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2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshop: Charlestown

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 2, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from August 2, 2022, until August 9, 2022
  • Harvard Mall
    29 Harvard Street
    Boston, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-08-02T10:00:00 - 2022-08-02T12:00:00

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 2, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from August 2, 2022, until August 9, 2022
  • Harvard Mall
    29 Harvard Street
    Boston, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-08-02T10:00:00 - 2022-08-02T12:00:00

2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshop: 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 7, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 7, 2022, until July 14, 2022
  • Gertrude Howes Playground
    68 Moreland Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-07T10:00:00 - 2022-07-07T12:00:00

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 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 7, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 7, 2022, until July 14, 2022
  • Gertrude Howes Playground
    68 Moreland Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-07T10:00:00 - 2022-07-07T12:00:00

2022 Children’s Arts and Crafts Workshops: South 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 19, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 19, 2022, until July 26, 2022
  • Sweeney Playground
    180 West Fifth Street
    South Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-19T10:00:00 - 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: South Boston, Sweeney Playground

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
  • Sweeney Playground
    180 West Fifth Street
    South Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-19T10:00:00 - 2022-07-19T12:00:00

Boston Neighborhood Soccer League: Coed 14 and under

The 9 vs. 9 games take place Monday through Thursday. Teams play two games per week.

July 9, 2018
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, starting from July 9, 2018, until August 15, 2018
  • 33 Summer Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Woodley Auguste
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-07-09T17:00:00 - 2018-07-09T20:00:00
  • For our 14-and-under division, your child must be at least 12 and younger than 15.
  • If a game is canceled due to inclement weather, we hold make-up games on Fridays.

Register today online

July 9, 2018
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, starting from July 9, 2018, until August 15, 2018
  • 33 Summer Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Woodley Auguste
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-07-09T17:00:00 - 2018-07-09T20:00:00

Boston Neighborhood Soccer League: Girls 18 and under

The 7 vs. 7 games take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. Teams play two games per week.

July 9, 2018
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday and Wednesday, starting from July 9, 2018, until August 15, 2018
  • 8 Madison Park Court
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Woodley Auguste
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-07-09T17:00:00 - 2018-07-09T20:00:00
  • For our 18 and under league, you must be at least 15 and younger than 19.
  • If a game is canceled due to inclement weather, we hold make-up games on Fridays.

Register today online

July 9, 2018
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday and Wednesday, starting from July 9, 2018, until August 15, 2018
  • 8 Madison Park Court
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Woodley Auguste
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-07-09T17:00:00 - 2018-07-09T20:00:00

Boston Neighborhood Soccer League: Boys 18 and under

The 7 vs. 7 games take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. Teams play two games per week.

July 9, 2018
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday and Wednesday, starting from July 9, 2018, until August 15, 2018
  • 8 Madison Park Court
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Woodley Auguste
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-07-09T17:00:00 - 2018-07-09T20:00:00
  • For our 18 and under league, you must be at least 15 and younger than 19.
  • If a game is canceled due to inclement weather, we hold make-up games on Fridays.

Register today online

July 9, 2018
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday and Wednesday, starting from July 9, 2018, until August 15, 2018
  • 8 Madison Park Court
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Woodley Auguste
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-07-09T17:00:00 - 2018-07-09T20:00:00

Free lacrosse clinics - Charlestown

Join us this summer for free lacrosse clinics for youth ages 7 - 14.

July 30, 2018
  • 9:30am - 11:30am
    Repeats daily, starting from July 30, 2018, until August 3, 2018
  • 255 Medford Street
    Charlestown, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Woodley Auguste
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-07-30T09:30:00 - 2018-07-30T11:30:00

We're holding clinics in five locations across Boston this summer.

Registration is required! You must register ahead of time:

Register for lacrosse clinic

July 30, 2018
  • 9:30am - 11:30am
    Repeats daily, starting from July 30, 2018, until August 3, 2018
  • 255 Medford Street
    Charlestown, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Woodley Auguste
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-07-30T09:30:00 - 2018-07-30T11:30:00

Free lacrosse clinics - South Boston

Join us this summer for free lacrosse clinics for youth ages 7 - 14.

July 16, 2018
  • 10:00am - 2:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from July 16, 2018, until July 20, 2018
  • M Street Park, East Broadway
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Woodley Auguste
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-07-16T10:00:00 - 2018-07-16T14:00:00

We're holding clinics in five locations across Boston this summer.

Registration is required! You must register ahead of time:

Register for lacrosse clinic

July 16, 2018
  • 10:00am - 2:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from July 16, 2018, until July 20, 2018
  • M Street Park, East Broadway
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Woodley Auguste
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-07-16T10:00:00 - 2018-07-16T14:00:00

Free lacrosse clinics - Dorchester

Join us this summer for free lacrosse clinics for youth ages 7 - 14.

July 23, 2018
Event Date2018-07-23T09:30:00 - 2018-07-23T14:30:00

We're holding clinics in five locations across Boston this summer.

Registration is required! You must register ahead of time:

Register for lacrosse clinic

July 23, 2018
Event Date2018-07-23T09:30:00 - 2018-07-23T14:30:00

July 4 Heat Emergency pool openings

Due to the ongoing high temperatures in Boston, Mayor Walsh is opening eight BCYF locations for Boston residents to swim on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.

July 4, 2018
  • 9:00am
  • Various
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Boston Centers for Youth & Families
  • 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
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-07-04T09:00:00

The BCYF beach and pools open on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, include:

If you're looking for more information, we have tips for helping you stay cool in the City:

Keeping cool in the heat

July 4, 2018
  • 9:00am
  • Various
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Boston Centers for Youth & Families
  • 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
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-07-04T09:00:00
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