Boston After Dark
Free teen events from 5 - 9 p.m. on Friday nights - all summer long!
Boston After Dark promotes youth summer safety by creating safe and fun spaces for teens (14-18 year olds) on Friday evenings throughout the summer. Each event takes place between 5 - 9 p.m. from the end of June through August. The goal is to activate spaces across Boston’s neighborhoods in collaboration with BCYF and YMCA centers. Past events included basketball tournaments, paint nights, pool parties, movie nights, and more. All events include free food, merch giveaways, and a live DJ - don't miss out on the fun this summer season!
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Initiative Vision
This initiative is a collaborative effort between OYEA, BCYF, YMCA and other City of Boston departments to host safe and fun Friday evening events for teens throughout the summer.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events2024 Event Recap
In Summer 2024, the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement (OYEA) partnered with Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF) and YMCA centers to host free teen nights from 6 - 9 p.m. every Friday, all summer long!
Throughout this initiative we hosted 18 events across 9 neighborhoods, serving 1,000 young people. 2024 events included roller-skating, pizza parties, basketball tournaments, ice cream socials, paint nights, barbecues, and more!
Partners
Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF)
BCYF hosts Boston After Dark events at their sites across the City
YMCA
YMCA of Greater Boston hosts Boston After Dark events at their sites across the City
Cummings Foundation
Cummings Foundation provides generous support to make Boston After Dark events possible all summer long.
Youth Options Unlimited (YOU)
YOU Boston trains and connects youth DJs to Boston After Dark events across the City
Who's Involved:
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Initiative Vision
This initiative is a collaborative effort between OYEA, BCYF, YMCA and other City of Boston departments to host safe and fun Friday evening events for teens throughout the summer.
