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2025 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Beacon 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 by a local artist in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

July 30, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 30, 2025, until August 13, 2025
  • Myrtle Street Playground
    50 Myrtle Street
    Boston , MA 02114
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Beacon Hill
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-30T10:00:00 - 2025-07-30T12:00:00

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: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

July 30, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 30, 2025, until August 13, 2025
  • Myrtle Street Playground
    50 Myrtle Street
    Boston , MA 02114
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Beacon Hill
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-30T10:00:00 - 2025-07-30T12:00:00

AI DECODED: AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP (Roxbury)

Exploring justice, joy, and power with AI. Discuss, debate, and dare to imagine the future of AI.

For teens ages 13 -18 interested in technology, artificial intelligence, transportation, the future

July 20, 2023
Event Date2023-07-20T14:30:00 - 2023-07-20T15:45:00

AI Decoded, hosted by the BPL and the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics, is a creative workshop for teens to learn about AI tools, how AI connects to your interests, and what role you play in shaping the future of AI.

Bring your curiosity, your doubts, and your opinions on AI. We’ll talk about it all, plus:

  • how we can identify and define AI
  • the benefits and harms of AI tools
  • the future of AI
  • the possibilities AI brings for joy and justice

You’ll learn the basics of how AI works, the history of AI development, and how you fit into and shape the future of AI. You’ll also get a chance to play with generative AI tools to create your own visions for the future of AI.

Come join us at the BPL to decode the conversation and generate your own future of AI!

Length of Session: 75-minute session 

Age range and interests: for teens ages 13 -18 interested in technology, artificial intelligence, transportation, the future

July 20, 2023
Event Date2023-07-20T14:30:00 - 2023-07-20T15:45:00

AI DECODED: AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP (Jamaica Plain)

Exploring justice, joy, and power with AI. Discuss, debate, and dare to imagine the future of AI.

For teens ages 13 -18 interested in technology, artificial intelligence, transportation, the future

July 19, 2023
  • 3:00pm - 4:15pm
  • Boston Public Library - Jamaica Plain Branch
    30 South Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Charlemya Erasme
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Learning and lectures
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-19T15:00:00 - 2023-07-19T16:15:00

AI Decoded, hosted by the BPL and the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics, is a creative workshop for teens to learn about AI tools, how AI connects to your interests, and what role you play in shaping the future of AI.

Bring your curiosity, your doubts, and your opinions on AI. We’ll talk about it all, plus:

  • how we can identify and define AI
  • the benefits and harms of AI tools
  • the future of AI
  • the possibilities AI brings for joy and justice

You’ll learn the basics of how AI works, the history of AI development, and how you fit into and shape the future of AI. You’ll also get a chance to play with generative AI tools to create your own visions for the future of AI.

Come join us at the BPL to decode the conversation and generate your own future of AI!

Length of Session: 75-minute session 

Age range and interests: for teens ages 13 -18 interested in technology, artificial intelligence, transportation, the future

July 19, 2023
  • 3:00pm - 4:15pm
  • Boston Public Library - Jamaica Plain Branch
    30 South Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Charlemya Erasme
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Learning and lectures
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-19T15:00:00 - 2023-07-19T16:15:00

AI Decoded: An Interactive Workshop (Copley Square)

Exploring justice, joy, and power with AI. Discuss, debate, and dare to imagine the future of AI.

For teens ages 13 -18 interested in technology, artificial intelligence, transportation, the future

July 14, 2023
  • 2:30pm - 3:45pm
  • Boston Public Library - Central Branch @ Teen Central
    700 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Charlemya Erasme
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Learning and lectures
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-14T14:30:00 - 2023-07-14T15:45:00

AI Decoded, hosted by the BPL and the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics, is a creative workshop for teens to learn about AI tools, how AI connects to your interests, and what role you play in shaping the future of AI.

Bring your curiosity, your doubts, and your opinions on AI. We’ll talk about it all, plus:

  • how we can identify and define AI
  • the benefits and harms of AI tools
  • the future of AI
  • the possibilities AI brings for joy and justice

You’ll learn the basics of how AI works, the history of AI development, and how you fit into and shape the future of AI. You’ll also get a chance to play with generative AI tools to create your own visions for the future of AI.

Come join us at the BPL to decode the conversation and generate your own future of AI!

Length of Session: 75-minute session 

Age range and interests: for teens ages 13 -18 interested in technology, artificial intelligence, transportation, the future

 

July 14, 2023
  • 2:30pm - 3:45pm
  • Boston Public Library - Central Branch @ Teen Central
    700 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Charlemya Erasme
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Learning and lectures
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-14T14:30:00 - 2023-07-14T15:45:00

BCYF Perkins Fun Fest

Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free Neighborhood Fun Fest Party on August 17!

August 17, 2023
Event Date2023-08-17T17:00:00 - 2023-08-17T19:00:00

The BCYF Fun Fest will offer a variety of free activities including a cookout, music, ice cream, children's activities, center information and more. 

August 17, 2023
Event Date2023-08-17T17:00:00 - 2023-08-17T19:00:00

BCYF Hennigan Fun Fest

Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free Neighborhood Fun Fest Party on August 10!

August 10, 2023
Event Date2023-08-10T17:00:00 - 2023-08-10T19:00:00

The BCYF Fun Fest will offer a variety of free activities including a cookout, music, ice cream, children's activities, center information and more. 

August 10, 2023
Event Date2023-08-10T17:00:00 - 2023-08-10T19:00:00

BCYF Pino Fun Fest

Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free Neighborhood Fun Fest Party on July 27!

July 27, 2023
Event Date2023-07-27T17:00:00 - 2023-07-27T19:00:00

The BCYF Fun Fest will offer a variety of free activities including a cookout, music, ice cream, bouncy house/obstacle course, costume characters and clowns, face painting, carnival games and prizes. center information and more. 

July 27, 2023
Event Date2023-07-27T17:00:00 - 2023-07-27T19:00:00

BCYF Condon Fun Fest

Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free Neighborhood Fun Fest Party on July 20!

July 20, 2023
Event Date2023-07-20T17:00:00 - 2023-07-20T19:00:00

The BCYF Fun Fest will offer a variety of free activities including music, a cookout, dunk tank, Mega Obstacle Course, DJ and dance party, snow cones and cotton candy, face paint and balloon magic, Hoop Mania, ice cream and Cookie Monstah trucks, special guest performances, giveaways and information about BCYF Condon Community Center’s programming and activities. 

July 20, 2023
Event Date2023-07-20T17:00:00 - 2023-07-20T19:00:00

Culture Nights

A series of events and concerts : a movement promoting expressive music and art for social change.

July 28, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 88 Seaport Boulevard
    BOSTON, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Family friendly
    Festivals and fairs
    Food and farmers markets
    Music
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-28T18:00:00 - 2023-07-28T21:00:00

The series honors artistic voice, freedom, and the gateway to truth and experimentation in the pursuit of justice. Culture Nights is a cultural programming initiative by The Artist Initiative for Revolution (AIR) in partnership with the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Equity and Inclusion Cabinet: Racial Justice.

culture nights - 7.28

July 28, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 88 Seaport Boulevard
    BOSTON, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Family friendly
    Festivals and fairs
    Food and farmers markets
    Music
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-28T18:00:00 - 2023-07-28T21:00:00

Community Resource Fair for Returning Citizens

Come learn more about the resources available in our City for Bostonians returning home from incarceration.

July 12, 2023
Event Date2023-07-12T10:00:00 - 2023-07-12T12:00:00

The Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School (LSC) is running a series of workshops building off of our monthly CORI sealing events. In addition to sealing clients’ records, this revised series seeks to assist clients with elements of the re-entry process such as:

  • finding housing,
  • securing CORI-friendly employment,
  • pursuing education and job training, and
  • developing financial literacy, among other subjects.

The setup of the events will mirror that of a job or career fair, with representatives operating tables in the library space and speaking to potential clients about their organizations. Additionally, the events will have brief presentations on the CORI sealing process open to clients and attending organizations.

We held our pilot workshop on April 5, and we are now planning our second session. The workshop will take place on Wednesday, July 12, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Roxbury/Nubian Square Branch of the Boston Public Library (149 Dudley St, Roxbury, MA 02119). 

We would absolutely love to see turnout from across Boston, as a number of organizations planning to attend the Roxbury/Nubian Square event serve individuals across Greater Boston.

July 12, 2023
Event Date2023-07-12T10:00:00 - 2023-07-12T12:00:00
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