Watch the Sunset from Great Blue Hill at Friends of the Blue Hills’ Annual Sunset Hike & Hilltop Concert

There are few better ways to experience the Blue Hills than from the summit of Great Blue Hill at sunset in fall as the leaves change color. On Saturday, October 10, Friends of the Blue Hills will invite the community to hike to the summit, enjoy a picnic with a view, and listen to live music at its annual Sunset Hike & Hilltop Concert.
 
From 4:00 to 6:30 p.m., visitors can hike to the summit on their own or join one of FBH’s guided hikes. Once at the top, guests can settle in with a BYO picnic and enjoy live music from Retro Rockets, a local classic rock and oldies cover band with a festive vibe.
 
The event offers an opportunity to experience the Blue Hills in a different way — and to connect with the landscape and community that make the Reservation a special place for people all over the region.
 
“The Sunset Hike & Hilltop Concert is one of our favorite ways to show people that there are so many ways to experience the Blue Hills,” says Volunteer and Education Program
 
Manager John Harrell. “You can come for the hike, the sunset, the music, the view — or simply to spend a fall evening outside with other people who love this place.”
 
Event Details
 
What: 2026 Sunset Hike & Hilltop Concert
When: Saturday, October 10, 4:00–6:30 p.m.
Where: Great Blue Hill, 4001 Washington Street, Canton, MA
 
For safety and planning purposes, preregistration is required. Participants should check in at the registration table near the beginning of the Red Dot Trail, near the Trailside Museum, before beginning the hike.
 
The sun sets at approximately 6:10 p.m. Participants should bring a flashlight or headlamp for the walk back down the ski hill or access road after the event.
Free parking is available at the Blue Hills Ski Area near to the Trailside Museum. The main lot can fill quickly, so carpooling is encouraged. The MBTA 716 bus also provides service between Mattapan Station and Cobbs Corner, Canton, with stops in the Blue Hills.
 
Tickets: $5 for FBH members and $10 for nonmembers. New members can join for $30 and receive free admission to the event — plus a year of FBH membership benefits.
 
To get tickets, CLICK HERE. For questions, email: info@friendsofthebluehills.org.