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East Boston Movie Night: Wild Robot

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August.

August 26, 2025
Event Date2025-08-26T19:45:00 - 2025-08-26T22:00:00

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. (Year: 2024; Rating: PG)

All shows begin at dusk. The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

No pre-registration needed to attend.

August 26, 2025
Event Date2025-08-26T19:45:00 - 2025-08-26T22:00:00

Jamaica Plain Movie Night: Transformers One

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August.

August 11, 2025
Event Date2025-08-11T19:45:00 - 2025-08-11T22:00:00

The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

No pre-registration needed to attend.

Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

TRANSFORMERS ONE is the untold origin story of OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. (Year: 2024; Rating: PG)

August 11, 2025
Event Date2025-08-11T19:45:00 - 2025-08-11T22:00:00

Ruggles Street project groundbreaking

Join Mayor Janey to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Ruggles Street redesign (from Tremont Street to Washington Street).

June 16, 2021
Event Date2021-06-16T13:30:00 - 2021-06-16T14:30:00

We invite you to the Ruggles Street project groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 16, from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.  The groundbreaking will take place on the corner of Ruggles Street and Dewitt Drive in Roxbury. Learn more about the Ruggles Street project.

Ruggles Street Groundbreaking Flyer

June 16, 2021
Event Date2021-06-16T13:30:00 - 2021-06-16T14:30:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #6: Jamaica Pond Boathouse

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series. 

June 15, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Jamaica Pond Boathouse
    507 Jamaicaway
    Jamaica Plain , MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-15T10:00:00 - 2025-06-15T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own greenspace-inspired masterpieces. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.

Register Now

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

June 15, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Jamaica Pond Boathouse
    507 Jamaicaway
    Jamaica Plain , MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-15T10:00:00 - 2025-06-15T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #3: Scarboro Pond

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series. 

June 7, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Scarboro Pond (meet on bridge)
    Franklin Park - Circuit Drive
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-07T10:00:00 - 2025-06-07T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.

Register Today 

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

June 7, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Scarboro Pond (meet on bridge)
    Franklin Park - Circuit Drive
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-07T10:00:00 - 2025-06-07T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #4: Boston Public Garden (Lagoon)

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series. 

June 8, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Boston Public Garden (Lagoon)
    4 Charles Street
    Boston , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-08T10:00:00 - 2025-06-08T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.

Register Now

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

June 8, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Boston Public Garden (Lagoon)
    4 Charles Street
    Boston , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-08T10:00:00 - 2025-06-08T12:00:00

2022 Watercolor Painting Workshops: Chandler Pond

Practice your landscape painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series, hosted by a local artist every weekend in June. 

June 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Chandler Pond
    98 Lakeshore Road
    Brighton , MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-05T10:00:00 - 2022-06-05T12:00:00

Join a local artist for a morning of watercolor painting. This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. Registration is required and supplies are provided by the instructor.

Sign up for the event

You can learn more on our Watercolor Painting Workshops website.

June 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Chandler Pond
    98 Lakeshore Road
    Brighton , MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-05T10:00:00 - 2022-06-05T12:00:00

Canceled:
Watercolor Painting Workshop #1: LoPresti Park

Reason for cancellation: Inclement Weather
May 31, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Lopresti Park (Waterfront Area)
    33 Sumner Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-05-31T10:00:00 - 2025-05-31T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.

 

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

May 31, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Lopresti Park (Waterfront Area)
    33 Sumner Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-05-31T10:00:00 - 2025-05-31T12:00:00

2022 Watercolor Painting Workshops: Franklin Park (Schoolmaster Hill)

Practice your landscape painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series, hosted by a local artist every weekend in September. 

September 11, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Franklin Park - Schoolmaster Hill
    1 Circuit Drive
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-09-11T10:00:00 - 2022-09-11T12:00:00

Join a local artist for a morning of watercolor painting. This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. Registration is required and supplies are provided by the instructor.

Register for the event

All Watercolor Painting Workshop dates

September 11, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Franklin Park - Schoolmaster Hill
    1 Circuit Drive
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-09-11T10:00:00 - 2022-09-11T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #2: Christopher Columbus Park

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series. 

June 1, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Christopher Columbus Park
    110 Atlantic Ave.
    Boston , MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-01T10:00:00 - 2025-06-01T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

June 1, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Christopher Columbus Park
    110 Atlantic Ave.
    Boston , MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-01T10:00:00 - 2025-06-01T12:00:00
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