Artists in Residence Children’s Workshops continue through August 16

Kids ages three to 10 can enjoy a wide variety of arts and crafts activities at the workshops.

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

Kids ages three to 10 can enjoy a wide variety of arts and crafts activities at the Artists in Residence Workshops held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in parks across the city

Participation is free and all materials are provided, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of eight or more must make prior arrangements by calling the Parks Department at (617) 635-4505 or emailing www.boston.gov/parks.  Now in its 23^rd 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 one more location and the Marionette Puppet Show series returns in 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. Artists in Residence Workshops dates and locations are as follows from 10 a.m. to 12 noon:

Tuesdays, July 30, August 6, 13

Town Field, Dorchester
Fallon Field, Roslindale

Wednesdays, July 31, August 7, 14

Iacono Playground, Hyde Park
Ringer Playground, Allston

Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15

Christopher Columbus Park, North End
Malcolm X Park, Roxbury

Fridays, August 2, 9, 16

Hunt/ Almont Park, Mattapan
Billings Field, West Roxbury

The New England Aquarium will be at the following location at 10 a.m. to 12 noon:

Thursday, August 8, Malcolm X Park, Roxbury

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

Thursday, August 1, Malcolm X Park, Roxbury
Friday, August 9, Billings Field, West Roxbury
Tuesday, August 13, Town Field, Dorchester
Thursday, August 15, Christopher Columbus Park, North End

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 boston.gov/parks or follow @BostonParksDept.