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
Reel Fun Fishing Day at Nut Island
Nut Island Fishing Pier
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us for a day of fishing and fun at Nut Island!
Reel Fun Fishing Day at Nut Island
Nut Island Fishing Pier
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join us for a day of fishing and fun at Nut Island!
Friends of the Harborwalk: Exploring Castle Island
2080 William J Day Blvd
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Join the Friends of the Boston Harborwalk on a Guided Walking Tour Exploring Castle Island
Juneteenth : Underground Railroad Harbor Cruise
Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center
12:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Explore Boston Harbor’s hidden role in the Underground Railroad on a 2-hour narrated cruise with National Park Service staff.
Juneteenth : Underground Railroad Harbor Cruise
Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center
3:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Explore Boston Harbor’s hidden role in the Underground Railroad on a 2-hour narrated cruise with National Park Service staff.
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.
Southie Summer Nights at Moakley Park with DJ Easy Flicks
Moakley Park Picnic Area near Saunders Stadium
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join us for free summertime fun at Moakley Park...
Friends of the Harborwalk: Exploring Castle Island
2080 William J Day Blvd
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Join the Friends of the Boston Harborwalk on a Guided Walking Tour Exploring Castle 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.
Spectacle Summer Nights
Spectacle Island
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Venture out to Spectacle Island for an after hour evening experience with incredible views, live music, food and fun for all!
Southie Summer Nights at Moakley Park with The Timba Messengers
Moakley Park Picnic Area near Saunders Stadium
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join us for free summertime fun at Moakley Park...
Spectacle Summer Nights
Spectacle Island
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Venture out to Spectacle Island for an after hour evening experience with incredible views, live music, food and fun for all!
Southie Summer Nights at Moakley Park with The Boston Lyric Opera
Moakley Park Picnic Area near Saunders Stadium
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join us for free summertime fun at Moakley Park...
Camp Spectacle
Spectacle Island
4:00 pm – 11:00 am
Join Boston Harbor Now for a unique opportunity to camp on Spectacle Island for a night of s'mores, games, nature walks and stars!
Spectacle Summer Nights
Spectacle Island
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Venture out to Spectacle Island for an after hour evening experience with incredible views, live music, food and fun for all!
DCR Summer Nights at Carson Beach
Edward J. McCormack Bath House
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join us with your teens and families for free summertime fun at MA DCR's Carson Beach.
Carson Beach Community Kickback
Carson Beach
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Free summer fun at the beach!
Spectacle Summer Nights
Spectacle Island
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Venture out to Spectacle Island for an after hour evening experience with incredible views, live music, food and fun for all!
DCR Summer Nights at Carson Beach with DJ Lady Ly
Edward J. McCormack Bath House
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join us with your teens and families for free summertime fun at MA DCR's Carson Beach.
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.
Spectacle Summer Nights
Spectacle Island
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Venture out to Spectacle Island for an after hour evening experience with incredible views, live music, food and fun for all!
DCR Summer Nights at Carson Beach with Eliza and the Vibes
Edward J. McCormack Bath House
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join us with your teens and families for free summertime fun at MA DCR's Carson Beach.
Spectacle Summer Nights
Spectacle Island
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Venture out to Spectacle Island for an after hour evening experience with incredible views, live music, food and fun for all!
Camp Spectacle
Spectacle Island
4:00 pm – 11:00 am
Join Boston Harbor Now for a unique opportunity to camp on Spectacle Island for a night of s'mores, games, nature walks and stars!
Spectacle Summer Nights
Spectacle Island
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Venture out to Spectacle Island for an after hour evening experience with incredible views, live music, food and fun for all!
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.
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.