Milton Events
- Climb for a Better Tomorrow: A rain-or-shine Earth Day event at the Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center.
- Date & Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026; Climb window 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Check-in starts at 9:15 AM).
- Location: Blue Hill Observatory, 1 Observatory Service Rd, Milton, MA.
- Description: A community climb featuring Earth Day activities at the summit, including event t-shirts and goodie bags.
- Colm Tóibín Book Discussion: An author talk and book signing with award-winning Irish writer Colm Tóibín as part of the Milton Public Library Speaker Series.
- Date & Time: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 6:30 PM.
- Location: Milton High School, 25 Gile Road, Milton, MA.
- The Miniature Painter Revealed: An author talk and book signing with Kathleen Langone about Gilded Age artist Amalia Kussner at the Forbes House Museum.
- Date & Time: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
- Location: Forbes House Museum, 215 Adams St, Milton, MA.
- Eustis Estate Museum Visits: Weekly tours of the historic 1878 estate.
- Date & Time: Saturdays and Sundays (April 4, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26).
- Location: Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Ave, Milton, MA.
- Description: Offers self-guided, design, and servant-focused tours. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
Dorchester Events
- WE MOVE IN COLOR: A dynamic musical revue at the Strand Theatre portraying the African American narrative through music, poetry, and dance.
- Date & Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 7:30 PM.
- Location: Strand Theatre, 543 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA.
- Cost: Starting at $20.
- Dorchester Brewing Company Weekly Events: The brewery hosts regular community and social gatherings throughout April.
- Hump Day Trivia: Every Wednesday at 7:00 PM (April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29).
- Mah Jongg Class: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
- Lesbian Nightlife Tea Dance: Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
- Bongo Indoor Golf League: Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
- Ava Sophia Music: A live performance at Just Book-ish as part of the Freedom Sounds series.
- Date & Time: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM.
- Location: Just Book-ish, 1463 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA.
- VIP Whiskey Tour and Tasting: Weekly immersive tours at Boston Harbor Distillery.
- Date & Time: Saturdays (April 4, 11, 18, 25) at 3:30 PM.
- Location: Boston Harbor Distillery, 12R Ericsson Street, Dorchester, MA. [9, 10, 11, 12, 13]
Workshops & Community
- Wig-Making Workshop: A volunteer event at Stitch House Dorchester to create yarn wigs for children with cancer.
- Date & Time: Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
- Location: 846 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA.
- Family Music Bingo Night: A community event for families at Boston Collegiate Charter School.
- Date & Time: Friday, April 10, 2026, at 6:30 PM.
- Location: 11 Mayhew Street, Dorchester, MA.
- Knitting & Crafts Circle: A weekly social gathering for crafters at the Adams Street Branch Library.
- Date & Time: Wednesdays at 2:00 PM (April 8, 15, 22, 29).
- Location: 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA. [1, 14, 15, 16]
