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Bike Town Pop-Up At Smith Playground

Join us for a free family-friendly Bike Town pop-up, where youth can learn to ride and participate in on-bike activities to improve their safe bike riding skills. 

June 24, 2026
Event Date2026-06-24T16:00:00 - 2026-06-24T19:00:00

Located at the Basketball Court at Smith Playground in Allston, this three-hour drop-in event is for families and children ages 4-12 who want to learn to ride and practice their riding skills. A variety of different sized bikes and helmets will be provided, and staff will be present to lead on-bike games and teach bike riding skills and safe riding tips and techniques.

Two kids ride bikes at a Bike Town

 

June 24, 2026
Event Date2026-06-24T16:00:00 - 2026-06-24T19:00:00

Boston After Dark BCYF Blackstone (South End)

Boston After Dark is back this summer!

June 26, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 50 W Brookline St
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-26T17:00:00 - 2026-06-26T19:00:00

Join the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement for a Boston After Dark kickoff with soccer-themed games, giveaways, and more at BCYF Blackstone! 

🍔 Free food

🎵 Music by youth DJs

 📍Find events all summer long in your neighborhood at boston.gov/after-dark

June 26, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 50 W Brookline St
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-26T17:00:00 - 2026-06-26T19:00:00

One Boston Multicultural Fair

Celebrate Culture. Build Community. Thrive Together.

June 27, 2026
Event Date2026-06-27T12:00:00 - 2026-06-27T16:00:00

Join us for the One Boston Multicultural Family Fair, a vibrant, family-friendly event bringing together cultures from across Boston for an afternoon of food, music, art, and community connection.

This is more than an event—it’s a celebration of the people, traditions, and small businesses that make Boston thrive.

What to Expect:

  • 🌍 Multicultural vendors representing diverse communities
  • 🍽️ Food from around the world
  • 🎶 Live music and cultural performances
  • 🧒 Youth and family activities
  • 🤝 Community organizations and resource tables
  • 🎟️ Raffles, prizes, and giveaways throughout the event
  • 🎁 Register for Prizes and Giveaways

🤝 Get Involved - We are actively building a diverse and inclusive event. Join us as:

🌱 About the Event

The One Boston Multicultural Family Fair is organized by Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc. in partnership with TresHeart Foundation Inc. and supported by Immigrants Lead Boston. Our goal is to create spaces where culture is not only celebrated—but connected, shared, and sustained.

📣 Register and Spread the Word

All attendees are encouraged to register in advance to be entered into event-day raffles, prizes, and special giveaways. This helps us plan and ensures you don’t miss out on announcements and opportunities during the event.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and share with your networks. The more the merrier.

June 27, 2026
Event Date2026-06-27T12:00:00 - 2026-06-27T16:00:00

BLKOUT Block Party

Join us for a block party celebrating the completion of 10+ new murals in Roxbury as part of the BLKOUT Walls mural festival!

June 13, 2026
Event Date2026-06-13T11:00:00 - 2026-06-13T15:00:00

This family-friendly public art festival, supported by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, is bringing 10+ new murals to Roxbury from June 4-13. Join us for the closing block party to celebrate the completed artworks on Saturday, June 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Roxbury YMCA. There will be food trucks, live art installations, and family-friendly activities.

June 13, 2026
Event Date2026-06-13T11:00:00 - 2026-06-13T15:00:00

Boston After Dark Moakley Park (South Boston)

Boston After Dark is back this summer!

July 24, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 450 Old Colony Ave
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-24T18:00:00 - 2026-07-24T20:00:00

Join the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement for Boston After Dark at Moakley Park! 

  • Game Truck 
  • Airbrush Tattoos
  • Face Painting 
  • Ice Cream Truck
  • 🍔 Free food and giveaways
  • 🎵 Music by youth DJs

 📍Find events all summer long in your neighborhood at boston.gov/after-dark

July 24, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 450 Old Colony Ave
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-24T18:00:00 - 2026-07-24T20:00:00

Boston After Dark BCYF Mattahunt (Mattapan)

Boston After Dark is back this summer!

July 31, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 100 Hebron St
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-31T17:00:00 - 2026-07-31T20:00:00

Join the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement for Boston After Dark at BCYF Mattahunt!

  • Glow in the dark party
  • Airbrush Tattoos
  • Soccer Themed Raffle
  • Caricature Artist
  • Ice Cream Truck
  • 🍔 Free food and giveaways
  • 🎵 Music by youth DJs

 📍Find events all summer long in your neighborhood at boston.gov/after-dark

July 31, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 100 Hebron St
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-31T17:00:00 - 2026-07-31T20:00:00

Boston After Dark Parkway YMCA (West Roxbury)

Boston After Dark is back this summer!

August 21, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1972 Centre St
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-21T18:00:00 - 2026-08-21T21:00:00

Join the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement for Boston After Dark at Parkway YMCA! 

  • Game Truck 
  • Ice Cream Truck
  • 🍔 Free food and giveaways
  • 🎵 Music by youth DJs

 📍Find events all summer long in your neighborhood at boston.gov/after-dark

August 21, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1972 Centre St
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-21T18:00:00 - 2026-08-21T21:00:00

Boston After Dark BCYF Charlestown (Charlestown)

Boston After Dark is back this summer!

August 21, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 255 Medford St
    Charlestown, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-21T17:00:00 - 2026-08-21T19:00:00

Join the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement for Boston After Dark at BCYF Charlestown!

  • Basketball Tournament
  • Airbrush tattoos
  • Soccer Themed Raffle
  • Portrait Artist 
  • Ice Cream Truck
  • 🍔 Free food and giveaways
  • 🎵 Music by youth DJs

 📍Find events all summer long in your neighborhood at boston.gov/after-dark

August 21, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 255 Medford St
    Charlestown, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-21T17:00:00 - 2026-08-21T19:00:00

Boston After Dark BCYF Gallivan (Mattapan)

Boston After Dark is back this summer!

August 21, 2026
  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • 61 Woodruff Way
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-21T17:30:00 - 2026-08-21T19:30:00

Join the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement for Boston After Dark at BCYF Gallivan! 

  • Caribbean BBQ Feast
  • 360 Photobooth
  • Caricature artist 
  • Ice Cream Truck
  • 🍔 Free food and giveaways
  • 🎵 Music by youth DJs

 📍Find events all summer long in your neighborhood at boston.gov/after-dark

August 21, 2026
  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • 61 Woodruff Way
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-21T17:30:00 - 2026-08-21T19:30:00

Boston After Dark East Boston YMCA (East Boston)

Boston After Dark is back this summer!

August 14, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 54 Ashley St
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-14T19:00:00 - 2026-08-14T21:00:00

Join the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement for Boston After Dark at East Boston YMCA! 

  • Airbrush Tattoos 
  • Portrait Artist 
  • Ice Cream Truck
  • 🍔 Free food and giveaways
  • 🎵 Music by youth DJs

 📍Find events all summer long in your neighborhood at boston.gov/after-dark

August 14, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 54 Ashley St
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-961-6980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-14T19:00:00 - 2026-08-14T21:00:00
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