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Activities, ranger tours, and most programs are included with your ferry ticket.

Spectacle Summer Nights featuring Night Shift Brewing

Enjoy a spectacular summer night on Spectacle Island during this special after hours experience!

Spectacle Island will stay open for an after-hours experience – an evening of relaxation, fun, and music in partnership with Night Shift Brewing and BRATO.

Visitors can sit on the porch and enjoy live music, set up a picnic dinner from Night Shift, hike with a ranger, or relax with a view.

Assorted snacks available for purchase on the island by BRATO. Night Shift will sell a variety of craft beers, Hoot Hard Seltzers, and craft hard ciders.

Your ticket includes:

  • A round trip ferry ride from Boston to Spectacle Island
  • Live music featuring The Blackberry Bushes on August 7 and Diamond Special on August 21
  • Lawn games
  • Ranger-led pop up activity
  • Scavenger hunt
  • Breathtaking sunset views of Boston
  • After-hours access!

Directions: Guests must arrive at Long Wharf North *by 4:00pm* to board the 4:30 pm ferry to Spectacle Island. It will leave ON TIME and will not wait for late island-goers. No refunds.

The ferry will depart Spectacle Island at 8:00 pm, with a scheduled return to Boston at 8:30pm. Please note that the Harbor can be busy in the evening, which can cause unforeseen delays.

Other important information:

  • Walk-ups are accepted for private boaters.
  • Please leave pets and outside alcohol at home.
  • Rain date should either event be cancelled due to weather is August 28th

BRATO at Spectacle Menu

  • Kettle Chips and Dip: Pimento Cheese, Bacon Crumble
  • Shrimp Ceviche: Pickled Chiles, Tomatoes, Cilantro, Tortilla Chips
  • Lobster Guacamole: Pickled Red Onion, Cotija, Tortilla Chips
  • Black Bean + Avocado Taco Salad Wrap
  • Buffalo Chicken Salad Wrap: Bleu Cheese, Romaine, Pickled Red Onion, Warm Flour Tortilla
  • Roast Beef Wedge Salad Wrap: Romaine, Tomato, Bacon, Avocado, Bleu Cheese Dressing, Warm Flour Tortilla

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