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Little Amal

Little Amal is the 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee child at the heart of The Walk. She has become a global symbol of human rights, especially those of refugees.

September 7, 2023
Event Date2023-09-07T00:00:00 - 2023-09-09T23:59:00

The City of Boston, along with American Repertory Theatre (ART) at Harvard University, ArtsEmerson, Company One Theatre, Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), Lars Jan, Boston University Center on Forced Displacement, Boston University Arts Initiative, Extinction Rebellion Boston, Foxborough Public Schools, RefugePoint, and The Puppet Free Library, will welcome Little Amal to the City of Boston September 7 - 9, 2023.

Graphic with image of Little Amal and text: "Boston September 7-9"

September 7, 2023
Event Date2023-09-07T00:00:00 - 2023-09-09T23:59:00

Little Amal in Boston

Interactive Film (Boston Children's Museum)

Thursday, September 7, 2023, every half hour 12 - 2:30 p.m.

At KidStage, view a short interactive film about Amal’s incredible journey, refugees, the challenges refugees face when finding home, and how organizations like Refuge Point are helping refugees find lasting solutions.

Little Amal (ArtsEmerson)

Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. (Arrival at 4 p.m.)

Join ArtsEmerson in Welcoming Little Amal to Boston. Be part of this special moment when Amal takes her first steps in Boston to shine the light on the importance of empathy and the spirit of welcoming all.

Join A.R.T., ArtsThursdays, and Little Amal for Finding Friends in Harvard Yard

Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 6 p.m.

In search of comfort and companionship, Little Amal discovers historic Harvard Yard where she is welcomed by the communities of the University and of Cambridge.

Don't let me sleep alone (Yo-Yo Ma)

Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 9 p.m.

Amal is searching for a place to sleep on the first night of her long journey. As she settles down to sleep, she hears a lullaby.

Countdown to Kindergarten

Friday, September 8, 2023, at 12 p.m.

It’s the start of a new school year and Little Amal is welcoming incoming kindergarteners as they receive their school backpacks.

Find A Safe Haven (Extinction Rebellion Boston)

Friday, September 8. 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

Amal is lost as night begins to fall, when she encounters a sparrow searching for a safe place to nest. Puppet-making workshop 4 - 6 p.m. before Little Amal’s arrival.

Things my mother whispered (Josh Higgasson)

Friday, September 8, 2023, at 8:30 p.m.

As Amal walks late at night through Boston, ethereal projections of her mother’s words surround her. Tender questions and affectionate words of advice give her the strength to keep walking.

When Migrants Meet (Company One)

Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 11 a.m.

Walk with Little Amal from the Egleston Square branch of the Boston Public Library to Franklin Park as she discovers an injured snow goose that’s been separated from her family. She's welcomed into the flock for a HONKing good time!

Marvelous mariposa (ICA Watershed)

Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 1 p.m.

Welcome Little Amal to the ICA Watershed in East Boston, featuring performances from the Veronica Robles Cultural Center.

Ceremonial First Pitch (Boston Red Sox)

Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 3:30 p.m.

Thousands of Red Sox fans cheer for Amal as she steps up to deliver a ceremonial first pitch at "America’s Most Beloved Ballpark", Fenway Park. She is very excited. And very nervous…

Event Map

Learn more about Little Amal

Photo Credit:
Little Amal © The Walk Productions © Respective Collective

Production Information

The Walk and Handspring Puppet Company logos

"Amal Walks Across America" is produced by The Walk Productions in association with the Handspring Puppet Company. U.S. Producing Partner THE OFFICE performing arts+film. Impact + Outreach The Soze Agency. Marketing Cause Lab. PR + Communications DKC.

2025 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 by a local artist in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

August 1, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 1, 2025, until August 15, 2025
  • Doherty-Gibson Playground
    1545 Dorchester Avenue
    Boston , MA 02125
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-01T10:00:00 - 2025-08-01T12:00:00

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 allison.singer2@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.

August 1, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 1, 2025, until August 15, 2025
  • Doherty-Gibson Playground
    1545 Dorchester Avenue
    Boston , MA 02125
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-01T10:00:00 - 2025-08-01T12:00:00

2023 CHILDREN'S ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOPS

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted by a local artist in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

July 28, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 28, 2023, until August 10, 2023
  • Ryan Playground
    960 Dorchester Avenue
    Boston , MA 02125
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-28T10:00:00 - 2023-07-28T12:00:00

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 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.

July 28, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 28, 2023, until August 10, 2023
  • Ryan Playground
    960 Dorchester Avenue
    Boston , MA 02125
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-28T10:00:00 - 2023-07-28T12:00:00

2025 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Charlestown

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted by a local artist in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

August 1, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 1, 2025, until August 15, 2025
  • Winthrop Square / Training Field
    55 Winthrop Street
    Boston , MA 02129
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-01T10:00:00 - 2025-08-01T12:00:00

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 allison.singer2@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.

August 1, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 1, 2025, until August 15, 2025
  • Winthrop Square / Training Field
    55 Winthrop Street
    Boston , MA 02129
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-01T10:00:00 - 2025-08-01T12:00:00

2025 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: 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 by a local artist in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

July 31, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 31, 2025, until August 14, 2025
  • Titus Sparrow Park
    75 West Rutland Square
    Boston , MA 02118
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-31T10:00:00 - 2025-07-31T12:00:00

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 allison.singer2@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.

July 31, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 31, 2025, until August 14, 2025
  • Titus Sparrow Park
    75 West Rutland Square
    Boston , MA 02118
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-31T10:00:00 - 2025-07-31T12:00:00

2025 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: South 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 by a local artist in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

July 31, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 31, 2025, until August 14, 2025
  • Medal of Honor Park
    775 E 1st Street, Boston
    Boston , MA 02127
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-31T10:00:00 - 2025-07-31T12:00:00

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 allison.singer2@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.

July 31, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 31, 2025, until August 14, 2025
  • Medal of Honor Park
    775 E 1st Street, Boston
    Boston , MA 02127
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-31T10:00:00 - 2025-07-31T12:00:00

Activating Art

Activating Art is a series hosted by Boston Music Award winner Amanda Shea (Spoken Word) and centers art as a vehicle for social change.

August 17, 2023
  • 5:30pm - 8:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from August 17, 2023, 4 times
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts & Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-08-17T17:30:00 - 2023-09-07T20:00:00

Join Boston Music Award winning poet Amanda Shea on City Hall Plaza for a series of arts events that are part of a movement in social justice programming.

8/24: Legalization of Cannibus & The Prison Industrial System 

A discussion on how legalization has affected the country and how we can bring equity to folks who've experienced the war on drugs. 

8/31: Is Anyone Safe? The Intersectionality of Reproductive and Trans Rights. 

An examination and discussion on how the fight for reproductive rights affects us all. How can we support one another and heal from how the government governs us. 

9/7 : Advocacy and Equity for Artists: What's Our Worth? 

A panel discussion on how to advocate as artists as well as defining our equity in a climate that believes we are commodities. 

Graphic with text: Activating Art a movement in social justice programming - Save the Dates Events: 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7

City of Boston, Arts and Culture, WBUR, and WERS logos

 

August 17, 2023
  • 5:30pm - 8:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from August 17, 2023, 4 times
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts & Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-08-17T17:30:00 - 2023-09-07T20:00:00

2025 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 by a local artist in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

July 30, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 30, 2025, until August 13, 2025
  • Gertrude Howes Playground Boston
    Moreland Street
    Boston , MA 02119
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-30T10:00:00 - 2025-07-30T12:00:00

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 allison.singer2@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.

July 30, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 30, 2025, until August 13, 2025
  • Gertrude Howes Playground Boston
    Moreland Street
    Boston , MA 02119
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-30T10:00:00 - 2025-07-30T12:00:00

2025 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Beacon Hill

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted by a local artist in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

July 30, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 30, 2025, until August 13, 2025
  • Myrtle Street Playground
    50 Myrtle Street
    Boston , MA 02114
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Beacon Hill
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-30T10:00:00 - 2025-07-30T12:00:00

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 allison.singer2@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.

July 30, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 30, 2025, until August 13, 2025
  • Myrtle Street Playground
    50 Myrtle Street
    Boston , MA 02114
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Beacon Hill
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-30T10:00:00 - 2025-07-30T12:00:00

AI DECODED: AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP (Roxbury)

Exploring justice, joy, and power with AI. Discuss, debate, and dare to imagine the future of AI.

For teens ages 13 -18 interested in technology, artificial intelligence, transportation, the future

July 20, 2023
Event Date2023-07-20T14:30:00 - 2023-07-20T15:45:00

AI Decoded, hosted by the BPL and the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics, is a creative workshop for teens to learn about AI tools, how AI connects to your interests, and what role you play in shaping the future of AI.

Bring your curiosity, your doubts, and your opinions on AI. We’ll talk about it all, plus:

  • how we can identify and define AI
  • the benefits and harms of AI tools
  • the future of AI
  • the possibilities AI brings for joy and justice

You’ll learn the basics of how AI works, the history of AI development, and how you fit into and shape the future of AI. You’ll also get a chance to play with generative AI tools to create your own visions for the future of AI.

Come join us at the BPL to decode the conversation and generate your own future of AI!

Length of Session: 75-minute session 

Age range and interests: for teens ages 13 -18 interested in technology, artificial intelligence, transportation, the future

July 20, 2023
Event Date2023-07-20T14:30:00 - 2023-07-20T15:45:00
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