The Boston Almanac

Curated weekly · Est. 2026

Outdoor & Nature Walks

2026-05-26 2026-06-04 · 150 entries

01

Babes in the Woods (Sheepfold), Register

95/100

Guided family hike in Middlesex Fells, ideal for outdoor and nature enthusiasts.

  • 10:00 am–11:30 am
04

Seal Island Tour

95/100

Kayak tour to see gray seals, perfect for outdoor and nature enthusiasts.

  • 1:30 pm–4:00 pm
07

Lighthouse Coastal Island Kayak Tour

95/100

Guided kayak tour to a Mass Audubon island with lighthouse exploration — perfect for outdoor and nature enthusiasts.

  • 10:00 am–12:00 pm
08

Nature Walk, Arnold Arboretum

95/100

Nature walk at Arnold Arboretum, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts seeking scenic paths and social hiking.

  • 10:00 am–12:30 pm
10

Full Moon Rise over Boston

95/100

Full moon rise viewing at a park with city skyline, perfect for nature and photography lovers.

  • 7:45 pm–8:45 pm
11

SPARK Boston's Foraging Tour

95/100

Foraging tour on the Charles River Esplanade, a perfect nature walk to discover wild edible plants.

  • 11:00 am
14

Lighthouse Coastal Island Kayak Tour

95/100

Guided kayak tour to a lighthouse island, perfect for nature lovers.

  • 10:00 am–12:00 pm
18

Tuesday Morning Walk

90/100

Guided morning walk in Boston, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a scenic stroll.

  • 9:00 am–10:30 am
27

Full Moon Rise over Boston

90/100

Full moon rise viewing at Robbins Farm Park, stunning nature experience.

  • 8:30 pm–9:30 pm
29

Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Yoga

90/100

Outdoor yoga in nature at Discovery Museum, ideal for outdoor and wellness enthusiasts.

  • 1:30 pm–2:00 pm
30

Parks Fitness: Chair Yoga with Michelle

90/100

Free outdoor chair yoga in Symphony Park, perfect for nature and wellness enthusiasts.

  • 10:00 am
31

Parks Fitness: Family Zumba with Carmen

85/100

Free outdoor family fitness class in a park, perfect for nature and active families.

  • 6:30 pm
32

Living Root Dragon Boat Practice Session

85/100

Dragon boat practice on the water at Rivergreen Park, perfect for outdoor and water enthusiasts.

  • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
33

5-6 Mile Run Starting From Davis Square

85/100

Social 5-6 mile run starting from Davis Square through Somerville and Medford, great for outdoor runners.

  • 6:30 pm–7:30 pm
35

Hammond Castle Museum Daily Guided and Self-Guided Tours

85/100

Daily guided tours of a historic castle and inventor's laboratory offer a unique indoor-outdoor exploration.

  • 9:00 am–3:30 pm
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36

5-6 Mile Run Starting from Medford Square

85/100

A 5-6 mile run along the Mystic River offers a scenic outdoor workout for nature lovers.

  • 6:45 am–7:45 am
37

Davis Square Farmers Market

85/100

Weekly farmers market with fresh local produce and goods, perfect for outdoor and food enthusiasts.

  • 12:00 pm–12:00 pm
  • 12:00 pm–12:00 pm
38

Wine Down Wednesday Run

85/100

Weekly group run starting from Park Street, great for outdoor fitness enthusiasts.

  • 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
40

$10 Commuter Rail Weekends and Holidays

85/100

$10 weekend commuter rail pass enables unlimited outdoor exploration across Massachusetts.

  • 5:00 am–11:59 pm
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41

Find Your Frequency Run - Boston

85/100

Group run celebrating Global Running Day, perfect for outdoor fitness enthusiasts.

  • 8:00 am–11:00 am
42

Spring Cider Run 5K & Donut Dash

85/100

Spring 5K run and donut dash at Cider Hill Farm, a fun outdoor farm race.

  • 8:30 am–12:30 pm
43

Family Farm Chores at Weir River Farm

85/100

Hands-on family farm chores at a working farm, ideal for nature and animal lovers.

  • 9:45 am
44

Open Barnyard at Weir River Farm

85/100

Open barnyard at a working farm, great for families to interact with animals outdoors.

  • 11:00 am
45

Barnyard Buddies

85/100

Saturday morning farm exploration with animal interactions, perfect for nature-loving families.

  • 10:30 am
46

Free Ferry Weekend

85/100

Free ferry to Georges Island for hiking and historic fort exploration on Boston Harbor Islands opening weekend.

  • 10:00 am
50

Expressive arts workshop

85/100

Expressive arts workshop outdoors in nature, perfect for nature enthusiasts seeking mindfulness.

  • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
54

Parks Fitness: Yoga with Carlos

85/100

Free outdoor yoga in a park, perfect for nature and fitness lovers.

  • 5:30 pm
56

Parks Fitness: All Levels Yoga with Christine

85/100

Free outdoor yoga in a park, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.

  • 6:00 pm
57

Parks Fitness: Zumba with Cristian

85/100

Free outdoor Zumba in a park, combines fitness with fresh air.

  • 6:30 pm
59

Peace Out Breakfast Yoga Club

85/100

Outdoor morning yoga in Lincoln Park followed by breakfast social, perfect for nature and fitness.

  • 7:00 am–8:00 am
60

Breakfast Yoga Club!

85/100

Outdoor breakfast yoga in Union Square, combining exercise and nature.

  • 7:00 am–8:00 am
61

Pilates in the Park

85/100

Outdoor Pilates in Medal of Honor Park, perfect for nature and fitness enthusiasts.

  • 10:30 am–11:15 am
62

Davis Square Farmers Market

85/100

Outdoor farmers market in Davis Square, perfect for nature lovers seeking local produce.

  • 12:00 pm
63

Brookline Farmers Market

85/100

Outdoor farmers market with fresh local food, perfect for nature and food enthusiasts.

  • 1:30 pm–6:30 pm
64

Medford Farmers Market

85/100

Outdoor farmers market at Condon Shell Park, great for fresh air and local produce.

  • 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
65

The Phoenix Boston - Rock Climbing

85/100

Free rock climbing at The Phoenix, an active outdoor-like activity for nature enthusiasts.

  • 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
67

PhotoWalks Beacon Hill Tour

80/100

Photo walk through historic Beacon Hill, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who love scenic walks.

  • 10:15 am–11:45 am
68

Coolidge @ The Speedway 2026

80/100

Free outdoor summer movie series at Charles River Speedway, perfect for an evening in nature.

  • 7:30 pm–11:00 pm
69

Wednesday Evening Walk

80/100

Guided evening walk through Beacon Hill, perfect for urban nature enthusiasts.

  • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
70

E-Bike Day: Roxbury

80/100

Community e-bike ride with tune-ups, a great outdoor cycling activity.

  • 3:30 pm
71

Brush and Bloom at Minton Stable

80/100

Outdoor painting session in a community garden, blending art and nature.

  • 6:30 pm
72

Bringing Back the Purple Martin

80/100

Online talk about Purple Martins, directly relevant to birding enthusiasts.

  • 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
73

Parks Fitness: Tai Chi with Joe

80/100

Free outdoor Tai Chi class in a park, perfect for nature and fitness enthusiasts.

  • 10:00 am
76

Nest Box Workshop at Powisset Farm

80/100

Hands-on nest box building at a farm, perfect for bird and nature enthusiasts.

  • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
77

Nest Box Workshop at Powisset Farm

80/100

Hands-on nest box building at a farm, perfect for bird and nature enthusiasts.

  • 3:00 pm
78

Fruitlands Fairy Forest

80/100

Outdoor fairy forest at Fruitlands Museum, enchanting for families in nature.

  • 10:00 am
79

Herben Legends 2: The Rooted Path

80/100

Plant walk at Houghton's Pond, combining nature education with outdoor recreation.

  • 10:00 am
82

Strides for Action

80/100

5K walk/run on Boston Common is a great outdoor fitness event in a historic park.

  • 8:00 am–12:00 pm
84

Parks Fitness: Yoga with Debbie

80/100

Free outdoor yoga class in a park, perfect for nature and fitness enthusiasts.

  • 8:00 am
85

Parks Fitness: Strength Training with Helen

80/100

Free outdoor strength training in a playground, combining fitness with fresh air.

  • 8:00 am
86

Timbre Sweat Sessions (10am)

80/100

Outdoor wellness session with sauna at Gibson Point, combining nature and relaxation.

  • 10:00 am–11:15 am
87

Archery Sunday!

80/100

Outdoor archery at historic estate, great for nature enthusiasts.

  • 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
89

South Boston Farmers Market

80/100

Outdoor farmers market with fresh local produce, great for nature and food lovers.

  • 11:00 am
90

Central Square Farmers Market

80/100

Outdoor farmers market in Central Square, perfect for fresh air and local food.

  • 12:00 pm
91

Barnyard Story Hour at Weir River Farm

80/100

Outdoor barnyard story hour at a farm, perfect for families who love nature.

  • 11:00 am
92

Barnyard Story Hour at Appleton Farms

80/100

Outdoor farm story hour with animal visits, ideal for nature-loving families.

  • 11:30 am
93

Parks Fitness: Yoga with Eleni

80/100

Free outdoor yoga class in Horatio Harris Park, perfect for nature and fitness.

  • 5:30 pm
94

Parks Fitness: Stretch and Mobility with Latoya

80/100

Free outdoor stretch and mobility class in Codman Square Park, ideal for nature lovers.

  • 6:00 pm
95

Parks Fitness: Zumba with Ama

80/100

Free outdoor Zumba class at Mozart Street Playground, combining fitness and fresh air.

  • 6:00 pm
96

Parks Fitness: Family Yoga with Maryssa

80/100

Free outdoor family yoga at Portsmouth Street Playground, great for nature and family.

  • 6:00 pm
97

Parks Fitness: BCBS Line Dancing with Angela

80/100

Free outdoor line dancing at William J. Devine Golf Clubhouse, combining fitness and nature.

  • 6:30 pm
98

The Miles Ahead Mile Project

80/100

Outdoor track program at Moakley Park, perfect for runners and nature enthusiasts.

  • 6:30 pm–7:30 pm
99

Farm Explorers at Weir River Farm

80/100

Hands-on farm animal experience outdoors, perfect for nature-loving families.

  • 11:00 am
100

Barnyard Story Hour at Weir River Farm

75/100

Farm story hour with animal visits, great for families who love nature and farms.

  • 11:00 am
101

Barnyard Story Hour at Appleton Farms

75/100

Farm story hour with goat visits, ideal for families seeking outdoor farm experiences.

  • 11:30 am
102

Barnyard Story Hour, Register

75/100

Farm story hour with barnyard animals, perfect for families who love outdoor farm experiences.

  • 10:00 am–11:00 am
103

Barnyard Story Hour, Register

75/100

Farm story hour with goat visits, ideal for families who love outdoor farm experiences.

  • 10:30 am–11:30 am
105

Bonsai 101(Burlington)

75/100

Learn the ancient art of bonsai and plant your own juniper tree in this hands-on gardening workshop.

  • 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
107

Parks Fitness: BCBS Frog Pond Yoga

75/100

Free outdoor yoga on Boston Common, a classic nature and fitness activity.

  • 6:00 pm
109

Thursday Soccer in Cambridge

75/100

Outdoor soccer at Danehy Park, great for active nature lovers.

  • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
110

Family Cow Connection at Appleton Farms

75/100

Up-close cow interaction at a historic farm, blending nature and animal connection.

  • 6:00 pm
111

Danehy Park Friday Soccer

75/100

Friendly pickup soccer game at Danehy Park, a great outdoor sports activity.

  • 5:45 pm–7:15 pm
112

22nd Annual Union Square Farmers Market

75/100

Union Square Farmers Market, a weekly outdoor market with local food and community.

  • 9:00 am–1:00 pm
114

Parks Fitness: Walking Group with Brandy

75/100

Free outdoor walking group in a park, perfect for nature and fitness enthusiasts.

  • 8:00 am
115

Parks Fitness: Yoga with Karma

75/100

Free outdoor yoga class in a park, great for nature and wellness.

  • 10:00 am
116

Esplanade Coffee + Stroll

75/100

Relaxed morning coffee and stroll along the Charles River Esplanade, perfect for nature lovers.

  • 9:00 am–11:00 am
118

SoWa Open Market

75/100

Large outdoor open-air market with farmers and artists.

  • 11:00 am
122

Parks Fitness: BCBS Frog Pond Yoga

75/100

Free outdoor yoga on Boston Common, ideal for nature and fitness enthusiasts.

  • 6:00 pm
123

Drop-In Family Yoga in the Park, Register

70/100

Outdoor family yoga series in a park, great for nature and wellness enthusiasts.

  • 10:00 am–10:45 am
124

Stories and Strollers, Register

70/100

Stories and strollers walk, combining storytime with a nature walk for families.

  • 10:00 am–11:00 am
125

Copley Square Farmers Market

70/100

Outdoor farmers market in Copley Square, great for fresh local produce and community.

  • 11:00 am
126

Beer Garden Season at Remnant Brewing (Outdoor Patio & Beer Garden)

70/100

Outdoor beer garden at Remnant Brewing, perfect for relaxing in the fresh air.

  • 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
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  • 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
127

PhotoWalks Beacon Hill Tour

70/100

A walking tour through picturesque Beacon Hill combines history, architecture, and photography tips.

  • 1:15 pm–2:45 pm
128

Parks Fitness: Yoga with Eleni

70/100

Free outdoor yoga class in Horatio Harris Park combines fitness with fresh air and nature.

  • 5:30 pm
129

Parks Fitness: Zumba with Ama

70/100

Free outdoor Zumba class at Mozart Street Playground offers energetic fitness in a park setting.

  • 6:00 pm
130

Parks Fitness: Stretch and Mobility with Latoya

70/100

Free outdoor stretch and mobility class at Codman Square Park promotes wellness in a green space.

  • 6:00 pm
131

Parks Fitness: Family Yoga with Maryssa

70/100

Free outdoor family yoga at Portsmouth Street Playground is a great way to enjoy nature with kids.

  • 6:00 pm
132

Parks Fitness: BCBS Line Dancing with Angela

70/100

Free outdoor line dancing at the Devine Golf Clubhouse combines dance with a park setting.

  • 6:30 pm
135

The Phoenix Boston - Rock Climbing

70/100

Free rock climbing at The Phoenix, active indoor climbing but appeals to outdoor enthusiasts.

  • 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
136

Harvard Square French Fry & Pairings Food Tour

70/100

Walking food tour in Harvard Square, combines outdoor walking with food.

  • 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
  • 3:30 pm–5:00 pm
137

Monuments, Burials & Restoration

70/100

Guided tour of Milk Row Cemetery focusing on Civil War history, outdoors in a historic cemetery.

  • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
138

Parks Fitness: Chair Yoga with Michelle

70/100

Free outdoor chair yoga class in a park, perfect for nature and fitness.

  • 10:00 am
141

Barnyard Story Hour at Powisset Farm

70/100

Barnyard story hour at a farm, ideal for families wanting a gentle outdoor activity.

  • 11:00 am
142

Copley Square Farmers Market

70/100

Weekly farmers market in Copley Square, a vibrant outdoor gathering for local food lovers.

  • 11:00 am
144

Summer Concert Series & Beer Garden

70/100

Outdoor summer concert series and beer garden at a historic house, great for outdoor socializing.

  • 2:00 pm–7:00 pm
145

Cloonee Boat Cruise

70/100

Boat cruise on Boston Harbor, great for outdoor water views and music.

  • 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
146

Watercolor Painting Workshop #1: LoPresti Park

70/100

Free outdoor watercolor painting workshop at a park, combining art and nature.

  • 10:00 am
147

Garden Exploration

70/100

Outdoor garden exploration at the museum, perfect for nature-loving families.

  • 10:00 am–12:00 pm
150

2nd Annual Milton Garden Tour

70/100

Self-guided garden tour, perfect for nature and garden enthusiasts.

  • 10:00 am–3:00 pm