North Shore Adventures §via boston_calendar

Guided kayak tour to a lighthouse island is a perfect water-based adventure for harbor enthusiasts.

• 2026-05-30 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Long Wharf §via boston_calendar

Free ferry to Georges Island offers an ideal harbor experience for Boston Harbor Islands visitors.

• 2026-05-30 10:00 am

Crane Beach §via boston_calendar

Guided kayak adventure at Crane Beach provides a scenic coastal paddling experience.

• 2026-05-30 11:30 am

North Shore Adventures §via boston_calendar

Guided kayak tour to a lighthouse island is a perfect on-the-water adventure for harbor enthusiasts.

• 2026-05-31 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge | Nantucket §via the_trustees

Guided over-sand vehicle tour of coastal wildlife refuge on Nantucket.

• 2026-06-01 10:00 am

Rivergreen Park §via meetup

Dragon boat practice on the water, perfect for water enthusiasts.

• 2026-05-26 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Rivergreen Park §via boston_calendar

Dragon boat practice on the Mystic River is a perfect water activity.

• 2026-05-28 6:30 pm–8:30 pm

North Shore Adventures §via boston_calendar

Guided kayak tour to see seals, directly on the water.

• 2026-05-30 1:30 pm–4:00 pm

Fort Point area in Boston §via meetup

Beginner dragon boat paddling session on the water is a hands-on harbor activity.

• 2026-05-30 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

Georges Island §via eventbrite

Island party on Georges Island involves a ferry trip and island experience.

• 2026-05-30 5:00 pm–8:30 pm

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge | Nantucket §via the_trustees

Over-sand vehicle tour of coastal wildlife refuge is directly on the water.

• 2026-05-31 10:00 am

Cathleen Stone Island (Boston Harbor) §via boston_calendar

Summer BBQ on Cathleen Stone Island in Boston Harbor, directly on the water.

• 2026-06-03 5:45 pm–10:00 pm

Rivergreen Park §via boston_calendar

Dragon boat practice on the Malden and Mystic Rivers, directly on the water.

• 2026-06-04 6:30 pm–8:30 pm

All Over Massachusetts §via boston_calendar

All-inclusive day trips from Boston, likely including coastal and harbor destinations.

• 2026-05-30 8:00 am–7:00 pm
• 2026-05-31 8:00 am–7:00 pm

Keolis massAdventures §via boston_calendar

Car-free day trips from Boston, perfect for exploring coastal and harbor areas.

• 2026-05-30 8:00 am–7:00 pm
• 2026-05-31 8:00 am–7:00 pm

Castle Island §via boston_calendar

Photography workshop at Castle Island on Boston Harbor, directly on the water.

• 2026-05-30 7:30 pm–8:45 pm

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge | Nantucket §via the_trustees

Nature tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge, a coastal habitat.

• 2026-05-30 10:00 am

Crane Estate §via boston_calendar

Guided tour of Castle Hill on the Crane Estate includes round-trip transportation from Boston, appealing to coastal explorers.

• 2026-05-30 11:30 am

DCR Hatch Memorial Shell §via boston_calendar

Free concert at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade is right on the Charles River.

• 2026-05-31 4:00 pm–7:00 pm

Various locations on the North Shore §via boston_calendar

Guide to car-free North Shore day trips is perfect for coastal exploration without a car.

• 2026-05-31 10:00 am

Massachusetts §via boston_calendar

Guide to beaches accessible by commuter rail is perfect for planning a car-free coastal day trip.

• 2026-06-01 7:00 am–8:00 pm

The Anchor Boston §via boston_calendar

Free outdoor salsa and bachata dancing by the waterfront.

• 2026-06-01 6:00 pm–9:30 pm

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge | Nantucket §via the_trustees

Nature tour of coastal refuge on Nantucket, directly water-adjacent.

• 2026-05-29 10:00 am

Carson Beach §via boston_calendar

Beach volleyball tournament at Carson Beach is a fun, active waterfront event.

• 2026-05-31 12:00 pm

Robbins Farm Park §via meetup

Full moon rise viewing at Robbins Farm Park offers a scenic water view of the Boston skyline.

• 2026-05-31 8:30 pm–9:30 pm

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich §via the_trustees

Family full moon hike in dunes at Crane Beach, a coastal water-adjacent experience.

• 2026-05-29 9:30 pm

Boston §via boston_calendar

$10 Commuter Rail pass enables easy access to coastal destinations like beaches and harbors.

• 2026-05-30 5:00 am–11:59 pm
• 2026-05-31 5:00 am–11:59 pm

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich §via the_trustees

Full moon hike in dunes at Crane Beach, on the coast.

• 2026-05-30 9:30 pm

Various locations on the North Shore §via boston_calendar

Car-free North Shore coastal day trips from Boston directly serve water-adjacent exploration.

• 2026-05-30 10:00 am

Rowes Wharf Plaza §via boston_calendar

Food truck and fitness festival on Rowes Wharf Plaza offers a lively waterfront gathering.

• 2026-05-30 11:00 am

Memorial Drive Cambridge §via boston_calendar

Car-free Memorial Drive is ideal for cyclists and pedestrians who enjoy waterfront recreation along the Charles River.

• 2026-05-31 11:00 am

Aberdeen Ave & Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 §via meetup

Community sunset walk around Fresh Pond combines water views with social exercise.

• 2026-05-31 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Hammond Castle Museum §via boston_calendar

Tours of a castle museum on the coast, near the water.

• 2026-06-02 9:00 am–3:30 pm
• 2026-06-03 9:00 am–3:30 pm
• 2026-06-04 9:00 am–3:30 pm

Atlantic Wharf §via boston_calendar

Summer concert on the Boston Harborwalk, directly on the waterfront.

• 2026-06-02 12:00 pm

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge | Nantucket §via the_trustees

Nature tour of coastal refuge with rare coastal habitats.

• 2026-06-04 10:00 am

Fresh Pond §via meetup

Guided walk around Fresh Pond is a pleasant waterside activity for nature lovers.

• 2026-05-31 4:00 pm–6:45 pm

Revere Beach §via eventbrite

Sunrise yoga on Revere Beach, directly on the water.

• 2026-06-04 5:00 am–6:30 am

Goldfish Swim School - Braintree, 579 Granite Street , Braintree,... §via communitykangaroo

Family swim at an indoor pool, not on the harbor or ocean.

• 2026-05-26 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Goldfish Swim School - North Attleboro, 1360 South Washington Street, North... §via communitykangaroo

Family swim at an indoor pool, not on the harbor or ocean.

• 2026-05-26 12:15 pm–1:15 pm

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge | Nantucket §via the_trustees

Nature tour on Nantucket includes coastal habitats, but is not a typical Boston water activity.

• 2026-05-28 10:00 am

Michael’s Harborside §via boston_calendar

Live music at a harborside restaurant, on the water.

• 2026-05-30 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Seaport Summer Market §via boston_calendar

Seaport Summer Market on Seaport Boulevard is a waterfront market event.

• 2026-05-30 11:00 am

Rose Kennedy Greenway §via boston_calendar

Artisan market on the Rose Kennedy Greenway provides a scenic waterfront shopping experience.

• 2026-05-30 11:00 am

Boston Cruise Port §via eventbrite

Event at Boston Cruise Port is on the waterfront.

• 2026-05-30 6:00 pm

Michael’s Harborside §via boston_calendar

Live music at Michael's Harborside is directly on the waterfront.

• 2026-05-31 4:00 pm–7:00 pm

Harvard Square §via boston_calendar

Harvard Square Mayfair is a large street festival near the Charles River, offering food and music.

• 2026-05-31 11:00 am

SoWa Open Market §via boston_calendar

SoWa Farmers Market offers fresh local produce and is near the waterfront, appealing to food and outdoor lovers.

• 2026-05-31 11:00 am

SoWa Open Market §via boston_calendar

SoWa Open Market is a large outdoor market near the water, great for a weekend stroll.

• 2026-05-31 11:00 am

Hammond Castle Museum §via boston_calendar

Hammond Castle Museum is a coastal attraction with ocean views, appealing to history and water lovers.

• 2026-06-01 9:00 am–3:30 pm

Seaport District §via boston_calendar

Ice cream festival in the Seaport District, near the water.

• 2026-06-02 12:00 pm

Remnant Brewing §via boston_calendar

Beer garden at Remnant Brewing offers outdoor patio time but is not on the water.

• 2026-05-30 12:00 pm–11:30 pm

Carson Beach §via meetup

Worship service at Carson Beach offers a spiritual gathering right on the waterfront.

• 2026-05-31 10:00 am–11:30 am