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This summer, every day is an adventure on the Boston Harbor Islands, your National Park next door! Whether you’re looking for history, art, nature, or just a relaxing day by the water, Spectacle and Georges Island have something for everyone—every day of the week from June 16 to September 1. From guided hikes and hands-on science activities to art projects and live music, the islands are alive with engaging programs for all ages. Here’s what you can look forward to each day:

Monday

Spectacle Island

• iSpy (11:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
  Explore Spectacle Island like never before with iSpy, a fun and interactive nature-based scavenger hunt. Perfect for all ages, this adventure will have you searching for hidden treasures, spotting local wildlife, and discovering the island’s unique natural features.

Georges Island

• Art in the Park (11:15 AM – 3:00 PM)
  Unleash your creativity with a variety of art activities designed to enrich your island experience. Test your hand at watercolors, write and illustrate nature haikus, learn to decode signal flags, and explore sun printing.

• Fort Tours (11:15 AM & 1:15 PM)
  Catch a historic tour of Fort Warren on Georges Island and explore the Civil War era fortification. Tours are offered every day of the week.
  

Tuesday

Spectacle Island

• Art in the Park (11:30 AM – 3:00 PM)
  Unleash your creativity with a variety of art activities designed to enrich your island experience. Test your hand at watercolors, write and illustrate nature haikus, learn to decode signal flags, and explore sun printing.

• Science in the Park: Participatory Tuesdays (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
  Explore the islands at your own pace and collect data through participatory science on Tuesdays, join a guided nature walk on Wednesdays, or visit the Exploration Station for hands-on activities on Fridays.

Georges Island

• iSpy (11:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
  Explore Georges Island like never before with iSpy, a fun and interactive nature-based scavenger hunt. Perfect for all ages, this adventure will have you searching for hidden treasures, spotting local wildlife, and discovering the island’s unique natural features.

• Fort Tours (11:15 AM & 1:15 PM)
  Catch a historic tour of Fort Warren on Georges Island and explore the Civil War era fortification. Tours are offered twice daily, seven days a week.

Wednesday

Spectacle Island

• Wellness Station (11:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
  Whether you’re looking to add resistance to your hike, stretch out with a scenic view, or focus on mindful movement, we’ve got the tools to support your wellness journey.

• Science in the Park: Wild Wednesdays (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
  Explore the plants, wildlife, and other natural resources of the Boston Harbor Islands on a guided walk each Wednesday.

• Knotical Know-How (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
  Challenge your nautical know-how by learning practical marine knots at a hands-on station for all ages.

Georges Island

• Fort Tours (11:15 AM & 1:15 PM)
  Catch a historic tour of Fort Warren on Georges Island and explore the Civil War era fortification. Tours are offered twice daily, seven days a week.

• Kidleidoscope (1:15 PM – 2:15 PM)
  Bring your little explorers to Kidleidoscope, a fun and engaging program designed to discover the wonders of nature on Spectacle Island! Through storytelling, hands-on activities, and guided exploration, kids will learn about the island’s wildlife, plants, and natural landscape in an interactive and exciting way.

• Knotical Know-How (2:30 PM – 4:30 PM)
  Challenge your nautical know-how by learning practical marine knots at a hands-on station for all ages.
  

Ranger-led tours of Fort Warren on Georges Island will be offered twice daily, seven days a week.

Thursday

Spectacle Island

• Kidleidoscope (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)
  Bring your little explorers to Kidleidoscope, a fun and engaging program designed to discover the wonders of nature on Spectacle Island! Through storytelling, hands-on activities, and guided exploration, kids will learn about the island’s wildlife, plants, and natural landscape in an interactive and exciting way.

Georges Island

• Seaside Salutations (11:15 AM – 3:00 PM)
  Greetings from Georges Island! Stop by the Visitor Center to decorate a postcard and send someone special a note. When you’re ready, grab a postage stamp from a park ranger and drop your postcard in our Sail Mailbox.

• Fort Tours (11:15 AM & 1:15 PM)
  Catch a historic tour of Fort Warren on Georges Island and explore the Civil War era fortification. Tours are offered twice daily, seven days a week.

Friday

Spectacle Island

• Science in the Park: Exploration Station (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
  Science in the Park will offer educational activities and hands-on learning about topics in science, stewardship, nature, and sustainability. Explore the islands at your own pace and collect data through participatory science on Tuesdays, join a guided nature walk on Wednesdays, or visit the Exploration Station for hands-on activities on Fridays.

• Hike with a Ranger (11:30 AM – 12:15 PM)
  Join a park ranger for a 45-minute guided hike up the North or South Drumlin. 

• TGIF (Thank Goodness I’m Fishing) (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
  Cast aside your worries and learn the basics and pleasures of fishing with a ranger on Spectacle Island! Practice hook-free casting with three types of fishing rods. 

Georges Island

• Fort Tours (11:15 AM & 1:15 PM)
  Catch a historic tour of Fort Warren on Georges Island and explore the Civil War era fortification. Tours are offered twice daily, seven days a week.

• TGIF (Thank Goodness I’m Fishing) (2:00 PM – 3:30 PM)
  Cast aside your worries and learn the basics and pleasures of fishing with a ranger on Spectacle Island! Practice hook-free casting with three types of fishing rods. 

Saturday

Spectacle Island

• Art in the Park (11:30 AM – 2:30 PM)
  Unleash your creativity with a variety of art activities designed to enrich your island experience. Test your hand at watercolors, write and illustrate nature haikus, learn to decode signal flags, and explore sun printing.

• Hike with a Ranger (11:30 AM – 12:15 PM)
  Join a park ranger for a 45-minute guided hike up the North or South Drumlin. 

• Seaside Salutations (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

  • Embrace the season and your time on the islands with great games and activities. Enjoy volleyball, badminton, lawn games, and kite flying for endless fun! 

  Greetings from Spectacle Island! Stop by the Visitor Center to decorate a postcard and send someone special a note. When you’re ready, grab a postage stamp from a park ranger and drop your postcard in our Sail Mailbox.

Georges Island

• Art in the Park (11:15 AM – 3:00 PM)
  Unleash your creativity with a variety of art activities designed to enrich your island experience. Test your hand at watercolors, write and illustrate nature haikus, learn to decode signal flags, and explore sun printing.

• Fort Tours (11:15 AM & 1:15 PM)
  Catch a historic tour of Fort Warren on Georges Island and explore the Civil War era fortification. Tours are offered twice daily, seven days a week.

Sunday

Spectacle Island

• Sunday Funday (11:30 AM – 3:00 PM)
  Embrace the season and your time on the islands with great games and activities. Enjoy volleyball, badminton, lawn games, and kite flying for endless fun!

• Hike with a Ranger (11:30 AM – 12:15 PM)
  Join a park ranger for a 45-minute guided hike up the North or South Drumlin. 

• Jazz on the Porch (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
  Soak in stunning harbor views as you enjoy live jazz on the porch at Spectacle Island! Performance featuring Berklee musicians with smooth summer sounds.

Georges Island

• Sunday Funday (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
  Dive into the living history of the Civil War with historic lawn games, music, and other hands-on activities.

• Fort Tours (11:15 AM & 1:15 PM)
  Catch a historic tour of Fort Warren on Georges Island and explore the Civil War era fortification. Tours are offered twice daily, seven days a week.

Plan Your Visit

Your perfect summer day is just a ferry ride away—view the full summer events calendar and check Boston Harbor Islands ferry schedules to start planning your visit today!