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Free Bike Repair Workshop

Join us for a free hands-on bike repair workshop and learn the basics of fixing a bike. Everyone welcome, whether you have your bike or not! 

August 15, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from August 15, 2023, 2 times
  • Jackson Mann Community Center
    500 Cambridge St, Allston, MA 02134
    Boston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
  • Posted:
2023-08-15T18:00:00 - 2023-08-15T20:00:00
August 15, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from August 15, 2023, 2 times
  • Jackson Mann Community Center
    500 Cambridge St, Allston, MA 02134
    Boston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
  • Posted:
2023-08-15T18:00:00 - 2023-08-15T20:00:00
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2023 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.

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:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-28T10:00:00 - 2023-08-11T12:00:00

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: 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:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-28T10:00:00 - 2023-08-11T12:00:00
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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:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-28T10:00:00 - 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:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-28T10:00:00 - 2023-07-28T12:00:00
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2023 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.

July 28, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 28, 2023, until August 11, 2023
  • Peter Looney Playground
    34 Union Street
    Boston , MA 02129
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-28T10:00:00 - 2023-08-11T12:00:00

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: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

July 28, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 28, 2023, until August 11, 2023
  • Peter Looney Playground
    34 Union Street
    Boston , MA 02129
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-28T10:00:00 - 2023-08-11T12:00:00
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2023 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 27, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 27, 2023, until August 10, 2023
  • Hayes Park (James Hayes Park)
    158 Warren Avenue
    Boston , MA 02118
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-27T10:00:00 - 2023-07-27T12:00:00

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 27, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 27, 2023, until August 10, 2023
  • Hayes Park (James Hayes Park)
    158 Warren Avenue
    Boston , MA 02118
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-27T10:00:00 - 2023-07-27T12:00:00
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2023 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 27, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 27, 2023, until August 10, 2023
  • Medal of Honor Park
    775 E 1st Street, Boston
    Boston , MA 02127
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-27T10:00:00 - 2023-07-27T12:00:00

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 27, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 27, 2023, until August 10, 2023
  • Medal of Honor Park
    775 E 1st Street, Boston
    Boston , MA 02127
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-27T10:00:00 - 2023-07-27T12:00:00
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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:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2023-08-17T17:30:00 - 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.

Topics throughout this series will include reproductive justice, free speech, reparations, and more.

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:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2023-08-17T17:30:00 - 2023-09-07T20:00:00
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2023 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 26, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 26, 2023, until August 9, 2023
  • Gertrude Howes Playground Boston
    Moreland Street
    Boston , MA 02119
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-26T10:00:00 - 2023-07-26T12:00:00

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 26, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 26, 2023, until August 9, 2023
  • Gertrude Howes Playground Boston
    Moreland Street
    Boston , MA 02119
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-26T10:00:00 - 2023-07-26T12:00:00
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2023 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 26, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 26, 2023, until August 9, 2023
  • Myrtle Street Playground
    50 Myrtle Street
    Boston , MA 02114
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Beacon Hill
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-26T10:00:00 - 2023-07-26T12:00:00

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 26, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 26, 2023, until August 9, 2023
  • Myrtle Street Playground
    50 Myrtle Street
    Boston , MA 02114
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Beacon Hill
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-26T10:00:00 - 2023-07-26T12:00:00
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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
2023-07-20T14:30:00 - 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
2023-07-20T14:30:00 - 2023-07-20T15:45:00
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