Esplanade Community Day
Join us for this year’s Community Day as we kick off our Annual GroundBeat Concert Series!
This FREE celebration will feature phenomenal artists and musicians, along with family-friendly activities, lawn games, and free empanadas for the first 120 attendees (additional empanadas available for purchase). See details below:
Enjoy GroundBeat from a whole new perspective on the water! Thanks to our partners at Community Boating, Inc., attendees can receive 50% off a 2-hour kayak or stand-up paddleboard rental on concert dates. Register for any GroundBeat event using the links, and you’ll receive a coupon to use before or after the show! Perfect for catching the music from the river or making a full day of adventure on the Esplanade.
Come Table at an EA Event!
Are you looking to engage your organization with the local Boston community? You can join us on the Hatch Shell Lawn during Community Day in 2025 and table along with other great vendors. At this event you will have the opportunity to
- Build Meaningful Connections with the Boston Community
- Engage with a Captive and Diverse Audience
- Expand Your Reach Beyond the Event via EA promotion
The Day’s Events
GroundBeat Concert
ZUMIX Hatch Shell Takeover
Sunday, May 31 – Community Day | 4pm-7pm
ZUMIX is celebrating 35 years of empowering youth through music and creative technology. Join us for an evening of live music from our young “sprouts”, group programs, teen ensembles, and local alumni artists.
Vendor Fair + Food & Beverages
Food and Beverages Vendors
- Bocadillos
- Fruttiberri
- MexiBites
- Polar Beverages
Family Friendly Vendors + Community Partners
- The Bubble Guy
- Community Boating Inc.
- Girls in Gear
- Ohana New England Dragon Boat Club
Stay tuned for more!









