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2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Chinatown

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 28, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 28, 2026, until August 11, 2026
  • Elliot Norton Park
    295 Tremont Street
    Boston , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Chinatown/Leather District
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-28T10:00:00 - 2026-07-28T12:00:00

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 28, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 28, 2026, until August 11, 2026
  • Elliot Norton Park
    295 Tremont Street
    Boston , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Chinatown/Leather District
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-28T10:00:00 - 2026-07-28T12:00:00

2026 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 28, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 28, 2026, until August 11, 2026
  • LoPresti Park
    33 Sumner Street
    Boston , MA 02128
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-28T10:00:00 - 2026-07-28T12:00:00

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 28, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 28, 2026, until August 11, 2026
  • LoPresti Park
    33 Sumner Street
    Boston , MA 02128
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-28T10:00:00 - 2026-07-28T12:00:00

2026 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.

July 10, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 10, 2026, until July 24, 2026
  • Joyce Playground
    80 Union Street
    BOSTON , MA 02135
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-10T10:00:00 - 2026-07-10T12:00:00

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: Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.

July 10, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 10, 2026, until July 24, 2026
  • Joyce Playground
    80 Union Street
    BOSTON , MA 02135
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-10T10:00:00 - 2026-07-10T12:00:00

2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Jamaica Plain

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 10, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 10, 2026, until July 24, 2026
  • Mozart Street Playground
    50 Mozart Street
    BOSTON , MA 02130
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-10T10:00:00 - 2026-07-10T12:00:00

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: Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.

July 10, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 10, 2026, until July 24, 2026
  • Mozart Street Playground
    50 Mozart Street
    BOSTON , MA 02130
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-10T10:00:00 - 2026-07-10T12:00:00

2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: 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 8, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 8, 2026, until July 22, 2026
  • Marcella Playground
    260 Highland Street
    Boston , MA 02119
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-08T10:00:00 - 2026-07-08T12:00:00

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.

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: Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.

July 8, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 8, 2026, until July 22, 2026
  • Marcella Playground
    260 Highland Street
    Boston , MA 02119
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-08T10:00:00 - 2026-07-08T12:00:00

2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Dorchester

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, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 7, 2026, until July 21, 2026
  • Walsh Playground
    967 Washington Street
    Boston , MA 02126
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-07T10:00:00 - 2026-07-07T12:00:00

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 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 7, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 7, 2026, until July 21, 2026
  • Walsh Playground
    967 Washington Street
    Boston , MA 02126
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-07T10:00:00 - 2026-07-07T12:00:00

Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours - Mattapan

Join us for our in-person Community Office Hours! 

April 6, 2026
Event Date2026-04-06T12:00:00 - 2026-04-06T14:00:00

Looking for support getting connected to resources and navigating City services? Meet with the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement during our pop-up community office hours at the Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library.

Office hours will take place on Monday, April 6th from 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Registration is not required, and interpretation and disability accommodations will be available.

April 6, 2026
Event Date2026-04-06T12:00:00 - 2026-04-06T14:00:00

Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours - Roxbury

Join us for our in-person Community Office Hours! 

March 11, 2026
Event Date2026-03-11T12:00:00 - 2026-03-11T14:00:00

Looking for support getting connected to resources and navigating City services? Meet with the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement during our pop-up community office hours at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library.

Office hours will take place on Wednesday, March 11 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Registration is not required, and interpretation and disability accommodations will be available.

March 11, 2026
Event Date2026-03-11T12:00:00 - 2026-03-11T14:00:00

Age Strong's 2026 Cost-Savings Clinics - Brighton

To set up your in-person clinic appointment, call Age Strong at 617-635-4366. 

Please bring your ID and proof of income and residency.

March 2, 2026
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Veronica B. Smith Center
    20 Chestnut Hill Ave.
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Age Strong
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-02T10:00:00 - 2026-03-02T15:00:00

Given the rising costs of living, we know it's a struggle to make ends meet. To help, Boston’s Age Strong Commission will host free in-person cost-savings clinics to assist Boston’s older residents (age 55+) to help lower everyday expenses like fuel assistance, home repair, water/sewer discounts, property tax relief, SNAP, Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit, Medicare Savings Program and more.

View Age Strong's 2026 Cost-Saving Clinic Webpage 

March 2, 2026
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Veronica B. Smith Center
    20 Chestnut Hill Ave.
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Age Strong
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-02T10:00:00 - 2026-03-02T15:00:00

Age Strong's 2026 Cost-Savings Clinics - Roslindale

To set up your in-person clinic appointment, call Age Strong at 617-635-4366. 

Please bring your ID and proof of income and residency.

February 23, 2026
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from February 23, 2026, 5 times
  • BCYF Roslindale
    6 Cummins Highway
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Age Strong
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-02-23T10:00:00 - 2026-02-27T15:00:00

Given the rising costs of living, we know it's a struggle to make ends meet. To help, Boston’s Age Strong Commission will host free in-person cost-savings clinics to assist Boston’s older residents (age 55+) to help lower everyday expenses like fuel assistance, home repair, water/sewer discounts, property tax relief, SNAP, Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit, Medicare Savings Program and more.

View Age Strong's 2026 Cost-Saving Clinic Webpage 

February 23, 2026
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from February 23, 2026, 5 times
  • BCYF Roslindale
    6 Cummins Highway
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Age Strong
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-02-23T10:00:00 - 2026-02-27T15:00:00
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