July has arrived, bringing an exciting season to Boston as we welcome visitors from around the world, celebrate the 250th anniversary of America, and make the most of summer in the city. The Greenway is at the heart of it all, offering a place to gather, explore, and experience everything that makes Boston vibrant this time of year.
Whether you’re visiting Boston for the first time or rediscovering your favorite areas of the city, you’ll find something for everyone on The Greenway—from lush gardens and interactive fountains to outdoor fitness classes, public art, food trucks, family-friendly activities, and live entertainment. Take a stroll, enjoy the sunshine, and celebrate the energy of the season with us.
Take a look at what’s coming up below, and for the full schedule of Greenway events and programs, be sure to visit our calendar!
On The Greenway
Now Open: Boston Harbor Distillery and Night Shift on The Greenway
Hours vary, visit Greenway website for schedule | Rowes Wharf Plaza and Dewey Square
We are excited to share that our two Greenway Beverage Gardens – Boston Harbor Distillery and Night Shift on The Greenway – are now open! Meet up with friends, stop by before a big game, or relax after a day exploring the city with locally crafted cocktails, beer, wine, seltzer, and non-alcoholic beverages served al fresco in the park.
Off the Clock: LinkedIn Headshots
Presented by the Greenway BID
July 7 | 12 to 2 PM | Rowes Wharf Plaza
Need to refresh your LinkedIn profile? Join us at Rowes Wharf to get a FREE headshot taken by a professional photographer! Please reserve a time slot in advance using Eventbrite to help the process move efficiently.
Off the Clock: Putnam Whiskey Tasting at Boston Harbor Distillery
Presented by the Greenway BID
July 9 | 5:30 to 7:30 PM | Boston Harbor Distillery at The Greenway
Join Boston Harbor Distillery at The Greenway for a free whiskey tasting on July 9th! Swing by to try four craft whiskeys from the distillery’s Putnam line!
Jazz in the Park
Hosted by NEMPAC
July 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6 | 6:30 to 8 PM | North End
Experience the magic of live jazz under the open sky with NEMPAC’s Jazz in the Park series. Gather with fellow music lovers in a beautiful outdoor setting as talented jazz musicians deliver soulful performances that are sure to leave you feeling inspired and uplifted.
Chinatown Main Street Summer Festival
Hosted by Chinatown Main Street
July 11 | 10:30 AM to 5 PM | Auntie Kay & Uncle Frank Chin Park on The Greenway
Chinatown Main Street’s Summer Festival is back! Join the street fair with yummy summer treats, shops, lion dance, martial arts, and other performances.
Carousel of Curiosity: Stone Living Labs
Presented by the Greenway BID
July 15 | 11 AM to 1 PM | Greenway Carousel
Our Carousel of Curiosity series continues with a free science class hosted by Stone Living Labs. Bring your friends and family to the plaza by the Carousel for a fun experience for all ages.
Opening Reception & Performance with Artist Vivian Tran
July 18 | 4:30 to 7:30 PM | Auntie Kay & Uncle Frank Chin Park on The Greenway
Join artists Vivian Tran and An Hà in Chin Park to enjoy a collaborative performance and food-based happening orchestrated by artist collective Copenger to celebrate the opening of Tran’s public art commission, because you are the sun; because you are the thread. Learn more and RSVP via the Eventbrite link.
Tran’s project, because you are the sun; because you are the thread, will be on view in Chin Park on The Greenway beginning May 1, 2026 through December 1, 2026.
Carousel of Curiosity: Plant Mobile with the Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Presented by the Greenway BID
July 20 | 11 AM to 1 PM | Greenway Carousel
Our Carousel of Curiosity series continues with an immersive hands-on plant science experience with the PlantMobile, brought to you by Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Children can discover the hidden relationships of the natural world through flower pollination and the life cycle of plants. Plant seeds, make wildflower seed balls to take home, and discover how bees, butterflies, and other pollinators help our green spaces thrive. Throughout the summer, join us on Wednesdays at the Carousel for more hands-on learning, creativity, and exploration for all ages.
Street Stage
Hosted by Boston Lyric Opera
July 21 | 6:30 to 7:30 PM | Rowes Wharf Plaza
The Greenway becomes an open-air opera house as BLO’s Street Stage returns to the park this summer! Enjoy a memorable summer evening of enchanting arias showcasing fan-favorite repertoire. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to picnic on the grass, or stroll by for a song while enjoying Boston’s vibrant waterfront.
SaturPLAY
Hosted by Asian Community Development Corporation
July 25 | 12 to 4 PM | Auntie Kay & Uncle Frank Chin Park on The Greenway
SaturPLAY brings kids and families to Chinatown for activities that spark creativity and play.
Carousel of Curiosity: Rock The Greenway
Presented by the Greenway BID
July 29 | 11 AM to 1 PM | Greenway Carousel
Decorate a rock and let your creativity shine! Join us for this free Carousel of Curiosity activity and paint a positive message, create a design inspired by The Greenway, or dream up your own colorful masterpiece. Once you’re finished, take your rock home or help us spread positivity on The Greenway to brighten another visitor’s day. All ages are welcome, and all materials will be provided.
Around The Area
Make Your Own Cyanotypes: A Drop-In Program
Hosted by the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
July 11 | 12 PM to 2 PM | Arnold Arboretum (Lawn in front of Hunnewell Visitor Center)
Stop by the Hunnewell Lawn while supplies last to create beautiful nature-based cyanotype prints. Participants will arrange flowers, leaves, and seeds and expose them in sunlight to create a deep blue print with bright, ghost-white silhouettes. This is a drop-in program so there is no need to register, just stop by and get creative!
STEAM Family Workshops: DIY Playdough
Hosted by Boston Children’s Museum
June 12 and 16 | 1 to 2 PM and 2:30 to 3:30 PM | Boston Children’s Museum
STEAM Family Workshop activities are designed to challenge the whole family with hands-on projects that encourage participants to solve problems, be creative, and collaborate. Check the Museum web calendar for details on specific activities.
Ask a Horticulturist – Bradley Rosaceous Collection
Hosted by the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
July 26 | 10 AM to 12 PM | Arnold Arboretum Rose Garden
Stop by the Bradley Rosaceous Collection to chat with the Horticulturist who manages the rose garden. Horticulturist Rachel Lawlor will be there from 10:00am to noon, answering questions about caring for roses, the Arboretum’s rosaceous collection, and what it’s like to be a horticulturist here. No registration is required, just stop by!
New exhibit at Boston Children’s Museum: Dream It! Build It!
Hosted by Boston Children’s Museum
Open daily during museum hours
The “Dream it! Build it!” exhibit will empower children and the adults in their lives to dream up, design, and build things that make our world a better place.
New in Faneuil Hall Marketplace: Treehouse Brewing
Open Daily | 10 AM to 9 PM | Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Faneuil Hall has welcomed Treehouse Brewing as their newest beer garden! Stop by for locally crafted beer, cold brew, seltzer, and sodas.
Download our Monthly Flyer
If you’re looking for family-friendly fun in Boston this month, we hope you’ll visit The Greenway! You can also download a PDF version of our Monthly Roundup to print or share with friends, family, or your next adventure crew.
