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Now in its 17th season, the award-winning SoWa (South of Washington) Open Market is Boston’s largest celebration of local art, food and music. Every Sunday, over 175 makers and thousands of visitors converge in SoWa, amidst a vibrant backdrop of artist studios, galleries, boutiques and vintage shops. After shopping, kick back and relax at our outdoor Beer Garden, featuring live music, Boston’s favorite food trucks, and lawn games. Each Sunday a different local brewer will take over the taps and pour some exclusive SoWa suds. Keep an eye out for special events, DIY workshops, guest pop-ups and our food themed block parties. Meet the makers, explore the neighborhood, and shop local this weekend. As always, the SoWa Open Market is family friendly, pet friendly, and free.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SoWa Open Market
460-500 Harrison Avenue
Now in its 17th season, the award-winning SoWa (South of Washington) Open Market is Boston’s largest celebration of local art, food and music. Every Sunday, over 175 makers and thousands of visitors converge in SoWa, amidst a vibrant backdrop of artist studios, galleries, boutiques and vintage shops. After shopping, kick back and relax at our outdoor Beer Garden, featuring live music, Boston’s favorite food trucks, and lawn games. Each Sunday a different local brewer will take over the taps and pour some exclusive SoWa suds. Keep an eye out for special events, DIY workshops, guest pop-ups and our food themed block parties. Meet the makers, explore the neighborhood, and shop local this weekend. As always, the SoWa Open Market is family friendly, pet friendly, and free.
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Boston Dragon Boat Festival
Come celebrate the Annual Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. Brightly colored Hong Kong style dragon boats by paddlers of 50 teams from New England and other parts of North America race down the Charles River between JFK Street and Western Avenue. Cultural programs will begin at 12 Noon. Performances. Arts and crafts demonstrations. Tasty Asian foods. Join us for North America’s longest running Dragon Boat Festival! All programs are free and family friendly. They include Chinese dragon and lion dances, Martial Art, dance and music, traditional Japanese drumming, and more! Charles River between JFK Street and Western Avenue.
Bunker Hill Day Parade
Bunker Hill Day marks the anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, also known as the Battle of Breed’s Hill. This battle, which occurred on June 17, 1775, was part of the Siege of Boston, which took place during the American Revolutionary War.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SoWa Open Market
460-500 Harrison Avenue
Now in its 17th season, the award-winning SoWa (South of Washington) Open Market is Boston’s largest celebration of local art, food and music. Every Sunday, over 175 makers and thousands of visitors converge in SoWa, amidst a vibrant backdrop of artist studios, galleries, boutiques and vintage shops. After shopping, kick back and relax at our outdoor Beer Garden, featuring live music, Boston’s favorite food trucks, and lawn games. Each Sunday a different local brewer will take over the taps and pour some exclusive SoWa suds. Keep an eye out for special events, DIY workshops, guest pop-ups and our food themed block parties. Meet the makers, explore the neighborhood, and shop local this weekend. As always, the SoWa Open Market is family friendly, pet friendly, and free.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
South End Garden Tour
Join us for the annual South End Garden Tour. This self-guided tour provides entry into private gardens and significant green spaces in Boston’s South End. Different every year, the boundaries for this year are Worcester Square, Chester Square, and Blackstone/Franklin Squares. Follow the route through private and public alleys through garden gates to visit gardens that are open this one day only. Admission to the reception and sale is included in the tour admission. Member: $24 advance; $28 day of; Non-member: $30 advance; $35 day of; For more information, please contact Peter Bowne at 617-542-7696.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SoWa Open Market
460-500 Harrison Avenue
Now in its 17th season, the award-winning SoWa (South of Washington) Open Market is Boston’s largest celebration of local art, food and music. Every Sunday, over 175 makers and thousands of visitors converge in SoWa, amidst a vibrant backdrop of artist studios, galleries, boutiques and vintage shops. After shopping, kick back and relax at our outdoor Beer Garden, featuring live music, Boston’s favorite food trucks, and lawn games. Each Sunday a different local brewer will take over the taps and pour some exclusive SoWa suds. Keep an eye out for special events, DIY workshops, guest pop-ups and our food themed block parties. Meet the makers, explore the neighborhood, and shop local this weekend. As always, the SoWa Open Market is family friendly, pet friendly, and free.
