Boston Summer Bucket List
This is your essential Boston summer to-do list.
Red Bull Cliff Diving
The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series will again kick off in Boston for its 2023 international season! The free-to-attend Boston competition, set for Saturday, June 3rd, will take place high atop the Institute of Contemporary Art and will feature 24 of the world’s most elite high-divers leaping, twisting, and somersaulting from breathtaking heights into Boston Harbor in front of thousands of spectators.
https://www.redbull.com/int-en/event-series/redbull-cliffdiving
Greasy Pole
Watch the Greasy Pole Competition in Gloucester happening June 21-25. A red flag is nailed to a stick at the end of the pole which is then heavily greased. Then, one by one contestants take their turn trying to tear off the makeshift flag pole before slipping and and falling into the water. St. Peter. Music plays every evening, there’s a Sunday morning open-air mass and Sunday afternoon is the blessing of the fishing fleet. A small carnival creates a festive experience. Sporting events are held each day.
Sunset Cruise
Take a Boston sunset cruise. Experience a beautiful Boston Harbor sunset on the water and see some of the city’s waterfront landmarks as the sun dips below the horizon. Sailing offers a smooth and gentle experience on the water, which is great for having a romantic early evening out with that special someone.
https://boston-sailing.com
Boston Harborfest
Boston Harborfest runs June 30 and run through July 4. It is the largest Independence Day festival in the United States, celebrates Boston's colonial, Revolutionary War, and maritime history and heritage with fireworks over the Boston's Inner Harbor, entertainers, historical reenactments, live music, Freedom Trail site tours, the annual USS Constitution turn-around cruise in Boston Harbor, an arts market, and a classical car show, plus a lot more!
Spectacle Island
Spectacle island is a 114-acre island is the perfect location for hiking, swimming, boating, and learning. The island has panoramic views of the Boston Harbor and an accessible lifeguarded beach, and often have a jazz concert on the island. @bostonharborislands
https://www.bostonharborislands.org/