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Ready Boston Field Day

Join us for Ready Boston Field Day on September 9 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. For National Preparedness Month, come learn how to prepare for emergencies and disasters and leave with safety tips, giveaways, and life-saving skills.

September 9, 2023
2023-09-09T11:00:00 - 2023-09-09T15:00:00

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is hosting the City’s second annual Ready Boston Field Day at English High School Track and Field on Saturday, September 9, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

  • Learn CPR and first aid from Boston Emergency Medical Services through demonstrations and practice sessions.
  • Get fire-safety tips from the Boston Fire Department.
  • Participate in an emergency exercise with public safety professionals.
  • Get an inside look at emergency vehicles: SWAT vehicles, ambulances, police cruisers, fire trucks, emergency management vehicles, and more.
  • Build an emergency kit to help you and your family prepare for an emergency.
  • Play preparedness games and collect giveaways!
September 9, 2023
2023-09-09T11:00:00 - 2023-09-09T15:00:00
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Jamaica Plain Community Listening Session

Join the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement for a discussion on how the City of Boston is looking to redefine womanhood in Boston.

December 1, 2022
2022-12-01T18:00:00 - 2022-12-01T19:30:00

At the event, you'll learn about the office's current resources and how we look to move forward with your input. Food, childcare, and interpretation services are available during the event.

Register for the event

Can't make it? Fill out our Redefining Womanhood survey online!

December 1, 2022
2022-12-01T18:00:00 - 2022-12-01T19:30:00
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Roxbury Community Listening Session

Join the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement for a discussion on how the City of Boston is looking to redefine womanhood in Boston.

September 22, 2022
2022-09-22T18:00:00 - 2022-09-22T19:30:00

At the event, you'll learn about the office's current resources and how we look to move forward with your input. Food, childcare, and interpretation services are available during the event.

Register for the event

Can't make it? Fill out our Redefining Womanhood survey online!

September 22, 2022
2022-09-22T18:00:00 - 2022-09-22T19:30:00
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Mattapan Community Listening Session

Join the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement for a discussion on how the City of Boston is looking to redefine womanhood in Boston.

October 18, 2022
2022-10-18T18:00:00 - 2022-10-18T19:30:00

At the event, you'll learn about the office's current resources and how we look to move forward with your input. Food, childcare, and interpretation services are available during the event.

Register for the event

Can't make it? Fill out our Redefining Womanhood survey online!

October 18, 2022
2022-10-18T18:00:00 - 2022-10-18T19:30:00
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Dorchester Community Listening Session

Join the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement for a discussion on how the City of Boston is looking to redefine womanhood in Boston.

August 18, 2022
2022-08-18T18:00:00 - 2022-08-18T19:30:00

At the event, you'll learn about the office's current resources and how we look to move forward with your input. Food, childcare, and interpretation services are available during the event.

Can't make it? Fill out our Redefining Womanhood survey online!

Take the survey

August 18, 2022
2022-08-18T18:00:00 - 2022-08-18T19:30:00
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Watercolor Painting Workshop #5: Chandler Pond

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series.

June 15, 2024
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Chandler Pond
    98 Lake Shore Road
    Boston , MA 02135
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Posted:
2024-06-15T10:00:00 - 2024-06-15T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department.

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

June 15, 2024
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Chandler Pond
    98 Lake Shore Road
    Boston , MA 02135
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Posted:
2024-06-15T10:00:00 - 2024-06-15T12:00:00
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2022 Tito Puente Latin Music Series: Eguie Castrillo

Join us this summer in Boston Parks for live salsa music and dance.

August 12, 2022
2022-08-12T18:00:00 - 2022-08-12T20:00:00

Created in honor of Latin music icon Tito Puente, this series celebrates 15 years of bringing live Latin music with a strong salsa influence to Boston parks.  The series is sponsored in part by:

  • Berklee College of Music, and
  • Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion

Free salsa lessons are led by MetaMovements.

All Tito Puente Latin Music Series dates

August 12, 2022
2022-08-12T18:00:00 - 2022-08-12T20:00:00
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2022 Tito Puente Latin Music Series: Alea

Join us this summer in Boston Parks for live salsa music and dance.

July 21, 2022
2022-07-21T19:00:00 - 2022-07-21T20:30:00

Created in honor of Latin music icon Tito Puente, this series celebrates 15 years of bringing live Latin music with a strong salsa influence to Boston parks. The series is sponsored in part by:

Free salsa lessons are led by MetaMovements. You can also view all Tito Puente Latin Music Series dates. You can learn more about Alea in their Instagram profile.

July 21, 2022
2022-07-21T19:00:00 - 2022-07-21T20:30:00
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2024 Golf Course Concert Series: Jon Hollywood

Enjoy a concert on the patio at one of the City's golf courses.

August 14, 2024
2024-08-14T18:00:00 - 2024-08-14T20:00:00

The Golf Course Concert Series is part of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS program. They are held in July, August, and September and shows begin at 6 p.m.

ABOUT JON HOLLYWOOD:

Jon Hollywood was born in the busy city of Bridgeport, CT, and is a musician who has a love for a wide range of music.  He was raised with a diverse musical background and was introduced to contemporary jazz, classical compositions and rock and roll at a young age. While his biggest inspirations are Michael Jackson, Queen, and Prince, he is a 90s kid at heart, enjoying hits from pop culture and the driving hard rock that followed.

Learn More about Jon Hollywood

Jon Hollywood's Instagram

August 14, 2024
2024-08-14T18:00:00 - 2024-08-14T20:00:00
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2022 Childrens arts and crafts workshop: North 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 4, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from August 4, 2022, until August 11, 2022
  • Langone Park
    529-543 Commercial Street
    North End , MA 02109
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Posted:
2022-08-04T10:00:00 - 2022-08-11T12:00:00

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: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

See all of our arts and crafts workshop dates

August 4, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from August 4, 2022, until August 11, 2022
  • Langone Park
    529-543 Commercial Street
    North End , MA 02109
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Posted:
2022-08-04T10:00:00 - 2022-08-11T12:00:00
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