Saturday, October 10, 2026  4:00–6:30 p.m.

Join Friends of the Blue Hills for a one-of-a-kind autumn adventure! Hike to the summit on your own or with one of our friendly hike leaders, then enjoy a BYO picnic dinner with a beautiful view while live music by Retro Rockets fills the air.

Guided hikes will be offered throughout the afternoon for those who would like to hike to the summit with an experienced hike leader. you’re welcome to make your own way to the summit. Just be sure to get there before sunset at 6:10 p.m.!

Ticket Details

• General admission: $10

• Friends of the Blue Hills members: $5

All funds help support programs and events like this one.

Not a member yet? Join Friends of the Blue Hills today and attend this event for FREE. When you become a member, you’ll also receive three extra months of membership, giving you even more time to connect, explore, volunteer, and help care for the place we all love. Membership also includes access to future discounted and free tickets to upcoming events, a free Blue Hills park map, and more opportunities to get involved with the Friends of the Blue Hills community. Join today and make the most of everything the Blue Hills has to offer.

Rain Date: Sunday, October 11

By signing up for the hike you agree to the waiver below.

Release and Assumption of Risk: I would like to participate in the hike (the “Hike”) organized by the Friends of the Blue Hills (“Friends”). I am aware that participation in a Friends’ Hike involves risk, including, but not limited to, the hazards of walking on rocky terrain, possible interaction with wildlife and physical exertion. I hereby state that I am physically capable of participating in the Hike. I also agree to comply with all DCR rules and regulations. Therefore, notwithstanding the risks of participating in the Hike set forth and as described above, and in consideration of the Friends: 1) I AGREE TO ASSUME AND ACCEPT ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HIKE; AND 2) I HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE AND COVENANT AND AGREE NOT TO SUE, AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS, THE FRIENDS AND ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “RELEASEES”), AND EACH OF THE RELEASEES, FROM AND AGAINST AND IN REGARD TO ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS, SUITS, LOSSES, COSTS, DAMAGES, AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ATTORNEYS’ FEES), AND ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF EVERY KIND AND DESCRIPTION, WHICH I SHALL OR MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES OR ANY ONE OR MORE OF THEM ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT. I agree that this release and Assumption of Risk shall be (a) binding upon me and my heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, and assigns, and (b) deemed a contract made under seal under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the internal laws of said Commonwealth without regard to its principles of conflict of laws. Photo release: I hereby grant permission to Friends of the Blue Hills to use photographs and/or video taken of me and any minor participant(s) who will accompany me at this event in publications, news releases, online, and in other communications related to the mission of Friends of the Blue Hills.