2019 Events
MASS KIDS BOATING DAY
– June 1st to 9th, 2019
Mass KIDS Boating Day was established in 2017 to support KIDS boating events taking place throughout Massachusetts. In an effort to expand Mass KIDS Boating Day in 2019 we have officially renamed the week to Mass KIDS Boating and Fishing week. The timeframe will once again extend over two weekends going from June 1st to June 9th. This timeframe will also coincide with National Fishing and Boating week and National Great Outdoors month.
Getting kids on the water in a safe and smart manner is a very important element of the future of the boating industry. Over 70% of adult boaters started boating when they were kids. Boating is a family friendly and healthy activity that is enjoyed by millions of people around the country. In addition one of the most popular recreational activities done from a boat is fishing, which is an important reason we decided to change the name to Mass KIDS Boating & Fishing week and pick dates that coincide with National fishing and boating week.
Mass KIDS Boating Day takes place in conjunction with
Great Outdoors Month and National Fishing and Boating week.
For more information on these two initiatives please click on the below logos.
TOUCH A BOAT
Newburyport, MA
June 1st, 2019
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Explore the boats and meet the captains and crew of our working waterfront! This is a free event for the whole family, and takes place on the Newburyport central waterfront.
Event Contact: Kate Yeomans
Event Website: http://www.touchaboat.org/index.html
Contact Phone: 978-463-2233
Contact Email: explore@merrohawke.org
TOUCH A BOAT
Charlstown, MA
June 1st, 2019
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bring the whole family down to Charlestown Marina on Saturday, June 1st to our second annual Kids In Boating day! We'll have the New Aquarium with an interactive "touch-tank," an ice cream truck (Free Ice Cream to the first 60 kids & Kids at Heart!), and the Coast Guard Auxiliary's "Coastie the robotic tug!" Make your way down to the dock to personally encounter a fully-equipped USCG boat, police boat and fire boat! This event is free of charge and open to all kids and their families!
Event Contact: Mathieu Lussier
Event Website: www.charlestownmamarina.com
Contact Email: mlussier@charlestownmamarina.com
Location: 1 Pier 8, 13th Street, Charlestown,MA 02129
West Marine Kids Boating & Fishing Event
West Marine, Braintree, MA
June 2nd, 2019
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
We are hosting an awesome event for Mass Kids in Boating and Fishing Week. We will be welcoming the USCG Auxiliary with Coastie, South Shore Junior Anglers, South Shore Divers, TowBoatUS, New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance, and Sally Snowman the Boston Lighthouse Keeper. Each organization will be completely geared towards teaching kids about how to have fun and be safe on the water! Have your kids bring their life jackets to be checked by the USCG AUX. They will also have Coastie with them to teach kids how important it is to wear their life jackets!
Come out for a fun day and get geared up for summer! We hope to see you at this fantastic event! Questions about this event? Contact us at (781) 849-3425
We will be welcoming the USCG Auxiliary with Coastie, South Shore Junior Angler, South Shore Divers, Tow Boat US, New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance, and Sally Snowman the Boston Lighthouse Keeper.
When: Sunday, June 2, 2019, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: West Marine in Braintree - 140 Ivory st Braintree, Ma 02184
Event Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/west-marine-braintree-presents-kids-boating-and-fishing-event-tickets-61604501723
Event Contact:Hannah
Contact Email: hannahbernasconi16@gmail.com
Contact Phone: (781) 964-1417
Location: Braintree West Marine, 140 Ivory Street, Braintree, MA 02184
LAKESIDE KIDS EVENT
Having Fun Around The Water
Memorial Beach, Webster, MA
June 6th, 2019
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Lakeside Kids Event at Memorial Beach- Touch-A-Boat, Fishing Demos, Kayak Demos, Information Table for swimming lessons & more water-related fun!
Event Website:
Phone: 508-461-6020
Contact Email: abrayton@lakeviewwebster.com
GET HOOKED FISHING TOURNAMENT
Artichoke on Turkey Hill Road
Newburyport, MA
June 8th, 2019
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Newport Youth Services presents Get Hooked Fishing Tournament.
Registration & Fishing Clinic starts at 8am Fishing starts at 8:30am Head out to the Artichoke for a few hours of fishing, sun and splish splashing fishing! 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes are awarded in 3 categories of fish! Please bring your own rod, bait and bucket!
Ages: 3 to 14 years
Registration Fee: $10.00 (in advance) | $20 day of event.
Contact: Newburyport Youth Services
Event Website: www.newburyportyouthservices.com
Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/392422751355467/
Contact Email: mharrington@cityofnewburyport.com
Phone: 978-465-4434
Nantucket Touch A Boat Day
Nantucket Boat Basin
Nantucket, MA
June 8th, 2019
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Nantucket Boat Basin will host the 3rd Touch-A-Boat day on Saturday June 8th between 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Children of all ages are welcome to visit Swain's wharf to touch a boat, explore the waterfront, and catch a fish. Lite snacks, crafts, and activities will be provided at the Boat Basin Office. Host boats include a commercial lobster boat, the tall ship LYNX and Nantucket's Critter Cruise owned by Monomoy Charters. The event promotes kids on the water in a safe and smart manner - Come to have fun, learn and enjoy life on the waterfront.
Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/230654011211538/
Contact Name: Christy Bassett Baker
Phone: 508-325-1351
Email: nantucketboatbasin@niresorts.com
CONSTITUTION MARINA
TOUCH-A-BOAT EVENT
Boston, MA
June 9th, 2019
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
For kids of all ages. Lucky Jack's Fishing and Piers Park Sailing will be providing power and sailboat rides on the harbor. MarineMax Russo will have a Boston Whaler on deck and the Coast Guard Auxiliary will bring "Coastie" for the younger kids to enjoy. In addition the Massport fireboat is coming by for a water display.
Power boat and sailboat rides on Boston Harbor. Massport Fireboat water display, USCG Aux "Coastie" on deck.
Event Location: Constitution Marina – 28 Constitution Road – Boston, MA 02129
Contact Email Address: tom@bosport.com
Event Website: www.constitutionmarina.com
Youth Fishing Derby
Buzzards Bay, MA
Saturday June 15th, 2019
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This is a Fishing Derby for kids ages 3-14 held at Queen Sewell’s at 13 Cherry Street Buzzards Bay MA 02532. Children are to attend with parent(s). There will be prizes for age categories. The funds raised with this event will benefit children taking enrichment programs who need funding. Funding will be earmarked for children taking sailing lessons this summer as well.
Event Website: https://www.bournerec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29829
Contact Name: Rachel Calabrese
Phone: 781-696-7103
Email: rachel@confikids.org
Location: 13 Cherry Street, Buzzards Bay MA 02532.
Brunelle's Marina
Touch-A-Boat Event
June 16th, 2019
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Brunelle's Marina presents Touch-A-Boat event on June 16th.
Event Website: www.brunelles.com
Location: Brunelle’s Marina – 1 Alvord Street – South Hadley, MA 01075
Contact Phone: 413-536-3132
FOXBORO RECREATION FISHING DERBY
Foxboro, MA
June 9th, 2019
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fishing will take place at the Lane Property, North St. Foxboro. We will be fishing on the beautiful Neponset Reservoir. Their will be prizes for each age group, for most fish caught, and biggest fish overall. There is a free hotdog cookout for children starting at 11:00.
Adults have to pay $3.00 for lunch
Event Contact: Debbie Giardino
Contact Phone: 508-543-7255
Contact Email Address: dgiardino@foxboroughma.gov
Event Website:
