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
In this illustrated lecture, landscape scholar Judith B. Tankard surveys the inspiration, characteristics, and development of garden design during the Arts & Crafts Movement.
Tankard presents a selection of houses and gardens of the era from Britain and the United States, with an emphasis on the diversity of designers who helped forge a truly distinct approach to garden design. Her lecture is the first event in a series of exhibition programming for The Gardens of Rose Standish Nichols, 1890-1935 opening May 16, 2019 at the Nichols House Museum.
Judith B. Tankard is a landscape historian, award-winning author, and preservation consultant. She taught at the Landscape Institute of Harvard University for more than twenty years. She is the author or coauthor of ten books on landscape history, including Gardens of the Arts & Crafts Movement, Ellen Shipman and the American Garden and Beatrix Farrand: Private Gardens, Public Landscapes. A popular lecturer in the United States and Britain, Judith is a speaker at symposia and conferences devoted to the preservation of historic landscapes.
Image: the garden at Snowshill Manor, Gloucestershire; © National Trust Images Nick Meers
Learn how to make your very own sweet and savory travel cakes, cakes that stay moist and travel well, with Executive Pastry Chef Valerie Nin!
Join Grill 23 for an intimate two hour class where you’ll prep, bake and decorate vanilla buttercake and cornbread. Optional additions of fruit, sweets, jalapenos and cheese will be available for that extra touch. Also learn how to make lemon royal glaze and chcocolate glaze. Finally, enjoy your creations with tea and coffee (or take them home) during their fun Q&A .
Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
Tickets are limited.
Toast to the autumn season in true Italian-style: with a glass (or more) of wine in hand!
As the days grow shorter, farmers and artisans alike work tirelessly to fill our plates and our glasses with the riches that their land has to offer. From the olive and grape harvests in Italy to apple picking and corn mazes in New England farms, now is the time of the great harvest.
In honor of the bounty of food and drinks fall brings us, Eataly Boston is celebrating the season with a Fall Wine & Cheese Fest. On September 26, from 5:30-9:00 p.m., gather your friends and join Eataly Boston for a celebration of all things autumn.
For just $60, you will receive an all-access pass to explore all cheeses and cheese-centric bites, along with a wide selection of Italian wines. Let yourself get lost as you explore the food stations throughout marketplace, tasting and sipping as you go.
Tickets are limited, so choose the time that works best for you and reserve your spot at the Fall Wine & Cheese Fest! Tickets are available for 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm or 7 pm to 9 pm. PLUS, 15% off tickets with code FallFest15 at check-out!
Join the Marathon Sports Boston Run Club!
Runners of all ability levels are welcome for our group run around the Charles River. Wednesday nights, 6:30pm!
ABOUT MARATHON SPORTS RUN CLUBS:
MS Run Clubs are free, all-inclusive weekly events out of our store locations. We’ll track your mileage for you, and as you hit significant milestones you’ll become eligible for a special Marathon Sports Running Group discount, unique members-only gear, and other great kickbacks. All for just running, and FREE of charge.
To learn more about Marathon Sports, please click here.
Join the Marathon Sports Boston Run Club!
Runners of all ability levels are welcome for our group run around the Charles River. Wednesday nights, 6:30pm!
ABOUT MARATHON SPORTS RUN CLUBS:
MS Run Clubs are free, all-inclusive weekly events out of our store locations. We’ll track your mileage for you, and as you hit significant milestones you’ll become eligible for a special Marathon Sports Running Group discount, unique members-only gear, and other great kickbacks. All for just running, and FREE of charge.
To learn more about Marathon Sports, please click here.
Join the Marathon Sports Boston Run Club!
Runners of all ability levels are welcome for our group run around the Charles River. Wednesday nights, 6:30pm!
ABOUT MARATHON SPORTS RUN CLUBS:
MS Run Clubs are free, all-inclusive weekly events out of our store locations. We’ll track your mileage for you, and as you hit significant milestones you’ll become eligible for a special Marathon Sports Running Group discount, unique members-only gear, and other great kickbacks. All for just running, and FREE of charge.
To learn more about Marathon Sports, please click here.
Join the global running community in support of Runner Safety Awareness Week! Learn how to stay safe while doing what you love.
Almost daily the media report stories of violent physical attacks on runners. Those who fight back are more likely to get away, yet without some form of training, it’s hard to know what to do. Join ROAR TRAINING instructors Julie Morrill and Rebecca Tolkoff for a seminar on personal safety where you will learn how to fight back. The training will include safety tips, scenario discussions, and some empowering self-defense techniques. Bring your sense of humor and sense of adventure.
All under-18 participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Recommended for ages 14+.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS COURSE?
- How to respond to violent situations;
- Basic tools for fighting back, including: the ideal stance to help maintain your balance and get away and basic “tools” for fighting, such as punches, kicks, elbows, and knees;
- Defending against common attacks, such as: wrist grabs, bear hugs, chokes, and being pushed to the ground.
This event is part of a national and global movement in support of Runner Safety Awareness Week (#RSAW) in partnership with The Run Collective.
To learn more about Marathon Sports, please click here.
Join the Marathon Sports Boston Run Club!
Runners of all ability levels are welcome for our group run around the Charles River. Wednesday nights, 6:30pm!
ABOUT MARATHON SPORTS RUN CLUBS:
MS Run Clubs are free, all-inclusive weekly events out of our store locations. We’ll track your mileage for you, and as you hit significant milestones you’ll become eligible for a special Marathon Sports Running Group discount, unique members-only gear, and other great kickbacks. All for just running, and FREE of charge.
To learn more about Marathon Sports, please click here.
Join the French Cultural Center for a cooking and wellness women’s workshop.
Is living healthy at the top of your resolutions this year? Join physician and Certified Health and Wellness Coach Martine Vounatsos for a discussion and cooking workshop, en français and in English. The discussion will include ways to incorporate wellness into every aspect of a woman’s mental and physical health, from exercise and supplements to sleep habits and cooking methods.
Participants will craft and enjoy a traditional and healthy French meal with Martine in a convivial environment.
Aprons, ingredients, and kitchenware will be provided. Please note, this event is intended for women only.
On the Menu:
Entrée: Soupe de légumes et croûtons
Plat de résistance: Pavé de saumon sur son lit de poireaux
Dessert: Salade de fruits de saison et son rocher coco
To learn more about the French Cultural Center, please click here.
