Special to the Regional Review
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the return of free Arts & Crafts Workshops and the introduction of STEM & Youth Preparedness Workshops for children through the ParkARTS program. While there are no events scheduled directly in the North End, kids ages three to ten can enjoy a wide variety of activities led by local artists and instructors at nearby parks like Charlestown’s Training Field and Beacon Hill’s Myrtle Street Playground.
Nearby Event Highlights:
• Arts and Crafts Workshops at Charlestown Training Field: Wednesdays, July 29, August 5, and 12, as well as Fridays, July 31, August 7, and 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
• Arts and Crafts Workshops at Myrtle Street Playground: Thursdays, July 30, August 6, and 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
• Rosalita’s Puppets Marionette Performance: Thursday, July 30 at 11 a.m. at Myrtle Street Playground.
In addition to arts programming, ParkARTS is debuting free STEM and Youth Preparedness Workshops on Mondays throughout July and August. Led by a Boston Public Schools teacher and staff from the City of Boston Office of Emergency Management, these hands-on workshops combine interactive STEM activities with lessons on emergency preparedness.
“Summer in Boston’s parks is all about giving children and families opportunities to connect, learn, explore, and create,” said Diana Fernandez Bibeau, Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and Deputy Chief of Open Space.
Participation is free and all materials are provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of eight or more must pre-register by emailing [email protected] or by calling the Parks Department at (617) 961-3082.
Other City-Wide Events:
• Arts and Crafts Workshops (10 a.m. to 12 noon): Thursdays at Fallon Field and Walker Playground (July 9, 16, 23), and Medal of Honor Park (July 30, Aug. 6, 13). Fridays at Mozart Street Playground and Joyce Playground (July 10, 17, 24), and Doherty-Gibson Playground (July 31, Aug. 7, 14). Tuesdays at Iacono Playground and Walsh Playground (July 14, 21), and LoPresti Park and Elliot Norton Park (July 28, Aug. 4, 11). Wednesdays at Marcella Playground and Hynes Field (July 15, 22).
• STEM and Youth Preparedness Workshops (10 a.m. and 11 a.m.): Mondays at McConnell Park (July 13), Tiffany Moore Tot Lot (July 20), Moakley Park (July 27), Hunt-Almont Park (Aug. 3), and Peters Park (Aug. 10).
• Rosalita’s Puppets (11 a.m.): Fallon Field (July 23), Mozart Street Playground (July 24), O’Day Playground (July 31), Medal of Honor Park (Aug. 6), and Doherty-Gibson Playground (Aug. 7).
For more information, visit boston.gov/parkarts.