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August 6, 2026

11:00am-12:00pm
Rosalita’s Puppet Show: South Boston

Boston’s parks come alive with these whimsical puppet shows that will delight the child in everyone.

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4:00pm-7:00pm
Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours - East Boston

Join us for our in-person Community Office Hours! 

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4:00pm-5:30pm
ADU Design Workshop

Are you planning to build an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) and have questions on your plans? Sign up for a virtual design workshop!

August 7, 2026

10:00am-12:00pm
2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: South End

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.

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10:00am-12:00pm
2026 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.

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11:00am-12:00pm
Rosalita’s Puppet Show: Dorchester

Boston’s parks come alive with these whimsical puppet shows that will delight the child in everyone.

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August 8, 2026

2:00pm-3:00pm
Franklin Park Ruins Tour
  • Pierpont Rd.
    Meet in the rear parking lot at the Franklin Park Zoo
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Price:
    FREE

Join the Boston Park Rangers as we offer FREE environmental education through guided tours and nature-based programming intended for ALL AGES. 

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August 10, 2026

8:00pm
Movie Night - The Bad Guys 2

In parks citywide, Bostonians can enjoy films under the night skies with this popular series.

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August 11, 2026

10:00am-12:00pm
2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: East Boston

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.

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10:00am-12:00pm
2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Chinatown

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.

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3:30pm-5:30pm
Free Bike Repair Workshop at BPL South Boston
  • 646 E BROADWAY BOSTON
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Price:
    FREE

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop!

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8:00pm
Movie Night - Superman

In parks citywide, Bostonians can enjoy films under the night skies with this popular series.

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August 12, 2026

10:00am-1:00pm
Business Certification Office Hours

The Department of Supplier Diversity hosts weekly virtual certification office hours for minority-owned business enterprises, women-owned business enterprises, and small business enterprises every Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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10:00am-12:00pm
2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Charlestown

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.

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10:00am-12:00pm
2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Mission Hill

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.

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10:00am-12:00pm
Age Strong Memory Cafe - Codman Square
  • Boston Public Library - Codman Square Branch
    690 Washington Street
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Price:
    FREE

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

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6:00pm-8:00pm
2026 Golf Course Concert Series: Katherine Winston

Enjoy live music on the patio at one of the City's golf courses.

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8:00pm
Movie Night - October Sky

In parks citywide, Bostonians can enjoy films under the night skies with this popular series.

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August 13, 2026

10:00am-12:00pm
2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Beacon Hill

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.

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10:00am-12:00pm
2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: South Boston

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.

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12:30pm-2:30pm
Build Your Credit
  • 30 Dimock Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Price:
    FREE

Join us every 2nd Thursday of the month from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. for this recurring workshop!

Join us every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. for this workshop offered virtually! 

August 14, 2026

10:00am-12:00pm
2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: South End

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.

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10:00am-12:00pm
2026 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.

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10:30am-12:00pm
Age Strong Memory Cafe - West Roxbury
  • West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
    11961 Centre Street, West Roxbury
    Boston, Massachusetts 02132
  • Price:
    FREE

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

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8:00pm
Movie Night - National Treasure

In parks citywide, Bostonians can enjoy films under the night skies with this popular series.

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August 15, 2026

8:30am-12:00pm
Zero Waste Day Drop-Off
  • 315 Gardner Street
    W. Roxbury DPW
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Price:
    FREE

Bring your household hazardous waste and certain waste ban items to a Zero Waste Day for safe disposal.

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August 17, 2026

8:00pm
Movie Night - Superman

In parks citywide, Bostonians can enjoy films under the night skies with this popular series.

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August 18, 2026

3:30pm-5:30pm
Free Bike Repair Workshop at BPL East Boston
  • 365 Bremen St
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Price:
    FREE

Have a flat tire? Need your brakes or gears adjusted? Join us for a free, hands-on Bike Repair Workshop.

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4:30pm-6:30pm
Homeownership drop-in sessions

Join experts from the Boston Home Center for information about how to make your homeownership dreams come true with help from the City of Boston. 

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August 19, 2026

10:00am-1:00pm
Business Certification Office Hours

The Department of Supplier Diversity hosts weekly virtual certification office hours for minority-owned business enterprises, women-owned business enterprises, and small business enterprises every Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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