ONGOING EVENTS

SoWa Artists Guild Open Studios Every Sunday, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 450 Harrison Avenue. Over 80 professional studio artists open their doors year-round. Browse studios, meet artists, and buy art directly from makers. FREE Website: sowaartists.com

SoWa First Fridays First Friday of each month, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, 450 Harrison Avenue & throughout SoWa Art + Design District. Artists, galleries, shops and showrooms open their doors for an evening of art and culture. FREE Website: sowaartists.com

Community Music Center of Boston Programming Registration open for fall 2025 lessons and classes. 109-year-old accredited music school providing equitable access to music education. Website: 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

OCTOBER 17-19

Head of the Charles Regatta (60th Anniversary) Friday, October 17 - Sunday, October 19, 2025, Charles River, Boston/Cambridge. World's largest 3-day rowing competition with 11,500+ competitors and 325,000 spectators. Friday: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM; Saturday: 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday: 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM. Viewable from both sides of Charles River and bridges. FREE to spectators. Website: hocr.org

South End Historical Society House Tour (57th Annual) Saturday, October 18, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Pick up tickets and guidebooks at Sprogis & Neale Real Estate, 679 Tremont Street. Boston's premier open house tour featuring historic South End homes. General Admission: $30 advance / $35 day of tour. Note: Online advance ticket sales end 4:00 PM on Friday, October 17. Website: southendhistoricalsociety.org

Titus Sparrow Park Clean Up and Fall Gathering Saturday, October 18, Titus Sparrow Park, 75 West Rutland Square. Community park clean-up and seasonal gathering. FREE

Cathedral of the Holy Cross Concert Sunday, October 19, 3:00 PM, Cathedral of the Holy Cross, 1400 Washington Street. Celebrating Opus 801's 150th Anniversary with notable artists. General Admission $20 / $10 Seniors, Students. Website: bostoncathedral.com

OCTOBER 20-26

Ellis South End Neighborhood Association - Community Dinner Stroll Monday, October 20, 5:30 PM. Start at Spy Bar, 40 Berkeley Street. Begin as one group for drinks and appetizers, then groups of 8 will stroll to multiple restaurants. Contact: ellisneighborhood.org for registration details

Seeds of Success 20th Anniversary Fundraising Event The Blackstone Franklin Square Neighborhood Association celebrates two decades of supporting South End students at their annual scholarship fundraiser. Tuesday, October 21, 6-8 PM. Join neighbors for an evening of food, drinks, and live music while hearing directly from scholarship recipients about their educational journeys. Since 2005, BFSNA has awarded over 200 scholarships to South End high school seniors pursuing higher education, Tickets and donations available at blackstonefranklinscholarship.square.site.

Boston Book Festival Thursday, October 23, 2025. Celebrating the power of words with ticketed events culminating in annual festival that promotes a culture of reading and ideas.

SoWa Open Market - Final of Season (Halloween Special) Sunday, October 26, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 500 Harrison Avenue. Last SoWa Open Market of the 2025 season with Halloween festivities. Free pumpkin painting, face painting, and costume contest with prizes. FREE

Halloween 2025 Thursday, October 31, 2025. Rutland Street will be closed to traffic from Tremont Street to Shawmut Street from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM for trick-or-treating.

NOVEMBER

SoWa Winter Festival (10th Annual) Opening Day: Friday, November 28 (Black Friday), 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Dates: November 28 - December 28, 2025 Location: SoWa Power Station, 550 Harrison Avenue. Hours of Operation: Opening Day (Friday, November 28): 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday - Thursday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Mondays: CLOSED Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: CLOSED. 100+ local vendors featuring handmade art, holiday gifts, specialty foods, and cocktails. Live musical acts including D's Keys (single pianist Fridays-Sundays 2:00-4:00 PM, Dueling Pianos Fridays & Saturdays 5:00-9:00 PM, Sundays 4:00-8:00 PM). Mezzanine Bar and Lounge, food trucks, and holiday workshops (Mondays-Wednesdays) featuring ornament and wreath-making, candle-making, gemstone jewelry, and printmaking. Admission: $10 (Children 12 and under free). Onsite parking available. Website: sowaboston.com

SoWa Winter Festival - Special Opening Weekend Black Friday: Friday, November 29, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Small Business Saturday: Saturday, November 30, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

COMMUNITY SERVICES & PROGRAMMING

Boston Public Library Programs Note: South End Branch closed for facilities issues - residents can access services at Central Library in Copley Square