Boston waterfront events

Waterfront Performing Arts Series

Tuesday, Aug 6 6:00p

Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Boston

In the past the Waterfront Performing Arts Series has showcased various artistic genres including opera, classical music, ballet, modern dance, musical theater, folk and bluegrass music and swing d...

Common Boston Forum: Activating the Waterfront

Wednesday, Jun 5 6:30p

Shepley Bulfinch, Boston

What we see today as a beautiful civic amenity was not always this way. Once upon a time, the Boston Harbor was known as the filthiest harbor in the nation...

PhotoWalks Waterfront Tour

Friday, May 24 10:00a

PhotoWalks Tours of Boston, Boston

Discover the secrets for taking amazing pictures of Boston. Guided walking tours are presented with fascinating historic commentary and creative photography tips. Year round...

Boston’s Waterfront and You – a Plan for the Future

Tuesday, Jun 4 5:30p

BSA Space, Boston

Curious about the future of the Boston’s waterfront? Join the Boston Preservation Alliance as we host a conversation about the plans for Boston Harbor, one of the most actively used waterfronts in ...

Boston By Foot Waterfront Walking Tour

Tuesday, Jul 2 6:00p

290 Congress St., Boston

Boston has a great seafaring heritage. Ocean trade and its related industries had a major impact on the growth of Boston and the shape and character of its waterfront...

Mc Alister Drive - R Life Live @ The Renaissance Waterfront Hotel

Friday, May 24 10:00p

Renaissance Waterfront Hotel Lounge, Boston

Mc Alister Drive - Renaissance Waterfront Hotel

Saturday, Jul 6 9:00p

Renaissance Waterfront Hotel Lounge, Boston

Walking Tour: The North End, The Old Downtown, and The Waterfront

Wednesday, May 22 3:00p

Across from the Old State House, Boston

An interesting history of Boston and its architecture, from the time the city was founded in 1630 until today. The history and architecture of the North End, the old Downtown and the Waterfront...

Free movies

Sunday, Jun 2 12:00p

Simons IMAX Theatre, Boston

The Aquarium throws open the doors to the Simons IMAX Theatre for four free showings of its wildly popular movies—The Last Reef 3D and Penguins 3D (which opens May 24)...

(ÄHTS): Boston Arts Festival

Saturday, Aug 31 12:00a

Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Boston

The festival is a showcase of more than 40-juried visual artists who exhibit and sell one-of-a-kind and limited edition works of art including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fine glasswor...

Drool Baby Expo 2013

Tuesday, May 21 4:00p

The Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel - The Galleria lower level, Boston

Premium brands, demonstrations and consultations, freebies and discounts...

Wednesday Night Concert Series

Wednesday, Jul 24 7:00p

Boston City Hall Plaza, Boston

Now celebating 40 years as Boston's longest-running outdoor concert series, these performances feature exciting, non-stop entertainment for music lovers of all ages...

North End Wine Tour

Sunday, May 19 3:00p

Fairmont at Battery Wharf, Boston

City Wine tours presents Boston's North End! Learn about grapes, Italian food pairings, and North End history while sampling Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Prosecco and Pinot Bianco...

2nd Annual Boston Sharkfest Swim

Saturday, Sep 21 12:00p

Piers Park Sailing Center, Boston

Imagine swimming across Boston Harbor from Piers Park Sailing Center in east Boston to the swim finish at the John Joseph Moakley US Federal Courthouse at Fan Pier in South Boston...