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Boston After Dark

Free teen events from 5 - 9 p.m. on Friday nights - all summer long!

Boston After Dark promotes youth summer safety by creating safe and fun spaces for teens (14-18 year olds) on Friday evenings. This summer, OYEA is hosting 24 events across 15 neighborhoods, each taking place between 5 - 9 p.m., from the end of June through August. The goal is to activate spaces across Boston’s neighborhoods in collaboration with BCYF and YMCA centers. Past events included basketball tournaments, paint nights, pool parties, movie nights, rollerskating, and more. All events include free food, merch giveaways, and a live DJ. Don't miss out on the fun this summer season!

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2024 Event Recap

In Summer 2024, the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement (OYEA) partnered with Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF) and YMCA centers to host free teen nights from 6 - 9 p.m. every Friday, all summer long!

Throughout this initiative we hosted 18 events across 9 neighborhoods, serving 1,000 young people. 2024 events included roller-skating, pizza parties, basketball tournaments, ice cream socials, paint nights, barbecues, and more! 

9 photos of youth at various Boston After Dark events from summer 2024

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