29 | Brighton Branch Library, 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton, MA, 02135
Don’t miss out on all the exciting programs happening at the Brighton Branch this month! There are plenty of opportunities to learn, connect, and have fun. Pick up a printed copy of our calendar at the branch, or visit bit.ly/BPLBrighton to explore details about our upcoming programs in June and beyond. We look forward to seeing you at the library!

Faneuil Gardens Unity Day
2026-06-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Faneuil Gardens, 55 Faneuil Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
Finishing out the week and getting ready to celebrate summer with our neighbors at Faneuil Gardens during their Annual Unity Day Celebration!
We also had the opportunity to celebrate with the amazing kids of Brighton Future Forward, an after-school program run by our partners at Allston Brighton CDC. The program provides academic support, youth development, and enrichment opportunities for young people living at Faneuil Gardens, and we’ve loved being part of it throughout the year.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this program such a success. We wish all the students, families, and community members a safe, fun, and happy summer!

Tee Off for PSF Community Center Golf Tournament
2026-06-13 13:30 - 19:00 | Sandy Burr Country Club, 103 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA, 01778
It’s that time of year again!
The annual Tee Off for PSF Community Center Golf Tournament is back, and we’re excited to kick off another great season of support for our community.
Join us on Saturday, June 13, at Sandy Burr Country Club for a fun day on the links, followed by lunch, drinks, dinner, and prizes—rain or shine!
📍 Registration: 12:30 PM
📍 Shotgun Start: 1:30 PM
📍 Dinner to follow at Sandy Burr Country Club
First and foremost, this tournament is a fundraiser that provides essential support for PSF Community Center. Proceeds help make it possible for more than 100 nonprofit organizations and civic groups to use our community spaces at no cost each year. From the Girl Scouts and Cancer Support Community to the Boston Police Department and many others, these groups rely on PSF Community Center for meetings, youth programs, support services, art therapy, and community-building activities.
In a neighborhood where many nonprofits have been displaced by rising rents and development pressures, PSF Community Center remains a vital resource and gathering place for the community.
A huge thank you to our generous donors who have already stepped up to support this year’s tournament! 👉 Swipe to see our donors so far.
Whether you’d like to participate as a sponsor, donor, golfer, or all three, there’s still time to get involved. Join us for a great day on the course while helping sustain programs and services that make a difference throughout our community.
For registration and sponsorship information, visit: www.psf-inc.org/golf
We look forward to seeing you on the course!

Tie-Dye Summer Reading Kickoff Party!
2026-06-16 15:30 - 17:30 | Brighton Common, 30 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135
Get ready for a colorful start to summer! Join the Brighton Branch Library on Tuesday, June 16, at Brighton Common for a Tie-Dye Summer Reading Kickoff Party.
Children ages 5 and up are invited to create their own tie-dye masterpiece while signing up for the library’s Summer Reading Program. Participants can pick up everything they need to get started on a summer full of reading, learning, and fun.
All materials will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last, so be sure to arrive early. In the event of inclement weather, the program will move indoors to the Brighton Branch Library.
Bring your creativity, meet other young readers, and kick off summer with a splash of color!

⚽ Exciting news from Friends of McKinney Park!
2026-06-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-27 12:00 - 13:00 | McKinney Playground/Park, 74 Faneuil Street, Brighton, 02135, United States
Thanks to support from the Soccer Unity Project, a new girls travel soccer team is being formed to represent Allston-Brighton in the Boston Area Youth Soccer League.
To help build the team and develop skills, free girls soccer clinics will be held on:
📅 Saturday, June 20
📅 Saturday, June 27
The clinics will provide a great opportunity for players to meet the coach, build teamwork, and have fun while improving their game.
For boys who participated in tryouts earlier this spring, updates are expected to be sent by email by June 19.
Questions? Contact Friends of McKinney Park at friendsofmckinneypark@gmail.com.
We love seeing opportunities that bring young athletes together and strengthen our community through sports. Good luck to all the players!

Brighton Branch Library July Schedule
2026-07-06, 2026-07-13, 2026-07-20 | Brighton Branch Library, 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton, MA, 02135
Read, discover, and explore all summer long at the Brighton Branch Library! Pick up a printed copy of the July calendar at the library or visit bit.ly/BPLBrighton for complete information about upcoming programs and events.
Highlights this month include:

Jaws Movie Screenings: Celebrate summer with two screenings of the classic film Jaws. Join us on the evening of Thursday, July 2, or the afternoon of Monday, July 13.
Homemade Ice Cream Workshop: Kids, tweens, and teens ages 6–17 can learn how to make their own ice cream using common household ingredients and supplies on Thursday, July 9. Registration is required.
Creative Writing Workshop Series: Tweens ages 8–14 are invited to explore creative writing through engaging prompts and activities during a three-part workshop series beginning the week of July 13. No registration is required, but participants are encouraged to attend all three sessions.

Faneuil Branch Library July Schedule
2026-07-06, 2026-07-13, 2026-07-20 | Faneuil Branch Library, 419 Faneuil Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Celebrate Summer at the Allstonway Soccer Ball Scavenger Hunt – July 8!
2026-07-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Allstonway, 60 Western Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134
Grab your family, friends, and neighbors and join the fun at Allstonway on Wednesday, July 8, for an exciting Soccer Ball Scavenger Hunt celebrating the Summer of America 250 and the excitement of the FIFA World Cup!
The festivities begin at 4:30 PM, when 250 soccer balls will be hidden throughout Allstonway, waiting to be discovered. Best of all, every soccer ball is a winner! Lucky participants will receive prizes ranging from Allstonway swag to fantastic grand prizes generously donated by local businesses, including The Atlas Hotel, Ama, Foxglove Terrace, The Coop, Phin Coffee House, and Revival Café.
The fun doesn’t stop with the scavenger hunt! Spend the afternoon enjoying live music, delicious food from a local food truck, yard games, and plenty of family-friendly activities. After finding your soccer ball, be sure to stop by the Allstonway tent to claim your prize and join in the celebration.
This free community event is a wonderful way to kick off the summer, connect with neighbors, support local businesses, and celebrate everything that makes our neighborhood so special.
Admission is free and everyone is welcome!
Please RSVP so organizers can keep you informed of any schedule changes or weather-related updates.
Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-kickoff-scavenger-hunt-tickets-1992927937108?fbclid=IwY2xjawS53wZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJlTWtGd09oTDliWTRHUlA4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtgsSoE9i7992shw20wpq8CptpzngHtaDYCxupAddXgL1rfjZvXasLHushfM_aem_D_H2xKMW4hfHlSaKSaJOTw…

New Free Summer Opportunity for Middle School Students: STEM on Strip
2026-07-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Boston Fencing Club, 100 Holton Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
This July, Boston students entering grades 5–8 have an exciting opportunity to participate in STEM on Strip, a brand-new week-long summer enrichment program that combines hands-on STEM learning with the Olympic sport of fencing.
Organized by DoGood, hosted by the Boston Fencing Club, and featuring a STEM curriculum developed by Cords for a Cause, this pilot program is designed to expand access to science, technology, engineering, math, and athletics for students who may not otherwise have these opportunities due to socioeconomic barriers.
Throughout the week, participants will explore engaging STEM activities while learning the fundamentals of fencing, helping them build problem-solving skills, confidence, teamwork, and resilience in a fun and supportive environment.
Full Scholarships Available!
A dozen or more full-scholarship spots will be available. Families needing financial assistance are strongly encouraged to express their interest. While scholarship availability is based on program capacity, it is expected that most students requesting financial assistance will receive a full scholarship.
To learn more or express your interest, visit:
https://www.fencersdogood.org/sosboston2026
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover new skills, make new friends, and experience an exciting blend of STEM education and athletics this summer!

Sparks a Life With Art
2026-07-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Jackson Mann Community Center, 40 Armington Street, Allston, MA, 02134
New at the JMCC: Please Register
7/21-8/27, 1:00PM-4:00PM
For Teens, Intro to Cricut 4, Intro to work with Resin, Paint Pouring, Dried Flowers with Resin, Logo Design, Silk screen
Co-ed for ages 12-18
