Visit Sail Boston Festival, complete with a Ferris Wheel + Fireworks

If you’re heading to check out the Tall Ships, be sure to stop by the Sail Boston Festival at 302 Northern Ave. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Wednesday, July 15, the free waterfront festival features live entertainment, a Sam Adams beer garden, food vendors, merchandise, and the Sail Boston Ferris Wheel with incredible views of Boston Harbor. It’s the perfect place to relax, grab a bite, and soak up the festive atmosphere while exploring the ships.  Plus, fireworks will illuminate Boston Harbor at 9:15pm on Wednesday.  For more information on Sail Boston, check out our Guide.

Eastie Week Returns!

East Boston’s annual celebration of community, culture, music, arts, and waterfront pride is returning this summer bigger than ever before. Now in its 13th year, Eastie Weeks 2026 will be the longest and most expansive celebration in the event’s history running from July 12 to 29. Led by East Boston community organizations and residents and supported by Boston Harbor Now, the celebration brings together artists, musicians, businesses, cultural institutions, and neighbors for two+ weeks of events that showcase the people, places, and partnerships that make East Boston unique.  Get all the details here.

Salsa Night on the Greenway

Get your dancing shoes ready! on Wednesday, July 15th from 6pm-8pm enjoy a Salsa Night featuring Willie Colon y El Gruppo Chévre at the Bremen Street Park Amphitheater in Eastie!

World Cup Finals Watch Parties

Let’s keep the FIFA World Cup Fever rolling.  We’re down to the final 4 – France, Spain, Argentina and England!  You can check out the schedule here! There are plenty of places to watch in the neighborhood, including Cisco Seaport with big screens, extended hours, cold Cisco IPAs, plus beach shacks are available to rent during games! The Tall Ship will be live streaming too!  Plus, free watch parties via the City of Boston!

Water Color by the Water at the ICA – Hop on a Ferry!

Learn, play, and create in this beginner-friendly, drop-in watercolor class. Relax by Boston harbor and let the colors of your environment inspire you. With the guidance of Boston-based watercolor artist Lisa Goren, you will be encouraged to get messy, embrace mistakes, and create something uniquely your own.  For Watercolor by the Water ticket holders, participation is drop-in on a first-come, first-served basis as space allows. While all experience levels are welcome, this workshop is designed for adult audiences.  Takes place on Friday, July 24th from 12pm-2pm.  Get all the details here.

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