Boston's Annual All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival Returns

Three-day event offers diverse activities to inspire and empower young girls

Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:03pm

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A vibrant, colorful painting with rapid, expressive brushstrokes depicting young girls engaged in various sports and wellness activities, capturing the raw energy and movement of the Boston festival.The annual All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival in Boston celebrates the energy, passion, and empowerment of the city's young female athletes.Boston Today

The City of Boston is hosting its annual All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival during April school vacation week, offering Boston girls aged 7 to 12 a range of sports, games, health and wellness activities, and self-defense training at various BCYF community centers and parks across the city.

Why it matters

The festival aims to engage young girls in athletics, promote wellness, and build confidence in a supportive environment, championing the importance of women's sports and empowering the next generation of female athletes.

The details

The festival will take place over three days, April 22-24, with participants checking in at different BCYF locations each day to access outdoor and indoor activities. Expert instructors will guide girls through sports like basketball, fitness conditioning, rock climbing, swimming, and ultimate frisbee, along with wellness speakers, self-defense tactics, and aquatic activities.

  • The All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival will take place from April 22-24, 2026 during Boston Public Schools' vacation week.
  • Pre-registration is required and will close on April 21 at 11:30 p.m.

The players

Michelle Wu

The Mayor of Boston, who is partnering with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) to host the festival.

Cathy Baker-Eclipse

The Interim Commissioner of Boston Parks and Recreation, who stated the festival creates a space where girls feel supported and celebrated in athletics.

Marta E. Rivera

The Commissioner of Boston Centers for Youth & Families, who said the festival provides a wonderful opportunity for girls to try new things and build confidence in a supportive environment.

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What they’re saying

“For another year, we're proud to create a space where girls feel truly supported and celebrated in athletics. Over three days, participants will be part of something bigger: a City event dedicated to keeping girls active and engaged in sports. Championing the wellness of women and girls in athletics is essential to ensuring the next generation of women athletes are healthy, confident, and empowered.”

— Cathy Baker-Eclipse, Interim Commissioner of Boston Parks and Recreation

“The All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival is a wonderful opportunity for girls from all over the city to come together, try new things, and build confidence in a supportive environment. By providing access to such a wide variety of sports and wellness activities, we are helping our young people discover new passions and develop healthy habits that will stay with them for a lifetime.”

— Marta E. Rivera, Commissioner of Boston Centers for Youth & Families

What’s next

Pre-registration for the festival is required and will close on April 21 at 11:30 p.m. Participants must be Boston residents and should bring appropriate clothing, including swimsuits and towels for aquatic activities.

The takeaway

The All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival demonstrates Boston's commitment to empowering young girls, promoting women's athletics, and providing access to diverse sports and wellness activities that can inspire confidence, healthy habits, and a lifelong passion for physical activity.