Open Streets Boston
Family-friendly, pedestrian-focused events that transform City streets into vibrant, car-free boulevards where people can dream, play, and explore.
During Open Streets events, neighborhood streets are closed to vehicular traffic to create room for community and play. The events allow local businesses to expand into the street, and to safely make space for music, games, bicycling, community tabling, and more.
2025 Open Streets Events
All events from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Streets close at 9 a.m. | Activities start at 10:30 a.m.
Roxbury
Saturday, July 12
Blue Hill Ave from Warren St. to Quincy St.
Hyde Park
Sunday, August 10
Hyde Park Ave. and River St. to Fairmount St. and Davison St.
Dorchester
Sunday, September 14
Dorchester Ave. from Ashmont St. to Adams St.
Mattapan
Saturday, October 18
Blue Hill Ave. from River St. to Babson St.
Jamaica Plain
Sunday, November 2
Centre St. from Lamartine St. to South St.
Get Involved
Get InvolvedEvery 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.
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!
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 email [email protected].
If you are interested in learning about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.
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!
