Budding artists, ages nine and up, are invited to join us.  The series of free workshops is just one of the many offerings of the annual ParkARTS program, sponsored by Holly and David Bruce. 

The workshops welcome artists of all skill levels to create their own greenspace-inspired masterpieces, with instruction and materials provided. All classes are held from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., weather permitting.

Want more information on the workshops and other ParkARTS programs? Please call 617-635-4505, or go to our Facebook page.

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.

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Learn more on our Watercolor Painting Workshops website.

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

Learn more on the Watercolor Painting Workshops website.

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 Workshops dates

Celebration of Summer VI pays tribute to Boston-born disco legend Donna Summer! Music is provided by DJ Vince, with a performance by O'Mega Red.

Try out your roller disco moves on the skating rink. If you don’t have your own skates, the City of Boston will be providing free rentals on a first-come, first-serve basis. We'll also have a photo booth.

The Boston Dragon Boat Festival takes place annually on the banks of the Charles River in Boston and Cambridge. This year, the Boston Dragon Boat Festival takes place on Saturday, June 9, and Sunday, June 10, with activities from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day.

Starting in 1979, Boston Dragon Boat Festival, the first and oldest such festival in North America, has grown from a small neighborhood event commemorating the death in 200 B.C. of the beloved Chinese poet-patriot Qu Yuan to the largest Asian-American cultural event in New England, drawing more than 20,000 participants and spectators.

Each year, 30-40 teams from the US and Canada compete over a 500-meter course in an energetic race to the finish line. The teams practice in the spring to prepare for the June races, paddling in sleek, colorful 39-foot, Hong Kong-style dragon boats. Along with dragon boat races, the festival also presents performances from various Asian cultures, Asian food, and arts and crafts, representing traditions of this ancient Chinese celebration.

The Boston Dragon Boat Festival fosters learning and exploration of diverse multi-cultural heritage, especially that of the Asian-American heritage in New England. The goal of the festival is to provide a common setting through which citizens of diverse backgrounds may share goodwill. The short-term impact is a day of friendship, and the long-term impact will be bonds forged within a heritage activity and extended to life-long understanding among people of diverse backgrounds. Shared participation in arts and athletics not only serves as unifying strategies, it also improves community life and health and fitness for all.