Riverfest at Assembly Row
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| Dates: | Saturday, September 13, 2025 - Saturday, September 13, 2025 |
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free see below |
| Category: | Fairs & Festivals |
Join us for Riverfest, our annual block party that takes place each September! The event includes live, local music, free family-friendly activities, and concludes with fireworks over the Mystic River.Enjoy fireworks over the Mystic River, shop 30+ artisan vendors, play beach volleyball or pickleball at Club Volo, and experience live performances on two different stages throughout the day.
Plus, this year, the Baxter Park Oval will feature a bounce house obstacle course, giveaways, roving entertainment, and more family-friendly fun. Check out the full schedule below, with even more details to come!
Event Schedule
11 AM – 4 PM
Boston Women’s Market’sLink opens in a new window Makers Market to highlight 30+ women-owned businesses (Found Up North Co., Goldstruck Jewelry, Poodle Pack Gear, Pottery By Ile, Sugar Candle LLC, The Succulent Spot & more)
11 AM – 9 PM
Stay active with volleyball, pickleball, and more at Club Volo, which will be FREE & open to the public all day — register here. Link opens in a new window
While walking the streets of Assembly Row, browse sidewalk sales and discover special storefront activations! More info coming soon.
1 PM – 6 PM
Catch live performances on The Lawn Stage (FM Collective, The Eight Tracks A Cappella & MetaMovements) while enjoying lawn games, sponsored by Mass General Brigham.Link opens in a new window
Enjoy giveaways, prizes, and countless opportunities for family fun.
4 PM – 8 PM
At the Artisan Way Kids Zone, unleash your creativity at the Chalk Walk, enjoy bubble magic and check out our DJ who will be running interactive games for the kiddos all afternoon, sponsored by Little Spoon.Link opens in a new window
In the Baxter Park Kids Zone, jump into a bounce house obstacle course, enjoy roving entertainment, and explore even more freebies, raffles, and games.
Performances on the Mystic River Stage (Torn & Frayed, Villens of Soul & Grooversity)
8:30 PM
End the evening with a breathtaking fireworks display over the Mystic River — the perfect finale to a day of community, celebration, and fun.
It’s the perfect opportunity to visit your favorite stores and restaurants, make new friends and meet with old ones, and enjoy activations all across Assembly Row!
| HOURS | ↑ top |
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
8:30PM - Fireworks
| COST | ↑ top |
free
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
assemblyrow.com/event/riverfest/
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
DCR’s Baxter Park along the Mystic River, Somerville, MA, 02145 map
Phone: 617-254-9500
DCR’s Baxter Park along the Mystic River, Somerville, MA, 02145 map
From Points North via I-93 South: Head South on I-93 and take exit 28 toward Sullivan Square/Charlestown.
Merge onto MA-38 South.
Turn left onto MA-38North/Mystic Ave.
Take the first right onto New Road, immediately after Home Depot.
Turn left onto Grand Union Boulevard.
Arrive directly at Assembly Row
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