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Community Resource Fair

Join the City of Boston and local partners for a Community Resource Fair at BCYF Mattahunt.

October 3, 2024
2024-10-03T16:30:00 - 2024-10-03T19:00:00

Join the City of Boston and local partners for a Community Resource Fair at BCYF Mattahunt focused on reducing energy bills and pursuing energy efficiency resources. Additional information on food access, housing, career development, and more will be available. Food will be provided!  

  • Learn about utility assistance programs and payment plans through Eversource and National Grid.
  • Find out about Fuel Assistance (HEAP) with ABCD.
  • Enroll into Boston Community Choice Electricity (BCCE).
  • Access resources on food, housing, career development, and more!
  • Bring your utility bills! 

Resources from:

  • ABCD, Fuel Assistance (HEAP)
  • Eversource
  • National Grid 
  • Boston Community Choice Electricity (BCCE) 
  • Mass Save
  • Boston Savez
  • Disabilities Commission
  • Boston Fire Department
  • Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT)
  • Mayor's Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement (MOLA)
  • Education and Outreach Office of Fair Housing & Equity
  • Office of Human Resource
  • Public Works/Waste Reduction/Zero Waste
  • Office of Food Justice
  • Boston Water and Sewer Commission 
October 3, 2024
2024-10-03T16:30:00 - 2024-10-03T19:00:00
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2025 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 by a local artist in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

July 29, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 29, 2025, until August 12, 2025
  • LoPresti Park
    33 Sumner Street
    Boston , MA 02128
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-07-29T10:00:00 - 2025-07-29T12:00:00

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.

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: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

July 29, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 29, 2025, until August 12, 2025
  • LoPresti Park
    33 Sumner Street
    Boston , MA 02128
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-07-29T10:00:00 - 2025-07-29T12:00:00
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2023 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 by a local artist in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

July 18, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 18, 2023, until July 18, 2023
  • Marcella Playground
    260 Highland Street
    Boston , MA 02119
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-18T10:00:00 - 2023-07-18T12:00:00

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 encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@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: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

July 18, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 18, 2023, until July 18, 2023
  • Marcella Playground
    260 Highland Street
    Boston , MA 02119
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-18T10:00:00 - 2023-07-18T12:00:00
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2025 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Dorchester / Mattapan

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.

July 8, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 8, 2025, until July 22, 2025
  • Harambee Park
    930 Blue Hill Avenue
    Boston , MA 02124
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-07-08T10:00:00 - 2025-07-08T12:00:00

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 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: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

July 8, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 8, 2025, until July 22, 2025
  • Harambee Park
    930 Blue Hill Avenue
    Boston , MA 02124
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-07-08T10:00:00 - 2025-07-08T12:00:00
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2025 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Allston-Brighton

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 11, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 11, 2025, until July 25, 2025
  • Portsmouth Street Playground
    35 Portsmouth Street
    Boston , MA 02135
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-07-11T10:00:00 - 2025-07-11T12:00:00

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: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

July 11, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 11, 2025, until July 25, 2025
  • Portsmouth Street Playground
    35 Portsmouth Street
    Boston , MA 02135
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-07-11T10:00:00 - 2025-07-11T12:00:00
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2025 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Jamaica Plain

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 11, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 11, 2025, until July 25, 2025
  • Mozart Street Playground
    10 Mozart Street
    Boston , MA 02130
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-07-11T10:00:00 - 2025-07-11T12:00:00

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: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

July 11, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 11, 2025, until July 25, 2025
  • Mozart Street Playground
    10 Mozart Street
    Boston , MA 02130
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-07-11T10:00:00 - 2025-07-11T12:00:00
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2025 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Mattapan

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 10, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 10, 2025, until July 24, 2025
  • Walker Playground
    550 Norfolk Street
    BOSTON , MA 02126
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-07-10T10:00:00 - 2025-07-10T12:00:00

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: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

July 10, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 10, 2025, until July 24, 2025
  • Walker Playground
    550 Norfolk Street
    BOSTON , MA 02126
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-07-10T10:00:00 - 2025-07-10T12:00:00
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2025 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Roslindale

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 10, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 10, 2025, until July 24, 2025
  • Fallon Field
    910 South Street
    Boston , MA 02131
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-07-10T10:00:00 - 2025-07-10T12:00:00

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: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

July 10, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 10, 2025, until July 24, 2025
  • Fallon Field
    910 South Street
    Boston , MA 02131
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-07-10T10:00:00 - 2025-07-10T12:00:00
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2025 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Hyde Park

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 9, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 9, 2025, until July 23, 2025
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville Street
    Boston , MA 02136
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-07-09T10:00:00 - 2025-07-09T12:00:00

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: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

July 9, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 9, 2025, until July 23, 2025
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville Street
    Boston , MA 02136
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-07-09T10:00:00 - 2025-07-09T12:00:00
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2025 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: West 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 9, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 9, 2025, until July 23, 2025
  • Hynes Playground
    502 VFW Parkway
    Boston , MA 02132
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-07-09T10:00:00 - 2025-07-09T12:00:00

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: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

July 9, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 9, 2025, until July 23, 2025
  • Hynes Playground
    502 VFW Parkway
    Boston , MA 02132
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-07-09T10:00:00 - 2025-07-09T12:00:00
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