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2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshop: 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.

August 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 5, 2022, until August 12, 2021
  • Ringgold Park
    10 Ringgold Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-08-05T10:00:00 - 2022-08-05T12:00:00

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 encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register

This series is also 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: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

All Arts and Crafts Workshops Dates

August 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 5, 2022, until August 12, 2021
  • Ringgold Park
    10 Ringgold Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-08-05T10:00:00 - 2022-08-05T12:00:00
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2022 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.

August 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 5, 2022, until August 12, 2022
  • Harambee Park
    930 Blue Hill Avenue
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-08-05T10:00:00 - 2022-08-05T12:00:00

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.

Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Harambee Park, Dorchester

Friday, August 5, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Friday, August 12, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register

This series is also 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: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

All Arts and Crafts Workshops Dates

August 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 5, 2022, until August 12, 2022
  • Harambee Park
    930 Blue Hill Avenue
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-08-05T10:00:00 - 2022-08-05T12:00:00
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2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshop: Back Bay

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.

August 3, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from August 3, 2022, until August 10, 2022
  • Clarendon Street Play Lot
    260 Clarendon Street
    Back Bay , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-08-03T10:00:00 - 2022-08-03T12:00:00

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 encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register.

This series is also 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: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

All Arts and Crafts Workshops Dates

August 3, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from August 3, 2022, until August 10, 2022
  • Clarendon Street Play Lot
    260 Clarendon Street
    Back Bay , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-08-03T10:00:00 - 2022-08-03T12:00:00
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2022 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 19, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 19, 2022, until July 26, 2022
  • McConnell Park
    30 Denny Street
    Dorchester, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-07-19T10:00:00 - 2022-07-19T12:00:00

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.

Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: McConnell Park, Dorchester

Tuesday, July 19, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Tuesday, July 26, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register.

This series is also 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: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

All Arts and Crafts Workshops Dates

July 19, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 19, 2022, until July 26, 2022
  • McConnell Park
    30 Denny Street
    Dorchester, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-07-19T10:00:00 - 2022-07-19T12:00:00
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Downtown Movie Night: Wicked

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in city parks.

August 29, 2025
  • 7:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Boston Common - Frog Pond
    38 Beacon Street
    Downtown, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2025-08-29T19:30:00 - 2025-08-29T22:00:00

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. (Year: 2024; Rating: PG)

All shows begin at dusk. The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

No pre-registration is needed to attend.

August 29, 2025
  • 7:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Boston Common - Frog Pond
    38 Beacon Street
    Downtown, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2025-08-29T19:30:00 - 2025-08-29T22:00:00
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West Roxbury Movie Night: Paddington in Peru

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August.

August 15, 2025
2025-08-15T19:45:00 - 2025-08-15T22:00:00

PADDINGTON IN PERU follows Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru. A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and to the mountain peaks of Peru. (Year: 2024; Rating: PG)

The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

No pre-registration needed to attend!

Free popcorn provided while supplies last.

August 15, 2025
2025-08-15T19:45:00 - 2025-08-15T22:00:00
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Hyde Park Movie Night: Harold and the Purple Crayon

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August.

August 21, 2025
2025-08-21T19:45:00 - 2025-08-21T22:00:00

When Harold is living within the confines of his book, anything he touches with his purple crayon can come to life. Now Harold wants to take it a step further, and draw himself into the physical world. Based on the 1955 children's book of the same name. (Year: 2024; Rating: PG)

All shows begin at dusk. The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

No pre-registration needed to attend.

August 21, 2025
2025-08-21T19:45:00 - 2025-08-21T22:00:00
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Charlestown Movie Night: Moana 2

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August.

August 27, 2025
2025-08-27T19:45:00 - 2025-08-27T22:00:00

“Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. (Year: 2024; Rating: PG)

All shows begin at dusk. The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

Free popcorn available while supplies last.

No pre-registration needed to attend.

August 27, 2025
2025-08-27T19:45:00 - 2025-08-27T22:00:00
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Roxbury Movie Night: Mufasa: The Lion King

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August.

August 20, 2025
2025-08-20T19:45:00 - 2025-08-20T22:00:00

“Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe. (Year: 2024; Rating: PG)

All shows begin at dusk. The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

No pre-registration needed to attend.

Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

August 20, 2025
2025-08-20T19:45:00 - 2025-08-20T22:00:00
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Dorchester Movie Night: Captain America: Brave New World

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August.

August 5, 2025
2025-08-05T19:45:00 - 2025-08-05T22:00:00

Anthony Mackie returns as the high-flying hero Sam Wilson, who’s officially taken up the mantle of Captain America. After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red. (Year: 2025; Rating: PG-13)

All shows begin at dusk. The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

No pre-registration needed to attend.

August 5, 2025
2025-08-05T19:45:00 - 2025-08-05T22:00:00
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