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

Spectacle Summer Nights featuring Trillium Brewing and L.L.Bean

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

Enjoy a spectacular summer night on Spectacle Island!

Spectacle Island will stay open for an after-hours experience– an evening of relaxation, fun, and music made possible in support by L.L.Bean.

Visitors can sit on the porch and enjoy live music, set up a picnic dinner, roast marshmallows on the beach, hike with a ranger, try your hand at fly fishing, or relax in a hammock.

Bring your own picnic or make it easy to have a gourmet meal en plein airwith one of our picnic packages (must be ordered in advance). Make it a picture perfect island experience by adding a picnic basket and blanket.

This event on September 7th will feature a Trillium Beer Garden.

Your ticket includes:

  • A round trip ferry ride from Boston
  • S’mores on the beach
  • Live music by Dan Walker Band
  • Lawn games
  • Fly fishing with L.L.Bean
  • Breathtaking sunset views of Boston
  • A guided hike with a park ranger

Guests must arrive at Long Wharf North by 2:30 pm to board the 3:00 pm boat to Spectacle Island. The boat will leave on time and WILL NOT wait for late island-goers. No refunds. Walk-ups are accepted for private boaters. Please leave pets and outside alcohol at home.

Optional Picnic Menu (MUST BE ORDERED BY 9/2):

All options include a fresh apple, a bag of kettle chips, a bottle of sparkling water, a chocolate chip cookie, and a cutlery kit. Please note – there will not be food sales on the island.

  • Cheese and Charcuterie Platter with clothbound cheddar, genoa salami, wildflower honey, whole grain mustard, baguette toast
  • Cheese Platter with clothbound cheddar, classic brie, wildflower honey, blueberry jam, baguette toast
  • Quinoa Bowl with roasted sweet potato, cumin-spiced black beans, dried cranberries, red onion, arugula, lemon vinaigrette
  • Turkey Sandwich with lettuce, sliced turkey, swiss, baguette

Summer Nights is made possible thanks to L.L.Bean, a premier part of the Find Your Park/Encuentra Tu Parque movement.

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