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Summer Dance Party Series

This family-friendly event series is free and open to the public, featuring salsa, kizomba, R&B, and house music.

September 14, 2023
2023-09-14T17:00:00 - 2023-09-14T20:00:00

The Summer Dance Party series will take place on select Thursdays in July through September except for our House Series which will be held on Friday, September 22. Each Dance Party will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at City Hall Plaza. Please see below breakdown for dates and times; 

  • R&B Dance Party August 10, 2023, at 5 p.m.- 8 p.m.
  • Country Dance Party August 24, 2023, at 5 p.m.- 8 p.m.
  • AfroBeats Dance Party September 14, 2023, at 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • House Dance Party September 22, 2023, at 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
For more information regarding this event, other events hosted by the City, follow the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment on social media @VisitBostonCity and our visiting Boston page.
September 14, 2023
2023-09-14T17:00:00 - 2023-09-14T20:00:00
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Alice Hennessy Playground Opening at Millennium Park

Please join Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department on Saturday, June 10, for the opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Alice Hennessy Playground at Millennium Park kicking off at 9:30 a.m.

June 10, 2023
  • 9:30am - 10:30am
  • 300 Gardner Street
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Boston Parks and Recreation Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2023-06-10T09:30:00 - 2023-06-10T10:30:00
June 10, 2023
  • 9:30am - 10:30am
  • 300 Gardner Street
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Boston Parks and Recreation Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2023-06-10T09:30:00 - 2023-06-10T10:30:00
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2023 Paint Night #4: William J. Devine Golf Clubhouse

Enjoy a free night out with friends and family and create your own masterpiece! 

June 28, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • William J. Devine Golf Clubhouse
    1 Circuit Drive
    Boston , MA 02121
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Family friendly
    Social good
  • Posted:
2023-06-28T18:00:00 - 2023-06-28T19:30:00

This program allows attendees of any skill level to recreate beautiful paintings by following guided step-by-step instructions from a local artist. Classes are limited and registration is required.

Register for Paint Night #4

More information

Parks and Recreation Paint Night

June 28, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • William J. Devine Golf Clubhouse
    1 Circuit Drive
    Boston , MA 02121
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Family friendly
    Social good
  • Posted:
2023-06-28T18:00:00 - 2023-06-28T19:30:00
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2023 Paint Night #3: George Wright Golf Course

Enjoy a free night out with friends and family and create your own masterpiece! 

June 21, 2023
2023-06-21T18:00:00 - 2023-06-21T19:30:00

This program allows attendees of any skill level to recreate beautiful paintings by following guided step-by-step instructions from a local artist. Classes are limited and registration is required.

Register for Paint Night #3

More information

Parks and Recreation Paint Night

June 21, 2023
2023-06-21T18:00:00 - 2023-06-21T19:30:00
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2023 Paint Night #2: William J. Devine Golf Clubhouse

Enjoy a free night out with friends and family and create your own masterpiece! 

June 14, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • William J. Devine Golf Course
    1 Circuit Drive
    Boston , MA 02121
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Family friendly
    Social good
  • Posted:
2023-06-14T18:00:00 - 2023-06-14T19:30:00

This program allows attendees of any skill level to recreate beautiful paintings by following guided step-by-step instructions from a local artist. Classes are limited and registration is required.

Register for Paint Night #2

More information

Parks and Recreation Paint Night

June 14, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • William J. Devine Golf Course
    1 Circuit Drive
    Boston , MA 02121
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Family friendly
    Social good
  • Posted:
2023-06-14T18:00:00 - 2023-06-14T19:30:00
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2023 Paint Night #1: George Wright Golf Course

Enjoy a free night out with friends and family and create your own masterpiece!

June 7, 2023
2023-06-07T18:00:00 - 2023-06-07T19:30:00

This program allows attendees of any skill level to recreate beautiful paintings by following guided step-by-step instructions from a local artist. Classes are limited and registration is required.

Register for Paint Night #1

More information

Parks and Recreation Paint Night

June 7, 2023
2023-06-07T18:00:00 - 2023-06-07T19:30:00
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APIA Heritage Month Celebration

The APIA ERG welcomes you to a celebration of Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian heritage on City Hall Plaza! Join us for a night of performances, food, and speeches from Boston's Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian communities.

May 16, 2023
2023-05-16T16:00:00 - 2023-05-16T18:00:00
May 16, 2023
2023-05-16T16:00:00 - 2023-05-16T18:00:00
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We Hire Youth Neighborhood Job Fair - Roxbury

June 3, 2023
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • BCYF Shelburne
    2730 WASHINGTON STREET
    BOSTON, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    YouthLine@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Business and jobs
    Family friendly
  • Posted:
2023-06-03T11:00:00 - 2023-06-03T14:00:00

This summer, the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity will be hosting five We Hire Youth Neighborhood Job Fairs! Each event will take place at a BCYF in high-impact neighborhoods for the SuccessLink Youth Employment program. At these events, youth will:

  • Learn more about the SuccessLink program.
  • Get connected to local SuccessLink employers.
  • Get help completing their applications and/or onboarding.
June 3, 2023
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • BCYF Shelburne
    2730 WASHINGTON STREET
    BOSTON, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    YouthLine@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Business and jobs
    Family friendly
  • Posted:
2023-06-03T11:00:00 - 2023-06-03T14:00:00
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We Hire Youth Neighborhood Job Fair - Mattapan/Hyde Park

June 1, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • BCYF Mildred Avenue
    5 MILDRED AVENUE
    BOSTON, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    YouthLine@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Business and jobs
    Family friendly
  • Posted:
2023-06-01T16:00:00 - 2023-06-01T19:00:00

This summer, the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity will be hosting five We Hire Youth Neighborhood Job Fairs! Each event will take place at a BCYF in high-impact neighborhoods for the SuccessLink Youth Employment program. At these events, youth will:

  • Learn more about the SuccessLink program.
  • Get connected to local SuccessLink employers.
  • Get help completing their applications and/or onboarding.
June 1, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • BCYF Mildred Avenue
    5 MILDRED AVENUE
    BOSTON, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    YouthLine@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Business and jobs
    Family friendly
  • Posted:
2023-06-01T16:00:00 - 2023-06-01T19:00:00
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We Hire Youth Neighborhood Job Fair - Dorchester

May 25, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • BCYF Perkins
    155 TALBOT AVENUE
    BOSTON, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    YouthLine@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Business and jobs
    Family friendly
  • Posted:
2023-05-25T16:00:00 - 2023-05-25T19:00:00

This summer, the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity will be hosting five We Hire Youth Neighborhood Job Fairs! Each event will take place at a BCYF in high-impact neighborhoods for the SuccessLink Youth Employment program. At these events, youth will:

  • Learn more about the SuccessLink program.
  • Get connected to local SuccessLink employers.
  • Get help completing their applications and/or onboarding.
May 25, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • BCYF Perkins
    155 TALBOT AVENUE
    BOSTON, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    YouthLine@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Business and jobs
    Family friendly
  • Posted:
2023-05-25T16:00:00 - 2023-05-25T19:00:00
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