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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.

July 28, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 28, 2026, until August 11, 2026
  • LoPresti Park
    33 Sumner Street
    Boston , MA 02128
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-28T10:00:00 - 2026-07-28T12:00:00

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 28, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 28, 2026, until August 11, 2026
  • LoPresti Park
    33 Sumner Street
    Boston , MA 02128
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-28T10:00:00 - 2026-07-28T12:00:00

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

ATTENTION: This meeting will be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our online meeting or calling 929-205-6099 and entering Meeting ID 868 0172 3247 #. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at cc@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, or ...

The public can offer testimony.

East Boston NEPA Scoping Meeting for General Public

Join us for an introduction to the Army Corps (USACE) Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) federal permitting process.

March 24, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Paris Street Community Center
    112 Paris St
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Kate Roosa
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-24T18:00:00 - 2026-03-24T19:30:00

This presentation is an introduction to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) part of the USACE Boston CSRM process. This meeting will focus on the East Boston neighborhood.

 You can expect to:

  • Learn what the National Environmental Policy Act is
  • Learn how USACE is assessing environmental, cultural, and historical impacts of their projects
  • Learn when important information will be available in 2026 
  • Learn how to provide feedback in writing for this phase

This meeting focuses on the NEPA process. We will NOT share any updates on the alignment selection or graphic updates.  See the March 2026 update on our website for more details on future meetings.

March 24, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Paris Street Community Center
    112 Paris St
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Kate Roosa
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-24T18:00:00 - 2026-03-24T19:30:00

East Boston: 401 Chelsea Street Abutters Meeting

Proposal to change the existing occupancy of the three-story structure consisting of a store and two-family dwelling to a five-story, nine-unit residential building with ground-level retail, per stamped plans provided.

March 24, 2026
Event Date2026-03-24T19:00:00 - 2026-03-24T20:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom

Meeting ID: 161 761 2811

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 

March 24, 2026
Event Date2026-03-24T19:00:00 - 2026-03-24T20:00:00

March 28 Bike Ride

Boston Bikes, in collaboration with MassBike, is organizing a winter group ride series.

March 28, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • CENTRAL SQUARE, EAST BOSTON
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-28T10:30:41 - 2026-03-28T12:30:41

This is a slow-paced ride that include a mix of bike path and on-street riding in East Boston neighborhood. Ride will end with free hot chocolate

 

March 28, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • CENTRAL SQUARE, EAST BOSTON
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-28T10:30:41 - 2026-03-28T12:30:41

IN-PERSON NEPA Scoping Meeting for General Public

Join us for an IN-PERSON introduction to the Army Corps (USACE) Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) federal permitting process.

March 25, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 26 Court Street
    1st Floor Public Meeting Room
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Kate Roosa
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    South Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-25T18:00:00 - 2026-03-25T19:30:00

This presentation is an introduction to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) part of the USACE Boston CSRM process. This meeting is for all coastal neighborhoods including Charlestown, Dorchester, East Boston, South Boston, and Downtown/North End/Wharf District. THIS MEETING IS NOW IN-PERSON ONLY. A VIRTUAL OPTION WILL BE OFFERED 3/26/2026. This meeting will cover the same information as the VIRTUAL NEPA Scoping Meeting for General Public held on 3/26/2026.

 You can expect to:

  • Learn what the National Environmental Policy Act is
  • Learn how USACE is assessing environmental, cultural, and historical impacts of their projects
  • Learn when important information will be available in 2026 
  • Learn how to provide feedback in writing for this phase

This meeting focuses on the NEPA process. We will NOT share any updates on the alignment selection or graphic updates.  See the March 2026 update on our website for more details on future meetings.

March 25, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 26 Court Street
    1st Floor Public Meeting Room
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Kate Roosa
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    South Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-25T18:00:00 - 2026-03-25T19:30:00

East Boston: 22 Central Square Abutters Meeting

Applicant D/B/A La Gran Manzana intends to apply to the Licensing Board to upgrade their Beer and Wine License to an All Alcohol License. No other changes are proposed.

March 19, 2026
Event Date2026-03-19T18:00:00 - 2026-03-19T19:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom.

Meeting ID: 160 438 4221

Please note: The City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

March 19, 2026
Event Date2026-03-19T18:00:00 - 2026-03-19T19:00:00

East Boston: 30 Bennington Street Abutters Meeting

Applicant D/B/A Bohemio’s intends to apply to the Licensing Board to upgrade their Beer and Wine License to an All Alcohol License. No other changes are proposed.

March 11, 2026
Event Date2026-03-11T18:00:00 - 2026-03-11T19:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom.

Meeting ID: 160 438 4221

Please note: The City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

March 11, 2026
Event Date2026-03-11T18:00:00 - 2026-03-11T19:00:00

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

ATTENTION: This meeting will be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our online meeting or calling 929-205-6099 and entering Meeting ID 868 0172 3247 #. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at cc@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, or ...

The public can offer testimony.

East Boston: 11 Cheever Court Abutters Meeting

Proposing to build a new three-family home on the same foundation footprint as the previous building, which collapsed during earlier construction work (under ALT1568087). A new permit was required because the foundation was poured. The project will include a 13R sprinkler system and 24V fire alarm system for safety.

March 3, 2026
Event Date2026-03-03T18:00:00 - 2026-03-03T19:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom

Meeting ID: 160 358 3882

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

March 3, 2026
Event Date2026-03-03T18:00:00 - 2026-03-03T19:00:00
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