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 2025 downloadable calendar). We can’t wait to welcome you to the waterfront at one of our events this season!
Upcoming Events
Friends of the Harborwalk: Exploring Castle Island
2080 William J Day Blvd
6:00 pm – 8:00 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
MAKE MOAKLEY YOURS by joining a cleanup at the park this season!
Spectacle Summer Nights
Spectacle Island
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Enjoy stunning sunset views and evening of food, drinks, and relaxation on the beautiful Spectacle Island !
DCR Summer Nights at Carson Beach
Carson Beach
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Evening beach get-togethers for teens with free dinner, kayaking, and music!
Prosecco Picnic on Spectacle Island
Spectacle Island
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Take a ferry cruise on the Boston Harbor to Spectacle Island for a sunset Prosecco Picnic with Gourmet Caterers!
DCR Summer Nights at Carson Beach
Carson Beach
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Evening beach get-togethers for teens with free dinner, kayaking, and music!
Sunset Lobster Clambake on Spectacle Island
Spectacle Island
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Take a ferry cruise on the Boston Harbor to Spectacle Island for a classic New England lobster clambake with Gourmet Caterers!
Friends of the Harborwalk: Dorchester's Port Norfolk
Venezia
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Join us on a guided walking tour of the manufacturing history of Boston’s second port (during the 1800s)
Spectacle Summer Nights: Nerd Night
Spectacle Island
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Enjoy sunset views on Spectacle Island with a beer garden, music and an evening of nerdy fun!
DCR Summer Nights at Carson Beach
Carson Beach
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Evening beach get-togethers for teens with free dinner, kayaking, and music!
Prosecco Picnic on Spectacle Island
Spectacle Island
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Take a ferry cruise on the Boston Harbor to Spectacle Island for a sunset Prosecco Picnic with Gourmet Caterers!
Brink’s Robbery tour along with Waves of Molasses and a Donneybrook
BCYF Mirabella Pool
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Join the Friends of the Boston Harborwalk as we explore 75th Anniversary Brink's Robbery Tour - A Bank Heist, Waves of Molasses, and a Riot
Moakley Park Summer Nights
Moakley Park Picnic Area near Saunders Stadium
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Three family-friendly evenings for the community to enjoy the beautiful park with free food, music, and games!
Sunset Lobster Clambake on Spectacle Island
Spectacle Island
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Take a ferry cruise on the Boston Harbor to Spectacle Island for a classic New England lobster clambake with Gourmet Caterers!
Friends of the Harborwalk: Exploring Castle Island
2080 William J Day Blvd
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us on a Guided Walking Tour Exploring Castle Island
Carson Beach Community Kickback
Carson Beach
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Free summer fun at the beach!
Moakley Park Cleanup
Moakley Park Picnic Area near Saunders Stadium
9:30 am – 11:30 am
MAKE MOAKLEY YOURS by joining a cleanup at the park this season!
Spectacle Summer Nights: Jazz Night
Spectacle Island
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Enjoy sunset views on Spectacle Island with a beer and incredible jazz music!
Moakley Park Summer Nights
Moakley Park Picnic Area near Saunders Stadium
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Three family-friendly evenings for the community to enjoy the beautiful park with free food, music, and games!
Pride in the Park Community Cruise
Long Wharf North
4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Come celebrate Pride on the harbor with an evening of music, games, drag performances, and community on Spectacle Island!
Moakley Park Summer Nights
Moakley Park Picnic Area near Saunders Stadium
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Three family-friendly evenings for the community to enjoy the beautiful park with free food, music, and games!
Sunset Lobster Clambake on Spectacle Island
Spectacle Island
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Take a ferry cruise on the Boston Harbor to Spectacle Island for a classic New England lobster clambake with Gourmet Caterers!
Spectacle Summer Nights: Caribbean Night
Spectacle Island
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Enjoy an evening of Caribbean music and food with sunset views on the beautiful Spectacle Island!
Moakley Park Cleanup
Moakley Park Picnic Area near Saunders Stadium
9:30 am – 11:30 am
MAKE MOAKLEY YOURS by joining a cleanup at the park this season!
Moakley Park Cleanup
Moakley Park Picnic Area near Saunders Stadium
9:30 am – 11:30 am
MAKE MOAKLEY YOURS by joining a cleanup at the park this season!
Films of the Harborwalk (Part I)
Leventhal Center at Boston Harbor Hotel
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us for a discussion of a number of films relating to Boston, its harbor, and the Harborwalk