Family-Friendly Events in Boston

Father's Day Crafts

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 at 5:30 AM

Boston Public Library

Family

Join a hands-on Father's Day crafts session at the Boston Public Library. All materials are provided as families with kids make cards and papercrafts in a friendly indoor setting. A fun, low-key activity for a family outing.

Library Tech Help Drop-In

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 at 9:00 AM

Boston Public Library

Community

Drop in at Boston Public Library, Fields Corner Branch, for free tech help with computers, smartphones, tablets, and eBooks. Staff can guide online resources, create library cards, help with book requests, and assist with printing. A small selection of Lucky Day books will be available for checkout.

Crafternoons at West Roxbury

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 at 11:00 AM

Boston Public Library

Workshop

Join Miss Annette for an afternoon of upcycling crafts in the West Roxbury Public Library Community Room. Materials are provided; bring your imagination to transform toilet paper rolls, plastic lids, straws, and more into creative creations. A fun, family-friendly maker session in a cozy library setting.

Boston Children's Arts & Crafts Workshops

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 at 6:00 AM

Joyce Playground80 Union Street, BOSTON

Family

Free, hands-on children's arts and crafts workshops hosted in Boston parks by a local artist. Outdoor, family-friendly sessions at various park locations offer creative activities for kids and their families this summer.

Jamaica Pond Walking Tour

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 at 10:00 AM

507 JamaicawayMeet across from the JP Boathouse, Boston

Workshop

Join Boston Park Rangers for a free, family-friendly Jamaica Pond walking tour. This guided nature walk offers environmental education for all ages as you explore Jamaica Pond near the JP Boathouse.

Evening Story Time

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 at 3:00 PM

Boston Public Library

Family

Join an evening edition of Story Time at the Boston Public Library, featuring stories, songs, and a paper craft. This monthly, family-friendly program invites kids and caregivers to enjoy summertime tales in the Community Room, with accessibility accommodations noted.

Little Groove Music

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 at 6:30 AM

Boston Public Library

Music

Multisensory, live-music class for babies and preschoolers (0-5) at Boston Public Library. Designed to spark early music learning through sound, sight, and touch in a warm, family-friendly setting.

2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: West Roxbury

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 at 6:00 AM

Hynes Playground502 VFW Parkway, Boston

Art

Free outdoor arts and crafts workshops for children in Boston parks this summer, hosted by a local artist. The West Roxbury stop at Hynes Playground offers hands-on creative activities for kids and families, encouraging playful learning in a sunny civic setting.

New Student Orientation

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Community

A campus New Student Orientation at MassArt in Boston on June 30, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM. Attendees receive essential onboarding information about campus resources, student services, and registration. RSVP page available at the provided link.

Tuesday Games

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 at 9:00 AM

Boston Public Library

Family

Join a relaxed Tuesday games session at the Boston Public Library. Play Mahjong, Rummikub, or bring your own favorites and enjoy lively conversation in a welcoming library setting. A casual, family-friendly community gathering with accessible programming.

Children's Arts & Crafts Workshops

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 at 6:00 AM

Joyce Playground80 Union Street, BOSTON

Art

Free, hands-on arts and crafts workshops for kids and families across Boston parks this summer, led by a local artist. Enjoy creative activities at Joyce Playground and other parks citywide—no registration required.

Great Beyond Adventures

Tue, 7 Jul 2026

Franklin Park Zoo

Family

Family-friendly educational outing at Franklin Park Zoo in Boston. Dive into the Great Beyond Adventures with hands-on activities, animal-inspired discoveries, and science demos designed for kids and grown-ups to explore outdoor habitats together.

Children's Arts & Crafts Workshops in Boston

Wed, 8 Jul 2026 at 6:00 AM

Joyce Playground80 Union Street, BOSTON

Workshop

Free, kid-friendly arts and crafts workshops in Boston parks this summer, led by a local artist. Hands-on sessions foster creativity for families and children in outdoor playground settings.

2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Roxbury

Wed, 8 Jul 2026 at 6:00 AM

Marcella Playground260 Highland Street, Boston

Family

Free outdoor arts and crafts workshops for children hosted in Boston parks this summer, led by a local artist. This Roxbury session begins July 8 at 10:00 at Marcella Playground, offering hands-on crafts for kids and families.

East Boston Farmers Market

Wed, 8 Jul 2026 · All day

Central Square Park

Market

On July 8, 2026 at 3 PM UTC, East Boston's Farmers Market at Central Square Park offers fresh produce, prepared foods, free arts & crafts, and community resources. EBT/SNAP/WIC accepted; enjoy live music in a family-friendly outdoor setting.

2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Jamaica Plain

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 at 6:00 AM

Mozart Street Playground 50 Mozart Street

Art

Join free, kid-friendly arts and crafts workshops in Boston's parks this summer. Hosted by a local artist, sessions start at Mozart Street Playground (50 Mozart Street) and move to other city parks, offering hands-on crafts and creative play in an inviting outdoor setting.

Rosalita’s Puppet Show

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 at 7:00 AM

Fallon Field910 South Street, Boston

Family

Boston’s parks come alive with Rosalita’s Puppet Show at Fallon Field. This free, outdoor family outing features whimsical puppets and lively characters, perfect for kids and grown-ups alike in Roslindale.

Second Saturdays Story Time

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 at 11:00 AM

Harvard Art Museums

Family

Join Harvard Art Museums for Second Saturdays Story Time, a kid-friendly program with stories and hands-on art activities in a gallery setting. Perfect for families with young children, it blends reading with museum exploration in a welcoming, casual atmosphere.

Creative Kids: Emerging Artists

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 at 5:00 AM

Peabody Essex Museum

Family

Young visitors explore the world of art at the Peabody Essex Museum in Boston in Creative Kids: Emerging Artists. This hands-on workshop invites kids to draw, sculpt, and experiment alongside museum staff, sparking creativity in a playful family-friendly setting.

Children's Arts & Crafts Workshop in Boston Parks

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 at 6:00 AM

Elliot Norton Park295 Tremont Street, Boston

Family

Free outdoor arts & crafts workshops for kids and families at Boston parks this summer, led by a local artist. Join Elliot Norton Park sessions for creative activities, exploring color, painting, and simple crafts in a relaxed park setting.

Children's Arts & Crafts Workshop - East Boston

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 at 6:00 AM

LoPresti Park33 Sumner Street, Boston

Workshop

Join free children's arts and crafts workshops in Boston parks this summer. Led by a local artist, these outdoor sessions in East Boston's LoPresti Park offer creative activities for kids and families.

Free Bike Repair Workshop at BPL South Boston

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 at 11:30 AM

646 E BROADWAY BOSTON, Boston

Workshop

Join a free, hands-on bike repair workshop at the Boston Public Library, South Boston branch. Learn basic maintenance—tires, brakes, and quick adjustments—guided by friendly volunteers in a welcoming library setting. All ages welcome; bring a bike if you have one.

Movie Night - Malcolm X

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 at 4:00 PM

Malcolm X ParkDale Street at Regent Street, Roxbury

Film

Outdoor film night in Boston: a screening of Malcolm X at Malcolm X Park as part of the citywide Parks Movie Night series. Bring a blanket, enjoy a classic Spike Lee film under the stars in Roxbury's green space for free.

Charlestown Children's Arts & Crafts Workshop

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 at 6:00 AM

Doherty Playground331 Bunker Hill Street, Boston

Workshop

Join free outdoor arts and crafts workshops for kids this summer at Doherty Playground in Boston, hosted by a local artist. This Charlestown session on July 15, 2026 at 10:00 offers creative, family-friendly activities in city parks.

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