Free arts and crafts workshops begin July 9 in Boston parks

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s annual ParkARTS program is pleased to announce the return of free arts and crafts workshops for children. From West Roxbury to East Boston, children ages three to ten can enjoy a wide variety of arts and crafts activities led by local artists during workshops held from 10 a.m. to noon.

Participation is free and all materials are provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of eight or more must register in advance by email. (protected email) or by calling the Parks Department at (617) 961-3082.

The Marionette Puppet Show series will also return in July and August with various children’s workshops. See Boston’s parks come alive with Rosalita’s Puppets, featuring puppets made by professional actress-puppeteer Charlotte Anne Dore. Each puppet show will begin at 11:00 a.m. Check out the schedule below for more details.

The dates and locations of the Arts and Crafts workshops are as follows, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.:

Tuesdays July 9, 16 and 23

Marcella Playground, Roxbury

Harambee Park, Dorchester

Wednesdays July 10, 17 and 24

Iacono Playground, Hyde Park

Hynes Land, West Roxbury

Thursdays July 11, 18 and 25

Fallon Field, Roslindale

Walker Playground, Mattapan

Fridays July 12, 19 and 26

Mozart Street Playground, Jamaica Plain

Joyce Playground, Brighton

Tuesdays July 30, August 6 and 13

LoPresti Park, East Boston

Langone Park//Puopolo Playground, North End

Wednesdays July 31, August 7 and 14

Myrtle Street Playground, Beacon Hill
Gertrude Howes Playground, Roxbury

Thursdays August 1, 8 and 15

Medal of Honor Park, South Boston

Ringgold Park, South End

Friday 2, 9 and 16 August

Peter Looney Park, Charlestown

Ryan Playground, Dorchester

Rosalita’s puppet shows will take place at 11 a.m. The dates and locations are as follows:

Thursday, July 11: Walker Playground, Mattapan

Friday 12th July: Joyce Playground, Brighton

Friday July 18: Fallon Field, Roslindale

Friday, July 19: Mozart Street Playground, Jamaica Plain

Thursday, August 8: Ringgold Park, South End

Friday, August 9: Peter Looney Park, Charlestown

For more information and updates on possible cancellations due to weather conditions, please contact the Boston

Parks and Recreation Department at (617) 635-4505, on our social media @bostonparksdept

on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or by visiting www.boston.gov/parks.