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Building a Creative Boston

In collaboration with Downtown Boston Alliance, join SPARK as we host leaders in the creative field and how Downtown can be a cultural hub.

March 26, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 101 Arch Street
    2nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    Aidan McDonough
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-26T18:00:00 - 2026-03-26T20:00:00

Are you an artist or creative in Boston? Looking to learn more about what the City is doing for the arts? Join SPARK Boston for a wide-ranging panel discussion on how Boston is looking to transform the downtown area into a neighborhood for creative activities and spaces. Featuring different stakeholders in Boston’s arts ecosystem, this panel will discuss topics such as: how Boston is looking to create new spaces for creatives, how the city is looking to increase access to existing spaces, and how gallerists and other professionals are working to create new venues and partnerships with the city. This event is free to attend and light refreshments will be served before the panel with opportunities for networking afterwards. Interested attendees are asked to register with Eventbrite in advance. 

Have a question for the panel? Submit your questions via the Google form.

March 26, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 101 Arch Street
    2nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    Aidan McDonough
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-26T18:00:00 - 2026-03-26T20:00:00

Building a Creative Boston

In collaboration with Downtown Boston Alliance, join SPARK as we host leaders in the creative field and how Downtown can be a cultural hub.

March 26, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 101 Arch Street
    2nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    Aidan McDonough
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-26T18:00:00 - 2026-03-26T20:00:00

Are you an artist or creative in Boston? Looking to learn more about what the City is doing for the arts? Join SPARK Boston for a wide-ranging panel discussion on how Boston is looking to transform the downtown area into a neighborhood for creative activities and spaces. Featuring different stakeholders in Boston’s arts ecosystem, this panel will discuss topics such as: how Boston is looking to create new spaces for creatives, how the city is looking to increase access to existing spaces, and how gallerists and other professionals are working to create new venues and partnerships with the city. This event is free to attend and light refreshments will be served before the panel with opportunities for networking afterwards. Interested attendees are asked to register with Eventbrite in advance. 

 

Have a question for the panel? Submit your questions via the Google form here

March 26, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 101 Arch Street
    2nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    Aidan McDonough
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-26T18:00:00 - 2026-03-26T20:00:00

Mayor's Youth Council x MFA Boston Teen Celebration

Join the Mayor's Youth Council, Boston Family Days, and Museum of Fine Arts for their Teen Celebration!

April 12, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Museum of Fine Arts
    465 Huntington Ave
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Youth Council
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-12T12:00:43 - 2026-04-12T15:00:43

This event will feature free entry, free food, art activities, gallery exploration, the BPS High School Art Show, music, prizes, and more!

April 12, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Museum of Fine Arts
    465 Huntington Ave
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Youth Council
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-12T12:00:43 - 2026-04-12T15:00:43

Boston After Dark x ICA Teen Night: Luminosity: A New Light

The MFA Teen Arts Council, in collaboration with Boston After Dark,* invites you to a night filled with creativity, performances, food, dancing, and more.

March 27, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • The Institute of Contemporary Art
    25 Harbor Shore Drive
    Boston, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-27T18:00:59 - 2026-03-27T21:00:59

Inspired by the exhibitions Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now and To My Best Friend, we want this event to highlight the ways our communities shine even when there is darkness.  

Dress to feel radiant. No masks, no weapons, and no large props. First 50 people to arrive get a surprise.   

HAPPENINGS

  • Performances
  • Art Making
  • Food Truck
  • Snacks
  • Giveaways
  • Dance Party
  • More

Questions or requests for accessibility assistance? Email teens@icaboston.org or text or call (339) 236-3039. 

*Boston After Dark is an initiative of the City of Boston’s Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement.

March 27, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • The Institute of Contemporary Art
    25 Harbor Shore Drive
    Boston, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-27T18:00:59 - 2026-03-27T21:00:59

"After Nature" Gallery Reception

Please join us at Boston City Hall for the reception of "After Nature," a solo exhibition by Nicole Duennebier.

March 26, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-26T17:00:00 - 2026-03-26T19:00:00

Join us at Boston City Hall for the reception of After Naturea solo exhibition by Nicole Duennebier that explores spaces where nature reveals itself as both seductive and unsettling.

Directions

Please use the entrance located on Congress St, across from Faneuil Hall. Pass security and take the elevators to the 8th floor. The Emerging Gallery will be to your left, in the hallway by room 817.

This exhibition will be on view through May 8th, 2026. For more information please visit boston.gov/cityhallgalleries

March 26, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-26T17:00:00 - 2026-03-26T19:00:00

2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Mattapan

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 9, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 9, 2026, until July 23, 2026
  • Walker Playground
    550 Norfolk Street
    BOSTON , MA 02126
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-09T10:00:00 - 2026-07-09T12:00:00

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 required for groups of 8 or more). Please email allison.singer2@boston.gov to register.

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: FacebookInstagram and Bluesky.

July 9, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 9, 2026, until July 23, 2026
  • Walker Playground
    550 Norfolk Street
    BOSTON , MA 02126
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-09T10:00:00 - 2026-07-09T12:00:00

2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Roslindale

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 9, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 9, 2026, until July 23, 2026
  • Fallon Field
    910 South Street
    Boston , MA 02131
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-09T10:00:00 - 2026-07-09T12:00:00

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 required for groups of 8 or more. Please email allison.singer2@boston.gov to register.

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: FacebookInstagram and Bluesky.

July 9, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 9, 2026, until July 23, 2026
  • Fallon Field
    910 South Street
    Boston , MA 02131
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-09T10:00:00 - 2026-07-09T12:00:00

2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Hyde Park

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 7, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 7, 2026, until July 21, 2026
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville Street
    Boston , MA 02136
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-07T10:00:00 - 2026-07-07T12:00:00

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 required for groups of 8 or more. Please email allison.singer2@boston.gov to register.

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: FacebookInstagram and Bluesky.

July 7, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 7, 2026, until July 21, 2026
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville Street
    Boston , MA 02136
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-07T10:00:00 - 2026-07-07T12:00:00

2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: West Roxbury

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 8, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 8, 2026, until July 22, 2026
  • Hynes Playground
    502 VFW Parkway
    Boston , MA 02132
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-08T10:00:00 - 2026-07-08T12:00:00

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 required for groups of 8 or more. Please email allison.singer2@boston.gov to register.

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 8, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 8, 2026, until July 22, 2026
  • Hynes Playground
    502 VFW Parkway
    Boston , MA 02132
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-08T10:00:00 - 2026-07-08T12:00:00

2026 Golf Course Concert Series: Katherine Winston

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

August 12, 2026
Event Date2026-08-12T18:00:00 - 2026-08-12T20:00:00

The Golf Course Concert Series is part of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS program. They are held in July and August. Shows begin at 6 p.m.

About Katherine Winston: 

Whether you discovered her on Season 14 of American Idol, in a club across the country, or in an intimate listening room, Katherine leaves a lasting impression with every impassioned melody and heartfelt lyric.  Wherever you may hear Katherine, you can expect a genre-bending sound pulling influences from indie-pop, country, rock and folk music.  Her album, Something Special, Nothing Fancy is out and available everywhere now!

Learn more about Katherine Winston

August 12, 2026
Event Date2026-08-12T18:00:00 - 2026-08-12T20:00:00
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