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BCYF Fun Stops 2019 - Mildred Avenue

These free drop-in programs provide structured games, sport activities, and arts projects for up to 50 children per location.

July 8, 2019
  • 12:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from July 8, 2019, until August 16, 2019
  • 5 Mildred Avenue
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Valerie Scales
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-08T12:00:00 - 2019-07-08T17:00:00

Fun Stops are an affordable, flexible option for parents who are looking for a summer activity for their child for a couple hours a day.

Dates: July 8 - August 17
Ages: 8 - 14

LOCATIONS:

Some locations provide lunch. Other sites may require children to bring their own lunch. Please confirm with staff in advance.

July 8, 2019
  • 12:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from July 8, 2019, until August 16, 2019
  • 5 Mildred Avenue
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Valerie Scales
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-08T12:00:00 - 2019-07-08T17:00:00

BCYF Fun Stops 2019 - Leahy-Holloran

These free drop-in programs provide structured games, sport activities, and arts projects for up to 50 children per location.

July 8, 2019
  • 2:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from July 8, 2019, until August 16, 2019
  • 1 Worrell Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Jill LaMonica
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-08T14:00:00 - 2019-07-08T19:00:00

Fun Stops are an affordable, flexible option for parents who are looking for a summer activity for their child for a couple hours a day.

Dates: July 8 - August 17
Ages: 8 - 14

LOCATIONS:

Some locations provide lunch. Other sites may require children to bring their own lunch. Please confirm with staff in advance.

July 8, 2019
  • 2:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from July 8, 2019, until August 16, 2019
  • 1 Worrell Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Jill LaMonica
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-08T14:00:00 - 2019-07-08T19:00:00

Jazz in the Park Summer Concert Series

The North End Music and Performing Arts Center will return to Boston’s Greenway North End Parks for their Jazz in the Park concert series. The concerts take place Tuesday evenings in July, from 6 - 7:30 p.m.

July 9, 2019
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 9, 2019, until July 30, 2019
  • North Street and Cross Streeet
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Rose-Marie Gomez
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Music
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-09T18:00:00 - 2019-07-09T19:30:00

The North End Music and Performance Arts Center is kicking off their 2019 Jazz in the Park Summer Concert Series this July! All four concerts are free, family-friendly, and open to the public. 

performers 
  • July 9 — MIXCLA (Blend of sounds from the mountains of Chile, traditions of Japan, and fires of Cuba)
  • July 16 — Gabrielle Godoman (Jazz, R&B, Classic, and Gospel)
  • July 23 — Scanzonati (Blend of Italian Leggera with Jazz harmonies) 
  • July 30 — Sawaari (Mix of Indian taals, Arabic maqams, and trance music from North Africa and Italy)
July 9, 2019
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 9, 2019, until July 30, 2019
  • North Street and Cross Streeet
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Rose-Marie Gomez
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Music
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-09T18:00:00 - 2019-07-09T19:30:00

Canceled:
2020 Return of the Swans

Reason for cancellation: We're canceling this event because of the public health emergency in Boston.
May 1, 2020
Event Date2020-05-01T10:15:00

After residing at the Franklin Park Zoo for the winter, the City's favorite swans, Romeo and Juliet, will return to the Boston Public Garden for another beautiful Boston summer. 

2020 Return of the Swans

The swans will be returned to the lagoon following a parade that begins at the Beacon and Charles Street corner of the park, near the “Make Way for Ducklings” statues.  Led by a brass band, carts beautifully decorated by Boston’s Winston Flowers will help usher the swans to the release site.

The accompanying entertainment program, sponsored in part by the Friends of the Public Garden, begins at 10:15 a.m.  The celebration will include a brass band, face painters, a reading of “Make Way for Ducklings” led by the Boston Park Rangers, and children’s activities presented by the Four Seasons Hotel Boston.  In-kind sponsors HP Hood LLC and the Four Seasons Hotel Boston will provide refreshments.

May 1, 2020
Event Date2020-05-01T10:15:00

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Join Mayor Walsh as we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!

May 7, 2019
  • 11:30am - 1:30pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Neighborhood Services
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3485
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-07T11:30:00 - 2019-05-07T13:30:00

The event will feature live music, cultural activities, and refreshments.

May 7, 2019
  • 11:30am - 1:30pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Neighborhood Services
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3485
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-07T11:30:00 - 2019-05-07T13:30:00

Out of the Park Red Sox event

In partnership with the Boston Red Sox and the Highland Street Foundation, our annual Out of the Park event transforms a busy corner of the Boston Common into Fenway Park.

June 15, 2019
  • 2:30pm
  • 139 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Highland Street Foundation
  • 617-969-8900
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-15T14:30:00

While a Red Sox game is presented live on a big screen, we recreate the excitement of Fenway with free food, games, and fun activities for the entire family.

For more information contact Highland Street Foundation at 617-969-8900.

June 15, 2019
  • 2:30pm
  • 139 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Highland Street Foundation
  • 617-969-8900
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-15T14:30:00

Tanglewood in the City

Join us for a live simulcast on Boston Common of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from their summer home Tanglewood in the Berkshires.

July 19, 2019
Event Date2019-07-19T20:00:00

Bring your lawn chair and picnic to enjoy music Tanglewood-style!

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Andris Nelsons, conductor
Gautier Capuçon, cello

Music

Betsy JOLAS A Little Summer Suite
SAINT-SAËNS Cello Concerto No. 1
DEBUSSY La Mer
RAVEL La Valse

July 19, 2019
Event Date2019-07-19T20:00:00

2023 Boston Children's Rec Fest

Join us for a day of fun with family-friendly activities.

August 22, 2023
Event Date2023-08-22T10:00:00 - 2023-08-22T13:00:00
  • Join us on Tuesday, August 22, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Franklin Park (Playsted Field) for our Boston Children’s Rec Fest! Hosted by Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership this is the perfect school vacation event for kids of all ages.
  • This year's festival will feature music, giveaways, various attractions, treats, crafts, and much more! This event is FREE and open to all. 

Children at a recent Boston Parks event

August 22, 2023
Event Date2023-08-22T10:00:00 - 2023-08-22T13:00:00

Frog Pond Spray Pool Opening 2025

Count down with us as the giant spray flume goes off and children hop into the Frog Pond.

June 24, 2025
Event Date2025-06-24T11:00:00 - 2025-06-24T13:00:00

Mayor Michelle Wu and The Skating Club of Boston are pleased to welcome children and their caregivers to kick off the 2025 summer wading season as the Boston Common Frog Pond spray pool reopens on Tuesday, June 24.

The wading pool opening is made possible by title sponsor Bank of America and presenting sponsor H.P. Hood LLC. The event will include an exciting celebration at 11 a.m. followed by the opening of the spray pool.

In addition to activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., residents can enjoy tasty treats and a visit from official mascot Frog Pond Freddie. 

A year-round recreational facility, the Frog Pond offers ice skating in the winter, a spray pool and supervised wading for youth in the summer, and the Carousel from spring through fall. Information on additional activities offered at the Frog Pond can be found by visiting www.bostonfrogpond.com.

The Frog Pond spray pool is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Labor Day. The facility is managed by The Skating Club of Boston and staffed by youth workers from the Boston Youth Fund. For further information, please call the Frog Pond at (617) 635-2120.

To stay up to date with news, events, and design and construction work in Boston Parks, sign up for our email list at bit.ly/Get-Parks-Emails and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

June 24, 2025
Event Date2025-06-24T11:00:00 - 2025-06-24T13:00:00

Canceled:
Boston Bubble Festival 2020

Reason for cancellation: Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency
May 30, 2020
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Boston Common
    Bandstand
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Environment and green living
    Family friendly
    Festivals and fairs
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-05-30T11:00:00 - 2020-05-30T13:00:00

Presented by Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, join us Saturday, May 30, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., as bubbles fill the air with fun over Boston Common.

The celebration will include giant floating bubble demonstrations from various bubble performers, a DJ, live entertainment, giveaways, and more.

For more information, please call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505. This event is weather dependent.

May 30, 2020
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Boston Common
    Bandstand
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Environment and green living
    Family friendly
    Festivals and fairs
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-05-30T11:00:00 - 2020-05-30T13:00:00
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