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ParkARTS Children's Craft Workshops

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Dates:	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri from 7/11/17 - 8/18/17
Hours:	See below
Ages:	Kids
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Arts & Crafts

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s annual ParkARTS program, sponsored by Holly and David Bruce, is pleased to announce the return of its series of children’s arts workshops giving kids the opportunity to express their creativity while working on fun projects with local artists.

From East Boston to West Roxbury, children ages three to ten can enjoy painting, mask and jewelry making, treasure creations, and more at the Artists in Residence Workshops held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parks across the city.

Participation is free and all materials are provided, but young children must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of six or more must make prior arrangements by calling the Parks Department at (617) 635-4505. Now in its 21st year, ParkARTS brings a wide range of cultural offerings to city parks.

In addition, the New England Aquarium will bring its traveling tide pool exhibit to eight locations and the Marionette Puppet Show series will return in July and August at 11 a.m. at various children’s workshops. See Boston’s parks come alive with these whimsical puppet shows that will delight the child in everyone. Experience the unique charm of Rosalita’s Puppets featuring marionettes made by professional actor-puppeteer Charlotte Anne Dore.

Children are able to cool off this summer at Splash Dance Parties in July and August at parks across Boston. Children can listen to music while playing games and dancing in our spray features. Presented with support from Turkey Hill Dairy and Mix 104.1.

Artists in Residence Workshops dates and locations are as follows 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.:

Tuesdays
July 11, 18, 25
McConnell Park, Dorchester
Joyce Playground, Brighton

Wednesdays
July 12, 19, 26
Sweeney Playground, South Boston
Gertrude Howes Playground, Roxbury

Thursdays
July 13, 20, 27
Doherty Playground, Charlestown
Peters Park, South End

Fridays
July 14, 21, 28
East Boston Memorial Park, East Boston
Mozart Street Playground, Jamaica Plain

Tuesdays
August 1, 8, 15
Town Field, Dorchester
Fallon Field, Roslindale

Wednesdays
August 2, 9, 16
McGann Playground, Hyde Park
Ringer Playground, Allston

Thursdays
August 3, 10, 17
Ramsay Park, Roxbury
Christopher Columbus Park, North End

Fridays
August 4, 11, 18
Hunt/Almont Park, Mattapan
Hynes Playground, West Roxbury

The New England Aquarium will be at the following locations at 10 a.m.:

Tuesday, July 11 McConnell Park, Dorchester
Friday, July 14 East Boston Memorial Park, East Boston
Thursday, July 20 Doherty Playground, Charlestown
Thursday, July 27 Peters Park, South End
Friday, July 28 Mozart Street Playground, Jamaica Plain
Thursday, August 3 Ramsay Park, Roxbury
Tuesday, August 8 Town Field, Dorchester
Friday, August 18 Almont Park, Mattapan

Rosalita’s Puppets Marionette Performances are at 11 a.m. Dates and locations are as follows:

Wednesday, July 12 Gertrude Howes Playground, Roxbury
Tuesday, July 18 McConnell Park, Dorchester
Wednesday, July 19 Sweeney Playground, South Boston
Thursday, August 3 Christopher Columbus Park, North End
Thursday, August 10 Ramsay Park, Roxbury
Tuesday, August 15 Fallon Field, Roslindale

Splash Dance Parties begin at 12 noon. Dates and locations are as follows:

Thursday, July 13 Doherty Playground, Charlestown
Friday, July 21 Mozart Street Playground, Jamaica Plain
Friday, July 28 East Boston Memorial Park, East Boston
Friday, August 11 Hynes Playground, West Roxbury
Friday, August 18 Hunt/Almont Park, Mattapan

For information on this and other ParkARTS programs, please call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at (617) 635-4505, visit www.facebook.com/bostonparksdepartment or www.boston.gov/parks or follow @BostonParksDept.

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www.cityofboston.gov/parks

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Various Locations, Boston, MA map
Phone: (617) 635-4505

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS program will once again be giving boys and girls ages three to ten the opportunity to let their imaginations run wild in local parks during a series of creative children’s learning workshops.

From East Boston to Mattapan, children ages three to ten can enjoy the Artists in Residence Craft Workshops. Typical activities including yarn painting and fairy house building along with treasure bottle, book, and jewelry making. All materials will be provided.

Sessions are hosted by local artists from 9:00am to 12:00noon. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of six or more must make prior arrangements with the artists.