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Experience everything that makes Star Island special during our annual Open House! Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to a place you love, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable day filled with great food, live music, guided tours, and family-friendly activities, all while supporting Star Island’s nonprofit mission.

Your Ticket Includes

• Round-trip ferry transportation from Portsmouth

• Lunch by award-winning Fink’s BBQ

• Live music by Grease Trap, Star Island’s Staff Band

• Guided tours of Star Island

• Family games and activities

• Famous Lime Rickeys

• Time to explore one of New England’s most unique island destinations

Schedule

12:30 PM – Arrival & Check-In

12:50 PM – Ferry departs Portsmouth

2:00 PM – Arrive on Star Island

2:00–6:00 PM

• Guided tours

• Live music

• Lawn games

• Family activities

• Fink’s BBQ lunch

• Explore the Oceanic Hotel and island grounds

6:15 PM – Ferry departs Star Island

7:30 PM – Return to Portsmouth

Food

Lunch is provided by the award-winning Fink’s BBQ, which uses a mix of oak and apple woods to give its BBQ a balanced smokiness.

Drink options will be for sale at the bar.

Light refreshments will be available aboard the Leighton on the way into Portsmouth.

Music

Enjoy live music throughout the afternoon by Grease Trap, Star Island’s Staff Band. Grab a Lime Rickey, relax on the porch, or join others dancing on the porch and lawn as the island comes alive with music.

Tickets

$85 per adult (18 years and older).

$35 (12-18 years old).

Free for anyone under 12.