Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register.

This series is weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Santander Bank’s workshop will assist participants in navigating their lives with an awareness of the threats that Identity Theft pose; along with tools and best practices available to help avoid being victimized. Participants can expect to be provided an overview of several forms of Identity Theft, methods of protection and options to pursue if/when Identity Theft happens to you.

This is a virtual event. Registration is required.

Even if you’re not old enough to get a credit card or apply for a loan, it is important for teens to get a head start on developing a strong credit history.  This webinar will help teens understand how credit works. The workshop lasts about 45 minutes, followed by time for questions. 

This is a virtual event. Registration is required.

A good credit score saves you money by opening the door to cheaper loans, better credit card offers, and greater job and housing opportunities. Fortunately, a credit score doesn’t depend on how much money you have; it only depends on your ability to follow some basic rules.



In this workshop, you can learn:

• The formula to increase your credit score,
• How to read a credit report, and
• How to start working one-on-one with a Financial Coach!

This is a virtual event. Registration is required.

A budget is the key to freedom from financial stress. Once you know how to track your money, you never need to fall behind again. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

• Track your income and spending
• Prioritize your needs
• Eliminate wastes of money

This is a virtual event being held via Zoom. Registration is required.

The Public Facilities Department (PFD), Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), and Fennick McCredie Architecture invite you to join us for a remote meeting to discuss the  BCYF Clougherty Pool Project. 

Attendance is first come, first served. Skate rental and pizza included.

Celebrate Black culture with an evening of music performances, poetry, art, and more! We will have a conversation on the legacy of racism and discrimination that Black Americans have resisted. Attendees will be invited to write intentions for the Black Diaspora in the spirit of Sankofa.

This event will highlight Black Americans and their continued efforts again racial inequality with speakers, reflections, and performances. 

It’s school registration season, and SPARK Boston’s newest program, the Back to School event series, is kicking off with a conversation with the Superintendent of Boston Public Schools, Mary Skipper. Superintendent Skipper began this role in BPS in Fall 2022, and previously served as the Superintendent of Somerville Public Schools. Join us for a moderated discussion with the Superintendent to learn about her perspectives on her first school year in charge, get an early look at her vision for the future of BPS, and understand how she and her team plan to improve the district for families across Boston.

This first event will be fully virtual. Please note that this conversation will be both recorded and streamed in order to share learnings and information with those who cannot join. Come join us for this exciting conversation!

SPARK's Back to School series seeks to invite young and emerging professionals into conversations around the realities and possibilities that exist within Boston's education ecosystem, educate individuals on how to navigate the complicated education landscape, and activate individuals to share their current experiences and consider potential solutions to challenges. This series should be especially informative for parents or expectant parents of young children who want to better understand the complex educational ecosystem in Boston, but all are welcome to attend (especially 20- to 35-year-old City of Boston residents).

The Zoom link for this event will only be provided to registered guests, so be sure to reserve your spot today!