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2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshop: Back Bay

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.

August 3, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from August 3, 2022, until August 10, 2022
  • Clarendon Street Play Lot
    260 Clarendon Street
    Back Bay , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-08-03T10:00:00 - 2022-08-03T12:00:00

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: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

All Arts and Crafts Workshops Dates

August 3, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from August 3, 2022, until August 10, 2022
  • Clarendon Street Play Lot
    260 Clarendon Street
    Back Bay , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-08-03T10:00:00 - 2022-08-03T12:00:00

2022 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 19, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 19, 2022, until July 26, 2022
  • McConnell Park
    30 Denny Street
    Dorchester, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-19T10:00:00 - 2022-07-19T12:00:00

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.

Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: McConnell Park, Dorchester

Tuesday, July 19, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Tuesday, July 26, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

All Arts and Crafts Workshops Dates

July 19, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 19, 2022, until July 26, 2022
  • McConnell Park
    30 Denny Street
    Dorchester, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-19T10:00:00 - 2022-07-19T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #6: Scarboro Pond

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

September 28, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Scarboro Pond (meet on bridge)
    Circuit Drive (Franklin Park)
    Boston MA, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-28T10:00:00 - 2025-09-28T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own greenspace-inspired masterpieces. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.

Register Now

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 28, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Scarboro Pond (meet on bridge)
    Circuit Drive (Franklin Park)
    Boston MA, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-28T10:00:00 - 2025-09-28T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #3: Boston Public Garden

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

September 20, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Boston Public Garden (meet at Lagoon)
    4 Charles Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-20T10:00:00 - 2025-09-20T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.

Register Today 

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 20, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Boston Public Garden (meet at Lagoon)
    4 Charles Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-20T10:00:00 - 2025-09-20T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #4: Chandler Pond

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

September 21, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Chandler Pond
    95 Lake Shore Road
    Boston , 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 Date2025-09-21T10:00:00 - 2025-09-21T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.

Register Now

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 21, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Chandler Pond
    95 Lake Shore Road
    Boston , 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 Date2025-09-21T10:00:00 - 2025-09-21T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #1: LoPresti Park

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

September 13, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Lopresti Park (Waterfront Area)
    33 Sumner Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-13T10:00:00 - 2025-09-13T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.

 

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 13, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Lopresti Park (Waterfront Area)
    33 Sumner Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-13T10:00:00 - 2025-09-13T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #2: Langone Park

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

September 14, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Langone Park
    523 Commercial Street
    Boston , MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-14T10:00:00 - 2025-09-14T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 14, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Langone Park
    523 Commercial Street
    Boston , MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-14T10:00:00 - 2025-09-14T12:00:00

We are resilient: Rally for George Floyd

Join the Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Racial Equity as we rally to remember the life of George Floyd on May 29 at 1 p.m. in Nubian Square.

May 29, 2021
  • 1:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Nubian Square
    2300 Washington St.
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Resilience and Racial Equity
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-05-29T13:00:00 - 2021-05-29T14:30:00

Collectively, we will commit to cultivating resilient communities for those that have been subject to pain and suffering at the hands of a racist and unjust system. We will demand racial equity and police accountability through radical imagination. We will mobilize art as a form of healing and political protest.

This Rally will be hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Racial Equity in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, King Boston, Black Market, and The Roxbury Cultural District. The event will feature community artists and leaders. Social distancing will be adhered to, and masks are encouraged.

We Are Resilient graphic

May 29, 2021
  • 1:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Nubian Square
    2300 Washington St.
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Resilience and Racial Equity
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-05-29T13:00:00 - 2021-05-29T14:30:00

COVID-19 vaccination clinic for veterans

Join us on Wednesday, March 17, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. for a vaccination clinic for veterans of all ages enrolled in VA Healthcare.

March 17, 2021
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Carter American Legion Post 16
    1531 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Kyle Toto, VA Boston Public Affairs
  • send an email
  • 617-435-4372
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-03-17T10:00:00 - 2021-03-17T13:00:00
Please note:
  • Masks and physical distancing are required.
  • The clinic will be first-come, first-served.
  • The clinic is now open to all enrolled veterans of all ages.
  • You must be enrolled in VA Healthcare. Call 877-222-8387 to enroll.
  • VA Boston offers both the Moderna and Janssen COVID-19 vaccines. Veterans will be offered a vaccine based on clinical need and vaccine inventory. For those receiving the Moderna vaccine, a second dose will be scheduled for April 17, 2021. For those receiving the Janssen vaccine, a second shot is not needed.
  • Transportation will be provided by DAV Department of Massachusetts. Any veteran requiring transportation to the clinic can call 617-340-9517. Transportation is limited so please call for availability.

For questions, contact Kyle Toto, VA Boston Public Affairs, at kyle.toto@va.gov or 617-435-4372.

March 17, 2021
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Carter American Legion Post 16
    1531 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Kyle Toto, VA Boston Public Affairs
  • send an email
  • 617-435-4372
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-03-17T10:00:00 - 2021-03-17T13:00:00

COVID-19 vaccination clinic for veterans and their spouses

Join us on Wednesday, April 14, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. for a vaccination clinic for veterans and their spouses of all ages.

April 14, 2021
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Carter American Legion Post 16
    1531 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Kyle Toto, VA Boston Public Affairs
  • send an email
  • 617-435-4372
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-04-14T10:00:00 - 2021-04-14T13:00:00
Please note:
  • Now open to all veterans and their spouses of all ages. This also includes veterans not enrolled in VA Healthcare, veteran caregivers, and CHAMPVA recipients.
  • The clinic is first come, first served. Veterans will be offered a vaccine based on clinical need and vaccine inventory.
  • Do you have questions about the vaccine? VA staff will be there to answer your questions.
  • Masks and physical distancing are required.
  • Call DAV at 617-340-9517 to scheduled transportation to the clinic.

For questions, contact Kyle Toto, VA Boston Public Affairs, at kyle.toto@va.gov or 617-435-4372.

April 14, 2021
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Carter American Legion Post 16
    1531 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Kyle Toto, VA Boston Public Affairs
  • send an email
  • 617-435-4372
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-04-14T10:00:00 - 2021-04-14T13:00:00
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