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10:00 am Let’s Go Fishing with Elevate Yo... @ Houghton's Pond

8:30 am Walk with a Doc @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot A-

Walk with a Doc @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot A-

Sep 13 @ 8:30 am

This walking program is a fun and safe place to take a walk (at your pace), learn health tips from local healthcare professionals, and meet new people. The event is FREE and all are welcome![...]

9:00 am Trail Maintenance at the Friends...

Trail Maintenance at the Friends...

Sep 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Trail Maintenance for September 13th Registration Closed. Please Email John@Friendsofthebluehills.org to check to see if there are opening or cancelations. Meeting Location: Trailside Museum HERE Join us for a volunteer day dedicated to maintaining and[...]

Let’s Go Fishing with Elevate Yo... @ Houghton's Pond

Sep 13 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Calling all local kids and families! Join us at Houghton’s Pond for a FREE day of fishing–and fun! All fishing equipment, plus instruction, will be provided. /* "function"==typeof InitializeEditor,callIfLoaded:function(o){return!(!gform.domLoaded||!gform.scriptsLoaded||!gform.themeScriptsLoaded&&!gform.isFormEditor()||(gform.isFormEditor()&&console.warn("The use of gform.initializeOnLoaded()[...]

10:00 am ARC’TERYX RUN BOSTON-10k Trail Race @ Houghton's Pond

7:30 am Hike with Rosa @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Hike with Rosa @ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Sep 14 @ 7:30 am

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE 4-mile hike with moderate hills, rocky terrain and some larger obstacles. This hike will be meeting in the Houghton’s Pond parking lot by the children’s playground. Join the Friends of the Blue[...]

ARC’TERYX RUN BOSTON-10k Trail Race @ Houghton's Pond

Sep 14 @ 10:00 am

Join our partner Arc’Teryx Boston for a 10k trail race at Blue Hills Reservation followed by complimentary refreshments and a post-race celebration! This event is for all paces and skill levels; all are welcome. 1st[...]

Mon

10:00 am Invasive Plant Removal at Burma ... @ Farnham Connolly

Invasive Plant Removal at Burma ... @ Farnham Connolly

Sep 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteer Event: Invasive Species Removal at Friends of the Blue Hills Join us for a hands-on volunteer event aimed at removing harmful invasive species, Mile-A-Minute, from our beautiful local park. These plants disrupt native ecosystems,[...]

Wed

2:00 pm Wellness in the Wilderness @ Houghton's Pond

Wellness in the Wilderness @ Houghton's Pond

Sep 17 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Meet Ranger Dan at Houghton’s Pond near the Visitor Center This is a partner event with DCR and there will no sign up needed for this event. “Join us for quiet and contemplative relaxation program[...]

Thu

10:00 am Ashes to New Beginnings Hike @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot

Ashes to New Beginnings Hike @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot

Sep 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE This hike will be approximately 3 miles, with some elevated difficult terrain and rocky obstacles. Wear sturdy footwear. This hike will begin at 840 Hillside St, Houghton’s Pond, by the playground. Hikes[...]

6:30 pm 2025 Annual Celebration: Fuel th... @ Irish Cultural Centre

2025 Annual Celebration: Fuel th... @ Irish Cultural Centre

Sep 18 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

🎉 It’s More Than a Fundraiser — It’s a Celebration of Adventure Join us for an unforgettable evening that puts the fun in fundraising! Whether you come for the outdoor vibe, the vibrant community, or the chance to[...]

7:00 am Woman’s Only Hike With Evangeline @ Houghton's Pond

Woman’s Only Hike With Evangeline @ Houghton's Pond

Sep 20 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am

Women’s Fitness-Focused Hike at Blue HillsMeeting Point: Houghton’s Pond Parking LotTime: 7:00 AM sharpLevel of Difficulty: Moderate to ChallengingDuration: Approximately 1.5 hours Join us for a women-only hike led by Evangeline, a Reiki Practitioner, yoga[...]

9:00 am Nature Journaling for Kids @ Houghton's Pond

Nature Journaling for Kids @ Houghton's Pond

Sep 20 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

On our nature journaling hike, we will become young explorers and scientists. As we walk along the trails, we will use our eyes, ears, and even noses to discover the wonders of nature all around[...]

10:00 am Widow Walkers Hikes-9/21/25 Feel... @ Widowmaker Brewing

Widow Walkers Hikes-9/21/25 Feel... @ Widowmaker Brewing

Sep 21 @ 10:00 am

**The September 21st Hike Registration is now Full. Please sign up for the October, November or December Hike! Join the Friends of the Blue Hills along with our partners Widowmaker Brewing and ARC’TERYX at the[...]

Wed

2:00 pm Wellness in the Wilderness @ Houghton's Pond

Wellness in the Wilderness @ Houghton's Pond

Sep 24 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Thu

2:00 pm Fall Foliage Foray @ Houghton's Pond

Fall Foliage Foray @ Houghton's Pond

Sep 25 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Meet Ranger Dan at Houghton’s Pond near the Visitor Center This is a partner event with DCR and there will no sign up needed for this event. Come see autumn’s red blaze (and yellow and[...]

9:00 am Neponset River Fall Cleanup: Mak... @ Neponset River Watershed

9:00 am Kid Friendly Hike @ Houghton's Pond

Kid Friendly Hike @ Houghton's Pond

Sep 27 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

The Signup is closed, If you would like to join the hike please meet Caitie at the Playground at 8:50 at Houghton’s Pond. Please check in with her there. Bring the whole family and join[...]

Neponset River Fall Cleanup: Mak... @ Neponset River Watershed

Sep 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Each year, hundreds of volunteers come together to clean up parks and shorelines throughout the Neponset River Watershed and they’d love to have you join them! There’s a role for everyone from hauling debris and[...]

10:00 am Kyle Ollmann’s Memorial Hike @ Shea Rink

Kyle Ollmann’s Memorial Hike @ Shea Rink

Sep 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

A lifelong resident of Quincy Kyle was a graduate of Quincy High School, Class of 2019. Kyle’s family was extremely proud of him to have bought his first house at 22 years old after all[...]

5:30 pm Evening Hike With Thomas @ Houghton's Pond

Evening Hike With Thomas @ Houghton's Pond

Sep 27 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Please meet Thomas at Houghton’s Pond. He will wait for all hikers to arrive! 4-mile hike with moderate hills, rocky terrain and some larger obstacles. Join the Friends of the Blue Hills[...]

7:00 am Every Body Hikes! Hike With Evan... @ Houghton's Pond

Every Body Hikes! Hike With Evan... @ Houghton's Pond

Sep 28 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am

Meeting Point: Houghton’s Pond Parking LotTime: 7:00 AM sharp Level of Difficulty: ModerateDuration: Approximately 1.5 hours Join us for a refreshing coed wellness hike led by Evangeline—a Reiki Practitioner, yoga instructor, and community builder. These[...]

Wed

7:00 am Your Morning 3-Miler with Melissa @ TBD

Your Morning 3-Miler with Melissa @ TBD

Oct 1 @ 7:00 am – 8:30 am

How do you start your mornings before work? Brew a cup of coffee, read the news, or watch some TV? Friends of the Blue Hills has a better idea… Why not start your day with[...]

7:00 am Every Body Hikes! Hike With Evan... @ Houghton's Pond

Every Body Hikes! Hike With Evan... @ Houghton's Pond

Oct 4 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am

9:00 am Trail Maintenance at the Friends...

Trail Maintenance at the Friends...

Oct 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us for a volunteer day dedicated to maintaining and improving the trails at The Friends of the Blue Hills. We’ll focus on essential tasks like brushing back overgrowth, clearing debris, raking paths, picking up[...]

9:00 am Colonial Road Runner Club Race @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot

Colonial Road Runner Club Race @ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot

Oct 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

These trail races follow rolling courses over dirt roads and forest paths in the Houghton’s Pond section of the scenic DCR Blue Hills Reservation, a few miles south of Boston. The routes avoid steep hiking[...]

Mon

10:00 am Invasive Plant Removal location TBD

Invasive Plant Removal location TBD

Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm