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Watercolor Painting Workshop #3: Copley Square Park

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series.

September 19, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Copley Square Park
    560 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-19T10:00:00 - 2026-09-19T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. 

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 19, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Copley Square Park
    560 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-19T10:00:00 - 2026-09-19T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #2: Highland Park

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series.

September 13, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Highland Park
    22-98 Fort Ave
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-13T10:00:00 - 2026-09-13T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. 

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 13, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Highland Park
    22-98 Fort Ave
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-13T10:00:00 - 2026-09-13T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #4: Chandler Pond

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series.

September 20, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Chandler Pond
    95 Lake Shore Drive
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-20T10:00:00 - 2026-09-20T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. 

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 20, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Chandler Pond
    95 Lake Shore Drive
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-20T10:00:00 - 2026-09-20T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #6: Scarboro Pond

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series.

September 27, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Scarboro Pond
    Circuit Drive
    Boston , MA 02130
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-27T10:00:00 - 2026-09-27T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. 

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 27, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Scarboro Pond
    Circuit Drive
    Boston , MA 02130
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-27T10:00:00 - 2026-09-27T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #5: Boston Public Garden

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series.

September 26, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Boston Public Garden
    215 Boylston Street
    Boston , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-26T10:00:00 - 2026-09-26T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. 

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 26, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Boston Public Garden
    215 Boylston Street
    Boston , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-26T10:00:00 - 2026-09-26T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #1: Roslindale Wetlands

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series.

September 12, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Roslindale Wetlands
    Hazelmere Road
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-12T10:00:00 - 2026-09-12T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. 

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 12, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Roslindale Wetlands
    Hazelmere Road
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-12T10:00:00 - 2026-09-12T12:00:00

USACE Boston CSRM: Open House

Join the City of Boston and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to learn about the Coastal Storm Risk Management Draft Report and Public Comment Period.

July 21, 2026
  • 9:00am - 11:00am
  • 1st Floor Conference Room (Room 114)
    26 Court Street
    Boston, Massachusetts 02108
  • Contact:
    Kathryn Roosa
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-21T09:00:00 - 2026-07-21T11:00:00

A draft of the Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management Assessment Study will be released to the public on Friday, July 24. 

Come join the Office of Climate Resilience and USACE New England District team members to:

  • Learn about what is in the draft report, 
  • Learn how you can provide public comment, 
  • Browse poster maps and graphics of the proposed projects and,
  • Ask questions

Light refreshments will be provided. Please register if you need Language Interpretation services or childcare, to attend.

July 21, 2026
  • 9:00am - 11:00am
  • 1st Floor Conference Room (Room 114)
    26 Court Street
    Boston, Massachusetts 02108
  • Contact:
    Kathryn Roosa
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-21T09:00:00 - 2026-07-21T11:00:00

A Beginner's Guide to Home Repair

Have you ever wondered how the systems in your home work? 

August 1, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 26 Court Street
    Winter Chambers (First Floor)
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Boston Home Center
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4663
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-01T13:00:00 - 2026-08-01T15:00:00

What are the best tools to have in your toolbox for basic home repair tasks? How to safely take out your window AC unit at the end of summer or clean your gutters to prepare for fall? Join the Boston Home Center for A Beginner's Guide to Home Repair on Saturday, August 1st from 1:00-3:00 PM to help you better answer these questions!

The workshop will first cover basic home systems, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and exterior. Learn basic terminology about the systems that run your home. Next, we will dive into the key tools you should have to be prepared for home repair tasks like how to change the drill bit on an electric drill, and how to set up a ladder against your home. Finally, we’ll tackle an August based theme of weatherization where you’ll learn how to safely clean your gutters and uninstall a window AC unit. 

Join the Boston Home Center on August 1, 2026 at 1 pm for a new workshop, A Beginner's Guide to Home Repair.

August 1, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 26 Court Street
    Winter Chambers (First Floor)
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Boston Home Center
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4663
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-01T13:00:00 - 2026-08-01T15:00:00

STEM and Emergency Preparedness Workshop - South End

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our STEM and Emergency Preparedness workshops hosted by a local teachers and city staff in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

August 10, 2026
Event Date2026-08-10T10:00:00 - 2026-08-10T12:00:00

Our STEM and Emergency Preparedness workshops are led by local BPS teacher and Office of Emergency Management staff. They're held Mondays in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Join us for exciting hands-on STEM activities that spark curiosity and creativity. Explore interactive hand on learning experiences while discovering the importance of youth preparedness. Learn about hazards, how to call 911 and how to prepare for emergencies with the Office of Emergency Management!

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: Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.

August 10, 2026
Event Date2026-08-10T10:00:00 - 2026-08-10T12:00:00

STEM and Emergency Preparedness Workshop - Mattapan

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our STEM and Emergency Preparedness workshops hosted by a local teachers and city staff in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

August 3, 2026
Event Date2026-08-03T10:00:00 - 2026-08-03T12:00:00

Our STEM and Emergency Preparedness workshops are led by local BPS teacher and Office of Emergency Management staff. They're held Mondays in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Join us for exciting hands-on STEM activities that spark curiosity and creativity. Explore interactive hand on learning experiences while discovering the importance of youth preparedness. Learn about hazards, how to call 911 and how to prepare for emergencies with the Office of Emergency Management!

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: Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.

August 3, 2026
Event Date2026-08-03T10:00:00 - 2026-08-03T12:00:00
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