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September 2021 watercolor painting workshops: Kelleher Rose Garden

Practice your landscape painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series, hosted by a local artist-instructor every weekend in June.

September 18, 2021
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • James P. Kelleher Rose Garden
    73 Park Drive
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-09-18T10:00:00 - 2021-09-18T12:00:00

This series is completely free and open to Boston artists aged 9 and up, of all skill levels. You'll create your own greenspace-inspired masterpieces; we provide the instruction and materials. Pre-registration is required. The program is sponsored by the Highland Street Charitable Foundation.

Register for a workshop

September 18, 2021
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • James P. Kelleher Rose Garden
    73 Park Drive
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-09-18T10:00:00 - 2021-09-18T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop - South Boston

The ParkARTS Watercolor Painting Workshops series takes place during September at six Boston locations.

September 8, 2019
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 775 East 1st Street
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-09-08T10:00:00 - 2019-09-08T12:00:00

Budding artists, ages nine and up, are invited to join us.  The series of free workshops is just one of the many offerings of the annual ParkARTS program, sponsored by Holly and David Bruce. 

The workshops welcome artists of all skill levels to create their own greenspace-inspired masterpieces, with instruction and materials provided. All classes are held from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., weather permitting.

Want more information on the workshops and other ParkARTS programs? Please call 617-635-4505, or go to our Facebook page.

September 8, 2019
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 775 East 1st Street
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-09-08T10:00:00 - 2019-09-08T12:00:00

Full list of events

June
September

Watercolor Painting Workshop - Roxbury

The ParkARTS Watercolor Painting Workshops series takes place during September at six Boston locations.

September 14, 2019
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 85 Harold Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-09-14T10:00:00 - 2019-09-14T12:00:00

Budding artists, ages nine and up, are invited to join us.  The series of free workshops is just one of the many offerings of the annual ParkARTS program, sponsored by Holly and David Bruce. 

The workshops welcome artists of all skill levels to create their own greenspace-inspired masterpieces, with instruction and materials provided. All classes are held from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., weather permitting.

Want more information on the workshops and other ParkARTS programs? Please call 617-635-4505, or go to our Facebook page.

September 14, 2019
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 85 Harold Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-09-14T10:00:00 - 2019-09-14T12:00:00

Full list of events

June
September

2022 Watercolor Painting Workshops: Dorchester Park

Practice your landscape painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series, hosted by a local artist every weekend in June. 

June 18, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Dorchester Park
    2180 Dorchester Avenue
    Dorchester , MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-18T10:00:00 - 2022-06-18T12:00:00

Join a local artist for a morning of watercolor painting. This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. Registration is required and supplies are provided by the instructor.

Sign up for the event

Learn more on our Watercolor Painting Workshops website.

June 18, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Dorchester Park
    2180 Dorchester Avenue
    Dorchester , MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-18T10:00:00 - 2022-06-18T12:00:00

BCYF Girls Nights ice cream social

What better way to spend a summer afternoon than eating ice cream with other Boston girls of all ages and some amazing women, and learn about all the opportunities we offer!

August 21, 2018
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 1618 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Erika Butler
  • 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:
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    BCYF Girls Nights Flier
Event Date2018-08-21T16:00:00 - 2018-08-21T18:00:00

Register today

Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) hosts Girls Nights, a series of free girls-only events throughout the summer.  All activities are designed to bring girls together in a safe, non-competitive environment where they can be themselves, meet other girls their age, and engage with role models.  BCYF Girls Nights also connect girls with resources and opportunities while they enjoy a positive and fun experience with their peers. Last summer, more than 1,700 girls participated in BCYF’s Girls Nights.

August 21, 2018
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 1618 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Erika Butler
  • 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:
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    BCYF Girls Nights Flier
Event Date2018-08-21T16:00:00 - 2018-08-21T18:00:00

BCYF Girls Night at Codzilla!

Are you interested in going for a cruise on the wild side?

July 31, 2018
  • 4:15pm
  • 1 Long Warf
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    Erika Butler
  • 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:
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    bcyfgirlsnights_summer2018.pdf
Event Date2018-07-31T16:15:00

Sign up to join us and other Boston girls ages 7 and older for a ride on Codzilla!

Register today

Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) hosts Girls Nights, a series of free girls-only events throughout the summer.  All activities are designed to bring girls together in a safe, non-competitive environment where they can be themselves, meet other girls their age, and engage with role models.  BCYF Girls Nights also connect girls with resources and opportunities while they enjoy a positive and fun experience with their peers. Last summer, more than 1,700 girls participated in BCYF’s Girls Nights.

July 31, 2018
  • 4:15pm
  • 1 Long Warf
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    Erika Butler
  • 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:
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    bcyfgirlsnights_summer2018.pdf
Event Date2018-07-31T16:15:00

BCYF Girls Night at the Zoo

Boston girls of all ages are invited to join us for a fun day at the Franklin Park Zoo!

July 14, 2018
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • One Franklin Park Road
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Erika Butler
  • 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:
    Family friendly
    Learning and lectures
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    BCYF Girls Nights Flyer
Event Date2018-07-14T11:00:00 - 2018-07-14T14:00:00

Register today

Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) hosts Girls Nights, a series of free girls-only events throughout the summer.  All activities are designed to bring girls together in a safe, non-competitive environment where they can be themselves, meet other girls their age, and engage with role models.  BCYF Girls Nights also connect girls with resources and opportunities while they enjoy a positive and fun experience with their peers. Last summer, more than 1,700 girls participated in BCYF’s Girls Nights.

July 14, 2018
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • One Franklin Park Road
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Erika Butler
  • 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:
    Family friendly
    Learning and lectures
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    BCYF Girls Nights Flyer
Event Date2018-07-14T11:00:00 - 2018-07-14T14:00:00

BCYF Girls Nights at the Beach

Join us for Beauties and the Beach! We had to reschedule this event from June 28 due to rain.

July 11, 2018
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 1663 Columbia Road
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Erika Butler
  • 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:
    Music
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    BCYF Girls Nights flier
Event Date2018-07-11T16:00:00 - 2018-07-11T19:00:00

Boston girls of all ages are invited to come play games, do some art, meet other local girls and some amazing women, have some dinner, and learn about all the opportunities we offer!

Register today

Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) hosts Girls Nights, a series of free girls-only events throughout the summer.  All activities are designed to bring girls together in a safe, non-competitive environment where they can be themselves, meet other girls their age, and engage with role models.  BCYF Girls Nights also connect girls with resources and opportunities while they enjoy a positive and fun experience with their peers. Last summer, more than 1,700 girls participated in BCYF’s Girls Nights.

July 11, 2018
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 1663 Columbia Road
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Erika Butler
  • 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:
    Music
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    BCYF Girls Nights flier
Event Date2018-07-11T16:00:00 - 2018-07-11T19:00:00

2022 Watercolor Painting Workshops: Medal of Honor Park

Practice your landscape painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series, hosted by a local artist every weekend in June.

June 19, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Medal of Honor Park
    775 E 1st Street
    South Boston , MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-19T10:00:00 - 2022-06-19T12:00:00

Join a local artist for a morning of watercolor painting. This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. Registration is required and supplies are provided by the instructor.

Sign up for the event

Learn more on the Watercolor Painting Workshops website.

June 19, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Medal of Honor Park
    775 E 1st Street
    South Boston , MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-19T10:00:00 - 2022-06-19T12:00:00

Full list of events

June
September

2022 Watercolor Painting Workshops: Ronan Park

Practice your landscape painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series, hosted by a local artist every weekend in September. 

September 24, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Ronan Park
    92 Mt. Ida Road
    Dorchester, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-09-24T10:00:00 - 2022-09-24T12:00:00

Join a local artist for a morning of watercolor painting. This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. Registration is required and supplies are provided by the instructor.

Register for the event

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 24, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Ronan Park
    92 Mt. Ida Road
    Dorchester, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-09-24T10:00:00 - 2022-09-24T12:00:00
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