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2026 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 9, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 9, 2026, until July 23, 2026
  • Walker Playground
    550 Norfolk Street
    BOSTON , MA 02126
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-09T10:00:00 - 2026-07-09T12:00:00

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 required for groups of 8 or more). Please email allison.singer2@boston.gov to register.

This series is 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: FacebookInstagram and Bluesky.

July 9, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 9, 2026, until July 23, 2026
  • Walker Playground
    550 Norfolk Street
    BOSTON , MA 02126
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-09T10:00:00 - 2026-07-09T12:00:00

Free Immigration Consultations

Ask an immigration lawyer for advice.

June 17, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 3:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the first and the third instance of this set, starting from January 7, 2026, until December 16, 2026
  • By phone only
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Immigrant Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-17T12:00:00 - 2026-06-17T15:00:00

Do you need immigration advice from a lawyer? The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement offers free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12 to 3 p.m.

To schedule an appointment with a volunteer lawyer, call 617-635-2980, fill out our contact form, or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only.

Consultations are currently by telephone. Due to high demand, you must schedule an appointment beforehand.

You can find the full schedule with translations on our website as well as more legal resources

Flyer with dates for 2026 Free Immigration Consultations

June 17, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 3:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the first and the third instance of this set, starting from January 7, 2026, until December 16, 2026
  • By phone only
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Immigrant Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-17T12:00:00 - 2026-06-17T15:00:00
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