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Summer
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Waterfront
2015
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About
Hot Waterfront Eats
page 3
page 20
JUNE
Seaport/Fort Point Week

East Boston Week
page 4
page 14
JULY
Boston Harborfest
page 19
AUGUST
Downtown/Harbor Island Week
page 21
South Boston Week
page 35
SEPTEMBER
North End Week
page 37
Labor Day Fireworks
page 52
Summer on the Waterfront is a collaboration

among The Boston Harbor Association and over
80 waterfront businesses and non-profits.
This year marks the fourth annual celebration of
Bostons fifty-mile waterfront and harbor islands
and the thousands of cultural and recreational
events taking place between June 1 and Labor
Day 2015.
Highlights include six neighborhood weeks and
fireworks over Boston Harbor on September 5th
at 9 pm.
Please visit SummerOnTheWaterfront.org for
more information and to sign up for weekly editors picks.
See you on the Waterfront!
SummerOnTheWaterfront.org
with generous support from our friends at Jamestown
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Friday, June 5
Hibernaculum Opening Reception
4:009:00pm
One Design Center Place, Suite 142
Kick off SOTW and Seaport Week with the opening
reception of the Hibernaculum exhibition at the
Innovation and Design Building. Trifecta Editions
presents David Buckley Bordens Hibernaculum, a
collaborative art and design exhibition celebrating
nature and summer in the woods. Light provisions
provided by Hibernaculum sponsors, including Polar
Seltzers summer flavors served out of customized 15foot canoe cooler. Summer weekends begin!
First Fridays
5:0010:00pm
ICA, 100 Northern Avenue
Art goes overtime on the first Friday of the month with
guest DJs, live performances, gallery talks, specialty
drinks, and more. Island Time. FREE for ICA members,
$15 nonmembers.
Boat Launch Celebrations

11:00am2:00pm
Boston Rowing Center, Fort Point Channel
Join Community Boat Building, our 5th grade students,
their teachers, friends, and family members in
celebrating the amazing work our students have done
this school year. Student boat building teams will
launch their boats, enjoy an informal race, and take
guests out for a row. All are welcome to join in the fun!
School Readiness Friday Night

5:308:30pm
Childrens Museum, 308 Congress Street
Join us for an evening of school readiness activities,
circle time, story acting, science exploration,
manipulative games, scissors skills, read-a-louds and
the play D.W. Counts Down to Kindergarten. Practice the
skills needed to be successful in school.
Saturday, June 6
Fort Point Channel Regatta
10:00am
88 Sleeper Street
Unique opportunity to race Pilot and Whitehall gigs in
the heart of Boston. Zoom by the Tea Party Ships &
Museum, and under the Congress and Summer Street
bridges through a challenging course with tight turns
and sprint back. This is an adrenaline-filled course that
will challenge rowers and coxswains alike. Spectacular
venue to watch the race unfold, Fort Point Channel is
the most vibrant location for this event. Race in the
heart of Boston using Hull Lifesaving Museums Boats.
Registration fee is up $5 this year to $25 dollars per
competitor due on the day of the race. Registration
starts: 8:309:15 am. Coxswains meeting: 9:20am.
First Heat starts at 10:00am.
South Station History Tour

1:00pm
Please meet at the concierge desk (Teddy Ball
Games counter) on tour days.
Free behind-the-scenes guided tours highlighting the
architecture and history of Bostons busiest station.
Brent Morin at Laugh Boston

10:15pm
425 Summer Street
Laugh Boston is a 300-seat state-of-the-art theater that
features hilarious local talent and national headliners,
every Wednesday through Saturday. The venue serves
delicious food and operates a full bar. $5 off general
admission tickets the following shows, when using the
promo code FortPoint5.
Sunday, June 7
Sunday Bloody Mary Brunches
11:00am
Spirit of Boston, 200 Seaport Blvd #75
New for 2015! Sunday afternoon, come aboard Spirit
of Boston for a brunch cruise with outstanding harbor
views. Dance to music from our onboard DJ, snap
pictures in the photo booth and play games with
friends.The cruise includes an Arnold Palmer (nonalcoholic) or house Bloody Mary drink. Upgrade your
Bloody Mary with delicious ingredients from our Create
Your Own Bloody Mary Menu, including blue cheese
stuffed olives, antipasto skewers, shrimp cocktail and
more! Price: from $56.90 per adult | $34.95 per child*
Sunday afternoons, May through November.
Japanese House Gallery Exhibit: Bottom

Monsters Friends
11:00am
Boston Childrens Museum, 308 Congress Street
The Bottom Monsters Friends art exhibit invites
visitors on an adventure to find monster friends from
Japan. Monsters in Japan are often protectors that
reflect both the good and the bad in oneself or ones
environment. The artworks in this exhibit were created
by the members of the ART THINKING project team at
Tohoku University of Art & Design. Through July 31.
Healthyville
Boston Childrens Museum, 308 Congress Street
The vibrant community of Healthyville is home to
residents of all ages who try every day to live active,
healthy lifestyles. This exhibit provides children and
adults with hands-on opportunities to explore nutrition
and fitness in ways that help them understand their
bodies, understand the importance of making healthy
choices and apply concepts in everyday situations.
May 23September 7.
Emily Heller at Laugh Boston

7:00pm
425 Summer Street
Monday, June 8
Boston Living with Water Awards Ceremony
6:008:00pm
BSA Space, 290 Congress Street #200
Please join Mayor Martin J. Walsh in recognizing the
awardees, finalists, and all of the Boston Living with
Water participants. A panel of jurors will discuss the
selection of winners and lessons learned from the
competition. Space is limited, so please RSVP.
Strawberry Fair
75 on Liberty Wharf, 220 Northern Avenue
Every evening during Strawberry Fair week (June 815),
75 on Chestnut and 75 on Liberty Wharf Restaurants
will feature innovative and classic strawberry creations.
The berries are at their best and locally available.
The Rhythms of the Caribbean

5:009:00pm
InterContinental Boston, 510 Atlantic Avenue
Pan Loco Steel Drum Band brings the rhythms of the
Caribbean to Bostons historic waterfront at RumBa at
the InterContinental featuring Five-10 Waterfront.
Fitness Class
6:307:30pm
Q Park, 29-49 Stillings Street
Get ready to get out and move this summer with
MoveWiths summer classes in Q Park every Monday
and Wednesday in June, July and August from 6:30
7:30pm. Boston top teachers will get you fit with various
yoga, strength training and cardio classes. To purchase
tickets and for more details, checkout MoveWith.com/
events and follow us on facebook at Facebook.com/
TeamMoveWith.
Digital Marketing Panel Presented by

KoMarketing
5:308:00pm
MassChallenge, 21 Drydock Avenue, 6th Floor
Are you interested in learning more about digital
marketing? Do you have questions about how to
leverage mobile technology, social media, and search
engines? Are you concerned or confused with how to
prioritize chosen tactics and program investments in
online marketing for your organization? Join The Boston
Harbor Association, in coordination with the team at
KoMarketing, as we host a panel of online marketing
experts local to the Seaport area, in a discussion about
how organizations can successfully leverage mobile
technology, social media, and search engines, for
business success. Light refreshments will be provided
during the event. FREE, RSVP HERE.
Tuesday, June 9
Mentors Show Reception
5:007:00pm
Atlantic Wharf Gallery, 290 Congress Street
Mentoring features Fort Point Arts Community member
artists who are educators, exhibiting work together with
their students. The group of artist/educators represent
a diverse group of area educational institutions:
elementary school, high school, college, graduate
school and continuing education. The show includes
photography, painting, drawing, mixed media, and
sculpture. The show is on view from May 4 to June 19.
Vinyasa, Vino, and Vintage

6:007:30pm
Galyean Vail Design Studio, 369 Congress Street,
2nd Floor
Enjoy an energizing vinyasa yoga class at Galyean Vail
Design Studio and Vintage shop in Fort Point. Barbara
Vail, owner of Galyean Vail, and her yoga instructor
sister, Elizabeth Vail, are excited to welcome you into
this space for an all levels class. The first hour will be
spent practicing an invigorating flow and savoring a
blissful savasana. After class, Barbara and Liz invite
you to enjoy a delicious glass (or 2!) of summer red and
white wines while you browse the shop! Barbara will
also be offering 10% off all purchases at Galyean Vail
that evening. All you need is your yoga mat.
Wednesday, June 10
Reception for Artist of the Month: Liliana Folta
5:007:00pm
Made in Fort Point, 315 A Street
Join Made in Fort Point on Wednesday June 10th from
5-7pm for a celebration of our June Featured Artist,
Liliana Folta. Wine and refreshments will be served.
Liliana Folta was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She
has lived and worked in Fort Point since 2009 and
soon will relocate her studio in Berlin, Germany. She
has studied Fine Arts and ceramics at Tarrant County
College NE Texas, were she received an Outstanding
Merit Award and a Distinguished Scholarship.
Evan Sayet at Laugh Boston

7:30pm
425 Summer Street
Thursday, June 11
Boston Grown-Ups Museum
6:009:00pm
Boston Childrens Museum
Break out your neon, your leg warmers, and your MC
Hammer pants--for this one night only Boston GrownUps Museum is kickin it old school! Ever wanted to visit
Boston Childrens Museum . . . without the children? To
crawl to the top of our three-story Climb, blow a giant
bubble, conduct an entire orchestra with the wave
of your hand, and rediscover your most playful self?
Now is your chance!On Thursday, June 11th, were
throwing open the doors to Boston Childrens Museum
to those who are young at heart. Come play in our
groundbreaking exhibits while enjoying beer and wine
plus tasty treats for purchase. Bring friends and meet
new ones as you explore interactive exhibits, attempt
to build a big kid sized fort, and explore your inner
artist in the Art Studio. Stop into our Museum Shop and
buy old favorites such as Pop Rocks, Pez dispensers
and Gummy Worms. Whether you were here as a kid
or are new to town, Boston Grown-Ups Museum will
bring out your innate sense of fun! Cover $25. Big Kids
Only (21+) you must bring valid ID. Cash Bar. Advanced
tickets are required and will be scanned upon entry: Get
tickets.
Hot Dogs & Champagne at Menton

9:00pm12:00am
Menton Restaurant, 354 Congress Street
Menton is giving the humble dog a grand reception
with their Hot Dogs and Champagne Pop-Up. Frank
lovers can gather in the private dining room for an
array of classed-up dogs, complete with condiments
and Champagne. The options include the Foie Gras
Frankfurter, Surf and Turf Dog, Steamed Bun Dog,
Bouillabaisse Dog and the stalwart Classic Dog. Guests
can wash down the decadent dogs with pours from a
small-grower Champagne cart or bottles of bubbles
from the Menton cellar. No reservations are required
and all food and drink is a la carte with the option of a
prix fixe menu of all five Frankfurters with sparkling for
the true aficionado. July dog days are in the works so
keep an eye out and call Menton at 617.737.0099 with
any questions.
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Design Lecture
The Lawn on D
Tactical Urbanism has emerged as a creative approach
to low-cost, short-term place-making and neighborhood
building. DIY crosswalks, temporary parks, pop-up beer
gardens, mobile retail and food truck plazas are budding
examples. Cities and developers are recognizing the
value in these efficient, scalable projects and they are
leveraging creative capital to test ideas for public space
before investing in costly, long-term projects. In Boston,
the Lawn on D has become an exciting local example
of a tactical urbanism approach to development.
The Lawn on D opened last summer as a temporary,
flexible park built to test programming ideas for the
future expansion of the Boston Convention and Expo
Center. Join the landscape architect, urban designer,
and event programmer responsible for the Lawn on D
in a discussion of how the temporary park became an
overnight success. The panel will be followed by happy
hour and tours of the Lawn on D. This event is cohosted by the Boston Society of Landscape Architects
Emerging Professionals Committee and the Boston
Society of Architects Emerging Professional Network.
Drawing+Sparring
5:308:00pm
FPAC Gallery, 300 Summer Street
Drawing & Sparring is a multi-media exhibit that
includes drawing, painting, photography, and video.
Some sketch work created on-site will be on display
as well as more refined work completed in the artists
studio. This exhibit is a work in progress -with hopes
that it will inspire more artists to take part in more
Drawing and Sparring sessions at the Club in the future.
Register here.
Public Art Tour

5:006:30pm
Meet on A Street and Necco Place in Fort Point
Currently, there are five pieces of temporary public art
installed in Fort Point. Please join us for a free walking
tour to see the pieces and hear from the artists: Toll
With Me, Gianna Stewart; Starry Night, Lisa Greenfield
& Daniel Van Ackere; Artist at Work, John Hansen (to be
installed by May 31); Pyr2014, Don Eyles; Bright Side of
the Road II, Claudia Ravaschiere & Michael Moss
Friday, June 12
Boathouse Friday
Spirit of Boston, 200 Seaport Boulevard #75
Join us on the newly renovated Spirit of Boston for
Boathouse Fridays. Less than $20 gets you unlimited
access to the boat, which will alternate hourly from
3-9pm between being docked and out cruising the
waters. Bring your appetite because well be serving
up delicious food and cocktails best enjoyed on
the rooftop lounge alongside our outdoor bar, DJ and
games. Most Friday nights, June 12th - September
11th.
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Free Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse Tour

1:002:00pm
John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse
Join Discovering Justice for a free tour of Moakley
Courthouse.
RSVP: dwhite@discoveringjustice.org, 617-748-9639
Sue Costello at Laugh Boston

8:00pm, 10:15pm
425 Summer Street
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with generous support from our friends at

East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
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Friday, June 19
Set Off the Summer
7:0011:00pm
HarborArts, Boston Harbor Ship Yard and Marina
A shipyard summer kick-off and pop-up exhibition.
Join us for an evening of art, music, and libations in
an immense, raw industrial space called BLDG 32.
This BLDG 32 showcase will include a curated popup exhibition featuring works by compelling, local
contemporary artists, paired with some of Bostons
freshest talent in the music scene.
Away Mission
2:006:00pm
Atlantic Works Gallery, 80 Border Street
Away Mission: a metaphor for daydreaming and the
internal life, in which the mind steps away from the
perceptions created by the body and uses memory to
form a constellation of thoughts that reverse-engineer
possible futures. In Away Mission, Stephanie Arnett
works with constructed landscapes, experimental
photography, and log entries (drawings). Arnett is a
Boston-based photographer and artist. Her photography
has been recognized by Photo District News and the
Magenta Foundation.
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Saturday, June 20
Block Party @ Portside at East Pier
12:005:00pm
Portside at East Pier, 50 Lewis Street
Come together with hundreds of your old and new
friends at the Eastie Week Block Party. This familyfriendly event will feature live music and performances,
a bouncy castle for the kids, food truck vendors,
and other fun-filled cultural activities for everyone to
enjoy juxtaposed against the best views of the city
on Waterfront Way at Portside at East Pier. Be sure to
come early to board a working luxury yacht docked at
Portside at East Pier during the block party. FREE.
Folkloric Dance of Latin America Showcase

5:007:00pm
Location: Veronica Robles Cultural Center 175
William F. McClellan Highway off Route 1A North
Family Show by VROCC students. Admission: Adults
$10, Children under 11 Free Admission. Latin food
selling
Sunday, June 21
presents, Free Community Sailing at Piers Park
Sailing Center
12:004:00pm
Piers Park Sailing Center, 95 Marginal Street
Dont miss this opportunity to learn the basics of sailing,
meet new friends from the community, and explore our
beautiful waterfront! Sailboat rides depart PPSC every
half hour. Free tickets are available to the community
at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center and
the East Boston YMCA. There will be limited availability
for walk-ins on a first-come-first-served basis, as well.
This free community sailing event was made possible
by the generous support of our friends at East Boston
Neighborhood Health Center. EBNHC is celebrating their
45th year of servicing the East Boston community and
we are thankful for their commitment to public health
and community outreach for all those years.
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ZUMIX Jazz at the Firehouse

5:00pm
ZUMIX Firehouse, 260 Sumner Street
ZUMIX is excited to present the 2015 lineup for Jazz
at the Firehouse, an annual concert series featuring
incredible jazz musicians. On June 21, ZUMIX
welcomes Max Whiting Quintet with Fulani Haynes
to our beautifully renovated Firehouse. The evening
will open with an emerging artist from ZUMIXs youth
programs. Dr. Max Whiting has been entertaining
audiences for over 40 years as an accomplished bassist
and bandleader performing throughout the United
States and Canada. He plays acoustic and electric bass
with his band Musicmakers and with the Preservation
Hall R&B Band of the Rhode Island Rhythm & Blues
Preservation Society. Fulani Haynes ever-broadening
musical/theatrical career has spanned over 3 decades.
As a life-long resident of Boston, Fulani s rich musical/
theatrical heritage has given her a foundation in the
industry. Her sound is JAZZ.
The concert will begin at 5:00pm. Tickets are $15 and
can be purchased here. VIP 4-ticket packages are
available for $100 and include table seating with a
bottle of wine and a plate of sweet and savory treats.
Beer, wine, and light refreshments will be for sale.
Monday, June 22
Eastie Loves Elephant and Piggie!
3:304:30pm
East Boston Public Library, 365 Bremen Street
Join us for an afternoon of fun as we read stories, play
games and make crafts to celebrate our favorite best
friends from Mo Willems popular series, Elephant and
Piggie.
Boston Light Talk

6:30pm
East Boston Public Library, 365 Bremen Street
Boston Light has been a beacon for safe navigation into
the maritime port of Boston since it was established
in 1716. On the cusp of its 300th anniversary, join us
to hear the story of the last manned U.S. Coast Guard
station in the nation. Presented by Sally Snow, PhD., U.S.
Coast Guard Keeper of Boston Light and James Healy,
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
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Tuesday, June 23
Eastie Week Cruise 2015
6:009:00pm
Provincetown II Ferry (Boarding at two locations:
World Trade Center & Boston Harbor Shipyard
and Marina)
In celebration of Eastie Week 2015, Summer on the
Waterfront invites you to join 800 of your closest friends
as we cruise across Boston Harbor on the Provincetown
II Ferry for an evening of fun and entertainment. On
board, live music, light refreshments, a cash bar, and
great water view will be provided.
Wednesday, June 24
East Boston YMCAs Summer Activity Sampler
4:008:00pm
East Boston YMCA 215 Bremen Street
The East Boston YMCA is excited to be part of Eastie
Week 2015! Stop by our 215 Bremen Street location
and enjoy these outdoor classes, completely free of
charge on Wednesday, June 24th:
4:006:00pm: Stop by for our childrens sports sampler
in Bremen Street Park. This fun class will highlight a
variety of sports to keep children from getting bored
while getting in some activity!
6:007:00pm: Family Zumba will be offered with our
very own Marisol!
7:008:00pm: We will end the line-up with Family Yoga
in the Park led by Megan!
Cinemarina
8:30pm
Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina, 256 Marginal
Street
Cinemarina is a bike-in movie event by the waterfront,
right here in the Shipyard! On Wednesday, June 24,
HarborArts will be screening The Goonies, a 1985
American adventure comedy film directed by Richard
Donner. Guests will enjoy the film on a massive 25-foot
inflatable screen powered by state-of-the-art projection
and audio equipment, providing a top-shelf outdoor
cinematic experience to the public. Visitors to the
shipyard will walk or bike to the screening, which will
start at 8:30pm, and concessions and chairs will be
available to those who didnt bring their own. The event
is completely free, but donations will kindly be accepted
to support the sustainability of public art and arts
programming in the Shipyard Gallery.
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All the
medical services
you need,
right here in
your community
The East Boston Neighborhood Health
Center provides care and wellness
services to individuals and families of all
ages throughout East Boston, Chelsea,
Revere, Winthrop, and Everett. Our
offices are conveniently located within
walking distance of the Maverick
Square T stop in East Boston, including
our two flagship buildings at 20
Maverick Square and 10 Gove Street.
Because your good health matters.
617-569-5800 www.ebnhc.org
Boston Harborfest, one of the largest

Independence Day festivals in the United
States, showcases over 200 events
during its 6 days, including entertainers,
historical reenactments, music, Harbor
cruises, and walking tours.
Find up-to-date events at:
BostonUSA.com/harborfest/schedule/
See Event Calendar
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SAMS AT LOUIS
60 Northern Ave., Seaport

Located in the outskirts of the Seaport District,
Sams offers one of the best views of the Boston
skyline and waterfront. Come for the view, stay
for the food and friendly atmosphere. Dont miss
the tuna ceviche, heritage pork tenderloin, and
garlic spaetzle. Its the Seaports hidden gem!
ARAGOSTA BAR + BISTRO
3 Battery Wharf, North End

Based inside the famed Battery Wharf Hotel,
Aragosta is an upscale Italian eatery offering
locally sourced fare and an outdoor terrace
complete with fire pits. Gather friends for a
relaxing evening of specialty cocktails and
italian style tapas. Dont forget to reserve a
fire pit for those perfectly roasted smores!
Hot
eats on the
waterfront
SULLIVANS AT CASTLE ISLAND
2080 William J. Day Blvd., South Boston

Take a leisurely stroll through Castle Island,
Fort Independence or Pleasure Bay on your
way to this famed waterfront spot. A must
for anyone in search of a little piece of local
history, Sullivans has been serving simple
and delicious hot dogs, lobster rolls, and ice
cream since the 1950s.
KO PIES
MERITAGE
THE BARKING CRAB
88 Sleeper St., Seaport

256 Marginal St.,
If youre looking for a fun night
East Boston
out with friends and plenty of
Off the beaten path
crabs legs, look no further. At the
in the heart of East
crab the ambiance is typically
Bostons shipyard, KO
loud, rowdy, and messy; its the
serves Aussie inspired
perfect place to sample Bostons
meat pies. Pop in for a
freshest seafood!
lamb shank floater and
dont forget the frozen
chocolate parfait! Make
it a truly memorable
experiene and arrive via
water taxi. Cheers, mate!
70 Rowes Wharf, Downtown

For an evening to remember head to Chef Daniel
Bruces upscale waterfront destination. Vineyard-totable fare paired with fine wines and awe-inspiring
views combine for a top waterfront dining experience.
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Friday, August 7
Summer in the City
6:0010:00pm
Boston Harbor Hotel
As one of the citys most anticipated outdoor summer
traditions, the Summer in the City Entertainment
Series offers guests, visitors and local residents the
opportunity to enjoy complimentary concerts, movies
and live entertainment from the hotels unrivaled
waterfront location. From June 11 to September 10
(Tuesday-Friday), with each night sporting a different
theme from Summer Soul Tuesdays and Blues Barge
Thursdays to Movies by Moonlight Fridays and more,
there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Design Museum Mornings Series

8:3010:30am
The Offices of Cantina, 320 Congress Street
David Laituri, along with his son, founded OneHundred
a crowd funded company that makes hand crafted
tools and leather goods, and will be presenting on his
background in becoming a maker. This is a free event
including juices provided by Purity Organic, as well as
breakfast and coffee.
Highland Street Foundation presents Free Fun

Friday
8:00am
The Greenway Carousel, Rose Kennedy
Greenway, Spectacle or Georges Island
Visit The Greenway Carousel, Spectacle or Georges
Island for free, and enjoy special family programming
at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center in
downtown Boston. Ferry tickets are first-come, firstserved. Limited to parties of 4 or fewer.
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Ranger-Guided Tours
Depart regularly on Georges, Spectacle and
Peddocks Islands
August 716.
Isles Arts Initiative

Georges Island
Meander through Fort Warren and take in ten
installations by celebrated New England contemporary
artists. August 716.
Playdates
11:45am
Georges Island
Catch an interactive theater performance featuring
Kidstock! on the stage inside Fort Warren. Also on
August 14 featuring Karen K and the Jitterbugs.
Yoga
12:15pm
Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center
Enjoy a 45-minute all-levels yoga class with South
Boston Yoga. Also on August 14.
Build A Fort
12:00pm
Peddocks Island
Find out what it takes to build your own fort with our
giant blocks. Also on August 14 at 12:00pm.
Freedom Trail Foundation Walk Into History

Tours
Boston Common Visitor Information Center (on
the hour every hour from 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.,
and 4:30 pm in July August) and ArtsBoston
BosTix booth at Faneuil Hall (on the hour every
hour from 10:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.)
Led by 18th-century costumed guides, Walk Into History
Tours are the official walking tours of the Freedom
Trail. Historical facts and anecdotes on colonial life
and Boston history are told as one follows the Freedom
Trail, a 2.5 mile red brick or painted red path, and stop
at many of Bostons precious 17th, 18th, and 19th
historical sites. Available for birthday parties and/or
private family or group tours. $14 adults; $12 seniors/
students; $8 children.
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Saturday, August 8
Greenway Open Market
11:00am5:00pm
Between State Street and India Street
Storming the Fort
11:15am
Georges Island
An interactive tour of Fort Warren especially for kids!
Also on August 9,15,16.
Beach and Below

11:15am
Georges Island
Learn what lies beneath the waves with the New
England Aquarium. Also on August 15.
Civil War Dress-Up

12:00pm
Georges Island
Try on childrens clothes in the style of the 1860s. Also
on August 15 at 12:00pm.
Legend of the Lady in Black

2:15pm
Georges Island
Hear the tale of Fort Warrens infamous ghost. Also on

August 9,15,16.
Rock the Fort

1:00pm
Georges Island
Live concerts from Berklee College of Music. Also on
August 15.
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Island Yoga
10:15am
Spectacle Island
Enjoy an all-levels class overlooking the harbor. Advance
registration recommended. Also on August 15.
Seen/Unseen
10:00am
Spectacle Island
An all-day public arts experience to entertain and
inspire.Also on August 15.
Kid-Friendly Island Tour

10:30am
Spectacle Island
A fun and interactive tour just for kids! Also on August
15.
Go Fly A Kite
12:00pm
Spectacle Island
Fly a kite from the harbors highest point! Also on
August 15.
Field Day Games

1:30pm
Spectacle Island
Play backyard favorites like bocce, corn hole and sack
races. Also on August 15.
Nature Walk
9:30am
Peddocks Island
Identify plants and wildlife on the islands less-traveled
trails. Also on August 15.
Fairy Houses
Peddocks Island
Welcome tiny visitors in the islands secret garden.
Also on August 15.
Stewardship Saturdays
Various locations
Lend a hand and make a difference! Registration
required. Also on August 15.
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Tours
Location: Boston Common Visitor Information
Center (on the hour every hour from 11:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m., and 4:30 pm in July August) and
ArtsBoston BosTix booth at Faneuil Hall (on the
hour every hour from 10:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.)
Sunday, August 9
Civil War Lawn Games
12:00pm
Georges Island
Step back in history playing games children enjoyed in
the 1860s. Also on August 16.
Civil War Walk with Dr. Charles MacGill

12:00pm, 2:00pm
Georges Island
Meet Dr. Charles Macgill, a Confederate political
prisoner during the Civil War.
Island Detectives
10:30am
Spectacle Island
A fun and interactive tour just for kids!
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Seaglass Sandscapes
1:00pm
Spectacle Island
Use treasures that wash ashore to design a seaglass
mosaic. Also on August 16.
Jazz on the Porch

1:00pm
Spectacle Island
Relax to the sounds of jazz standards and original
music performed by Boston-area ensembles. Also on
August 16.
Nature Walk
9:30am
Peddocks Island
Identify plants and wildlife on the islands less-traveled
trails.
Island Yoga
11:15am
Grape Island
Enjoy an all-levels class with Open Doors Yoga Studios

Tours
Monday, August 10
Sea Kayaking
Spectacle Island
Join our staff for a short paddle off of Spectacle Island.
Ages 12+, under 18 accompanied by adult. First-come,
first-served.
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Tours
Tuesday, August 11
Boston Public Market
11:00am6:00pm
Dewey Square Farmers Market
Also on August 13 and 15
Toddler Tuesdays
10:30am
Spectacle Island
Bring out the little ones for a short nature program on
Spectacle Island. Designed for ages 24.
Kids Crafts
11:00am
Spectacle Island
Island-themed arts & crafts for kids 12 and under.
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Freedom Trail Foundation Historic Pub Crawl

5:30pm
ArtsBoston BosTix booth at Faneuil Hall
Revolutionary ideas may have come from speeches at
Faneuil Hall or a meeting of the Sons of Liberty, but their
courage and inspiration came from Bostons Taverns.
Led by an 18th-century costumed guide, this tour takes
visitors to four taverns Green Dragon, The Point,
Bell in Hand, and Union Oyster House and offers
traditional Boston fare and sample-sized beer at each
stop. Reservations required 24 hours in advance.$43
adults (must be 21).

Tours
Wednesday, August 12
City to Sea Presents: Summer Concert on the
Greenway
12:002:00pm
Between High Street & India Row
Presented by International Place and The Chiofaro
Company
Berklee Concert
6:008:00pm
Underneath the Greenway Echelman Sculpture
With food trucks on site so plan to picnic!
InnerCity Weightlifitng Bootcamp Class

12:00pm
Underneath the Greenway Echelman Sculpture
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After Hours BBQ

6:00pm
Georges Island
Enjoy a barbecue and backyard games with Ritas
Catering. Advance purchase required.
Beach and Below

10:15am, 12:30pm
Spectacle Island
Learn what lies beneath the waves with the New
England Aquarium.

Tours
Thursday, August 13
Backlash Beer Co. Tasting Sail
5:307:30pm
Schooner Roseway, Rowes Wharf
Along with supporting our programs with your purchase
of tickets, you can also have a great Thursday evening
on the water aboard Bostons only historic tall ship,
testing out some of the citys finest brews. Join us each
month for a local beer tasting representing our most
delicious and supportive neighborhood brewers.
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Boston Calling Block Party

5:008:00pm
Dewey Square Parks
Backyard Games
1:30pm
Georges Island
Try your hand at bocce, corn hole, and other backyard
favorites.
Sunset Clambake
6:00pm
Spectacle Island
Enjoy a classic New England Clambake by Ritas
Catering. Advance purchase required.
Youth Fishing
12:00pm
Peddocks Island
Learn the basics of saltwater fishing.Bring your
equipment or use ours. Children must be with adult, 16+
requires MA saltwater fishing license.
Build A Fort
12:00pm
Georges Island
Find out what it takes to build your own fort with our
giant blocks.

Tours
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Friday, August 14
Pirates & Patriots Tour
1:00pm
Landlubbers and jack tars, pirates and privateers,
Tories and colonials, impressed sailors and smugglers
all occupied Boston, Americas largest port city, as it
struggled with independence. Take a 90 minute walking
tour with an 18th-century costumed guide to hear
fabulous stories about the men and women who lived
and worked here and the actions they took to create
a new nation. Skullduggery in Bostons busy harbor!
Available for birthday parties and/or private family
or group tours.$14 adults; $12 seniors/students; $8
children. Also on 15 and 16.

Tours
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Saturday, August 15
Wharf Festival
11:00am3:00pm
Long Wharf
Presented by Boston Harbor Cruises, The New England
Aquarium, and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. In celebration
of Summer on the Waterfront, were teaming up with
our friends at The Freedom Trail, The Boston Harbor
Islands and the Rose Kennedy Greenway to give you
a day the family wont want to miss. Wharf Festival is
sure to provide plenty to do for the entire family. There
will be lots of free outdoor activities, including carnival
games, street performers, Aquarium costumes, face
painting and more.
Roseways 90th Birthday: Boat Tours and Dock

Activities
10:00am4:00pm
Schooner Roseway and Schooner Adventure,
Rowes Wharf
Also on August 16.
Digital Photo Walk

2:30pm
Spectacle Island
Join a photographer for an all-levels lesson in capturing
the outdoors.

Tours
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Sunday, August 16
Peddocks Island Fitness Day
11:00am
Peddocks Island
Walk, run, play, try a fitness class or relax with a yoga
session during this fitness day for the whole family!
Advance registration recommended.
Vintage Base Ball

11:00am
Georges Island
Civil War-era base ball games with original rules and
uniforms

Tours
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70 Rowes Wharf Boston, MA 02110
www.bhh.com
(617) 439-7000

John Hancock and DCR
View Event Map

Wednesday, August 19
Marine Park Promenade
6:007:30pm
Meet at DCR Castle Island in front of Sullivans
Caf at 2080 William J. Day Boulevard in South
Boston.
Join a DCR park ranger for a two mile scenic stroll
along Pleasure Bay in South Boston. As early as the
19th century, Frederick Law Olmsted envisioned Marine
Park as the final jewel in Bostons Emerald Necklace
and a place for city dwellers to experience sublime
nature. Enjoy an evening promenade as we consider the
evolution of Olmsteds vision. This walk is appropriate
for adults and children ages 10 and up.
Thursday, August 20
Fort Independence Twilight Skyline Viewing
7:00pmdusk
Castle Island
Enjoy a scenic sunset over the Boston Skyline from atop
Fort Independence every Thursday evening from June
through August (except July 4), hosted by volunteers
from the Castle Island Association. Visitors for Twilight
Skyline Viewing may stroll around the upper level of
the Fort along Fronts 4, 5 and 1 and Shirley & Winthrop
Bastions to enjoy the wonderful view and cooling
coastal breezes. Through August 27.
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Saturday, August 22
Marine Park National Park Service Interpretive
Walk and Yoga Class
10:0011:00am
Marine Park
Join Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site youth
program as they host a tent and fitness programs at
Marine Park. Go for an interpretive walk before a yoga
class with a seaside view.
Fort Independence Tours at Castle Island

12:003:30pm
Castle Island, South Boston
Castle Island is the oldest continuously fortified site in
British North America! The first fort on Castle Island
was built in 1634 for the coastal defense of Boston. Fort
Independence, a pentagonal five-bastioned fort built
between 1834 and 1851, is Castle Islands 8th fort and
was built with granite from the quarries in Rockport,
MA. Free one-hour tours of Fort Independence
are sponsored by the Castle Island Association in
partnership with DCR MassParks. Saturdays and
Sundays through Labor Day 12:003:30pm.
Seaside Concerts at Carson Beach with Evelyn

Horan
2:004:00pm
Meet at 165 William J. Day Boulevard in
Dorchester
UMass Bostons WUMB 91.9 FM, Berklee College of
Music, and the DCR have teamed up to bring Seaside
Concerts at Carson Beach, FREE live music four
Saturdays in August. The concerts feature Berklee
students and alumni groups. Musical genres will blend
between folk, bluegrass, and pop with instrumentation
including voice, guitar, violin, cello, and mandolin.
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NorthEndWaterfront.com and Battery Wharf Hotel
View Event Map

Friday, August 28
Saint Anthonys Feast Day 1
7:00pm
Endicott, Thacher & North Margin Streets
7:00pm: Opening Ceremonies - The exposition and
blessing of the statue of Saint Anthony, devotees
and the streets of the North End followed by a short
procession.
7:30pm: Enjoy a wonderful musical performance by The
Italian Connection on the main stage.
All Weekend: Filippo Berio Culinary Stage & Tasting
Tent - featuring Bostons best chefs & New England
Center for Arts & Technology students showcasing
their Cucina Italiana. Stop by for some fabulous
demonstrations & tastings; Regina Pizzeria Open Air
Piazza - Enjoy an imported ice cold Beer or a glass of
vino and course a slice of their world famous pizza.
The North End: Gateway to Boston

1:00-2:30pm
Meet your guide at the intersection of Hanover
and Cross Streets, in front of the statue of boxer
of Tony DeMarco.
Join Boston By Foot to explore The North End, Bostons
oldest neighborhood and a delightful labyrinth of narrow
streets and interesting marketplaces. A gateway for
immigrants from around the world, the North End has
many stories to tell from its early colonial history to the
present.$15 per person; $10 children ages 6-12; Save
$2.00 per ticket when you buy online. Free for Boston
By Foot members.
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Freedom Trail Foundation Pirates & Patriots

Tour
1:00pm

Tours
the hour every hour from 11:00am4:00 pm, and
4:30pm in JulyAugust) and ArtsBoston BosTix
booth at Faneuil Hall (on the hour every hour
from 10:30am3:30pm)
Trail, a 2.5 mile red brick or painted red path, and stop at
many of Bostons precious 17th, 18th, and 19th historical
sites. Available for birthday parties and/or private family
or group tours. $14 adults; $12 seniors/students; $8
children.
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Freedom Trail Foundation North End Tours

1:30pm, 2:30pm
ArtsBoston Bostix booth, Faneuil Hall
Led by 18th-century costumed guides, the official
90-minute North End Tour follows in the footsteps of
Paul Revere as he prepared for the infamous Midnight
Ride. See the house of the revolutionary silversmith
and the Old North Church steeple where the legendary
signal one if by land, two if by sea shown forth.
Historical facts and anecdotes on colonial life and
Boston history are told as visitors follow the Freedom
Trail from Faneuil Hall to Copps Hill Burying Ground (1
mile) while stopping at the Blackstone block site of
revolutionary taverns and the house of John Hancocks
brother.$14 adults; $12 seniors/students; $8 children.
Saturday, August 29
Endicott, Thacher & North Margin Streets
12:00pm: Mix 104.1 FM and Host Fast Freddy present
15 Seconds of Fame - Contestants sing their hearts
out for the title and prize - main stage.
2:30pm: Entertainment continues on the main stage
with Bostons own Stephen Savio singing the songs you
love.
5:00pm: Outdoor Celebration of the Eucharist. Celebrate
a special mass in honor of Saint Anthon, followed by a
Blessing with the Relic of Saint Anthony & Distribution
of blessed Saint Anthony Bread.
6:00pm: Benvenuti Parade - Join the members
and Italian street bands in a neighborhood parade
welcoming neighbors and visitors to the Feast.
7:00pm: Dance the night away to the spectacular
sounds of Imagine playing your favorite Italian &
American hits of all eras.
Summer Saturdays at the Paul Revere House

19 North Square
Special events on summer Saturdays feature craft
demonstrations, historical talks, live music, and more in
the Paul Revere House courtyard, weather permitting.
Included with admission to the museum: adults $3.50,
seniors and college students $3.00, children 5-17 $1.
Members and North End residents admitted free at
all times. In summer, the Revere House is open daily,
9:30am5:15pm.
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11:00am12:30pm
of Tony DeMarco.
By Foot members.

Tour
1:00pm

Tours
from 10:30am3:30pm)
children.
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1:30pm, 2:30pm
Sunday, August 30
Location: Endicott, Thacher & North Margin
Streets, North End
10:30am: Mass celebrated in Italian in honor of Saint
Anthony at Saint Leonard of Port Maurice Church,
Hanover Street, North End.
12:00pm: Grand Procession of Saint Anthony. Join
us for the start of the ten hour grand procession. The
statue of Saint Anthony is carried through the streets
of the North End accompanied by Italian street bands,
award winning drum & bugle corps, school marching
bands, sponsor floats, and color guard.
2:00pm: Enjoy the afternoon at the Feast while listening
to a wonderful musical performance by Ambrosiani on
the main stage.
7:00pm: Dance & sing along to classic Italian American
entertainment by Seabreeze featuring Stephen Savio on
the main stage.
9:30pm: Feast Grand Finale - Saint Anthony returns to
Endicott Street amidst confetti and streamers.
10:45pm: Candlelight last walk of Saint Anthony to
the chapel for the Opening Ceremonies of the FEAST
OF SANTA LUCIA. Exposition & blessing of the Statue
of Santa Lucia and devotees followed by a short
procession.

Tour
1:00pm
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Tours
from 10:30am3:30pm)
children.

1:30pm, 2:30pm
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Monday, August 31
94th Santa Lucias Feast
Endicott Street
12:00pm: Enjoy Salvys Party Music playing oldies and
all your favorites on the main stage with special guest
singers.
3:00pm: Procession of Santa Lucia. Join us for the
solemn procession, as the statue of Santa Lucia
is carried through the streets of the North End
accompanied by Italian street bands, flower girls and
color.
6:30p: Dance & sing along to the sounds of yesterday..
listenm to the oldies you remember while enjoying an
old fashioned feast night in the neighborhood!
10:15pm: Drawing & announcement of the Saint Lucy
Society Charity Raffle.
10:30pm: A candlelight procession will accompany
the statue of Santa Lucia to the chapel for close
ceremonies.

Tours
from 10:30am3:30pm)
children.

1:30pm, 2:30pm
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Tuesday, September 1
Freedom Trail Foundation Historic Pub Crawl
5:30pm
Revolutionary ideas may have come from speeches at
Faneuil Hall or a meeting of the Sons of Liberty, but their
courage and inspiration came from Bostons Taverns.
Led by an 18th-century costumed guide, this tour takes
visitors to four taverns Green Dragon, The Point,
Bell in Hand, and Union Oyster House and offers
traditional Boston fare and sample-sized beer at each
stop. Reservations required 24 hours in advance. $43
adults (must be 21).

Tours
from 10:30am3:30pm)
children.
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1:30pm, 2:30pm
Wednesday, September 2

Tours
from 10:30am3:30pm)
children.

1:30pm, 2:30pm
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Thursday, September 3
Tours
from 10:30am3:30pm)
children.

1:30pm, 2:30pm
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Friday, September 4
1:002:30pm
of Tony DeMarco.
By Foot members.

Tours
from 10:30am3:30pm)
children.

Tour
1:00pm

1:30pm, 2:30pm
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Saturday, September 5
3rd Annual Labor Day Weekend Fireworks
9:00pm
Boston Harbor
Youll have a great view of the fireworks from anywhere
along the waterfront in the North End, Downtown,
South Boston and Castle Island, East Boston, and
Charlestown. A barge anchored off Fan Pier on the
South Boston Seaport Waterfront will provide the
launching site.
Blues and BBQ at the Battery Wharf Hotel

HarborWalk
7:0010:00pm
Battery Wharf Hotel, 3 Battery Wharf
Join us at the Battery Wharf Hotel on Saturday
September 6th from 7:00pm-10:00pm for our BBQ
Blues and Fireworks event. Tickets will go on sale soon!
Boston Art Festival

12:00pm
Christopher Columbus Park
The Boston Arts Festival has been expanded to two
days, as more and more performances, events and
exhibits have joined the fair. The day typically begins
at noon, and ends at about 6:00 pm. The cultural
works are divided into two segments, performing arts
and visual arts. Past entertainers for the performing
arts include pop-music performances by local Boston
bands and troupes. Folk performers, ensembles, and
dancers also give the festival a lot of flavor. There are
performances by theater groups, ballet companies,
poets, and many more entertainers.
Summer Saturdays at the Paul Revere House

19 North Square
Special events on summer Saturdays feature craft
demonstrations, historical talks, live music, and more in
the Paul Revere House courtyard, weather permitting.
Included with admission to the museum: adults $3.50,
seniors and college students $3.00, children 5-17 $1.
Members and North End residents admitted free at
all times. In summer, the Revere House is open daily,
9:30am5:15:pm.
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Tours
from 10:30am3:30pm)
children.

Tour
1:00pm

1:002:30pm
of Tony DeMarco.
By Foot members.
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1:30pm, 2:30pm
Sunday, September 6
Tours
from 10:30am3:30pm)
children.

Tour
1:00pm
50

1:30pm, 2:30pm
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Waterfront Boston & The City of Boston
Labor Day Weekend
Fireworks
Boston Harbor
September 5, 2015
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Battery Wharf Hotel welcomes guests to the Boston waterfront
to celebrate local food, music, and more all summer long.
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Thank you to
our partners
who helped plan and implement SOTW 15!
Steering
The Boston Harbor Association
75 on Liberty Wharf
Atlantic Wharf
Battery Wharf Hotel
Boston Harbor Cruises
Boston Harbor Hotel
Boston Harbor Island Alliance
Boston National Historic Parks
Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum
City of Boston
East Boston Main Streets
Entertainment Cruises
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Friends of Fort Point Channel
HarborArts
Institute of Contemporary Arts
InterContinental Hotel Boston
Langham, Boston
Mass Bay Lines
New England Aquarium
Piers Park Sailing Center
Rose F Kennedy Greenway
Tango
The Chiofaro Company
The Freedom Trail Foundation
USS Constitution Museum
World Ocean School and Schooner Roseway
Media
East Boston Times
El Mundo
El Planeta
JCDecaux
Magic 106.7
MBTA
Metro
NECN (New England Cable News)
NorthEndWaterfront.com
Event
Armenian Heritage Park
Atlantic Works Gallery
Bay State Cruises
Boston By Foot
Boston Childrens Museum
Boston Classical Orchestra
Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Design Museum Boston
East Boston Public Library
East Boston YMCA
Highland Street Foundation
Jamestown
John Hancock
Karma Crew Yacht Charters
KoMarketing
Lawn on D
MassChallenge
Massport
North End Music and Performing Arts Center
Old North Church
Paul Revere House
Portside at East Pier
St Anthonys Feast Festival
Veronica Robels Cultural Center
Fort Point Arts Community
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Summer

Seaport/Fort Point Week

Downtown/Harbor Island Week

South Boston Week

North End Week

Labor Day Fireworks

Summer on the Waterfront is a collaboration

with generous support from our friends at Jamestown

View Event Map

Boat Launch Celebrations

School Readiness Friday Night

South Station History Tour

Brent Morin at Laugh Boston

Japanese House Gallery Exhibit: Bottom

Emily Heller at Laugh Boston

The Rhythms of the Caribbean

Digital Marketing Panel Presented by

Vinyasa, Vino, and Vintage

Evan Sayet at Laugh Boston

Hot Dogs & Champagne at Menton

Public Art Tour

Free Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse Tour

Sue Costello at Laugh Boston

with generous support from our friends at

View Event Map

Folkloric Dance of Latin America Showcase

ZUMIX Jazz at the Firehouse

Boston Light Talk

Because your good health matters.

Boston Harborfest, one of the largest

See Event Calendar

60 Northern Ave., Seaport

ARAGOSTA BAR + BISTRO

3 Battery Wharf, North End

SULLIVANS AT CASTLE ISLAND

2080 William J. Day Blvd., South Boston

THE BARKING CRAB

88 Sleeper St., Seaport

70 Rowes Wharf, Downtown

View Event Map

Design Museum Mornings Series

Highland Street Foundation presents Free Fun

Isles Arts Initiative

Freedom Trail Foundation Walk Into History

Beach and Below

Civil War Dress-Up

Legend of the Lady in Black

Hear the tale of Fort Warrens infamous ghost. Also on

Rock the Fort

Kid-Friendly Island Tour

Field Day Games

Freedom Trail Foundation Walk Into History

Civil War Walk with Dr. Charles MacGill

Jazz on the Porch

Freedom Trail Foundation Walk Into History

Freedom Trail Foundation Walk Into History

Freedom Trail Foundation Historic Pub Crawl

Freedom Trail Foundation Walk Into History

InnerCity Weightlifitng Bootcamp Class

After Hours BBQ

Beach and Below

Freedom Trail Foundation Walk Into History