Riverfest

Mark your calendar now so you don't miss our ultimate end-of-summer block party, sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.comparioninsurance.com/insurance-agent/massachusetts/boston-043d">Comparion Insurance Agency</a>. Enjoy fireworks over the Mystic River, shop 30+ artisan vendors, play beach volleyball or pickleball at Club Volo, and experience live performances on two different stages throughout the day. Plus, this year, the Baxter Park Oval will feature a bounce house obstacle course, giveaways, roving entertainment, and more family-friendly fun. Check out the full schedule below, with even more details to come! Event Schedule: 11 AM – 4 PM <a href="https://www.bostonwomensmarket.com/">Boston Women’s Market's</a>&nbsp;Makers Market to highlight 30+ women-owned businesses (Found Up North Co., Goldstruck Jewelry, Poodle Pack Gear, Pottery By Ile, Sugar Candle LLC, The Succulent Spot &amp; more) 11 AM - 9 PM Stay active with volleyball, pickleball, and more at Club Volo, which will be FREE &amp; open to the public all day --&nbsp;<a href="https://www.volosports.com/d/687fe2794fd118d00a05fd3c">register here.</a> While walking the streets of Assembly Row, browse sidewalk sales and discover special storefront activations! More info coming soon. 1 PM – 6 PM Catch live performances on&nbsp;The Lawn Stage&nbsp;(FM Collective, The Eight Tracks A Cappella &amp; MetaMovements) while enjoying lawn games, all sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/">Mass General Brigham.</a> Enjoy giveaways, prizes, and countless opportunities for family fun. 4 PM – 8 PM At the&nbsp;Artisan Way Kids Zone, unleash your creativity at the Chalk Walk, enjoy bubble magic and check out our DJ who will be running interactive games for the kiddos all afternoon, sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.littlespoon.com/?coupon=river50&amp;utm_medium=qrcode&amp;utm_source=river_fest&amp;utm_campaign=riverfest_2025">Little Spoon.</a> In the&nbsp;Baxter Park Kids Zone, jump into a bounce house obstacle course, enjoy roving entertainment, and explore even more freebies, raffles, and games. Performances on the&nbsp;Mystic River Stage&nbsp;(Torn &amp; Frayed, Villens of Soul &amp; Grooversity) 8:30 PM End the evening with a breathtaking fireworks display over the Mystic River — the perfect finale to a day of community, celebration, and fun. Stay in the Know The countdown is on!! Stay tuned for full event details by following Assembly Row&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/assemblyrow/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AssemblyRow/">Facebook</a>&nbsp;for the latest updates, sneak peeks, and behind-the-scenes fun as we get closer to September 13.

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