July

Local Residents Ride Free

Show your pride for your city by taking your loved ones to your favorite spots around Boston! Massachusetts residents can explore Boston with Old Town Trolley for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass.

Go to Hometown Pass for more information.

2019 Events Coming Soon

Boot Camp

Free Boot Camp classes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Thanks to the City of Boston.

Arts at Harborfest

Calling local art buffs! Local artists will display and sell their work; curated by Artists Crossing. Under the trellis in Christopher Columbus Park, catch a preview of some of the artists from the September Boston Arts Festival.

Official Rehearsal of the July 4 Show

Gates open at approximately 5pm. Includes all guest artists. No fireworks. 8:00pm: Concert begins. 10:00pm: Concert ends.

Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

Gates open at 9am. The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular is free and open to the public and is held at the DCR Hatch Shell on the Esplanade. From the opening notes of the National Anthem to the closing bursts of real cannon fire as part of the 1812 Overture, the July 4th Boston Pops concert at the Hatch Shell celebrates Independence Day in spectacular fashion, followed by dazzling fireworks over the Charles River. 8:00pm: Concert begins. 10:30pm: Fireworks begin. 11:00pm: Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular ends.

Richard III

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company presents Richard III. Bring a blanket or low folding chair, perhaps a picnic basket, and get ready to enjoy a magical evening of free theater under the stars. Bring your own food or purchase something tasty from the vendors who will be onsite for the occasion. Toilets are available at the nearby tennis courts. 8pm; Sundays at 7pm; off Mondays.

2018 International Sand Sculpting Festival

Come on down to America’s first public beach and enjoy the magnificent sand sculpting competition, delicious food trucks and vendors, and amusements and fun for the whole family! Plus, don’t miss the spectacular fireworks display on Saturday night. This is an event that you won’t want to miss!