Open Streets Boston 2026
| Locations: | Multiple see below |
| Dates: | Only on 8/2, 9/12, 10/4, 10/18 between 8/2/26 - 10/18/26 |
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| Ages: | Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Special Events |
🌇 Open Neighborhood Streets: Boston’s Car-Free Community EventsBoston’s Open Neighborhood Streets program brings the energy of Open Newbury Street into communities across the city—transforming major neighborhood roads into pedestrian-only spaces for a day of celebration.
Enjoy live performances, food trucks, family activities, fitness classes, and more in vibrant neighborhood settings like Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Allston-Brighton, and Roslindale.
đź“… 2026 Open Neighborhood Streets Schedule
Sunday, August 2 - Jamaica Plain
Centre St. from Lamartine St. to Lochstead Ave or South St.
Saturday, September 12 - Mattapan
Blue Hill Ave. from River St. to Babson St.
Sunday, October 4 - Allston/Brighton
Brighton Ave. and Harvard Ave. from Cambridge St. to Commonwealth Ave.
Sunday, October 18 - Roslindale
Roslindale Square from Belgrade Ave. to Washington St.
⏰ Events typically run from 10am to 3:30pm (but check city pages for local details and updates).
🌟 What to Expect
- Free & family-friendly
- Local performances and DJs
- Community art and games
- Street vendors & food trucks
- Wellness and fitness zones
We’re excited to be featuring a great line up of FREE activities during this year’s event, and throughout the 2025 Open Streets Boston series:
- Oversized Kids Hub
- Red Sox Showcase and World Series Trophies
- City of Boston Resource Tables
- Caricatures
- Dream Kid Spa
- Face Painting
- Balloon Animals
- Art Making Opportunities
- 360 Photobooth
These events are a fantastic way for residents to connect with neighbors and experience their city in a whole new way—without cars.
đź”— Looking for Open Newbury Street Info?
Visit the original city centerpiece for pedestrian Sundays here:
👉 Explore 2026 Open Newbury Street Dates »
| HOURS | ↑ top |
Open Neighborhood Streets Hours - 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Open Newbury Street Hours - 10:30am - 5:00pm
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
| LOCATIONS | ↑ top |
| Dorchester | --- | map | Blue Hill Avenue (Dudley to Warrenn), Dorchester, MA |
| Dorchester | --- | map | Dorchester Avenue (Freeport to Gallivan Blvd), Dorchester, MA |
| Jamaica Plain | --- | map | Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA |
| RELATED LINKS | ↑ top |
- Profiles
- Events
- Open Streets Boston 2026, 8/2/26-10/18/26
Info changes frequently. We cannot warrant it. Verify with Open Streets Boston 2026 before making the trek. If you find an error, please report it...
