Last updated: 9/9/24

Open Streets Boston

Open Streets Boston is back for its third annual event, offering another chance to experience streets as public spaces.

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Open Streets Dates and Locations

Please note: The event time for all routes is 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday, May 5, 2024

Dorchester Ave. (Dorchester)
Between: Ashmont St. to Linden St.

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Blue Hill Ave. (Roxbury)
Between: Warren St. to West Cottage St.

Sunday, July 21, 2024

Centre St. (Jamaica Plain)
Between: Centre Street from Lamartine St. to South St.

Sunday, August 11, 2024

River St. (Hyde Park)
Between: Hyde Park Ave. and River St. to Fairmount Ave. and Davison St.

Sunday, September 15, 2024

East Boston
Between: Meridian St. from Maverick to Porter & Bennington St. from Porter to Day Square

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Allston/Brighton
Between: Harvard Ave. and Brighton Ave. from Cambridge to Comm Ave.

Walking, rolling, biking, and connecting with neighbors and local businesses

Residents getting a bike ride at an Open House Boston event

Open Streets Boston events help people experience streets as public spaces where communities thrive. City streets transform into vibrant, pedestrian-friendly boulevards where people can dream, play, and explore.

Building places for people

Two young residents at an Open House Boston event

During these free, family-friendly events, Open Streets Boston will temporarily close major thoroughfares to car traffic. This opens them to people biking, walking, rolling, and connecting with neighbors and local businesses.

Get Involved

How can I volunteer?

Every Open Streets Boston volunteer will play a vital role in making these events successful. Complete the Open Streets Boston volunteer sign up form to get involved.

How can my organization or small business have a presence at Open Streets Boston?

If you’re a community-based nonprofit or can lead an activity, contact us. Complete the programming registration form to see if you can set up at one of our activity zones!

How can my business along the route best participate in Open Streets Boston?

You can play music, offer Open Streets discounts, and even extend your business onto the street for the day (on the asphalt where parked cars are typically located). All businesses hoping to set something up in the street should fill out our partner form and you can contact us.

How can I become a sponsor?

If you are interested in learning about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.

What if I'm a pop-up vendor interested in vending goods or food?

Small businesses and individuals with brick-and-mortar locations can complete the programming registration form to see if you can set up at one of our activity zones!