There will also be scary movies for youth ages 13 and up in the teen center. 

Halloween activities will be held at both BCYF Roche Family Community Center and the Boston Police Department station next door.

BCYF Paris Street Community Center hosts the party in collaboration with Boston Police Department District 7. There will be a DJ, inflatables, games, arts and crafts, balloon twister artist, food, and more.  

Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome to bring their cameras and participate in these informal sessions led by a photography instructor.  Participants will learn techniques for taking impressive photographs of Boston’s scenic parks in autumn as well as be given a theme to focus on each Sunday.  Select photos may be chosen for an exhibit at Boston City Hall.

For more information please visit the Parks and Recreation department page or www.facebook.com/bostonparksdepartment. Participants must bring their own equipment and can register via email by contacting mavrick.afonso@boston.gov.  

Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome to bring their cameras and participate in these informal sessions led by a photography instructor.  Participants will learn techniques for taking impressive photographs of Boston’s scenic parks in autumn as well as be given a theme to focus on each Sunday.  Select photos may be chosen for an exhibit at Boston City Hall.

For more information, please visit the Parks and Recreation department page or our Facebook page. Participants must bring their own equipment and can register via email by contacting mavrick.afonso@boston.gov.  

There's a candy giveaway and a costume contest!

In a partnership with the Boston Police Department, Volley Against Violence (VAV) brings youth of all ages from all over Boston to Sportsmen’s Tennis and Enrichment Center for weekly, free tennis with Sportsmen’s coaches and Boston's police officers. The program takes place every Friday from 6 - 8 p.m. The 2016 program begins on October 14, 2016 ends on December 16, 2016.

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Volley Against Violence (VAV) is a group of programs designed and offered by Sportsmens’ as an effort to decrease youth violence among Boston area youth. The program provides them with a positive experiences, skill building to promote positive decision making, and connections to adult role models, including Boston Police Officers.

Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome to bring their cameras and participate in these informal sessions led by a photography instructor.  Participants will learn techniques for taking impressive photographs of Boston’s scenic parks in autumn as well as be given a theme to focus on each Sunday.  Select photos may be chosen for an exhibit at Boston City Hall.

For more information please visit the Boston Parks and Recreation at Department www.facebook.com/bostonparksdepartment www.cityofboston.gov/parks.  Participants must bring their own equipment and can register via email by contacting mavrick.afonso@boston.gov.  

All shows begin at dusk (approximately 7:45 p.m.) and are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Northeastern University in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment with media support by the Boston Herald and HOT 96.9.  Additional support is provided by Verizon Fios.  Free popcorn will be provided by AMC Loews Theatres. 

All shows begin at dusk (approximately 7:45 p.m.) and are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Northeastern University in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment with media support by the Boston Herald and HOT 96.9.  Additional support is provided by Verizon Fios.  Free popcorn will be provided by AMC Loews Theatres.