The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) is happy to announce that Governor Healey and her administration have proclaimed June 6th to June 14th as “Massachusetts KIDS Boating & Fishing week.” This important effort encourages and promotes youth boating and fishing events around the state. This is the eighth year the MMTA has promoted events and timeframes. Currently there are 9 registered events participating in 2026.
KIDS Boating & Fishing events include:
Touch a Boat Family Fun Day – May 30th, 8AM to 12PM – Kingman Yacht Center – Cataumet
New Bedford Launch Rides – June 6, 7, 13, & 14 – 10AM to 4PM – Pope’s Island Marina
Fishing Derby – June 6th, 7AM to 2PM – UNCAS POND – Franklin Rod & Gun Club
KIDS in Boating Day - June 6th, 11AM to 2PM - Charlestown Marina
Foxboro Kids’ Fishing Derby - June 7th, 9AM to 12PM – Lane Property – Foxboro (CANCELED)
KIDS in Boating Day - June 7th, 11AM to 2PM - Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina
Touch a Boat Day - June 13th, 10AM to 12:30PM - Nantucket Boat Basin
Youth Fishing Derby – June 13th, 8AM to 10:00AM – Queen Sewall Pond – Buzzards Bay
Merrohawke BOAT Camp Kick Off Week – June 15th to 19th - Newburyport waterfront
For more information on Mass KIDS Boating & Fishing week please visit: www.masskidsboatingday.org