First Friday
2026-03-06 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-03 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-01 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-05 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-03 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-07 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-04 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-02 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates
On the First Friday of every month, the artists, galleries, shops and showrooms of the SoWa Art + Design District in the South End open their doors to the public for an evening of art, culture and inspiration. Meet the artists in their element, view the latest gallery exhibitions, shop small, and dine at one of SoWa’s world-class restaurants.
SoWa First Fridays are family friendly and free. Plenty of parking is available.

SoWa Open Market
2026-05-03 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-17 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-24 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-31 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-21 11:00 - 17:00 and 10 more dates
The SoWa Open Market is one of the largest open-air farmer and artist markets in Boston. With a variety of regional and local vendors, plus food + beverage trucks, nestled among artist studios, galleries, and retail shops on the pedestrian-only Thayer Street, the SoWa (South of Washington) community becomes a vibrant gathering place every Sunday, May – November.
Address: 500 Harrison Ave and Thayer Street
Dates: Sundays, May 3 – November 15
Hours: 11AM – 5PM
Cost: Free
