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StreetCaster Sidewalk Fair

The StreetCaster Sidewalk Fair takes place on Monday, July 16, from 3 - 7 p.m. in the South End.

July 16, 2018
  • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Columbus Avenue, West Canton Street, and Appleton Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Joe Christo
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-07-16T15:00:00 - 2018-07-16T19:00:00

This event takes place at the intersection of Columbus Avenue, West Canton Street, and Appleton Street. The fair will be a celebration of the public realm, and will include:

  • interactive activities to help design the the StreetCaster program
  • information about Boston sidewalks
  • information about 311
  • stretches of sidewalk that will be repaired with new materials, technologies, and techniques, and
  • partner demonstrations.

Please share this event info with your networks, and we look forward to seeing you on Monday, July 16! The fair is hosted by Public Works and the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics.

More StreetCaster information

July 16, 2018
  • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Columbus Avenue, West Canton Street, and Appleton Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Joe Christo
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-07-16T15:00:00 - 2018-07-16T19:00:00

Licensed Premise Violations hearing

The public can offer testimony.
  • 02:00PM - 02:00PM
  • Posted:
    07/12/2018 - 9:06AM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Licensed Premise Violations hearing

The public can offer testimony.
  • 02:00PM - 02:00PM
  • Posted:
    07/12/2018 - 8:56AM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

City Council Committee on Government Operations Working Session on Docket #0174

  • 02:00PM - 02:00PM
  • Posted:
    07/11/2018 - 3:53PM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

BCYF Spelling Bee 2022

Boston Centers for Youth & Families invites you to join us for the 2022 BCYF Spelling Bee. The Boston Bruins Foundation sponsors this event.

March 19, 2022
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Rabb Hall
    700 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Joan Lanigan
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4920
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-03-19T10:00:00 - 2022-03-19T13:00:00

The BCYF Spelling Bee recognizes the hard work of talented students from participating schools. They'll be competing for the chance to represent Boston at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Have any questions about the 2022 BCYF Spelling Bee, or Boston’s involvement in the Scripps National Spelling Bee program? Please contact Joan Lanigan, Program Manager:

March 19, 2022
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Rabb Hall
    700 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Joan Lanigan
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4920
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-03-19T10:00:00 - 2022-03-19T13:00:00

2024 Rosalita’s Marionette Puppets: South End

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

August 8, 2024
Event Date2024-08-08T11:00:00

Experience the unique charm of Rosalita’s Puppets featuring marionettes made by professional actor-puppeteer Charlotte Anne Dore. Performances start at 11 a.m.

The event is free, but young children must be accompanied by an adult. 

The puppet performances are part of our Children's Arts and Crafts Workshop taking place on the same day from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. The event is presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and sponsored by Highland Partners Charitable Trust.

More ParkARTS information

August 8, 2024
Event Date2024-08-08T11:00:00

Children's Artists in Residence Workshop: South End

The ParkARTS children's arts workshop summer series takes place in July and August.

July 11, 2019
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 11, 2019, until July 25, 2019
  • Eight Streets area
    Between Waltham Street, Hanson Street, and Ringgold Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-11T10:00:00 - 2019-07-11T12:00:00

The series of children’s arts workshops give kids the chance to express their creativity while working on fun projects with local artists.  From Allston to Mattapan, children ages three to 10 can enjoy:

  • painting
  • mask and jewelry making
  • treasure creations, and
  • much more at the Artists in Residence Workshops.

The events are held from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in parks across the City. 

These events are free and we provide all materials. But, young children must be accompanied by an adult.  If you are in a group of six or more, please make arrangements with us by calling the Parks Department at 617-635-4505. These workshops are part of our annual ParkARTS program, sponsored by Holly and David Bruce.

July 11, 2019
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 11, 2019, until July 25, 2019
  • Eight Streets area
    Between Waltham Street, Hanson Street, and Ringgold Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-11T10:00:00 - 2019-07-11T12:00:00

Boston Employment Commission meeting

The public can offer testimony.
  • 07:00PM - 10:00PM
  • Posted:
    07/06/2018 - 11:57AM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Boston Redevelopment Authority d/b/a Boston Planning & Development Agency

The public can offer testimony.
  • 07:30PM - 07:30PM
  • Posted:
    07/06/2018 - 11:31AM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

City Council Committee on Housing and Community Development Hearing on Docket #1040

The public can offer testimony.
  • 06:00PM - 06:00PM
  • Posted:
    07/05/2018 - 2:16PM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.
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