Looking for outdoor fun this summer? Check out the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s complete schedule of free events and activities for all ages. Visit boston.gov/parks to learn more.
You can select from a variety of free activities such as concerts, movies, fitness classes, sports centers, watercolor painting workshops, and fun children’s activities.
Highlights include:
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Summer Fitness Series
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The opening celebration at the Boston Common Frog Pond spray pool on June 27
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Arts & Craft Workshops for children ages 3 to 10
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Boston Children’s Summer Festival at Franklin Park
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Paint Nights at our golf courses in June
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Movie Nights in parks citywide
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ParkARTS Neighborhood Concerts
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Sports Centers in East Boston, Dorchester, Mattapan, and Jamaica Plain
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Intimate concerts on our golf clubhouse patios
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The Tito Puente Latin Music Series in the South End, East Boston, Mission Hill, and Jamaica Plain
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Leagues and tournaments for basketball, pickleball, baseball, softball, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and street hockey
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And much more!
For more information, please view the full summer guide and other Parks Department events and programs at boston.gov/parks.
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.