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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
Event Date2025-08-21T19:45:00 - 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
Event Date2025-08-21T19:45:00 - 2025-08-21T22:00:00

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
Event Date2025-08-27T19:45:00 - 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
Event Date2025-08-27T19:45:00 - 2025-08-27T22:00:00

Canceled:
Roxbury Movie Night: Mufasa: The Lion King

Reason for cancellation: Rain
August 20, 2025
Event Date2025-08-20T19:45:00 - 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
Event Date2025-08-20T19:45:00 - 2025-08-20T22:00:00

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
Event Date2025-08-05T19:45:00 - 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
Event Date2025-08-05T19:45:00 - 2025-08-05T22:00:00

East Boston Movie Night: Wild Robot

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

August 26, 2025
Event Date2025-08-26T19:45:00 - 2025-08-26T22:00:00

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. (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 26, 2025
Event Date2025-08-26T19:45:00 - 2025-08-26T22:00:00

Jamaica Plain Movie Night: Transformers One

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

August 11, 2025
Event Date2025-08-11T19:45:00 - 2025-08-11T22:00:00

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.

TRANSFORMERS ONE is the untold origin story of OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. (Year: 2024; Rating: PG)

August 11, 2025
Event Date2025-08-11T19:45:00 - 2025-08-11T22:00:00

Ruggles Street project groundbreaking

Join Mayor Janey to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Ruggles Street redesign (from Tremont Street to Washington Street).

June 16, 2021
Event Date2021-06-16T13:30:00 - 2021-06-16T14:30:00

We invite you to the Ruggles Street project groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 16, from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.  The groundbreaking will take place on the corner of Ruggles Street and Dewitt Drive in Roxbury. Learn more about the Ruggles Street project.

Ruggles Street Groundbreaking Flyer

June 16, 2021
Event Date2021-06-16T13:30:00 - 2021-06-16T14:30:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #6: Scarboro Pond

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series. 

September 28, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Scarboro Pond (meet on bridge)
    Circuit Drive (Franklin Park)
    Boston MA, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-28T10:00:00 - 2025-09-28T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own greenspace-inspired masterpieces. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.

Register Now

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 28, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Scarboro Pond (meet on bridge)
    Circuit Drive (Franklin Park)
    Boston MA, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-28T10:00:00 - 2025-09-28T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #3: Boston Public Garden

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series. 

September 20, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Boston Public Garden (meet at Lagoon)
    4 Charles Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-20T10:00:00 - 2025-09-20T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.

Register Today 

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 20, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Boston Public Garden (meet at Lagoon)
    4 Charles Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-20T10:00:00 - 2025-09-20T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #4: Chandler Pond

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series. 

September 21, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Chandler Pond
    95 Lake Shore Road
    Boston , MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-21T10:00:00 - 2025-09-21T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.

Register Now

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 21, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Chandler Pond
    95 Lake Shore Road
    Boston , MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-21T10:00:00 - 2025-09-21T12:00:00
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