Arrival day
Sunday 30 MayCheck in, walk the campus with your graduate and book a celebration dinner.
- FreeCharles River Esplanade.
- EatQuincy Market
BC graduation weekend 2027: things to do in Boston
Monday, 31 May 2027 · ExpectedBoston, United States
Boston College Commencement brings parents, grandparents and siblings to Boston for a weekend. The ceremony takes a morning: this guide covers where to stay, the celebration dinner and what to do with the rest of the time.
Know before you go
- Confirm the date and ticket rules on the school's commencement page: guest tickets are often limited.
- Book the celebration dinner when you book the hotel. Every restaurant in town is full that weekend.
Airport to Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill
Logan (BOS) has free Silver Line buses to South Station and the Blue Line subway; downtown is 15 to 30 minutes away.
Green Line B to Boston College.
Public transport directions to Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill
Where to stay by budget
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Cambridge and Somerville | Near Harvard and MIT, on the Red Line. |
| Mid-range | Back Bay | Walk to the marathon finish and Newbury Street. |
| Splurge | Seaport and Beacon Hill | Harbour and historic hotels. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Freepoint Hotel Cambridge
- Mid-range: The Lenox Hotel
- Splurge: Fairmont Copley Plaza
Day plans for the free hours
Built around the usual graduation weekend schedule for Monday, 31 May 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.
Ceremony day
Monday 31 MayCeremonies take the morning. The afternoon is for photos and a long lunch.
- EatUnion Oyster House
- Easy outingDuck boat tour
The day after
Tuesday 1 JuneA free day before everyone leaves. A good time for a trip out of town.
- Half-dayFreedom Trail walking tour
- EatMr. Bartley's
Grandparents and siblings
Low walking and kid friendly.
- Family pickHarvard campus tour
- Rain or heat backupIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
Family-friendly picks
- New England Aquarium.
- Museum of Science.
- Boston Children's Museum.
Evening and day-trip tours
After dark
- Fenway bars and Seaport rooftops.
8 tours worth booking for BC
| Tour | Length | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Trail walking tour | Half day | Families |
| Harvard campus tour | Half day | Families |
| Whale watching from Boston harbor | Half day | Families |
| Fenway Park tour | Half day | Families |
| Duck boat tour | Half day | Tired legs, Families |
| North End food tour | Half day | Food lovers |
| Salem day trip | Full day | Everyone |
| Cape Cod and Plymouth day trip | Full day | Families |
Where to eat
Rainy-day backups
- Museum of Fine Arts.
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
- MIT Museum.
Getting around on event days
- MBTA subway (the T) takes contactless; the Green Line serves the marathon finish area.
- The marathon closes streets from Hopkinton to Copley: plan cheering spots near T stations.
Day trips from Boston
- Salem: 30 minutes by train
- Cape Cod: 1.5 hours
- Newport: 1.5 hours
Bringing a group?
Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for BC.
Plan a group tripQuestions people ask
When is Boston College Commencement 2027?
The next edition is Monday, 31 May 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.
How do I get from the airport to Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill?
Logan (BOS) has free Silver Line buses to South Station and the Blue Line subway; downtown is 15 to 30 minutes away. Green Line B to Boston College.
Where should I stay for Boston College Commencement?
For most visitors the best base is Back Bay: Walk to the marathon finish and Newbury Street.
What else can we do around Boston College Commencement?
Good short outings in Boston include Freedom Trail walking tour, Harvard campus tour, Whale watching from Boston harbor. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.
What is there for kids and families near Boston College Commencement?
Family-friendly picks: Freedom Trail walking tour, Harvard campus tour, Whale watching from Boston harbor. New England Aquarium.
How far is Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill from Boston centre?
About 9 km in a straight line. Green Line B to Boston College.
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