Park Calendar
Stewardship Saturdays What: Help study and enhance the wild natural areas of Boston Harbor Islands! Where: Various Departure Points - Stewardship Programs
Toddler Tuesdays On Grape Island What: Meet up with other moms, dads, and caretakers for Groovin' on Grape fitness activities.
Where: Park ferry-depart from Hingham
Toddler Tuesdays on Spectacle Island
What: Meet up with other moms, dads, and caretakers for a Stroller
Stride on Spectacle with a ranger or guide.
Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Go Fly a Kite
What: One of the city's best kite flying destinations! Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Tour Fort Warren What: Take a guided tour of Fort Warren. Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
Fishing Clinic
What: No guarantee to catch a striper, but join a park
ranger to fish off the pier.
Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Boston Light Tour What: Don't miss this unforgettable adventure tour of the oldest lighthouse station in the country. Where: Courthouse Dock - Charter
Become a Park Guardian What: Help the Boston Harbor Islands by volunteering with your group. Where: Various Departure Points - Stewardship Programs
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 - Charter
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 - Charter
Art Encampment What: See a variety of interactive art installations sculpture, sound, performance and mixed-media all inspired by the Boston Harbor Islands. Where: Park ferry - summer to Bumpkin, Peddocks, Lovells and Grape
Plays in the Park
What: Folktales Near & Far presented by City Stage
Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
Beauty of Bugs What: Ever wonder why bugs and insects are so important? Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Geology Rocks What: Discover how geology "rocks" with hands-on activities, demonstrations and a special lecture. Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Toe Jam Puppet Band: The Green Show
What: Through music, song, and puppetry children will learn about the importance of recycling and how everyone must keep the earth clean.
Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
Plays in the Park
What: The History and Adventures of Tom Thumb
presented by City Stage
Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
Island Yoga What: A gentle hatha yoga class appropriate for all ages and
abilities. Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Anikai Dance
What: Enjoy this internationally acclaimed contemporary dance troop who uses inspiration from around the globe and the environment.
Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
A Bug's Life
What: Join scientist Jessica Rykken in collecting and examining bugs native to the Boston Harbor islands.
Where:
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
Painting by the Sea
What: Watch artists paint the seascape views of the islands. Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
Plays in the Park What: Pirates of Pencils by Kidstock
"The Adventures of Captain Blackboard"
Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
Native American Summer Festival What: Celebration of traditional & contemporary cultures of Northeastern Native American peoples.
Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
Bee Monitoring
What: See how the busy bees of the islands are helping rangers monitor climate change. Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
ReadBoston Storymobile
What: Pack a picnic and open your ears for a captivating story. Every child receives a FREE book. Where: Park Ferry - summer to Spectacle
"PEAK" in Your Park
What: Promoting Environmental Awareness
Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
Picnic with the Adams
What: Take a boat ride and bring a picnic lunch to Grape Island where John and Abigail Adams will read their fascinating letters to each other. Where: Park ferry - summer to Bumpkin, Peddocks, Lovells and Grape
Costumed Civil War Storytelling
What: Meet Dr. Charles Macgill, as he reminisces about his confinement as a Confederate political prisoner during the Civil War.
Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
Music in the Park on Spectacle 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 - summer to Spectacle
Snow in Summer Celebration
What: Celebrate the birthday of famed Boston Island storyteller Edward Rowe Snow with storytelling and a special visit from Santa.
Where: Park Ferry - summer to Georges
Rainsford Island Cruise What: The Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands invite you to join them on Rainsford Island. Where: Rowes Wharf - Charter
Celebrate Island Birds
What: Bird experts will guide walking tours. Bring your binoculars! First come, first serve. Where:
Harbor Fall Fest
What: Celebrate autumn with a variety of harvest activities for all ages.
Where:
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:
