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2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshop: 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 21, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 21, 2022, until July 28, 0022
  • Marcella Playground
    260 Highland Street
    Roxbury , 02119
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-21T10:00:00 - 2022-07-21T12:00:00

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 encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register.

This series is also 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: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

ALL ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOPS DATES

July 21, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 21, 2022, until July 28, 0022
  • Marcella Playground
    260 Highland Street
    Roxbury , 02119
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-21T10:00:00 - 2022-07-21T12:00:00

2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshop: South End

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.

August 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 5, 2022, until August 12, 2021
  • Ringgold Park
    10 Ringgold Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-08-05T10:00:00 - 2022-08-05T12:00:00

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 encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register

This series is also 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: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

All Arts and Crafts Workshops Dates

August 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 5, 2022, until August 12, 2021
  • Ringgold Park
    10 Ringgold Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-08-05T10:00:00 - 2022-08-05T12:00:00

Parks Fitness: Line Dancing with Boston Rhythm Riders

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

January 8, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from January 8, 2026, until April 2, 2026
  • Hyde Park Community Center
    1179 River St
    Hyde Park, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-08T18:30:00 - 2026-04-02T19:30:00

Line dancing is a fun activity that has all the necessary elements to improve cardiovascular health. The Rhythm Riders rotate moving from high to low impact line dances, so whether you want to get ready for the spring, upcoming weddings, family reunions or simply discover a fun new way to get moving again they have the moves for you! We are all too familiar with the Electric Slide and the Cupid Shuffle, please allow them to take you on a musical journey as you learn new line dances. So come let the rhythm move you, because a body in Motion, stays in Motion!

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.

Register Here

January 8, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from January 8, 2026, until April 2, 2026
  • Hyde Park Community Center
    1179 River St
    Hyde Park, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-08T18:30:00 - 2026-04-02T19:30:00

2026 Winter Festival at Franklin Park

The Winter Festival at Franklin Park will be SNOW MUCH FUN!

February 21, 2026
Event Date2026-02-21T11:00:00 - 2026-02-21T16:00:00

 The Boston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Franklin Park Coalition present the 2026 Winter Festival at Franklin Park on Saturday, February 21st, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit boston.gov/winterfest for more information about this family-friendly school vacation week event.  The event is hosted in partnership with title sponsor Highland Street Foundation and contributing sponsors H.P. Hood LLC.

The free festival is open to all and offers music, giveaways, winter activities, treats, games and crafts. Featured attractions include a synthetic ice skating rink, snowman igloo bounce house and obstacle course.  Try your musical skills at Boston Music Group’s instrument ‘petting zoo.’  Enjoy the New England Revolution interactive soccer exhibit.  Meet the horses of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit and learn about their important role in our parks. 

Additional Winter Festival at Franklin Park Activities to include:

Thursday, February 19th: Stable Tour and Snowshoeing Safari

Friday, February 20th: Horse-Of-Course

The Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse is located at 1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester MA 02121. Call (617) 635-4505 or email parks@boston.gov for more information. To stay up to date with news, events, and improvements in Boston parks, visit Boston.gov/Parks, join our email list at bit.ly/Get-Parks-Emails, and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

February 21, 2026
Event Date2026-02-21T11:00:00 - 2026-02-21T16:00:00
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