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Dates:Only on 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 12/7 between 7/13/25 - 12/7/25
Hours:10:00am - 8:00pm
Ages:Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:Outdoor
Cost:Free
Category:Seasonal Fun
open newbury street 2025 photo🚶‍♀️ Open Newbury Street: 2025 Car-Free Sundays in Boston

Open Newbury Street is back for 2025! On select Sundays this summer and fall, Newbury Street closes to vehicle traffic and opens up to pedestrians, creating a car-free corridor through one of Boston’s most iconic shopping and dining districts.

Stroll, shop, dine, and enjoy live music, sidewalk sales, and people-watching along this historic Back Bay thoroughfare—from Berkeley Street to Massachusetts Avenue.

📅 2025 Open Newbury Street Dates (12pm–8pm):

âś… June 30
âś… July 7, 14, 21, 28
âś… August 4, 11, 18, 25
âś… September 1 (Labor Day Weekend)

đźš§ Street Closures
From Berkeley Street to Massachusetts Avenue, all vehicle traffic (including parking) is prohibited from 10:00am to 8:00pm. The street is open to pedestrians from 12:00pm to 8:00pm.

Parking will once again be restricted on Newbury Street and adjacent streets with enforcement beginning at 5:00 a.m., and signs will be posted informing drivers of the change.

What to Expect:
Al fresco dining spots, live music, local artisans, sidewalk sales, people-watching galore, and even fresh-squeezed lemonade stands! It’s a perfect day out for locals and visitors alike.

Places to grab a bite that won’t break the bank:

🥙 Casual Eats & Takeout-Friendly Spots

Gre.Co (225 Newbury St)
• Greek street food with build-your-own pitas and rice bowls.
• Their lamb gyro and loukoumades (Greek donuts) are local favorites.
• Prices: ~$10–15

Tatte Bakery & Café (399 Boylston St or 399 Commonwealth Ave)
• Stylish, light-filled bakery offering Mediterranean-inspired fare.
• Salads, tartines, and shakshuka, plus exceptional coffee & pastries.
• Prices: ~$12–18 for entrees, $5–7 pastries

Flour Bakery + Café (131 Clarendon St)
• Beloved Boston bakery by Joanne Chang, just a few blocks from Newbury.
• Great for sandwiches, quiches, and award-winning sticky buns.
• Prices: ~$10–14 for sandwiches

Dig (557 Boylston St)
• Seasonal farm-to-table grain bowls and veggies.
• Good value for healthy, filling options.
• Prices: ~$11–14

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🍜 International Flavors

Pho Basil (177A Massachusetts Ave)
• Excellent Vietnamese and Thai fare in a cozy spot near the Prudential.
• Large portions of pho, pad Thai, and fresh summer rolls.
• Prices: ~$10–15

Gyro City (88 Peterborough St in Fenway)
• A short walk from Newbury—authentic and budget-friendly Greek food.
• Huge gyro plates and Greek fries.
• Prices: ~$9–13

El PelĂłn TaquerĂ­a (92 Peterborough St)
• A little farther in Fenway, but worth it for authentic Mexican tacos & burritos.
• Consistently ranked one of Boston’s best taquerías.
• Prices: ~$8–12

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🍕 Quick Bites & Pizza

Dirty Water Dough Co. (222 Newbury St)
• Fun, Newbury Street pizza shop with creative flavors.
• Individual slices or pies with toppings like truffle oil, prosciutto, or mac & cheese.
• Prices: ~$5–7 per slice, $16–22 per pie

Joe’s Pizza (545 Boylston St)
• New York-style pizza spot just off Newbury.
• Grab a giant slice on the go.
• Prices: ~$4–5 per slice

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🍦 Desserts & Treats

FoMu (655 Tremont St, short walk from Newbury)
• Plant-based ice cream shop with inventive flavors.
• Great for dairy-free or vegan treat seekers.
• Prices: ~$6–8 per cup

Amorino Gelato (249 Newbury St)
• Beautiful gelato roses with unlimited flavor choices.
• A fun, slightly indulgent treat while strolling.
• Prices: ~$6–9

Expanded Open Streets!

🌆 PLUS – the Open Streets fun expands into neighborhoods like Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, and Allston-Brighton with even more pedestrian-only events.

👉 View the Open Neighborhood Streets Schedule here.

Boston’s beloved Open Newbury Street program returns this summer and fall with select Sundays turned into pedestrian-only zones - welcoming strollers, diners, and shoppers to enjoy one of the city’s most iconic streets without vehicle traffic.

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www.boston.gov/departments/transportation/open-newbury-street

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Newbury Street, Boston, MA map

Newbury Street from Arlington Street to Massachusetts Avenue.

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