iSpy: Explore Boston Harbor
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Spectacle IslandExplore Spectacle Island like never before with iSpy, a fun and interactive nature-based scavenger hunt.
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Jun 16
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Jun 17
Art in the Park – Spectacle Island
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Spectacle IslandUnleash your creativity with a variety of art activities designed to enrich your island experience.
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Jun 18
Wellness Wednesday
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Spectacle IslandStop by the Wellness Station, where you’ll find hand weights, stretch bands, and other equipment to enhance your outdoor wellness.
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Jun 18
Science in the Park: Wild Wednesdays
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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Jun 19
Kidleidoscope
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Spectacle IslandBring your little explorers to Kidleidoscope, a fun and engaging program designed to discover the wonders of nature on Spectacle Island!
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Jun 20
Hike with a Ranger
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Spectacle IslandJoin park staff for a short guided hike on scenic Spectacle Island!
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Jun 20
Science in the Park: Exploration Station
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Spectacle IslandScience in the Park will offer educational activities and hands-on learning about topics in science, stewardship, nature, and sustainability.
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Jun 21
Seaside Salutations
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Spectacle IslandGreetings from Spectacle Island! Stop by the Visitor Center to decorate a postcard and send someone special a note.
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Jun 22
Hike with a Ranger
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Spectacle IslandJoin park staff for a short guided hike on scenic Spectacle Island!
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Jun 26
Seaside Salutations
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Georges IslandGreetings from Georges Island! Stop by the Visitor Center to decorate a postcard and send someone special a note.
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Jun 30
Art in the Park – Georges Island
11:15 AM – 3:00 PM
Georges IslandUnleash your creativity with a variety of art activities designed to enrich your island experience.
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Jul 01
iSpy: Explore Boston Harbor
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Georges IslandExplore Georges Island like never before with iSpy, a fun and interactive nature-based scavenger hunt.
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Jul 01
Science in the Park: Participatory Tuesdays
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Spectacle IslandExplore the islands at your own pace and collect data through participatory science.
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Jul 02
Kidleidoscope
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Georges IslandBring your little explorers to Kidleidoscope, a fun and engaging program designed to discover the wonders of nature on Georges Island!
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Jul 06
Jazz on the Porch
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Spectacle IslandRelax to the sounds of jazz standards and original music performed by Berklee College of Music on Spectacle Island.
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Jul 12
Spectacle Summer Nights featuring 67 Degrees Brewing
4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Spectacle IslandEnjoy a spectacular summer night on Spectacle Island with music, games, views and more!
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Aug 02
Stewardship Saturday at Grape Island
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Grape Island Join park stewards and MA Department of Conservation & Recreation for a day of landscape and ecosystem management on the scenic Grape Island!
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Aug 02
Camp Spectacle
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Spectacle IslandJoin us for the first-ever opportunity to camp overnight on Spectacle Island!
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Aug 02
Innovation Islands | Stonewall Sports Island Day
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Spectacle IslandJoin Stonewall Sports for some kickball, music, and community!
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Aug 03
Sunday Funday | Spectacle Island
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
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Aug 03
Sunday Funday | Georges Island
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Aug 06
Knotical Know-How | Georges Island
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Georges IslandChallenge your nautical know-how by learning practical marine knots at a hands-on station for all ages.
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Aug 06
Knotical Know-How | Spectacle Island
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Spectacle IslandChallenge your nautical know-how by learning practical marine knots at a hands-on station for all ages.
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Aug 07
Sunset Lobster Clambake on Spectacle Island
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Spectacle IslandWhat’s better than a Summer Clambake? How about one with unbeatable sunset views, ocean breezes, and your own island escape just minutes from Downtown Boston?
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Aug 08
Innovation Islands| MLAB Island Adventure
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Spectacle IslandJoin Mbadika for a fun-filled STEM adventure for participants of all ages to explore the natural beauty of Spectacle Island!
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Aug 08
Innovation Islands | Orienteering with Navigation Games
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Georges IslandJoin Navigation Games for fun and games at Georges Island!
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Aug 08
TGIF (Thank Goodness I’m Fishing)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Spectacle IslandCast aside your worries and learn the basics and pleasures of fishing with a ranger on Spectacle Island!
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Aug 08
TGIF (Thank Goodness I’m Fishing)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Spectacle IslandCast aside your worries and learn the basics and pleasures of fishing with a ranger on Georges Island!
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Aug 08
Sunset Lighthouse Cruise
5:15 PM – 7:30 PM
Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Greenway
191W Atlantic Ave.
Boston, MA 02110Voyage through maritime history with a special three-lighthouse tour featuring close-up views of Long Island Light, Graves Light, and Boston Light – America’s first light station.
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Aug 09
Stewardship Saturday at Grape Island
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Grape Island Join park stewards and MA Department of Conservation & Recreation for a day of landscape and ecosystem management on the scenic Grape Island!
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Aug 09
Luke’s Lobster Saturday Pop-Up On Spectacle Island
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Spectacle Island Grab a lobster roll from Luke's Lobster as you explore Spectacle Island this Saturday!
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Aug 09
Innovation Islands | Del Barrio AfroLatino Festival
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Spectacle IslandJoin BlackBrownBoston for a celebration of Afro-Latino culture!
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Aug 15
Innovation Islands | Orienteering with Navigation Games
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Spectacle IslandJoin Navigation Games for fun and games at Spectacle Island!
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Aug 16
Stewardship Saturday at Grape Island
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Grape Island Join park stewards and MA Department of Conservation & Recreation for a day of landscape and ecosystem management on the scenic Grape Island!
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Aug 16
Innovation Islands | Reclaim Roxbury: A Day on George’s Island
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Georges IslandJoin Reclaim Roxbury for a day of learning and relaxation!
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Aug 17
Pride in the Park Community Cruise
4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
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Aug 21
Sunset Lobster Clambake on Spectacle Island
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Spectacle IslandWhat’s better than a Summer Clambake? How about one with unbeatable sunset views, ocean breezes, and your own island escape just minutes from Downtown Boston?
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Aug 23
Stewardship Saturday at Grape Island
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Grape Island Join park stewards and MA Department of Conservation & Recreation for a day of landscape and ecosystem management on the scenic Grape Island!
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Aug 23
Innovation Islands | We Black Folk Presents: Kinfolk Fellowship
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Georges IslandJoin HipStory for a day of intentional gathering centering Black artists, wellness practitioners, and storytellers on Georges Island.
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Aug 24
Innovation Islands | THP’s Community Picnic: Out on the Harbor
12:45 PM – 2:45 PM
SpectacleJoin The History Project for their annual Community Picnic: Out on the Harbor Islands!
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Aug 25
Founder’s Day Free Ferry Day
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Long Wharf NorthCelebrate the National Park Service’s Birthday with a free ferry ride to the Boston Harbor Islands!
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Aug 30
Stewardship Saturday at Grape Island
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Grape Island Join park stewards and MA Department of Conservation & Recreation for a day of landscape and ecosystem management on the scenic Grape Island!
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Aug 30
Spectacular Pollinators on Spectacle Island
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Spectacle IslandCome join us for a day of exploring the amazing world of pollinators on Spectacle Island!
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Sep 20
Reel Fun Fishing Day at Deer Island
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Deer IslandJoin us for a day of fishing and fun at Deer Island!
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