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2022 Children’s Arts and Crafts Workshops: Mattapan

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 8, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 8, 2022, until July 15, 2022
  • Walker Playground
    550 Norfolk Street
    Mattapan , MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-07-08T10:00:00 - 2022-07-08T12:00:00

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: Walker Playground, Mattapan

Friday, July 8, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Friday, July 15, 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 8, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 8, 2022, until July 15, 2022
  • Walker Playground
    550 Norfolk Street
    Mattapan , MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-07-08T10:00:00 - 2022-07-08T12:00:00
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2022 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 20, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 20, 2022, until July 27, 0022
  • Sumner and Lamson Streets Playground
    430 Sumner Street
    East Boston , MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-07-20T10:00:00 - 2022-07-20T12:00:00

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: Sumner and Lamson Streets Playground, East Boston

Wednesday, July 20, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Wednesday, July 27, 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 20, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 20, 2022, until July 27, 0022
  • Sumner and Lamson Streets Playground
    430 Sumner Street
    East Boston , MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-07-20T10:00:00 - 2022-07-20T12:00:00
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2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Hyde Park

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 20, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 20, 2022, until July 27, 2022
  • Ross Playground
    14 Westminster Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-07-20T10:00:00 - 2022-07-20T12:00:00

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: Ross Playground, Hyde Park 

Wednesday, July 20, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Wednesday, July 27, 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.

July 20, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 20, 2022, until July 27, 2022
  • Ross Playground
    14 Westminster Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-07-20T10:00:00 - 2022-07-20T12:00:00
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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.

July 21, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 21, 2022, until July 28, 2022
  • Doherty Playground
    349 Bunker Hill Street
    Charlestown , 02129
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-07-21T10:00:00 - 2022-07-21T12:00:00

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 21, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 21, 2022, until July 28, 2022
  • Doherty Playground
    349 Bunker Hill Street
    Charlestown , 02129
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-07-21T10:00:00 - 2022-07-21T12:00:00
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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 21, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 21, 2022, until July 28, 0022
  • Marcella Playground
    260 Highland Street
    Roxbury , 02119
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-07-21T10:00:00 - 2022-07-21T12:00:00

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 21, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 21, 2022, until July 28, 0022
  • Marcella Playground
    260 Highland Street
    Roxbury , 02119
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-07-21T10:00:00 - 2022-07-21T12:00:00
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2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Brighton

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
  • Rogers Park
    30 Rogers Park Avenue
    Brighton , 02135
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-08-02T10:00:00 - 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
  • Rogers Park
    30 Rogers Park Avenue
    Brighton , 02135
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-08-02T10:00:00 - 2022-08-02T12:00:00
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Tending, Co-building, and Care: Reflections on Radical Imaginations for Racial Justice

Throughout 2021, the 16 artists and collectives who received funding through our Radical Imagination for Racial Justice program have been working on their projects.

May 11, 2022
2022-05-11T16:45:00 - 2022-05-11T19:00:00
Please join us for a virtual conversation with artists, collectives, and co-builders of the Radical Imagination for Racial Justice Boston program. A tapestry of interwoven themes will guide our reflection on bringing to life our visions of racial justice in collaboration with our communities. These themes include: 
  • process,
  • resources,
  • response-ability,
  • "balance",
  • community,
  • wellness,
  • and more.
  • The event is on Wednesday, May 11 from 5-7 p.m. and will be held virtually via Zoom. The meeting room will open at 4:45pm with a gallery tour.

RIRJ event flyer

May 11, 2022
2022-05-11T16:45:00 - 2022-05-11T19:00:00
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Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Social

Meet your neighbors, City Hall staffers, and SPARK Boston Council Members at Sam Adams Brewery!

May 3, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Sam Adams Tap Room and Beer Garden
    30 Germania Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Spark Boston
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-05-03T18:00:00 - 2022-05-03T20:00:00

The SPARK Boston Neighborhood Social returns to Jamaica Plain! Meet your neighbors, City of Boston employees, and SPARK Boston council members past or present at Sam Adams Brewery, birthplace of our City's most famous beer. We'll have information about our next council cycle, voter registration forms, special guests, and more. Come grab a round with us!

We're recruiting 20 to 35 year old Boston residents from all across the city to participate in Mayor Wu's 2022-2023 SPARK Boston Council, a volunteer group of young adults dedicated to advancing civic engagement in their generation and beyond. Applications are open now through Friday, May 13, and can be found online.

May 3, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Sam Adams Tap Room and Beer Garden
    30 Germania Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Spark Boston
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-05-03T18:00:00 - 2022-05-03T20:00:00
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Boston Pride Kick-Off

Join us on Thursday, June 1, at City Hall Plaza at 4 p.m. to kickoff Pride month with a flag raising, performances, and Portraits of Pride unveiling!

June 1, 2023
2023-06-01T16:00:00 - 2023-06-01T19:00:00

The Mayor's Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement and Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture will be celebrating National LGBTQ+ Pride month by hosting, supporting, and amplifying events that serve the local Queer community.

This celebration of National LGBTQ+ Pride Month will feature the unveiling of Portraits of Pride, a photography project that highlights LGBTQ+ leaders, which will remain on the Plaza for the entire month of June. The event will also include a flag raising and several performances including Big Body Kweeng, Neon Calypso, Patty Bourrée, and more!

PRIDE Kickoff flyer

June 1, 2023
2023-06-01T16:00:00 - 2023-06-01T19:00:00
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Charlestown Community Center Study Community Meeting

Want to see a new community center in Charlestown?

April 26, 2022
2022-04-26T18:00:00 - 2022-04-26T19:00:00

Join us! This is a public meeting to hear programming and location ideas from the Charlestown community. This is the second community meeting to establish the types of uses and activities the community would like to see in a new center. The study is also exploring location options to build any potential centers on.

April 26, 2022
2022-04-26T18:00:00 - 2022-04-26T19:00:00
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