Events
Boston Harbor Now works in partnership with local agencies and community organizations to plan vibrant public programming across Boston’s Harbor, islands, and waterfront. Scroll down to learn about upcoming events or discover additional programs we support at Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park (or view the 2026 downloadable calendar). We can’t wait to welcome you to the waterfront at one of our events this season!
Upcoming Events
Soulful Bliss Sunset Island Vibes
Spectacle Island
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Escape the city. Feel the rhythm. Experience Boston Harbor like never before.
Waterfront For All Summit
Boston Children's Museum
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Join us for a cross-sector convening on waterfront access and equity, grounded in shared insight and designed to spark collective action.
Basin Loop Harborwalk Community Gathering #2
South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us to help guide the community-centered design and future public amenities for the Basin Loop Harborwalk in South Boston!
BIPOC Birding Cruise
Fan Pier Dock
8:00 am – 11:00 am
Welcome autumn in with open arms and closed hands around your favorite pair of binoculars: we're going birding!
Moakley Park Cleanup
Moakley Park Picnic Area near Saunders Stadium
9:30 am – 10:00 pm
Join Team Moakley for our monthly cleanups at the biggest waterfront park in the city.
Charlestown Navy Yard: 174 Years of Naval History and Shipbuilding
Gate 1 - Constitution Road
10:00 am – 12:15 pm
Join the Friends of Boston Harborwalk on a Guided Walking Tour
Reel Fun Fishing Day at Deer Island
Deer Island Fishing Pier
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Join us for a day of fishing and fun at Deer Island!
Pride in the Park Community Cruise
Fan Pier Marina
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Come celebrate Pride on the harbor with an afternoon of music, games, drag performances, and community on Spectacle Island!
Moakley Park Cleanup
Moakley Park Picnic Area near Saunders Stadium
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Join Team Moakley for our monthly cleanups at the biggest waterfront park in the city.
Seaport District: Innovation or Inundation
Martin's Park
10:00 am – 12:15 pm
Join the Friends of Boston Harborwalk on a Guided Walking Tour of Boston’s Newest Neighborhood
Columbia Point: One Peninsula, Many Stories
UMass Boston Campus Center
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join the Friends of Boston Harborwalk on a Guided Walking Tour of Boston’s Newest Neighborhood
Walking Tour of the Wharf District
Boston Harbor Islands Pavilion
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Discover the Wharf District with a New Year's Eve afternoon walking tour by the Friends of the Harborwalk.