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2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Mission Hill

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

July 29, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 29, 2026, until August 12, 2026
  • Mission Hill Playground
    60 Smith Street
    Boston , MA 02120
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-29T10:00:00 - 2026-07-29T12:00:00

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 required for groups of 8 or more. Please email allison.singer2@boston.gov to register.

This series is 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: Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.

July 29, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 29, 2026, until August 12, 2026
  • Mission Hill Playground
    60 Smith Street
    Boston , MA 02120
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-29T10:00:00 - 2026-07-29T12:00:00

2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Charlestown

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

July 29, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 29, 2026, until August 12, 2026
  • Doherty Playground
    331 Bunker Hill Street
    Boston , MA 02129
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-29T10:00:00 - 2026-07-29T12:00:00

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 required for groups of 8 or more. Please email allison.singer2@boston.gov to register.

This series is 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: Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.

July 29, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 29, 2026, until August 12, 2026
  • Doherty Playground
    331 Bunker Hill Street
    Boston , MA 02129
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-29T10:00:00 - 2026-07-29T12:00:00

2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Chinatown

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

July 28, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 28, 2026, until August 11, 2026
  • Elliot Norton Park
    295 Tremont Street
    Boston , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Chinatown/Leather District
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-28T10:00:00 - 2026-07-28T12:00:00

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 required for groups of 8 or more. Please email allison.singer2@boston.gov to register.

This series is 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.

July 28, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 28, 2026, until August 11, 2026
  • Elliot Norton Park
    295 Tremont Street
    Boston , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Chinatown/Leather District
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-28T10:00:00 - 2026-07-28T12:00:00

2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: East Boston

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

July 28, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 28, 2026, until August 11, 2026
  • LoPresti Park
    33 Sumner Street
    Boston , MA 02128
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-28T10:00:00 - 2026-07-28T12:00:00

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 required for groups of 8 or more. Please email allison.singer2@boston.gov to register.

This series is 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.

July 28, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 28, 2026, until August 11, 2026
  • LoPresti Park
    33 Sumner Street
    Boston , MA 02128
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-28T10:00:00 - 2026-07-28T12:00:00

2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Roxbury

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

July 8, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 8, 2026, until July 22, 2026
  • Marcella Playground
    260 Highland Street
    Boston , MA 02119
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-08T10:00:00 - 2026-07-08T12:00:00

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 required for groups of 8 or more. Please email allison.singer2@boston.gov to register.

This series is 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: Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.

July 8, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 8, 2026, until July 22, 2026
  • Marcella Playground
    260 Highland Street
    Boston , MA 02119
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-08T10:00:00 - 2026-07-08T12:00:00

2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Dorchester

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

July 7, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 7, 2026, until July 21, 2026
  • Walsh Playground
    967 Washington Street
    Boston , MA 02126
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-07T10:00:00 - 2026-07-07T12:00:00

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 required for groups of 8 or more. Please email allison.singer2@boston.gov to register.

This series is 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.

July 7, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 7, 2026, until July 21, 2026
  • Walsh Playground
    967 Washington Street
    Boston , MA 02126
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-07T10:00:00 - 2026-07-07T12:00:00

Bike and Bird

Join Mass Audubon for a group bike ride from Mattapan to Cambridge. Register in advance if you'd like to use Bluebikes. 

May 2, 2026
  • 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
    Mattapan, MA
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-02T09:00:23 - 2026-05-02T11:00:23

Pedal through dedicated bike lanes with stops at Jamaica Pond and the Emerald Necklace, where birds are actively foraging in the early morning light. You'll spot species grabbing breakfast, learn to distinguish residents from travelers, and discover which birds treat these urban greenways as home.

The bike ride will conclude at Magazine Beach, where you can explore the Greener Good Market happening that day.

May 2, 2026
  • 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
    Mattapan, MA
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-02T09:00:23 - 2026-05-02T11:00:23

March 28 Bike Ride

Boston Bikes, in collaboration with MassBike, is organizing a winter group ride series.

March 28, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • CENTRAL SQUARE, EAST BOSTON
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-28T10:30:41 - 2026-03-28T12:30:41

This is a slow-paced ride that include a mix of bike path and on-street riding in East Boston neighborhood. Ride will end with free hot chocolate

 

March 28, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • CENTRAL SQUARE, EAST BOSTON
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-28T10:30:41 - 2026-03-28T12:30:41

Joslin Park Community Briefing

Please join us for a virtual community briefing to hear updates about improvements to Joslin Park, at the intersection of Joslin Place and Brookline Avenue. 

March 3, 2026
Event Date2026-03-03T18:00:00 - 2026-03-03T19:30:00
March 3, 2026
Event Date2026-03-03T18:00:00 - 2026-03-03T19:30:00

Franklin Park Capital Project Fair

 Join us at the Franklin Park Capital Project Fair Thursday, March 19 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the William Devine Golf Course Clubhouse to learn about the latest investments and improvements happening throughout Franklin Park.  

March 19, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • William Devine Golf Course Clubhouse
    1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, 02121
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-19T18:00:00 - 2026-03-19T20:00:00

This community event is an opportunity to hear directly from City staff, ask questions, and connect one-on-one with the teams leading key projects in the park.

The evening will begin with a brief presentation, followed by tabling sessions where attendees can speak with representatives from Boston Parks & Recreation’s Design and Construction and Urban Wilds Crew, as well as the Planning Department.

Project updates will include:

Come learn how these projects are shaping the future of Franklin Park and share your questions and feedback with the project teams.

 

March 19, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • William Devine Golf Course Clubhouse
    1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, 02121
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-19T18:00:00 - 2026-03-19T20:00:00
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