SoWa Open Market
The SoWa Open Market is one of the largest open-air farmer and artist markets in Boston. With a variety of regional and local vendors, plus food + beverage trucks, nestled among artist studios, galleries, and retail shops on the pedestrian-only Thayer Street, the SoWa (South of Washington) community becomes a vibrant gathering place every Sunday, May – October.
Address: 450 and 500 Harrison Ave
Hours: 11AM – 5PM
Cost: Free
Fluff Festival
A Tribute to Union Square Innovation
What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Innovation is a madcap festival honoring the invention of Marshmallow Fluff, returning for its 20th year to the delight of Fluff enthusiasts from Greater Boston and beyond.
It celebrates Somerville’s proud tradition of innovation with live music, fluffalicious feasts, sticky games, zany happenings, and much more.
Think you’ve got the right stuff for Fluff? Join in for all the sticky fun.
SoWa Open Market
The SoWa Open Market is one of the largest open-air farmer and artist markets in Boston. With a variety of regional and local vendors, plus food + beverage trucks, nestled among artist studios, galleries, and retail shops on the pedestrian-only Thayer Street, the SoWa (South of Washington) community becomes a vibrant gathering place every Sunday, May – October.
Address: 450 and 500 Harrison Ave
Hours: 11AM – 5PM
Cost: Free
ArtBeat
Get ready for ArtBeat 2025, one of the largest festivals of the season! In addition to approximately 100 craft and food vendors, community organizations and general talent artists on the street we’ll have two stages of music and a dance showcase at the Somerville Theater. This year’s ArtBeat theme is “Freeze.” This year, we’ve shift up an hour, streets will be vibrant with vendors and music from 12 noon to 7 p.m. and then music continuing in Seven Hills Park until 9 p.m. Stay the day, enjoy the evening!