Visit Sail Boston Festival, complete with a Ferris Wheel + Fireworks

If you’re heading to check out the Tall Ships, be sure to stop by the Sail Boston Festival at 302 Northern Ave. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Wednesday, July 15, the free waterfront festival features live entertainment, a Sam Adams beer garden, food vendors, merchandise, and the Sail Boston Ferris Wheel with incredible views of Boston Harbor. It’s the perfect place to relax, grab a bite, and soak up the festive atmosphere while exploring the ships.  Plus, fireworks will illuminate Boston Harbor at 9:15pm on Wednesday.  For more information on Sail Boston, check out our Guide.

World Cup Finals Watch Parties

Let’s keep the FIFA World Cup Fever rolling.  We’re down to the final 4 – France, Spain, Argentina and England!  You can check out the schedule here! There are plenty of places to watch in the neighborhood, including Cisco Seaport with big screens, extended hours, cold Cisco IPAs, plus beach shacks are available to rent during games!  Park City will be showing the matches, and McGonagle’s will be live streaming too!  Plus, free watch parties via the City of Boston!

Boston Little Saigon Night Market Returns on Saturday

Looking for something fun to do in the neighborhood? Head to Fields Corner for the Chợ Đêm Boston Little Saigon Night Market 2026, a lively celebration of Vietnamese culture, food, and community. The free outdoor event will feature delicious street food like chicken wings, skewers, crawfish, and more, plus artisan vendors, live entertainment, games, a beer garden, and plenty of Instagram-worthy photo ops. Inspired by the popular night markets found throughout Vietnam, the event offers a chance to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Boston’s Little Saigon Cultural District. Bring your friends and family and enjoy an evening of great food, culture, and fun in the heart of Dorchester. Takes place on Saturday, July 17th from 4pm-9:30pm.

Free Concert at Town Field with FM Collective

On Monday, July 13th, head to Town Field, 1565 Dorchester Ave, for a free concert via the City of Boston from 7:00pm-8:30pm featuring FM Collective! Bring a chair or blanket!  FM Collective is a Boston-based band blending Latin rhythms, hip-hop, and jazz into a joyful, high-energy live experience. Made up of Berklee College of Music graduates from all over the world, the group performs both original music and crowd-pleasing covers that bring people together across cultures and generations. Their performances are lively, engaging, and rooted in musicality, improvisation, and connection with the audience. FM Collective was honored as World Act of the Year at the New England Music Awards and continues to stay very active performing at festivals, concert series, public events, and community celebrations across Massachusetts and beyond.”

Sign up for the Hot Dog Eating Contest at Landmark Public House

Move over Joey Chestnut! Landmark Public House is hosting a Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday, July 25 at 3pm. Spots are limited, so don’t wait! To Enter: [email protected]

🏆 $500 First Prize
🌭 Hot Dogs & Buns Included
⏱️ 8-Minute Time Limit
🎧 Live DJ
🎁 Giveaways Throughout the Event
✅ Free to Enter

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