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The Boston Harbor Association is the leading non-profit, public
interest organization working to promote a clean, alive and accessible
Boston Harbor, and is committed to providing free programming for the
general public and students to learn about Boston Harbor and the
waterfront. Please join us at the free events listed below.
All programs are free but reservations are required.
Contact mail@tbha.org.
Thursday, 12 August, 10
a.m. – 1 p.m.
"Back to the Beaches" at Spectacle Island
Join The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) for one of The Boston Harbor Association's free harbor cruises to Spectacle Island. TBHA served on the Citizens Advisory Committee which helped plan the island, and visitors will learn about the island's unique history and also have the opportunity to enjoy Boston Harbor's newest beach. See how DCR and the Boston Harbor Island Alliance's efforts have helped to create an environmentally sustainable island.
Thursday,
19 August, 5:15
–
6:30 p.m.
Public Art Along the Waterfront
Meet at the Old Northern Avenue Bridge next to the Moakley Courthouse as The Boston Harbor Association leads a tour of public art along Boston’s waterfront. Tour ends at the
ICA, which is open until 9 p.m. Free, reservation required mail@tbha.org.
Thursday, 23 September, 5:30 –
6:30 p.m.
Fall Foliage Tour
Celebrate the first day of fall with a landscape tour highlighting the unique foliage at Eastport and West Podium Parks. Learn about the design elements which make these parks a popular destination for those in the Fort Point Channel area. Free, reservation required
mail@tbha.org.
Tuesday,
19 October, 12 noon – 1:15 p.m.
Panoramic Views of the Waterfront
Join The Boston Harbor Association on a tour to discover locations near the Fort Point Channel for panoramic views of the waterfront. Free, reservation required
mail@tbha.org.
Wednesday, 17 November, 12 noon –
1:15 p.m.
HarborWalk Along the Fort Pont Channel
Meet at 253 Summer Street for a guided tour of neighborhood parks, views of the Boston skyline, and learn about one of the region’s largest industrial facilities, the Gillette Company on Fort Point Channel. Free, reservation required
mail@tbha.org.
Friday, 31 December,
12 noon to 12 a.m.
2011 First Night on the Waterfront
The Boston Harbor Association and First Night Boston
Special events and promotions are planned along Boston’s waterfront for New Year’s Eve, thanks to support from Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the City of Boston.
All above programs are free but reservations are required.
Contact mail@tbha.org.
DOWNLOAD
HARBORWALK AUDIO TOURS
Enjoy the Harborwalk
like never before – free of charge! Download one or both of the new
MP3 audio HarborWalk tours to your personal MP3 player. Learn about
shipwrecks and lobster rolls on the Downtown tour which begins at
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, or start at the InterContinental
Hotel and get an insider’s view of the Fort Point Channel. Click
here to download each of the audio tours.
Free
Thursday Nights at ICA
Thursday nights are free at the ICA, thanks to Target. Check out the
museum’s outstanding collection of contemporary and innovative art from
around the world.
Location: Institute
of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Avenue, Boston
For further information call 617-478-3100 or visit www.icaboston.org.
Through 24 August
Neponset River Greenway Festival
Enjoy free guided bike, canoe, and walking tours to learn about the history of the Greenway effort and plans for the trail’s completion. Watch free films outside under the stars on Tuesdays and Thursdays as part of the Family Movie Series. Sign up for a canoeing adventure, whether you are a beginner or an expert. Don’t miss magicians, storytellers, reptile shows, and musicians in family events.
All programs are free of charge. For more information or to register for a program, contact Boston Natural Areas Network at 617-542-7696 or visit
info@bostonnatural.org.
Free Music and Movie Nights at the Boston Harbor Hotel:
- Summer Soul on Tuesday Nights
Through 31 August, 6 – 10 p.m.
Sway to some live soul music under the stars at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Good company, good music, great waterfront view—nothing’s better than letting loose on the harbor.
- Timeless Tunes on Wednesday Nights
Through 1 September, 6 – 10 p.m.
Nothing to do on a Wednesday night? Dance away to Timeless Tunes, featuring classic entertainment from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. Come down to the waterfront and get your groove on to some free jams!
- Blues Barge on Thursday Nights
Through 2 September, 6 – 10 p.m.
Check out some of the hottest local and national blues artists as they perform on a floating stage anchored behind the Boston Harbor Hotel.
- Movies by Moonlight on Friday Nights
Through 3 September, starts at dusk
View classic films Friday evenings while sitting next to Boston Harbor. Harbor side dining also available. For further information, please call the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000.
Free Events around Fort Point Channel
For an extensive listing of free things to do in Fort Point Channel, the hottest waterfront neighborhood, download the 2010 Channel Guide created by the Friends of Fort Point Channel at
www.FriendsOfFortPointChannel.org or call 617-451-9239.
“HarborWalk Sounds” at the ICA
Thursdays, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy free music on the HarborWalk at the Institute of Contemporary Art. July’s lineup features mandolinist and bluegrass star Sierra Hull, Latin folk-inspired Tais Alvarenga, old-school bluesy Pinchback Blues, and many more! For a complete list of offerings, visit the ICA’s website at
www.icaboston.org.
“ART ON THE
HARBORWALK”
THE BOSTON
HARBOR ASSOCIATION
Boston’s waterfront is home to
many examples of public art by local and national artists. Unique
sculpture, paintings, displays, and interpretive signage can be found
along the harbor in Boston’s six waterfront neighborhoods. Learn about
public art on the waterfront by going to The Boston Harbor Association’s
HarborWalk website www.bostonharborwalk.com. For more information,
contact The Boston Harbor Association at mail@tbha.org
or 617-482-1722. Special thanks to the Boston Foundation and the Boston
Redevelopment Authority for funding this website.
Check
out our Best of Boston page for
ongoing
cruises, exhibits, displays and shows.
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