SEPTEMBER 4 - 19, 2025
Ongoing Events
SoWa Open Market Sundays, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM through October 500 Harrison Avenue Boston's largest celebration of local art, food and music continues with over 175 makers, food trucks, live music, and Beer Garden. FREE
SoWa Artists Guild Open Studios Every Sunday, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 450 Harrison Avenue Over 80 professional studio artists open their doors. Browse studios, meet artists, and buy art directly from makers. FREE
Berklee Outdoor Concerts Through September at various locations Free concerts by Berklee students, faculty, and alumni including performances at SoWa Open Market. Music ranges from jazz to classical, Latin to funk. FREE
Week Of September 4-7
Thursday, September 4 City Hall on the Go 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM, Central Boston Elder Services 2315 Washington Street Mobile City Hall services - pay parking tickets, request documents, check voter registration. Note: Does not accept cash payments
South End Soccer In-Person Assessment First Thursday assessment for youth soccer registration Part of Soccer Unity Project's free fall programs Contact: southendsoccer.org
Friday, September 5 South End Art Hop Opening Night 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM throughout South End Arts District Kick off the weekend-long celebration with 100+ locations open including artist studios, galleries, restaurants, and shops. Features the STRUT! Fashion Show during street closure. Family friendly and FREE
South End Sidewalk Sale Begins Friday, September 5th - Sunday, September 7th (rain or shine) Shop your favorite South End stores with amazing deals and find treasures while supporting local retailers and restaurants. Participating businesses include ARTEFACT, Bittersweet Violet, Black Lamb, Boon Plant Bar, BRIX Wine Shop, Burro Bar, Buzzing Backyard Flower Garden, Cadeau Boutique, Dahlia, Flock, Flores Mantilla, Foodies Urban Market, JJ Foleys Cafe, Heartbreak Hill Running Club, Hudson Interior Designs, Kodomo, Lekker Home, Little Lovage Club, Mayne Kids Hair Salon, M. Flynn, MJ Berries (562 Tremont Street), Paper Dragon Store, Parkside Bookshop, PATCH NYC, Petite Sakura, Polkadog Bakery, Recharge on Clarendon Medspa, SAULT New England, Sky Candle, Soccer Unity Project, the ONEIL studio, The Wine Emporium, and Trove On Tremont. Interactive map available at sebaboston.com
SoWa First Friday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, 450 Harrison Avenue Monthly open studio event with over 80 artists opening their doors. FREE
Saturday, September 6 South End Art Hop - Full Day 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM throughout South End Arts District Continue exploring with Kids Hop at the Farmers Market and SEABA Artist Market at Dealer. Choose your own adventure across the neighborhood. FREE
Union Park Neighborhood Association Block Party Union Park (between Shawmut and Tremont) Co-hosted with Little Lovage Club and Community Music Center of Boston. Features free ice cream for first 100 people, live music, kid-friendly activities, face painter, and raffle with gift cards valued over $50 from local businesses. Street closed to traffic during event. Donate to enter raffle at bit.ly/4mYiQFv - winners need not be present. FREE
South End Soccer In-Person Assessment First Saturday assessment for youth soccer registration Contact: southendsoccer.org
Sunday, September 7 South End Art Hop Final Day 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM throughout South End Arts District Last day of the weekend arts celebration. FREE
SoWa Open Market 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 500 Harrison Avenue
SoWa Artists Guild Open Studios 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 450 Harrison Avenue
Week Of September 8-14
Monday, September 8 South End Soccer Season Begins Fall season starts (week after Labor Day) Free youth soccer programs through Soccer Unity Project Games on Saturdays/Sundays, practices one day per week Contact: southendsoccer.org
Sunday, September 14 SoWa Open Market 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 500 Harrison Avenue
SoWa Artists Guild Open Studios 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 450 Harrison Avenue
Week Of September 15-19
Sunday, September 21 (Just outside calendar period but important to note) 38th Annual South End Open Studios Weekend Begins Extended hours at SoWa Artists Guild: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Ongoing Community Programming
Boston Public Library Programs Note: South End Branch closed for facilities issues - residents can access services at Central Library in Copley Square
ESOL Conversation Groups (Tuesdays, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Story Times for children
Adult programming and literacy services
Community Music Center of Boston Registration open for fall 2025 lessons and classes 109-year-old accredited music school providing equitable access to music education Contact: cmcb.org
Age Strong Commission Programming Union Church, 485 Columbus Avenue Programs for older adults including fitness and social activities Contact: 617-635-4505
Youth Flag Football Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Carter Playground Bubble, 709 Columbus Avenue Free co-ed program for ages 8U, 10U, 12U, and girls 15U Registration: boston.gov/sports
Community Meetings & Services
South End Landmark District Commission First Tuesday of each month (September 2nd) Reviews proposed changes to South End building exteriors
Neighborhood Association Meetings
Ellis South End Neighborhood Association - Check ellisneighborhood.org
Pilot Block Neighborhood Association - PBNAinfo@gmail.com
Various other associations - check with individual groups
United South End Settlements (USES) 48 Rutland Street Early childhood education, after-school programs, family services Contact: uses.org
City Contact Information
South End Neighborhood Liaison Sarah Sharpe, Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services 617-635-4505 | Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM
Boston 311 Services Report non-emergency issues: Dial 3-1-1 or download BOS:311 app
For the most up-to-date event information, visit boston.gov/events, sowaboston.com, seaba.com, or check individual organization websites and social media pages. Weather may affect outdoor events. Event times and dates subject to change.
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