10 FREE Summer Block Parties in Boston 2024

Nothing says summer like a block party. The whole neighborhood comes together to enjoy live music, local foods, games, crafts, and more. It’s a community celebration of the best kind. Luckily there are many to enjoy in Boston this summer and with <a href="https://www.boston.gov/departments/transportation/how-host-block-party" target="_blank">Mayor Wu’s Block Party initiative</a> you can even get a grant to host your own!&nbsp; by Celina Colby <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/harpoon-brewery-to-host-first-father-s-day-block-party-weekend-boston-1000638" target="_blank">Father’s Day Block Party Weekend at Harpoon</a> When: Sunday 6/16 Where: Seaport Cost: Free Info: Celebrate Dads and Father Figures at Harpoon Brewery with a block party featuring a pickleball tournament, live music, outdoor games, and all the brews dad can drink. <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/cambridge-arts-river-festival-2024-cambridge-455948" target="_blank">Cambridge Arts River Festival 2024</a> Where: Saturday 6/15, 11am Where: Memorial Dr between JFK St and Western Ave Cost: Free Info: Watch live performances on six different stages at this massive celebration of the arts on the banks of the Charles River. Sample international foods, participate in live artmaking, and shop a local art market.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/charles-river-speedway-summer-block-party-brighton-1000293" target="_blank">Charles River Speedway Summer Block Party</a> When: Sunday 6/16, 12pm Where: Brighton Cost: Free Info: Jam out to live music in the Speedway courtyard, play giant checkers, giant scrabble and more fun lawn games, get your face painted, engage in kids activities, and, of course, sample food and drinks from Speedway vendors. <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/juneteenth-block-party-brookline-450639" target="_blank">Juneteenth Block Party</a> When: Wednesday 6/19, 12pm Where: Brookline Cost: Free Info: Celebrate Juneteenth with live music, soul and Caribbean food, a DJ-fueled dance party, and more. Kids can enjoy a bounce house and face painting and blanketed areas with pillows allow for a respite from the dance floor. <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/pride-block-party--2-boston-1000776" target="_blank">Pride Block Party</a> When: Thursday 6/20 3pm Where: Fenway Cost: Free Info: Join The Colleges of the Fenway for their annual Pride Block Party where you can indulge in free food from Amigos Locos Tacos and Roxy’s Grilled Cheese, watch a live drag show, get creative in a tie-dye booth, explore interactive exhibits, and more.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/found-block-party-cambridge-459169" target="_blank">FOUND Block Party</a> When: Every Saturday starting 6/22 Where: Central Square Cost: Free Info: Join FOUND every Saturday this summer for an epic vintage block party on Columbia Street, blocked off to traffic. Feel the summer vibe with live music and food and beverages from local businesses, and hunt for vintage treasures from FOUND and other vendors.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/castle-island-x-shy-bird-block-party-south-boston-1000777" target="_blank">Castle Island x Shy Bird Block Party</a> When: Saturday 6/22, 10am Where: South Boston Cost: Free Info: Enjoy the perfect pairing at this block party with drinks from both Castle Island and Shy Bird, a ride with B/Spoke, beautiful florals from Wild Child, a pup-centric popup from Red Dog, snacks from local restaurants, and live music by Matty Sheehan.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/city-of-cambridge-dance-party-2023-cambridge-417784" target="_blank">City of Cambridge Dance Party 2024</a> When: Friday 6/28, 6pm Where: Cambridge City Hall Cost: Free Info: During one of the most beloved annual dance parties in the city, the streets outside Cambridge City Hall are shut down for a wild, exuberant party. Local DJs will spin beats into the night while thousands of guests break out their best dance moves.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/somerville-artbeat-2024-festival-somerville-1001603" target="_blank">Somerville ArtBeat 2024 Festival</a> When: Saturday 7/13, 10:30am Where: Davis Square Cost: Free Info: Walk freely through Davis Square experiencing the work of dynamic local artists at this culture-centric festival. This year’s theme is WILD and you can see it channeled through live music, performances, craft and community vendors, and food by local restaurants.&nbsp; BONUS: <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/june-summer-block-party-boston-1000141" target="_blank">June Summer Block Party at Eataly&nbsp;</a> When: Thursday 6/20, 6pm Where: Back Bay Cost: $89 Info: Every month from June to September Eataly hosts a lavish Italian block party on their floral patio. Sip a classic cocktail, shoot oysters, enjoy Italian eats, and dance it out to a live band and DJ. Though not free, it’s a fabulous way to spend an evening. -- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kylekleinphoto/" target="_blank">Photo</a> by @kylekleinphoto

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