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: Ringer Playground, Allston

Thursday, July 7, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Thursday, July 14, 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

The event will be held on Friday, November 22, 2019, at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The unique event offers an opportunity to engage, learn, and celebrate Boston’s diversity with leaders from many sectors. The evening also highlights the many contributions and achievements of our immigrant and refugee communities.

• 2 - 2:30 p.m.: Workshop Participants Reception and Registration 
• 2:30 - 4 p.m.: Workshop by Welcoming America* 
• 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.: Workshop by the International Institute of New England (IINE)*
• 5 - 5:30 p.m.: Reception Registration 
• 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Reception with Mayor Martin J. Walsh

*Workshops designed for Human Resources Officers, Diversity Inclusion and Corporation Social Responsibility Officers, and Community Organizations

This training reviews the array of programs and strategies that other communities have pioneered to help include immigrants in the local community and economic development efforts. Participants will learn how to connect immigrant inclusion to regional economic development efforts and consider what models could work best in their community.

This specialized program offers an overview of how migration and culture can be explored through the lens of personal narrative. Participants will hear from local storytellers, consider how migration and culture shape both personal identity and workplace communities, and learn storytelling tips that are applicable to work and personal goals.

The reception will include a presentation on MOIA's strategic plan by Director Yusufi Vali and a special announcement on the Greater Boston Immigrant Defense Fund by Mayor Walsh, along with an opportunity to network with a number of corporations, foundations and community groups committed to advancing our immigrant residents in Boston and beyond. 

For more information and sponsorships, contact Agnes Chang or Carol Leon at agnes.chang@boston.gov and carol.leon@boston.gov or at 617-635-2279 to confirm your support of this year's We Are Boston.

The citywide tournament brings together Boston's diverse community around a shared passion for sport. It is a moment to celebrate the cultures and nationalities of Bostonians in a safe environment that promotes sportsmanship, collaboration and acceptance.

The tournament will be comprised of sixteen flag-bearing nations who will vie for the first annual Unity Cup during the weekend of July 12 - 14 at Moakley Park in South Boston.

This series is presented by Bank of America, with support from Hot 96.9 and the Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

This series is presented by Bank of America, with support from Hot 96.9 and the Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

This series is presented by Bank of America, with support from Hot 96.9 and the Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

This series is presented by Bank of America, with support from Hot 96.9 and the Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

This series is presented by Bank of America, with support from Hot 96.9 and the Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

This series is presented by Bank of America, with support from Hot 96.9 and the Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.