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Open Streets Boston is expanding the car-free, pedestrian-only events to four neighborhoods between August and October. These free, family-friendly events temporarily shut down major thoroughfares to vehicle traffic so residents can enjoy open-air walking, biking, live music, games, fitness classes, and local business activations.
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What's Here
All scheduled Open Streets events operate during the following timeframes:
Event Hours: 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Street Closures: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Parking Bans: Prohibited along the routes from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM
2026 Neighborhood Schedule
Jamaica Plain
Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
Route: Centre Street, stretching from Lamartine Street to Lochstead Avenue
Highlights: Local small businesses expand outward into the street alongside family games and community booths.
Mattapan
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Route: Blue Hill Avenue, stretching from River Street to Babson Street
Highlights: Interactive activations, food options, and localized community celebrations.
Allston / Brighton
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Route: Brighton Avenue and Harvard Avenue, stretching from Cambridge Street to Commonwealth Avenue
Highlights: A return to this vibrant hub after a brief hiatus, bringing back extensive pedestrian zones.
Roslindale
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Route: Roslindale Square, covering Corinth Street and Poplar Street from Belgrade Avenue to Washington Street
Highlights: Brand new location for the 2026 series, bringing car-free block programming to the heart of Roslindale for the first time.
Event Guidelines & Safety
Cost: Completely free and open to all ages; no tickets or registrations are required to attend.
Activities: Expect a rotating mix of local food trucks, community resource tabling, pop-up fitness routines, and unique neighborhood performances.