If you're looking for a family-friendly way to spend your Thursday evening, Boston's got you covered with the BCYF Fun Fest at Clougherty Pool and Doherty Park. This community event, set for August 8, 2024, from 5-7 p.m., is shaping up to be a vibrant mix of tunes, treats, and a whole lot of dance moves.

As part of the Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) summer offerings, this fest promises a no-cost opportunity to beat the heat and get down with your neighbors. According to the City of Boston's website, attendees can expect "a variety of free activities including music, a cookout, DJ and dance party, ice cream, children’s activities, giveaways, information about the host center’s programming and activities and more." And really, an evening that ends with ice cream is never an evening wasted.

In classic New England fashion, the event has a rain or shine attitude. But for those of us who don't trust the sky to make up our minds, it's a good idea to stay tuned to BCYF’s social media for updates. And hey, if you can't make it this time, mark your calendar for the next Fun Fest at BCYF Marshall Community Center in Dorchester on August 22, 2024.