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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.

July 31, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 31, 2026, until August 14, 2026
  • Doherty-Gibson Playground
    1545 Dorchester Ave
    Boston , MA 02124
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-31T10:00:00 - 2026-07-31T12:00:00

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: InstagramFacebook, and Bluesky.

July 31, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 31, 2026, until August 14, 2026
  • Doherty-Gibson Playground
    1545 Dorchester Ave
    Boston , MA 02124
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-31T10:00:00 - 2026-07-31T12:00:00

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.

July 7, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 7, 2026, until July 21, 2026
  • Walsh Playground
    967 Washington Street
    Boston , MA 02126
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • 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
  • Walsh Playground
    967 Washington Street
    Boston , MA 02126
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-07T10:00:00 - 2026-07-07T12:00:00

UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester Board of Trustees Meeting

Neighborhood Jobs Trust Meeting

This meeting will be held virtually. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone with this meeting link:

Join the online meeting

  • Meeting ID: 160 539 6513
  • Passcode: 337174
  • You can also dial in using your phone: +1-551-285-1373 (US)...

Franklin Park Maintenance Trustees Meeting

The public can offer testimony.

UP Academy Dorchester Finance Committee Meeting

Join the online meeting

Boston Collegiate Charter School Finance Committee Meeting

Join the online meeting

Staff Liaison: Jan Saglio, 617-282-6710

The public can offer testimony.

City Council Committees on Planning, Development, and Transportation and Post-Audit Joint Hearing on Dockets #0199 and #0205

The public can offer testimony.

Boston Collegiate Charter School Governance Committee Meeting

Join the online meeting

The public can offer testimony.

Boston Landmarks Commission

This meeting will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to the online meeting or calling 646-828-7666 and entering meeting id #...

The public can offer testimony.
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