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2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted by a local artist in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email allison.singer2@boston.gov to register.

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: FacebookInstagram and Bluesky.

2026 Arts and Crafts Workshops

Tuesdays - July 7, 14, and 21

Iacono Playground, Hyde Park

Walsh Playground, Dorchester

Wednesdays - July 8, 15, and 22

Marcella Playground, Roxbury 

Hynes Field, West Roxbury

Thursdays - July 9, 16, and 23 

Fallon Field, Roslindale 

Walker Playground, Mattapan

Fridays - July 10, 17, and 24 

Mozart Street Playground, Jamaica Plain 

Joyce Playground, Allston-Brighton 

Tuesdays - July 28, August 4 and 11

LoPresti Park, East Boston 

Elliot Norton Park, Chinatown

Wednesdays - July 29, August 5 and 12

Doherty Playground, Charlestown

Mission Hill Playground, Mission Hill

Thursdays - July 30, August 6 and 13

Myrtle Street Playground, Beacon Hill

Medal of Honor Park, South Boston 

Fridays - July 31, August 7 and 14 

O'Day Playground, South End

Doherty-Gibson Playground, Dorchester

Rosalita’s Puppets Marionette Performances are at 11 a.m.

Thursday, July 23: Fallon Field, Roslindale

Friday, July 24:  Mozart Street Playground, Jamaica Plain 

Thursday, July 30:  Myrtle Street Playground, Beacon Hill

Friday, July 31: O'Day Playground, South End

Thursday, August 6: Medal of Honor Park, South Boston 

Friday, August 7: Doherty-Gibson Playground, Dorchester

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