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Dates:	Saturday, September 20, 2025 - Saturday, September 20, 2025
Hours:	Hours Vary see below
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Fairs & Festivals

Join us for Arlington Town Day, a local tradition since 1976.

Come enjoy live music, arts and crafts, and enticing food, and connect with local organizations at this annual street fair.

Featuring over 200 booths on Mass Ave. from Pleasant Street to Mill Street, you’ll find something for everyone at Town Day - arts and crafts, live music, information on local organizations and club memberships, a book sale, and much more.

Event Schedule

10:30 AM National Anthem, Welcome, and Town Committee Recognition
10:40 AM Arlington Pop Warner Cheerleaders
11 AM - 12 PM Fly By Brass
12 - 2 PM Arlington High School Performing Arts Dept. led by Tino D'Agostino
2 - 3 PM Mrs. Jones and A Thing Going On
3 - 4 PM Thursday Night Special
4:30 PM End of Town Day

Activities throughout Town Day

11 AM - 3 PM
Town Day Photobooth – in front of Town Hall
Take free photos at our professional photobooth.

Remote Control Racetrack – Robbins Library Parking Lot
Join Rock n’ Roll’s remote-control racetrack

Bubble Experience - Robbins Memorial Garden
Bubbles McGee & Co. Will create magical, fun bubbles for all ages

Arlington Brewing Company Beer Garden – Robbins Memorial Garden
Outdoor beer garden is open to families, beer for purchase 21+ only

Friends of the Robbins Library Town Day Book Sale – Robbins Library Parking Lot
Join the Friends annual used book sale.

AFD Touch-a-Truck, Jaws of Life & Smoke House – Whittemore Robbins Parking Lot
Metro Fire SAFE’s Smoke House, a 3-room trailer designed to teach children about fire hazards in the home

APD K9 Eiko Demonstration - Robbins Library Parking Lot
K9 Officer Michael Hogan along with the APD's K9 Eiko will be conducting demonstrations

Visitors Center Open – Uncle Sam Plaza
The Arlington Tourism and Economic Development Committee’s Visitors Center, located in Uncle Sam Plaza, will be open during Town Day. Swing by the small- but- mighty building and meet the volunteers who acquaint its visitors with Arlington’s history and attractions.

You’ll also enjoy culinary options from a wide variety of local vendors - not to mention homemade baked goods.

See you there!

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HOURS

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10:30am – 4:30pm
Fireworks at 7:30pm

WEBSITE

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www.arlingtonma.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/37350/

LOCATION

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Mass Avenue, Arlington, MA map

Town Day September 20, 2025
Please note: Town Day takes place from 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
Town Day takes place along Massachusetts Avenue between Pleasant Street and Jason Street

Road Closure: Massachusetts Avenue between Pleasant Street (Route 60) and Jason/Mill Street – 9:15 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. as well as access to Mass. Ave. from adjoining side streets. MBTA has rerouted its bus routes accordingly. Traffic delays are expected. Visitors are encouraged to walk to the event, if possible.

September 23 Fireworks at 7:30p.m.
Fireworks by Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. will begin at 7:30p.m. over Spy Pond. There are NO organized or planned activities around this event, just fireworks. Parking in the area is very limited and walking is encouraged.

Road closure: Pond Lane at Massachusetts Ave to Wellington/Lombard Terrace 6:00 p.m. - end (approximately 9:00 p.m.).

Town Sponsored Events and Activities
Walter V. Moynihan Town Day Run
New route, and expanded activities, proceeds benefit youth programming.
Arlington Recreation is excited to announce that we will be holding its annual Town Day Road Race at the Arlington Reservoir Beach. Three laps around the Res followed by events at the Res, including DJ, bounce house, food, beer tent, and more. Co-sponsored by Arlington Recreation, Arlington Boys & Girls Club, and Arlington Fidelity House with all net proceeds going to youth programming. Learn more and register.

AFD Touch-a-Truck and Smoke House, Jaws of Life Demos
Demonstrations are behind the library.
Arlington Fire Fighters will provide fire safety demonstrations from behind the library. Metro Fire SAFE’s Smoke House, a 3-room trailer designed to teach children about fire hazards in the home. Jaws of Life demonstrations and touch-a-truck opportunities are also planned.

APD Family Services Team and K9 Eiko Demos
APD booth at Mass and Robbins library.
Arlington police will be providing public safety information and discussion at their booth on Mass Ave. at the Robbins Library entrance throughout Town Day. The Family Services Team will be on hand to provide assistance on a wide range of topics. K9 Officer Michael Hogan along with the APD's K9 Eiko will be conducting demonstrations in the Robbins Library parking lot.

Free Drinking Water at Town Day - BYO Water Bottle!
When you crave a drink of water at Town Day you’ll be able to quench that thirst at a kiosk sponsored by the Zero Waste Committee’s campaign to reduce single-use plastics in Arlington. Bring your water bottle, travel mug, or cup to the ZW zone between Academy and Jason Streets and fill up for free! Arlington’s tap water is a healthy, delicious, and a valuable resource. The new Arlington on Tap campaign aims to make drinking water access more convenient for people on the go.