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Thursday, July 2
 

9:00am EDT

USS CONSTITUTION Museum
Thursday July 2, 2026 9:00am - 6:00pm EDT
USS Constitution Museum
Want to learn more about the world’s oldest commissioned warship still afloat? Come visit the USS Constitution Museum during Boston Harborfest!The Museum features interactive programs and exhibits that are perfect for all ages and will be open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM during the summer. Visitors can also enjoy a round of mini golf, available daily. It’s a fun, hands-on way for families,...
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Thursday July 2, 2026 9:00am - 6:00pm EDT
USS Constitution Museum
  Freedom Trail®

10:00am EDT

Massachusetts State House Tours
Thursday July 2, 2026 10:00am - 3:30pm EDT
Massachusetts State House
Come see what’s under the golden dome – free tours of the Massachusetts State Capitol! Guided State House Tours are offered weekdays 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM, and it's recommended to call ahead to schedule tours, 617-727-3676.

Closed weekends and holidays.

Mon – Fri, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Photo credit to NPS

Thursday July 2, 2026 10:00am - 3:30pm EDT
Massachusetts State House
  Freedom Trail®, Free

10:00am EDT

Freedom Trail® Tours
Thursday July 2, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Freedom Trail
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Tours highlights the revolutionary history that took place at 11 of the historic sites of the Freedom Trail, including Boston Common, Massachusetts State House, Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, King’s Chapel, Site of the first Public School, Old Corner Bookstore, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, site of the Boston Massacre, and Faneuil Hall.  Begins at the Boston Common...
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Thursday July 2, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Freedom Trail
  Freedom Trail®, Not Free

12:00pm EDT

215th Army National Guard Band Performance
Thursday July 2, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Downtown Crossing

Thursday July 2, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Downtown Crossing
  Downtown Crossing

12:00pm EDT

Boston Harborfest Kickoff Ceremony
Thursday July 2, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Summer St. Stage
Public officials and hospitality leaders will help kick off Boston Harborfest 2026 with the ceremonial cake cutting and giveaway.


Thursday July 2, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Summer St. Stage
  Downtown Crossing, Free

12:00pm EDT

Pedal Boats from Charles River Boating Company ($)
Thursday July 2, 2026 12:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Boston Children's Museum
Charles River Boat Company offers five unique pedal boats on the historic Fort Point Channel: Dragon, Flamingo, Duck, Blue Heron, and Pelican. Easy to use and fitting up to five people, these boats are perfect for a family adventure or a floating hangout with friends. Your captain's chair is waiting.• $25 per boat for 30 min• $35 per boat for 45 min• Daily from 12pm until 30 minutes...
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Thursday July 2, 2026 12:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Boston Children's Museum 308 Congress Street Boston, MA
  Boston Children's Museum, Not Free

1:00pm EDT

Re-Enactors & Entertainment
Thursday July 2, 2026 1:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Summer St. Stage
An array of local performances across all musical genres will perform from a stage, while historical re-enactors and costumed entertainers will engage with visitors to the area. Free for all to enjoy!

Thursday July 2, 2026 1:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Summer St. Stage
  Downtown Crossing, Free

1:30pm EDT

North End Paul Revere Tours ($)
Thursday July 2, 2026 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Freedom Trail
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This tour highlights the revolutionary history that took place along the Freedom Trail in the North End including the Paul Revere House, Old North Church and Copp’s Hill Burying Ground.  The tour may be taken as a standalone tour or as an extension to the Walk Into History Tour. Begins at Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth and concludes at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground.ArtsBoston Booth: 1:30 &...
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Thursday July 2, 2026 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Freedom Trail
  Freedom Trail®, Not Free

2:00pm EDT

Christopher Columbus Park Music and Activities
Thursday July 2, 2026 2:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Christopher Columbus Park
Join us in Christopher Columbus Park to jam out to live music.

Thursday July 2, 2026 2:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Christopher Columbus Park 200 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110
  Christopher Columbus Park, Free

4:00pm EDT

Army Band Performance
Thursday July 2, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Christopher Columbus Park

Thursday July 2, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Christopher Columbus Park 200 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110
  Christopher Columbus Park

4:00pm EDT

Innovation Trail Walking Tour
Thursday July 2, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Irish Famine Memorial
On this special afternoon tour, we'll focus on some of the scientific, technological, and social revolutions that started in Boston after the Revolutionary War ended.And since 2026 is the 150th anniversary of the invention of the telephone in Boston, by Alexander Graham Bell and his assistant Thomas Watson, we'll take you to some of the locations tied to the earliest days of...
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Thursday July 2, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Irish Famine Memorial 24 School St, Boston, MA 02108
  Innovation Trail

6:30pm EDT

Book Talk & Signing with Tad Stoermer
Thursday July 2, 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Old North Church
Join us at the Old North Church for the release of public historian Tad Stoermer’s new book, A Resistance History of the United States. Tad will be joined by Prof. Vincent Brown of Harvard University to discuss the role resistance movements throughout U.S. history have played in shaping our country. Following the talk, Tad will be available to answer questions and sign copies of his book.Copies...
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Thursday July 2, 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Old North Church 193 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113
  Freedom Trail®, Free

7:00pm EDT

Revelry on Griffin’s Wharf! ($)
Thursday July 2, 2026 7:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum® presents ‘Revelry on Griffin’s Wharf’!The Sons and Daughters of Liberty return for an evening of history, games, merriment, and all things "Boston Tea Party"! The evening concludes with a special waterfront viewing of the Boston Harborfest fireworks from “Griffin’s Wharf” at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. Costumed museum interpreters will...
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Thursday July 2, 2026 7:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum 306 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
  Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Not Free

7:30pm EDT

Snapple Guinness Book of World Records
Thursday July 2, 2026 7:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
Christopher Columbus Park

Thursday July 2, 2026 7:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
Christopher Columbus Park 200 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110
  Christopher Columbus Park

7:30pm EDT

Snapple World Record Attempt
Thursday July 2, 2026 7:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
Christopher Columbus Park
"Snapple World Record Attempt"
Registration - 6:00 PM
World Record Attempt - 7:30 PM
Location: Christopher Columbus Park
Register at the Snapple Tent
Thursday July 2, 2026 7:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
Christopher Columbus Park 200 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110
  Christopher Columbus Park, Free

7:45pm EDT

Pre-Fireworks Concert
Thursday July 2, 2026 7:45pm - 9:15pm EDT
Christopher Columbus Park
Join us for a concert from the U.S. Air Force Band Northeast to prepare yourself for the Boston Harborfest Fireworks Display. Patriotic music followed by spectacular fireworks make an unbeatable Fourth of July combination.


Thursday July 2, 2026 7:45pm - 9:15pm EDT
Christopher Columbus Park 200 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110
  Christopher Columbus Park, Free

9:15pm EDT

Boston Harborfest Fireworks
Thursday July 2, 2026 9:15pm - 9:30pm EDT
Long Wharf – Boston Inner Harbor
Visible from several vantage points along the Inner Harbor, the Harborfest Fireworks return to provide a spectacular display for all to enjoy! The fireworks will be launched from a barge at Boston’s Long Wharf.

Best vantage points include:
- Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
- Fan Pier
- Flagship Wharf
- Piers Park
- LoPresti Park East Boston
- Griffin’s Wharf


Thursday July 2, 2026 9:15pm - 9:30pm EDT
Long Wharf – Boston Inner Harbor Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
  Boston Inner Harbor, Free
 
Friday, July 3
 

9:00am EDT

USS CONSTITUTION Museum
Friday July 3, 2026 9:00am - 6:00pm EDT
USS Constitution Museum
Want to learn more about the world’s oldest commissioned warship still afloat? Come visit the USS Constitution Museum during Boston Harborfest!The Museum features interactive programs and exhibits that are perfect for all ages and will be open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM during the summer. Visitors can also enjoy a round of mini golf, available daily. It’s a fun, hands-on way for families,...
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Friday July 3, 2026 9:00am - 6:00pm EDT
USS Constitution Museum
  Freedom Trail®

10:00am EDT

Massachusetts State House Tours
Friday July 3, 2026 10:00am - 3:30pm EDT
Massachusetts State House
Come see what’s under the golden dome – free tours of the Massachusetts State Capitol! Guided State House Tours are offered weekdays 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM, and it's recommended to call ahead to schedule tours, 617-727-3676.

Closed weekends and holidays.

Mon – Fri, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Photo credit to NPS

Friday July 3, 2026 10:00am - 3:30pm EDT
Massachusetts State House
  Freedom Trail®, Free

10:00am EDT

Freedom Trail® Tours
Friday July 3, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Freedom Trail
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Tours highlights the revolutionary history that took place at 11 of the historic sites of the Freedom Trail, including Boston Common, Massachusetts State House, Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, King’s Chapel, Site of the first Public School, Old Corner Bookstore, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, site of the Boston Massacre, and Faneuil Hall.  Begins at the Boston Common...
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Friday July 3, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Freedom Trail
  Freedom Trail®, Not Free

12:00pm EDT

Pedal Boats from Charles River Boating Company ($)
Friday July 3, 2026 12:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Boston Children's Museum
Charles River Boat Company offers five unique pedal boats on the historic Fort Point Channel: Dragon, Flamingo, Duck, Blue Heron, and Pelican. Easy to use and fitting up to five people, these boats are perfect for a family adventure or a floating hangout with friends. Your captain's chair is waiting.• $25 per boat for 30 min• $35 per boat for 45 min• Daily from 12pm until 30 minutes...
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Friday July 3, 2026 12:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Boston Children's Museum 308 Congress Street Boston, MA
  Boston Children's Museum, Not Free

1:30pm EDT

North End Paul Revere Tours ($)
Friday July 3, 2026 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Freedom Trail
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This tour highlights the revolutionary history that took place along the Freedom Trail in the North End including the Paul Revere House, Old North Church and Copp’s Hill Burying Ground.  The tour may be taken as a standalone tour or as an extension to the Walk Into History Tour. Begins at Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth and concludes at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground.ArtsBoston Booth: 1:30 &...
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Friday July 3, 2026 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Freedom Trail
  Freedom Trail®, Not Free

2:00pm EDT

Christopher Columbus Park Music and Activities
Friday July 3, 2026 2:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Christopher Columbus Park
Join us in Christopher Columbus Park to jam out to live music:

  • Air Force Band Performance (2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
  • Army Band Performance (5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)


Friday July 3, 2026 2:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Christopher Columbus Park 200 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110
  Christopher Columbus Park, Free

2:00pm EDT

Re-Enactors & Entertainment
Friday July 3, 2026 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Summer St. Stage
An array of local performances across all musical genres will perform from a stage, while historical re-enactors and costumed entertainers will engage with visitors to the area. Free for all to enjoy!

Friday July 3, 2026 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Summer St. Stage
  Downtown Crossing, Free

7:00pm EDT

Writing a Revolution: The Letters of John & Abigail Adams 1773-1776 ($)
Friday July 3, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
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From the “destruction of the tea” to the Declaration of Independence, witness the founding of a nation through the eyes of one of colonial America’s most iconic couples. John Adams will take part as a delegate in the First and Second Continental Congresses in Philadelphia, while his wife, Abigail, remains in Massachusetts as the American Revolution begins. Their correspondence allows a...
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Friday July 3, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum 306 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
  Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Not Free
 
Saturday, July 4
 

9:00am EDT

City of Boston 4th of July Procession
Saturday July 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Copley Square
Led by the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, the procession will leave Copley Square at 9:00 a.m., stopping to lay wreaths at Granary Burial Ground, and concluding with a reading of the Declaration of Independence at Old State House.
 
Saturday July 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Copley Square
  City of Boston Celebration, Free

10:00am EDT

USS Constitution Turnaround Sail
Saturday July 4, 2026 10:00am - 1:30pm EDT
Charlestown Navy Yard
USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway from the Charlestown Navy Yard, Massachusetts, on Saturday, July 4, at 10:00 a.m. This underway honors Independence Day, commemorating the 250 years since the American Revolution and the founding of our nation on July 4, 1776.The ship will be closed to the public in the morning and will reopen for tours from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. following her...
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Saturday July 4, 2026 10:00am - 1:30pm EDT
Charlestown Navy Yard
  Boston Inner Harbor, Free

10:00am EDT

Freedom Trail® Tours
Saturday July 4, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Freedom Trail
Buy Tickets
Tours highlights the revolutionary history that took place at 11 of the historic sites of the Freedom Trail, including Boston Common, Massachusetts State House, Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, King’s Chapel, Site of the first Public School, Old Corner Bookstore, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, site of the Boston Massacre, and Faneuil Hall.  Begins at the Boston Common...
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Saturday July 4, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Freedom Trail
  Freedom Trail®, Not Free

10:00am EDT

Celebrate July 4th at Old North ($)
Saturday July 4, 2026 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Old North Church
You’re invited to the annual Independence Day celebration at Old North Church! Come and celebrate 250 years of American Independence at the church that helped spark the American Revolution.Throughout the day, there will be dramatic readings of the Declaration of Independence in the sanctuary, complete with booing and hissing at the mention of the king. In the courtyard, the delightful musical...
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Saturday July 4, 2026 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Old North Church 193 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113
  Freedom Trail®, Not Free

11:00am EDT

Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Saturday July 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:15am EDT
Old State House
The Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston, MA is a cherished tradition that brings history to life. Held annually, this event gathers crowds in historic locations such as Faneuil Hall or the Old State House to witness the powerful words of the founding document being recited. With passionate speakers and a reverent atmosphere, this reading commemorates the spirit of liberty and...
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Saturday July 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:15am EDT
Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA 02109
  City of Boston Celebration, Free

11:00am EDT

Navy Yard Party
Saturday July 4, 2026 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Charlestown Navy Yard
USS Constitution Museum is hosting a Navy Yard Party that will feature a 9 hole mini-golf course, family friendly gallery programming and live music! More details to come.
Saturday July 4, 2026 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Charlestown Navy Yard
  Freedom Trail®

11:30am EDT

Annual Oration
Saturday July 4, 2026 11:30am - 11:45am EDT
Faneuil Hall
As a beloved tradition that has occurred for more than two centuries, the Annual Oration has united generations of Bostonians during the Fourth of July. The Annual Oration began in 1771 to commemorate the anniversary of the Boston Massacre but eventually evolved into an event to celebrate independence. Two famous orators from the past include John F. Kennedy and John Hancock. 
Saturday July 4, 2026 11:30am - 11:45am EDT
Faneuil Hall 4 S Market St
  City of Boston Celebration, Free

12:00pm EDT

198th Army Band
Saturday July 4, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Summer St. Stage

Saturday July 4, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Summer St. Stage
  Downtown Crossing

12:00pm EDT

Pedal Boats from Charles River Boating Company ($)
Saturday July 4, 2026 12:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Boston Children's Museum
Charles River Boat Company offers five unique pedal boats on the historic Fort Point Channel: Dragon, Flamingo, Duck, Blue Heron, and Pelican. Easy to use and fitting up to five people, these boats are perfect for a family adventure or a floating hangout with friends. Your captain's chair is waiting.• $25 per boat for 30 min• $35 per boat for 45 min• Daily from 12pm until 30 minutes...
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Saturday July 4, 2026 12:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Boston Children's Museum 308 Congress Street Boston, MA
  Boston Children's Museum, Not Free

12:30pm EDT

Middlesex County Volunteer Fifes and Drums Concert
Saturday July 4, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Franklin Steps

Saturday July 4, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Franklin Steps
  Downtown Crossing

1:30pm EDT

North End Paul Revere Tours ($)
Saturday July 4, 2026 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Freedom Trail
Buy Tickets
This tour highlights the revolutionary history that took place along the Freedom Trail in the North End including the Paul Revere House, Old North Church and Copp’s Hill Burying Ground.  The tour may be taken as a standalone tour or as an extension to the Walk Into History Tour. Begins at Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth and concludes at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground.ArtsBoston Booth: 1:30 &...
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Saturday July 4, 2026 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Freedom Trail
  Freedom Trail®, Not Free

7:00pm EDT

Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
Saturday July 4, 2026 7:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Esplanade
Buy Tickets
The Boston Pops July 4th Spectacular is slated to take place at the Hatch Memorial Shell on the Esplanade. The event is free and open to the public. Admittance to the event is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Saturday July 4, 2026 7:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Esplanade
  Charles River Esplanade, Free
 
Boston Harborfest 2026
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