Event and Program List
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The Great Malden Outdoors Rx Pilot Program (Summer Extension)
Seasonal Events
Arts in the Parks
Join artist Ayelet Katz for this three part series of “en plein air” art. Bring your choice of watercolor or sketching materials and she’ll teach you how to use a variety of art mediums while creating art on location. Classes take place at different Malden parks on Sunday mornings and are subsidized thanks to a Malden Community Connections grant!
FREE Learn to Fly Fish
Join Greater Boston Trout Unlimited on 9/12/26 for our 2nd annual Fly Fishing Class.
FREE Intro to Birding Course
Join the Boston Birding Festival for a 2-part course teaching you how to become a birder. Indoors at Idle Hands on 9/17 and outdoors at the Fells on 9/19.
FREE Family Bike Ride
Join Bike to the Sea on 9/27/26 for our 3rd annual group ride.
Fall Adult Outdoor Art Classes
Sharon is back this Fall for her Stop Scrolling and Start Sketching Class at Pine Banks Park. Sign up today, her Spring classes sold out!
FREE Fall Hikes
Join the Friends of the Fells for a series of family friendly hikes where you will learn about the local flora and fauna found in the Fells.
FREE Nature & Science Walks
Join Earthwise Aware on several biodiversity and climate walks and nature conservation participatory science events in the Middlesex Fells Reservation all Spring and Fall.
Outdoor Climbing Class
If you've ever wanted to give outdoor climbing a try, then this is the program for you! Rock Spot staff will provide all the necessary equipment and take care of anchoring the rope at the top of the cliff. Recommended for all ages and abilities regardless of climbing experience. Classes are 10am to 1pm at Waitts Mount on multiple dates below.
Sport Climbing 202 Class
Sport Climbing 202 reviews the 201 class material in an outdoor environment. Participants will be "mock leading" with a top rope backup while they practice. Expect to be tested on multiple anchor situations at the top of the climbing route under the direct supervision of the instructor. Classes are 2pm to 6pm at Waitts Mount on multiple dates below.
All Year Events
FREE Run Club
Join the Run Club of Malden with runs on Wednesdays at 6pm from Faces Brewery and Saturdays at 8am from Bikeeny Cafe.
FREE Run Club
Join The Bridge Running Club for weekly run and walk outings all year long, Tuesdays at 6:30pm at 23 Commercial St in Malden.
The Great Malden Outdoors Rx Program
Extension Program
The following events are a great fit for: people with a mental health or serious stress management need, or people with a physical, intellectual, sensory, or developmental disability where adaptive equipment and staff would help them access these programs.
All locations for programming are accessible via public transportation in and around the city of Malden.
No insurance information, proof of a diagnosis, or outdoor recreation experience is necessary to participate in this program. Any specialized outdoor equipment, outdoor adaptive equipment, and professional instruction will be provided.
This program is FREE to all participants thanks to funding from: Molina Healthcare and the Mass Office of Outdoor Recreation
The great outdoors has the power to improve human health but not everyone has access to these: spaces, equipment, and expertise. The Great Malden Outdoors has launched an Outdoor Rx Program thanks to funding from Molina Healthcare and the Mass Office of Outdoor Recreation to use the outdoors to improve human health for people with disabilities. The pilot was launched in Spring of 2026 and a final report will be coming out in July of 2026 in partnership with And Still We Rise.
For access to the report, questions, or potential partnerships please sign up for the email list below.
Active Petitions
Let’s Take Action!
The Great Malden Outdoors wants to create more safe access to outdoor spaces.
We’re working to build a list of folks who’d like to see: crosswalks, hiking crossing signs, and map kiosks on DCR properties. Our most popular trailhead into the Middlesex Fells does not have a crosswalk and sits just after a blind corner. It’s also very popular amongst student groups who take the T from Oak Grove.
To learn more, please click the link below to sign the petition.
