$5 Ferry Weekend

Visit Spectacle Island or Peddocks Island for just $5 in celebration of the Boston Harbor Islands National &amp; State Park 2025 season! Help us close out the 2025 season right by visiting Spectacle Island or Peddocks Island for just $5 on Saturday, October 11; Sunday, October 12; or Monday, October 13! Tickets are now available online to reserve and purchase—<a href="https://www.bostonharborislands.org/ferry-tickets/">click here for Spectacle Island tickets from Long Wharf in Downtown Boston</a>, or <a href="https://www.cityexperiences.com/boston/city-cruises/peddocks-island-ferry/">click here for Peddocks Island tickets from Hewitts Cove in Hingham</a>. Tickets purchased in-person are first come, first serve, so we recommend purchasing in advance. Directions &amp; Ferry Schedule: For Spectacle Island: Guests should arrive at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/QpGLvreyquY6CqgF9">Long Wharf North</a> (Gate 5) *at least 30 minutes early* to board and depart for Spectacle Island. Ferries will depart promptly at their scheduled times and will not wait for late visitors.<ul><li>Boston to Spectacle Island: 10:30AM or 12:30PM</li><li>Spectacle Island to Boston: 1:30PM or 3:30PM</li></ul>It is highly recommended to utilize public transportation (Aquarium Station on the Blue Line T), bikes, or ride share services, or to carpool as parking near Long Wharf is limited and can be expensive. Some recommended parking locations nearby are <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/ifMiMQ7TL5X6UJRF9">Post Office Square Garage</a> ($9 – 10 minute walk) and <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/qmYMKtuJgA8D383h6">Atlantic Wharf Parking</a> ($12 – 12 minute walk).  For Peddocks Island: Your adventure begins at the <a href="https://www.mbta.com/stops/Boat-Hingham">Hingham Ferry Terminal</a> at 28 Shipyard Drive in Hingham, MA, with direct service to and from Peddocks Island. Guests should arrive *at least 30 minutes* before their scheduled departure.<ul><li>Hingham to Peddocks Island: 9AM, 10:30AM, or 12PM</li><li>Peddocks Island to Hingham: 11:15AM, 12:45PM, or 3:15PM</li></ul>Parking is conveniently located near the Hingham Terminal and must be validated inside.

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S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

Boston Bars and Restaurants: Events and Openings

Food & drink experiences in Boston

Food & drink experiences 

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