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Canceled:
Splash Pad Dance Party - Charlestown

Reason for cancellation: weather
July 29, 2026
Event Date2026-07-29T12:00:00 - 2026-07-29T13:00:00

Bring the children to the park to cool off in our spray features and try some tasty treats. Listen to some music while playing games and dancing in the parks. All dance parties are from 12pm to 1pm, directly following our arts & crafts workshops.

The event is free, but young children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. 

This series is 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.

July 29, 2026
Event Date2026-07-29T12:00:00 - 2026-07-29T13:00:00

Splash Pad Dance Party - West Roxbury

Turn up the music and cool down this summer at our Splash Pad Dance Parties!

July 22, 2026
Event Date2026-07-22T12:00:00 - 2026-07-22T13:00:00

Bring the children to the park to cool off in our spray features and try some tasty treats. Listen to some music while playing games and dancing in the parks. All dance parties are from 12pm to 1pm, directly following our arts & crafts workshops.

The event is free, but young children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. 

This series is 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.

July 22, 2026
Event Date2026-07-22T12:00:00 - 2026-07-22T13:00:00

Splash Pad Dance Party - Roxbury

Turn up the music and cool down this summer at our Splash Pad Dance Parties!

July 15, 2026
Event Date2026-07-15T12:00:00 - 2026-07-15T13:00:00

Bring the children to the park to cool off in our spray features and try some tasty treats. Listen to some music while playing games and dancing in the parks. All dance parties are from 12pm to 1pm, directly following our arts & crafts workshops.

The event is free, but young children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. 

This series is 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.

July 15, 2026
Event Date2026-07-15T12:00:00 - 2026-07-15T13:00:00

Boston After Dark Moakley Park (South Boston)

Boston After Dark is back this summer!

July 24, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 450 Old Colony Ave
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-24T18:00:00 - 2026-07-24T20:00:00

Join the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement for Boston After Dark at Moakley Park! 

  • Game Truck 
  • Airbrush Tattoos
  • Face Painting 
  • Ice Cream Truck
  • 🍔 Free food and giveaways
  • 🎵 Music by youth DJs

 📍Find events all summer long in your neighborhood at boston.gov/after-dark

July 24, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 450 Old Colony Ave
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-24T18:00:00 - 2026-07-24T20:00:00

Boston After Dark BCYF Mattahunt (Mattapan)

Boston After Dark is back this summer!

July 31, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 100 Hebron St
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-31T17:00:00 - 2026-07-31T20:00:00

Join the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement for Boston After Dark at BCYF Mattahunt!

  • Glow in the dark party
  • Airbrush Tattoos
  • Soccer Themed Raffle
  • Caricature Artist
  • Ice Cream Truck
  • 🍔 Free food and giveaways
  • 🎵 Music by youth DJs

 📍Find events all summer long in your neighborhood at boston.gov/after-dark

July 31, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 100 Hebron St
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-31T17:00:00 - 2026-07-31T20:00:00

Boston After Dark Parkway YMCA (West Roxbury)

Boston After Dark is back this summer!

August 21, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1972 Centre St
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-21T18:00:00 - 2026-08-21T21:00:00

Join the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement for Boston After Dark at Parkway YMCA! 

  • Game Truck 
  • Ice Cream Truck
  • 🍔 Free food and giveaways
  • 🎵 Music by youth DJs

 📍Find events all summer long in your neighborhood at boston.gov/after-dark

August 21, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1972 Centre St
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-21T18:00:00 - 2026-08-21T21:00:00

Boston After Dark BCYF Charlestown (Charlestown)

Boston After Dark is back this summer!

August 21, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 255 Medford St
    Charlestown, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-21T17:00:00 - 2026-08-21T19:00:00

Join the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement for Boston After Dark at BCYF Charlestown!

  • Basketball Tournament
  • Airbrush tattoos
  • Soccer Themed Raffle
  • Portrait Artist 
  • Ice Cream Truck
  • 🍔 Free food and giveaways
  • 🎵 Music by youth DJs

 📍Find events all summer long in your neighborhood at boston.gov/after-dark

August 21, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 255 Medford St
    Charlestown, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-21T17:00:00 - 2026-08-21T19:00:00

Boston After Dark BCYF Gallivan (Mattapan)

Boston After Dark is back this summer!

August 21, 2026
  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • 61 Woodruff Way
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-21T17:30:00 - 2026-08-21T19:30:00

Join the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement for Boston After Dark at BCYF Gallivan! 

  • Caribbean BBQ Feast
  • 360 Photobooth
  • Caricature artist 
  • Ice Cream Truck
  • 🍔 Free food and giveaways
  • 🎵 Music by youth DJs

 📍Find events all summer long in your neighborhood at boston.gov/after-dark

August 21, 2026
  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • 61 Woodruff Way
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-21T17:30:00 - 2026-08-21T19:30:00

Boston After Dark East Boston YMCA (East Boston)

Boston After Dark is back this summer!

August 14, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 54 Ashley St
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-14T19:00:00 - 2026-08-14T21:00:00

Join the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement for Boston After Dark at East Boston YMCA! 

  • Airbrush Tattoos 
  • Portrait Artist 
  • Ice Cream Truck
  • 🍔 Free food and giveaways
  • 🎵 Music by youth DJs

 📍Find events all summer long in your neighborhood at boston.gov/after-dark

August 14, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 54 Ashley St
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-14T19:00:00 - 2026-08-14T21:00:00

Boston After Dark BCYF Curtis Hall (Jamaica Plain)

Boston After Dark is back this summer!

August 14, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 20 South St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-14T17:00:00 - 2026-08-14T20:00:00

Join the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement for Boston After Dark at BCYF Curtis Hall! 

  • Soccer Themed Raffle
  • Airbrush Tattoos
  • Caricature Artist
  • Ice Cream Truck 
  • Photobooth
  • 🍔 Free food and giveaways
  • 🎵 Music by youth DJs

 📍Find events all summer long in your neighborhood at boston.gov/after-dark

August 14, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 20 South St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-14T17:00:00 - 2026-08-14T20:00:00
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