• BEACH-SIDE & WATER ACTIVITIES -click on image to download schedule

• Canoeing in the Cove with Boston Natural Areas Network & MA DCR - 12:00pm – 3:00pm
  


• Life Guard Demonstration Watch youths from Dorchester House Multi-Service Center’s Guard Start Program demonstrate rescues and life guarding techniques - Two 30 Minute Demos AT 1:00PM & 1:30PM
  


• Sea Side Kites Giant Kite Flying Demonstration Watch professional kite flyers from Hull’s Sea Side Kites soar above the bay and do aerial tricks - TBD  

• Sailing in the Cove courtesy of UMass Marine Operations - On-Going
  
  
• Disc Golf Demonstration DCR employees & Dorchester Disc Golfer Phil Lindsay host demos on the beach.  Disc Golf uses a weighted disc flown into large chain baskets around a large course as is being planned for Pope John Park.  Modified two-basket course on hand. -  On-Going 

• Eco-scavenger Hunt led by Naturalists from Save the Harbor Save the Bay, Department of Conservation & Recreation - On-Going

•  ‘Beach Bounce’  The Dorchester Beach Festival renamed the ever popular moon bounce for our event.  We have doubled the fun and added a second beach bounce!- On-Going 

• Volleyball net and balls will be available throughout event as well as bocce' and other sand games - On-Going 

• Field Games with Beach Themes Test your skills at bean bag toss, egg & spoon relay, 3-legged race, bocce’, spongebob squarefoot, frozen tee race, hula hoop pass, water relay, shark/starfish/octopus & our Green Games sponsored by DotOut, JustInBoston Properties & Clif Bar.  Toddlers to Seniors - On-Going
  
  

• ENTERTAINMENT

• Gladys’ Seniors in Action - 11:30am & 3:00pm

• Nash Kato, vocalist alternative rock band, Urge Overkill - 12:30pm – 12:50pm  
  

• The Beachcombovers  - 1:00pm - 1:45pm

• The Swinedells - 1:55pm – 2:55pm

more acts to follow soon, so please check back often

• ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION

• Learn about Restoring the Neponset River Visit the Neponset River Watershed Association’s Booth to learn about the significance of watershed conservation. - On-Going   

• Coastsweep Program  Stop by UMASS Urban Harbor’s Institute’s booth to learn about the coastsweeps.  Celebrating 20 years of annual coastal cleanups. - On-Going 

• Take the Pledge!  Participate in Mayor Menino’s Climate Action Pledge and receive a free energy efficient light bulb or shopping tote.  Learn how you can make a difference to reduce effects of climate change. - On-Going  

• Feed Boston’s BIG Belly  Try Boston’s solar compacting trash receptacle.  The big belly can handle 5x the trash in the same space, eliminating costs associated with frequent pickups.  Toss in some trash and feed Boston’s big belly! - On-Going 

• Single Stream Recycling Check out the City of Boston’s new larger single stream bin; learn how simple and convenient it is now to recycle, reduce waste and help the planet. - On-Going    

• Where Does My Drinking Water Come From?  View maps & speak with MWRA staff to learn about the origin of Boston’s tap water, tastiest in the country.  Learn about the health of Boston Harbor and more. - On-Going 

• Is It Safe to Swim in This Water?  EST Associates will teach about water quality testing for outdoor water & explain about safe swimming standards/testing. - On-Going  

• The Boston Natural Areas Network  Learn about the many programs sponsored along the Neponset and elsewhere from the BNAN. - On-Going
  
  
• Invasive Species @ Your Beach:  UMASS Boston Department of Environment, Earth & Ocean Sciences Learn what non-native species are invading your beach. - On-Going

• Dorchester Recycle Coalition and Boys Scout Troop 28 and Cub Scout Pack 28 sponsored by the James J. Rice Post Amvets will host an interactive presentation on recycling - On-Going
  
  
• Exhibits, Demonstrations, Giveaways* & more

• HEALTH & WELLNESS

• Scan Your Face to See Sun’s Effects  The Melanoma Foundation of NE will scan your face to see the layer of skin not visible to the eye.  Educational materials & sunscreen samples* - On-Going

• Dorchester Environmental Health Coalition Pick up healthful hints about sun and mosquito safety and free sunscreen samples* (while supplies last) - On-Going

• Boston Public Health Commission’s Health Connection Come and meet experts and get information about healthy lifestyles, screening information, ask questions, learn how to lead a healthier life - On-Going  

• BOLD Teens Youths 14-18 concerned with health, safety and the environment of their community will discuss their quest to improve the quality of life in their community - On-Going

• Nutrition, Health Trivia, Healthy Living Info Visit representatives from Codman Square Health Center & DotWell to learn about nutrition, services & healthy lifestyle tips - On-Going  

• Food Pyramid Information & Giveaways* from Women’s, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program – On-Going

• Dorchester Park Association - On-Going  

• Lead Action Collaborative  Learn about the risks of lead in your drinking water and your home.  Residential water testing kits available while supplies last. - On-Going

• Savin Hill Yoga Demonstrations  Curious about yoga?  Learn about the numerous types offered & this important component of fitness.  Watch demonstrations & participate in raffle. - On-Going

• Mass Striped Bass Association Members will discuss fishing opportunities and share the rich history of fishing in our community. - On-Going

• Wainwright Bank’s Green Initiatives  Stop by to learn about Wainwright Bank’s steps to become more green.  Pick up a re-useable bag while supplies last. – On-Going

• Bike Valet Parking by DotBike  Ride to the beach festival and avoid parking woes.  DotBike coordinates a bike valet.  Leave your bike in an enclosed and guarded area & enjoy the festival without worrying if your bike will be there when you return. – On-Going

• Cycling Tips, Routes, Safety, Talks  The cycle experts from DotBike will answer cycling questions for the novice to the expert cyclist.  Water bottle & nutrition bar giveaways while supplie last. – On-Going
  


• Exhibits, Demonstrations, Giveaways* & more

• HISTORY

• Dorchester Historical Society booth Can you name the five US Presidents that visited Dorchester?  Pose behind our life-size Presidential cutouts & snap your photo. Pick up a souvenir event postcard with historical motif. - On-Going

• Maritime History of Dorchester  Master Mariner, Coast Guard Auxilliarist and Author of the book, Coastal Navigation using GPS for Sail and Power, Frank Larkin gives frequent short talks on Dorchester’s rich maritime history.  Dorchester Yacht Club Representative - On-Going 

• Check out Coastie  The US Coast Guard Auxiliarists’ animated robotic tugboat interacts with children to teach rules about water safety.  Coastie has real navigation lights, a searchlight, rotating beacon, siren and air horn.  His eyes and eyelids move but look out he has his own built-in squirt gun! - On-Going 

• John F Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum  Learn about JFK’s love of the sea & view an informative exhibit.  - On-Going 

• Exhibits, Demonstrations, Giveaways* & more 

• KIDS KORNER

• Franklin Park Zoo exhibit with live animals - 12:00pm – 2:00pm

• Boston Fire Department Truck - Bring your camera and pose with a Boston Fire Department truck.  Learn about fire prevention/safety - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  
  
• Ice Cream Truck, courtesy of City Council President Maureen Feeney - 1:00pm
  
  
• Sidewalk Chalk Drawing Draw Creatures from “Under the Sea” - On-Going 

• Decorating, Arts & Crafts Sit at child-size tables/chairs to color, draw, decorate & create colorful souvenirs such as a duck, beach ball, visor or sun catcher (one souvenir decorative craft item per child while supplies last)- On-Going

• Face Painting Transform the kiddies into fish & marine creatures. Face painters available throughout the day.  Sponsored by Studio 916. - On-Going 

• Exhibits, Demonstrations, Giveaways* & more

*All Giveaways are limited availability & subject to change.  Schedule/events subject to change

 

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