Park Calendar
Stewardship Saturdays What: Help study and enhance the wild natural areas of Boston Harbor Islands! Where: Various Departure Points - Stewardship Programs
Nesting Bird Cruise What: Don't miss this rare opportunity to get to the outer islands and Graves Light to see the abundant bird life in the harbor. Where: Central Wharf - Charter - meet at Pavilion
Vintage Base Ball What: Step into the 1860's and watch Civil War-era
baseball games played at historic Fort Warren
with original rules and uniforms.
Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
Transit of Venus What: Witness an astrological once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as Venus traverses between Earth and the Sun. Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Boston Light Tour What: Don't miss this unforgettable tour of the oldest lighthouse station in the country. Where: Boston Harbor Islands Greenway Pavilion
Berklee Music Fest What: Enjoy three bands back-to-back for this late afternoon concert on Georges. Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
Jazz on the Porch with Guitarist David Ehle What: Featuring guitarist David Ehle. Relax on the Spectacle Island porch to the sounds of big bands, folk music, swing, and jazz ensembles.
Where: Park Ferry - spring & fall
Free Ferry Day What: Visit either Georges or Spectacle Islands on Tuesday, June 19th and enjoy a free boat ride to get there. Where: Park Ferry - Free Ferry Day, Long Wharf
Vanessa Trein What: Enjoy this popular kids' musician play everyone's favorite tunes on the Greenway Where: Boston Harbor Islands Greenway Pavilion
Birds of Prey What: Meet live birds of prey and the birds of the Boston Harbor Islands from the Trailside Museum of Milton Where: Boston Harbor Islands Greenway Pavilion
Berklee Jazz on Spectacle What: Relax on the porch of Spectacle Island and listen to the jazz of Berklee College of Lukas Pool. Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Toe Jam Puppet Band: Toe Jam Bug Show
What: Through music, song, and puppetry children will learn about about creatures you'll find in your yard, garden and sometimes in your house!
Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
City of Boston's Summer Splash What: Kick off the summer with children's activities including games, island exploration, music and more Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Sunset Clambakes on Spectacle Island What: Meet your friends, grab your co-workers, and join us in the summertime for a Summer Shack clambake on Spectacle Island. Where: Long Wharf-North - BBC Charter - meet ticket center
Go Fly a Kite
What: Enjoy flying your kite from the highest point in Boston Harbor, one of the city's best kite flying destinations! Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Music of the War of 1812 What: Celebrate the Tall Ships and enjoy views of the Boston Harbor as Rick Spencer performs music from one of America's earlieast wars Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Beginner Kayaking What: Come paddle the islands on a free ranger-led kayak tour of Hingham Bay! Where: Park ferry - summer to Bumpkin, Lovells, and Grape
Berklee Jazz on Spectacle What: Relax on the porch of Spectacle Island and listen to the jazz of Berklee College of Music's Lee Dynes. Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Beach and Below What: Exploring the Coastline with the New England Aquarium Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Catch the Science Bug What: Hands-on environmental activities for children of all ages.
Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Find Your Center: Yoga Retreat What: Yoga (all levels), meditation, hiking and swimming led by 02 Yoga. Vegan box lunch and refreshments included in fee. Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Civil War Living History Tour What: Join a Confederate prisoner of war on a living history tour of Fort Warren Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
Berklee Jazz on Spectacle What: Relax on the porch of Spectacle Island and listen to the jazz of Berklee College of Alex Baboian. Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Native American Festival What: Celebration of traditional and contemporary cultures of Northeastern Native American peoples. Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
Tour of Fort Warren with Author Jay Schmidt What: Discover the history of Fort Warren on a walking tour with Jay Schmidt, author of Fort Warren: New England's Most Historic Civil War Site. Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
Peddocks Perimeter Walk What: Join NPS Rangers for a guided walk around Peddocks Island Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
Exploring the Coastline of Lovells What: The New England Aquarium invites island visitors to join them in discovering what lies beneath the waters surrounding Lovells Where: Park ferry - summer to Bumpkin, Lovells, and Grape
Vintage Base Ball Workshop What: Learn the basics of how to play Vintage Base Ball as it was played at Fort Warren in the 1860s Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
Summer Shack's Iron Chef
What: Calling all Foodies! Watch Summer Shack chefs square off in a competition using island edibles.
Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Kite Flying Festival What: Activities include kite flying, frisbee, volleyball and cricket Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Christmas in August What: Arts, crafts, reading and book signing with author and illustrator of Lighthouse Santa Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
Berklee Jazz on Spectacle What: Relax on the porch of Spectacle Island and listen to the jazz of Berklee College of Jazz Tellers. Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Shakespeare on Love What: Commonwealth Shakespeare Company debuts on Georges Island with family-oriented performances inspired by Shakespeare and the subject of love. Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
Boston GreenFest Preview Day What: Preview the highlights of the Boston GreenFest, occurring this year August 16-18 Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Berklee Jazz on Spectacle What: Relax on the porch of Spectacle Island and listen to the jazz of Berklee College of Matt Savage. Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Snow Day in Summer What: Day of storytelling, crafts and a visit from the Flying Santa as we remember Edward Rowe Snow Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
Read Boston's Story Mobile What: Interactive storytelling for children of all ages. Every child receives a free book. Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Free Fun Friday What: Take the ferry to Georges or Spectacle Island for free! Enjoy free programming all day at Long Wharf. Where: Park Ferry - Free Ferry Day, Long Wharf
Zumix Live What: Enjoy this popular band from East Boston as they play a free concert on the Greenway! Where: Boston Harbor Islands Greenway Pavilion
Civil War Day What: Featuring historians, children's activities, an historic doll picnic, cartoonist and more. Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
Art Re-Encampment Public Reception What: Join the artists and organizers of Bumpkin Island's Art Encampment in a panel discussion about arts on the Boston Harbor Islands Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
Berklee Jazz on Spectacle What: Relax on the porch of Spectacle Island and listen to the jazz of Berklee College of Lihi Haruvi. Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Narragansett Beer Tasting What: Come to Fort Warren and sample the seasonal favorites of Narragansett Brewery. Tickets purchased on the island. Where: Park Ferry - spring & fall
More Programs & Events:
In addition to the above—offered by the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership— check the following links for other programs and events related to Boston Harbor and the islands:
