We are thrilled to partner with NuVu to run six weeks of our summer program for little artists ages 4–10 in Cambridge from July 7 – August 15, 2025. We’ll be offering our tried and true summer sessions like Toy Factory and Waste-Free Wonders, in a new neighborhood with NuVu as our host. If you live in Cambridge (or anywhere along the red line), you won’t want to miss this opportunity!
Read MoreMinni is thrilled to have been a selected as a local Boston business to be featured in a segment titled, “Exploring family fun in Massachusetts for all ages”. The placement shares Minni’s mission to provide access to art and design classes for little artists in the Boston area, shows a recent Messmaker class, and includes an interview with our founder Kelly!
Thank you to the Chronicle for featuring Minni, and thinking of us as a top destination for family fun in Boston!
Read MoreCharlestown Public Library is partnering with Minni to expand access for Boston families to hands-on, design and art education throughout the Fall on select dates. We will be offering Minni Explorers classes as a pop-up at the Charlestown Public Library on select Fridays from 10:30am-11:15am.
Read MoreCalling all local artists to Wake Up the Night! CoDesign Collaborative is thrilled to partner with Minni to expand access for Boston families to hands-on, design-learning workshops through the city’s Wake Up the Night initiative!
Read MoreJoin us for the South End Sidewalk Sale! Fall is here and shops all over the neighborhood are making room for some new merchandise! Join us Sunday, 11am–4pm during the SoWa Market to browse select discounted items. Sale bins will be as low as $5!
Read MoreCalling all little designers! Create your perfect sci-fi outfit and star in your own fashion show.
Minni and MIT MAD, invite you and your little artist(s) to join our FREE design workshop at the Cambridge Science Fair! Children (K–2) will be taken through the entire design process to create and model their very own sci-fi themed fashion wearable.
Read MoreMinni is excited to share that we will once again be participating in Duckling Day!
Hosted by The Friends of the Public Garden, in association with the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Duckling Day is a beloved tradition of more than 30 years, celebrating the classic children's book, "Make Way for Ducklings" by Robert McCloskey. Every year, hundreds of children parade through Boston’s most picturesque parks, dressed like characters from the story led by the Harvard Marching Band.
Read MoreJoin Minni and Crush Boutique & Whitney + Winston on Thursday, November 30th from 6:00–8:00pm for fall-themed activities for little artists, ages 4–10! Drop your kiddos off at Minni where they will be making seasonal splendid works of art as they dive into all things autumn!
Read MoreMinni is participating in this year’s Duckling Day!
Hosted by The Friends of the Public Garden, in association with the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Duckling Day is a beloved tradition of more than 30 years, celebrating the classic children's book, "Make Way for Ducklings" by Robert McCloskey. Every year, hundreds of children parade through Boston’s most picturesque parks, dressed like characters from the story led by the Harvard Marching Band.
Read MoreThis May marks Minni’s fifth birthday and we are so thankful to be blowing out another candle on the cake!
In honor of our birthday we’ve got a jam-packed week full of workshops and Birthday / Community Drop-Ins for the Minni community to come together to celebrate five fabulous years the best way we know how to - getting messy and making art with our community!
Read MoreJoin us for an extra special Community Drop-In with Everyday Deeds to benefit Haley House! Spread some holiday cheer by block printing festive gift wrap and bags to wrap wish list items for Haley House guests (and to bring home!). An alarming one-third of adults in Massachusetts face food insecurity and Haley House has been at the forefront of providing food, clothing and services for those in need in Boston.
Read MoreJoin Minni and Follain Beacon Hill on Monday, November 14th from 4:30–6:30pm for a fall-themed activity for little artists, ages 4–10! Drop the kids off at Minni where they will be making spooky, spicy, and splendid works of art as we reflect on autumn and the cornucopia of colors it offers!
Read MoreCelebrate Father’s Day by gifting a child with the power of play! As we know at Minni, play is an essential component of motor and social skills, as well as imagination and cognitive development. At Minni we work with amazing local organizations Room to Grow to collect donations year round, but now is the perfect time to donate!
From now til Father’s Day (June 19th) Room to Grow’s board will match every toy donation! That’s twice as many toys for growing families and forming minds. We could not be more proud to work with this amazing organization!
Read MoreMinni is growing! Since opening, Minni has collaborated with a number of school partners. Now, we’re ready to bring Minni’s method of early art and design education into even more Boston schools. Through a percentage of retail sales and foundation grants—and our crowdfunding campaign—we are working to grow a scholarship fund to support programming to hundreds of children annually in underserved local communities.
Read MoreYou are invited to join Minni instructors for a colorful art-making extravaganza this Saturday, June 4 from 11-4pm. We are thrilled to join Southie Family Fun Day featuring musical and theater performances, face painting, bubbles and more in the beautiful oceanside DCR Marine Park. We will be creating sand castle prints and mixed media rainbow painting, perfect for artists of all ages! Join us for an afternoon of art-making under the sun!
Read MoreWe are thrilled to announce Minni is opening a second location this summer! Located in historic Beacon Hill, at 70 Charles Street, this new studio will allow us offer all things Minni to a whole new community! The new location will also create more space to host even more classes, workshops, parties, and vacation programs. Schedules for classes and summer programming at Minni Beacon Hill are now live. Sign up today to explore our new space!
Read MoreThis innovative American company’s mission is to make high-quality baby products that fit parents’ needs, with attention to modern and sleek design. Additionally, the Uppababy Gives Back program supports non-profit organizations. Minni is kicking off our partnership by hosting an Uppababy event during the SoWa Winter Festival! Join us to create some fun art projects, including coloring sheets and snowflake-making. You can even snap an instant photo in front of our winter forest back drop and create an ornament or frame with MT washi tape and recycled materials!
Read MoreWe are so excited that the 6th annual SoWa Winter Festival is coming up! This year the event will span from Friday, December 3rd through Sunday, December 12th. Attractions will spread throughout the SoWa neighborhood.
Read MoreJoin us for a fundraiser supporting our partners at Room to Grow! This amazing organization offers structured coaching, material goods, and community connections to support new parents of low income families as they activate their natural strengths and expand their knowledge, so children thrive from the start. We’re proud to offer three ways to show your support!
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