7 Car-free Open Streets Events Coming to Boston in 2024 

Nothing says summer like strolling down a heavily trafficked Boston thoroughfare without the honking and yelling. The warm season heralds the start of <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/open-streets-boston-2023-boston-423362">Open Streets Boston 2024</a>, when pedestrians flood walkways around Boston that are closed off to traffic and opened up to the community. Beyond stress free strolling, these events also often include performances, local vendors, food trucks, and more. by Celina Colby <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/memorial-drive-recreation-sundays-2024-cambridge-460429">Memorial Drive Recreation Sundays 2024</a> When: Every Sunday April 28-November 10 Where: Memorial Drive between between Western Ave and Gerry's Landing Rd Info: Every Sunday for more than six months, a slice of Memorial Drive (often referred to as Riverbend Park) is closed to cars, allowing pedestrians, cyclists, and everyone in between to enjoy it safely. Bask in the summer sunshine and enjoy the views of the Boston skyline from across the river, worry free.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/open-streets-boston-2024-roxbury-roxbury-453429">Open Streets Boston 2024: Roxbury</a> When: Saturday June 22, 10:30am Where: Blue Hill Ave between Warren St and Dudley St Info: Experience Blue Hill Avenue in Roxbury car-free, replacing the sounds of revving engines and honking horns with children’s laughter and community bonding. Bike and stroll down the street while learning about community orgs, connecting with neighbors, and checking out local restaurants.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/open-newbury-street-2024-boston-460411">Open Newbury Street 2024</a> When: Sundays June 30-September 1  Where: Newbury Street Info: Open Newbury is one of the most beloved open street experiences of the summer. Business and restaurant owners flock to the street to showcase new wares, offer refreshments, and mingle with the crowds. Street vendors and performers keep the day lively and pedestrians can take in one of Boston’s famous, historic streets, car-free.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/open-streets-boston-2024-jamaica-plain-jamaica-plain-453430">Open Streets Boston 2024: Jamaica Plain</a> When: Saturday July 21, 10:30am Where: Centre St between Lamartine St and South St Info: Experience Jamaica Plan’s main street, Centre Street, without having to dodge cars and wait interminably at crosswalks. The unique small businesses that Centre Street is known for will come out to the street with tables and booths of special wares. While you browse you’ll see strollers, roller skates, bikes, and pedestrians enjoying the car-free day. Don’t miss the <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/jp-chess-tournaments-at-open-streets-jamaica-plain-419340">Chess Tournament</a>! <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/open-streets-boston-2024-hyde-park-hyde-park-453432">Open Streets Boston 2024: Hyde Park</a> When: Sunday August 11, 10:30am Where: River St from Hyde Park Ave and River St to Fairmount St and Davison St Info: One of Hyde Park’s busy main drags that normally heralds rush hour traffic will transform into a pedestrian only paradise for one day only. Engage in family-friendly activities, check out local businesses, and take in the street from a whole new perspective. <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/open-streets-boston-2024-east-boston-east-boston-453433">Open Streets Boston 2024: East Boston</a> When: Sunday September 15, 10:30am Where: Meridian St from Maverick to Porter &amp; Bennington St from Porter to Day Square Info: Routine, traffic-laden streets in East Boston will transform for one day only into a massive block party. Stroll through the neighborhood without worry about cars, meet up with neighbors, and take in the local public art. You might even encounter some pop-up performances along the way. <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/open-streets-boston-2024-allston-brighton-allston-453434">Open Streets Boston 2024: Allston/Brighton</a> When: Sunday October 20, 10:30am Where: Harvard Ave and Brighton Ave from Cambridge to Comm Ave Info: The normally chaotic through-way into Allston and Brighton will become a playground for locals during this pedestrian-only day. Watch dynamic performances, learn about local orgs, pop into that store you’ve always been curious about, and much more. -- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/berkie382/">Photo</a> by @berkie382

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