Founder's Day Free Ferry Day

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Dates:	Monday, August 25, 2025 - Monday, August 25, 2025
Hours:	10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Ages:	Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	Free see below
Category:	Nature & Outdoors

Join the National Park Service, Boston Harbor Now, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, and Boston Harbor City Cruises as we celebrate public lands with a free ferry ride to Spectacle Island, a gem in Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park.

Ferry Departure Times from Long Wharf North:

• 10:30 AM
• 12:30 PM
• 2:30 PM

Ferry Departure Times from Spectacle Island:

• 1:30 PM
• 3:30 PM
• 5:30 PM

How To Get Tickets:

Tickets are first-come, first-served, and can be picked up at the Boston Harbor City Cruises Ferry Center at Long Wharf North beginning at 8:00 AM.

No advance reservations; arrive early, as the event will sell out fast!

Note: This event cannot accommodate groups—5 tickets allowed per adult.

Know Before You Go:

Just 30 minutes from downtown Boston, Spectacle Island is the perfect escape for families, friends, and solo adventurers of all ages.

With five miles of scenic hiking trails, an unguarded beach, shady picnic spots, and a visitor center staffed by friendly Park Rangers, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy.

Breathe in the cooling sea breezes, soak up panoramic views of Boston Harbor, and enjoy wide-open space to run, explore, and unwind.

Whether you’re looking for an easy nature getaway or a fun, low-key family day, Spectacle Island offers the kind of summer magic that’s hard to beat.

Come celebrate America’s best idea—its parks—with us!

COST

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FREE

WEBSITE

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www.bostonharborislands.org/event/founders-day-free-ferry-day/

LOCATION

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66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA, 02110 map
Phone: 5743615599