ParkARTS Children’s Workshops Return July 11

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s annual ParkARTS program, sponsored by Holly and David Bruce, is pleased to announce the return of its series of children’s arts workshops giving kids the opportunity to express their creativity while working on fun projects with local artists.

From East Boston to West Roxbury, children ages three to ten can enjoy painting, mask and jewelry making, treasure creations, and more at the Artists in Residence Workshops held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parks across the City.

Participation is free and all materials are provided, but young children must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of six or more must make prior arrangements by calling the Parks Department at 617-635-4505. Now in its 21^st year, ParkARTS brings a wide range of cultural offerings to city parks.

In addition, the New England Aquarium will bring its traveling tide pool exhibit to eight locations and the Marionette Puppet Show series will return in July and August at 11 a.m. at various children’s workshops. See Boston’s parks come alive with these whimsical puppet shows that will delight the child in everyone. Experience the unique charm of Rosalita’s Puppets featuring marionettes made by professional actor-puppeteer Charlotte Anne Dore.

Children are able to cool off this summer at Splash Dance Parties in July and August at parks across Boston. Children can listen to music while playing games and dancing in our spray features. Presented with support from Turkey Hill Dairy and Mix 104.1.

Artists in Residence Workshops dates and locations are as follows 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tuesdays

July 11, 18, 25

McConnell Park, Dorchester

Joyce Playground, Brighton

Wednesdays

July 12, 19, 26

Sweeney Playground, South Boston

Gertrude Howes Playground, Roxbury

Thursdays

July 13, 20, 27

Doherty Playground, Charlestown

Peters Park, South End

Fridays

July 14, 21, 28

East Boston Memorial Park, East Boston

Mozart Street Playground, Jamaica Plain

Tuesdays

August 1, 8, 15

Town Field, Dorchester

Fallon Field, Roslindale

Wednesdays

August 2, 9, 16

McGann Playground, Hyde Park

Ringer Playground, Allston

Thursdays

August 3, 10, 17

Ramsay Park, Roxbury

Christopher Columbus Park, North End

Fridays

August 4, 11, 18

Hunt/Almont Park, Mattapan

Hynes Playground, West Roxbury

The New England Aquarium will be at the following locations at 10 a.m.:

Tuesday, July 11 McConnell Park, Dorchester

Friday, July 14 East Boston Memorial Park, East Boston

Thursday, July 20 Doherty Playground, Charlestown

Thursday, July 27 Peters Park, South End

Friday, July 28 Mozart Street Playground, Jamaica Plain

Thursday, August 3 Ramsay Park, Roxbury

Tuesday, August 8 Town Field, Dorchester

Friday, August 18 Almont Park, Mattapan

Rosalita’s Puppets Marionette Performances are at 11 a.m. Dates and locations are as follows:

Wednesday, July 12 Gertrude Howes Playground, Roxbury

Tuesday, July 18 McConnell Park, Dorchester

Wednesday, July 19 Sweeney Playground, South Boston

Thursday, August 3 Christopher Columbus Park, North End

Thursday, August 10 Ramsay Park, Roxbury

Tuesday, August 15 Fallon Field, Roslindale

Splash Dance Parties begin at 12 noon. Dates and locations are as follows:

Thursday, July 13 Doherty Playground, Charlestown

Friday, July 21 Mozart Street Playground, Jamaica Plain

Friday, July 28 East Boston Memorial Park, East Boston

Friday, August 11 Hynes Playground, West Roxbury

Friday, August 18 Hunt/Almont Park, Mattapan

For information on this and other ParkARTS programs, please call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505, visit our Facebook page, go to the Parks website, or follow @BostonParksDept.