The historic Swan Boats kick off another season in the Public Garden.
On April 13, the Swan Boats officially open for the 2019 Season, bringing joy to families from near and far until Labor Day, September 2.
Spring hours (April 13 – June 20) are 10 am to 4:00 pm. Summer hours (June 21 – Labor Day) are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The Swan Boats are open every day, weather permitting. We cannot operate in rain, high winds or extreme heat.
Purchasing Tickets
The Swan Boat ride lasts about 12-15 minutes while the driver pedals you around the Public Garden lagoon. Tickets are purchased at the Swan Boat dock prior to boarding the boat. No reservations are needed. We accept cash or credit card. The wait for a ride is typically no more than 5-10 minutes.
Adults $4.00
Children $2.50 (age 2 to 15 years)
Under 2 yrs. Free
Seniors $3.50
Somerville’s popular Bow Market comes to Precinct’s patio for one day only!
Precinct Kitchen + Bar invites you to join them on their patio for a one-day Bow Market pop-up. Vendors include:
- Adelante, custom shoes, handmade by craftsman in Guatemala
- Blue Bandana Relics, a curated collection of vintage Americana and quality American brands.
- Buenas, all sorts of South American goodness you can eat on the spot or take home to use in your own recipes. Think: take-n-bake empanadas, pastry dough to make your own empanadas (and other stuff), and sauces you can use for everything from roasting chicken and salmon, to topping oysters.
- In Season Food Shop, made-to-order meals and drinks, local food products, and a curated selection of grocery essentials
- Maca, chic and cheeky, regular and character macarons that range in flavors from vanilla to blueberry basil cheesecake.
- Peston, unique accessories, fleeky home goods and apparel.
- Happy Cactus, succulents, cacti, air plants, exotic plants, ethically sourced butterflies, crystals, gems, fossils and pretty much anything extraordinary Mother Nature creates.
- Additionally, guests will also enjoy soaps and creams from the Sentas Family Farm and much, more!
Precinct will be serving their regular breakfast, brunch and lunch menus all day long, so reserve your table and head over!
Did someone say trivia? Abso-f-ing-lutely.
Kick up your Manolos because Sex and the City Trivia is coming to MJ O’Connor’s Park Plaza. Grab your girlfriends and test your knowledge of the fabulous four. We’ll cover everything from Post-it breakup notes to the wedding that never was.
Trivia will begin at 6:30pm – teams will be registered on a first come, first served basis and will close after the first 35 teams have signed up. Teams cannot exceed 6 people.
An RSVP on Eventbrite does not guarantee a table or team. We recommend your team plans to arrive early to secure your spot – don’t worry, we’ll keep the cosmos coming while you wait.
Trivia is 21+ with a valid ID.
The Office Trivia is coming to MJ O’Connor’s Park Plaza!
Beers. Beets. Battlestar Galactica. Okay, so scratch the last two. But there WILL be beer, and if you got the reference, your trivia team needs you!
Trivia begins at 6:30pm, but MJ’s recommends your team arrives early to secure a spot. Registration is first come, first served and closes after the first 35 teams have signed up (team cannot exceed 6 people).
Don’t want to come? Fine. We’re sorry we annoyed you with our friendship.
Please note: an RSVP on Eventbrite does NOT guarantee a table or team. Teams cannot exceed 6 people. Trivia is 21+ with valid ID.
Join Prudential Center for FIT on the Garden this summer!
Prudential Center fitness partners are bringing Boston’s best fitness trainers and instructors to our free summer fitness series. Every Wednesday from 6pm-7pm, you can experience different heart-pumping fitness classes on South Garden.
Kick off the series with Peloton! Stop by the Peloton showroom for our FIT on the Garden pre-party on Tuesday, June 4, from 5-7pm. Free to attend, swing by to meet other FIT attendees, enjoy lite bites and refreshments, and take a test class on the Peloton Bike or Peloton Tread!
2019 FIT on the Garden schedule
June 5: Under Armour. REGISTER
June 12: Under Armour. REGISTER
June 19: Flywheel Sports. REGISTER
June 26: Flywheel Sports. REGISTER
July 3: Under Armour. REGISTER
July 10: Under Armour. REGISTER
July 17: Flywheel Sports. REGISTER
July 24: Flywheel Sports. REGISTER
July 31: Under Armour. REGISTER
August 7: Under Armour. REGISTER
August 14: Flywheel Sports. REGISTER
August 21: Flywheel Sports. REGISTER
August 28: Under Armour. REGISTER
Enjoy summer evening concerts featuring talented musicians from Berklee College of Music.
Showcasing a variety of musical styles including jazz, pop, Americana, and singer/songwriter performances, Summer Tunes will take place on the below Thursdays from 5pm – 8pm, with rain dates in August.
Tree House Brewing Company will be on site selling a rotating list of 8 Tree House beers on draft for each event. Entrance is free; must purchase tickets for drinks once inside. More details.
The 2019 schedule is as follows. Check back for updates:
June 13: Cleo Reed
June 27: Jackson Lundy
July 18: Lick Neon
July 25: Vivi
The world’s fastest athletes are coming to Back Bay on June 16.
The adidas Boost Boston Games and Back Bay Mile race will be on June 16, bringing world-class athletes to compete in and around Copley Square.
Back Bay Mile
The first-annual adidas Boost Back Bay Mile is a road race that will test your speed in the heart of Boston. The course takes you down Newbury Street to Gloucester Street, and then turns down Boylston Street to the finish line on the specially constructed sprint track that features the same surface you saw at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. As part of the adidas Boost Boston Games, the five-lane track will have Olympic and World Champion track athletes competing at the conclusion of the mile races. This road mile welcomes all ages and abilities to participate.
Boost Boston Games
With an elevated straight track constructed along Boylston Street between Exeter and Clarendon Streets, the world’s fastest men and women will sprint down to Copley Square, wowing fans and breaking records as the viewing public watches from only feet away from the track.
VIP seats just after the finish sell for $125 and come with an adidas shirt, food and beverage and a $50 adidas gift card.
Event Schedule
Time Event
1:30PM adidas HS Girls’ Dream Mile
1:40PM adidas HS Boys’ Dream Mile
1:50PM Women’s Mile
1:58PM Women’s Long Jump
2:00PM Men’s Mile
2:20PM Women’s 600m
2:30PM Men’s 600m
3:20PM Youth Girls’ 100m
3:25PM Youth Boys’ 100m
3:35PM Boston Police vs Boston Fire
3:45PM Fastest Girl in Boston
3:50PM Fastest Boy in Boston
4:00PM adidas HS Girls’ Dream 100
4:10PM Women’s 100m B
4:22PM adidas HS Boys’ Dream 100
4:32PM Men’s 100m Semi-Final 1
4:37PM Men’s 100m Semi-Final 2
4:46PM Women’s 200m Hurdles
4:53PM Men’s 200m Hurdles
4:59PM Women’s 200m
5:06PM Men’s 200m
5:13PM Women’s 100m Hurdles
5:20PM Men’s 110m Hurdles
5:30PM Women’s 100m A
5:40PM Men’s 100m Final
5:47PM adidas Women’s 150m
5:55PM adidas Men’s 150m
Follow the adidas Boost Boston Games on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
** All photos courtesy of @adidasBoostBostonGames
Join Prudential Center for FIT on the Garden this summer!
Prudential Center fitness partners are bringing Boston’s best fitness trainers and instructors to our free summer fitness series. Every Wednesday from 6pm-7pm, you can experience different heart-pumping fitness classes on South Garden.
Kick off the series with Peloton! Stop by the Peloton showroom for our FIT on the Garden pre-party on Tuesday, June 4, from 5-7pm. Free to attend, swing by to meet other FIT attendees, enjoy lite bites and refreshments, and take a test class on the Peloton Bike or Peloton Tread!
2019 FIT on the Garden schedule
June 5: Under Armour. REGISTER
June 12: Under Armour. REGISTER
June 19: Flywheel Sports. REGISTER
June 26: Flywheel Sports. REGISTER
July 3: Under Armour. REGISTER
July 10: Under Armour. REGISTER
July 17: Flywheel Sports. REGISTER
July 24: Flywheel Sports. REGISTER
July 31: Under Armour. REGISTER
August 7: Under Armour. REGISTER
August 14: Flywheel Sports. REGISTER
August 21: Flywheel Sports. REGISTER
August 28: Under Armour. REGISTER
Join Prudential Center for FIT on the Garden this summer!
Prudential Center fitness partners are bringing Boston’s best fitness trainers and instructors to our free summer fitness series. Every Wednesday from 6pm-7pm, you can experience different heart-pumping fitness classes on South Garden.
Kick off the series with Peloton! Stop by the Peloton showroom for our FIT on the Garden pre-party on Tuesday, June 4, from 5-7pm. Free to attend, swing by to meet other FIT attendees, enjoy lite bites and refreshments, and take a test class on the Peloton Bike or Peloton Tread!
2019 FIT on the Garden schedule
June 5: Under Armour. REGISTER
June 12: Under Armour. REGISTER
June 19: Flywheel Sports. REGISTER
June 26: Flywheel Sports. REGISTER
July 3: Under Armour. REGISTER
July 10: Under Armour. REGISTER
July 17: Flywheel Sports. REGISTER
July 24: Flywheel Sports. REGISTER
July 31: Under Armour. REGISTER
August 7: Under Armour. REGISTER
August 14: Flywheel Sports. REGISTER
August 21: Flywheel Sports. REGISTER
August 28: Under Armour. REGISTER
Enjoy summer evening concerts featuring talented musicians from Berklee College of Music.
Showcasing a variety of musical styles including jazz, pop, Americana, and singer/songwriter performances, Summer Tunes will take place on the below Thursdays from 5pm – 8pm, with rain dates in August.
Tree House Brewing Company will be on site selling a rotating list of 8 Tree House beers on draft for each event. Entrance is free; must purchase tickets for drinks once inside. More details.
The 2019 schedule is as follows. Check back for updates:
June 13: Cleo Reed
June 27: Jackson Lundy
July 18: Lick Neon
July 25: Vivi
