Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - Open Daily
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
Plant Paints (Ages 6-12) at New England Botanic Garden
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill - 2:00 PM Pick
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill - 2:00 PM Pick
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Bouncing Babies (for non-walking babies)
Central Library in Copley Square - 10:30 AM
Central Library in Copley Square - 10:30 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Preschool Story Time
Boston Public Library - Copley Branch - 10:30 AM
Boston Public Library - Copley Branch - 10:30 AM

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Boston Harborfest & Fireworks
Wed Jul 2, 2025 - Fri Jul 4, 2025
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Repeating every days through July 4, 2025.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: Free
With hundreds of activities over Independence Day week at Boston’s best landmarks, this family-friendly event is one of the country’s largest Fourth of July festivals. Activities include historical reenactments, Freedom Trail walks, boat tours, live entertainment, and more.
The festival features a fireworks display at 9:15 pm over Boston Harbor on July 2nd and 4th visible from several vantage points along the Inner Harbor.
Best vantage points include:
- Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
- Fan Pier
- Flagship Wharf
- Piers Park
- LoPresti Park East Boston
- Griffin’s Wharf
For a full list of scheduled events, dates and times visit the official site.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.