The Holiday Stroll

💯 Our final Holiday market of the year, &amp; our 100th event!! Time really does fly 🥲 🎪 Sat. + Sun. Dec. 20 &amp; 21, 11am-6pm: 60+ small local businesses will pop up at The Charles River Speedway in Boston (525 Western Ave 02135) to sell art, vinyl, vintage, &amp; more! *** Features *** 🎟️ Admission: FREE, all ages 🏠 Gingerbread House building competition: 12-3pm both days - $5 entry - winners announced online 🤑 Prizes: 🥇 $75 Speedway gift card, 2 tix to any&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/roadrunnerboston/">@roadrunnerboston</a>&nbsp;show, merch 🥈 $50 GC, merch 🥉 $25 GC, merch 🍬💌 “Candy-gram” card crafting station 🫙 Experience Room:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucretiancrafts/">@lucretiancrafts</a>&nbsp;jar decorating workshop &amp; gallery 🍽️ 🥤Concessions: 🍻🛍️ Sip ‘n Shop - carry&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/notchbrewing/">@notchbrewing</a>&nbsp;beverages around while browsing! 🚐 Trucks -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tandoorandcurryonwheels/">@tandoorandcurryonwheels</a>&nbsp;🫓 🍛 ,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bonetownburgers/">@bonetownburgers</a>&nbsp;🍔 ,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/frios_southboston7/">@frios_southboston7</a>&nbsp;☕️ 🏬 Stalls -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thirdtimetogether/">@thirdtimetogether</a>&nbsp;🍨🥙,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/salsashackbos_/">@salsashackbos_</a>&nbsp;🌮,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pizzaprojectboston/">@pizzaprojectboston</a>&nbsp;🍕🥗,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rite.bos/">@rite.bos</a>&nbsp;🍵 ☕️🥃 ,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.koji.club/">@the.koji.club</a>&nbsp;🍙🍶 🐕 Pets: You + fur baby can eat outside &amp; shop together inside! 🎶 Vinyl DJ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/semantics617/">@semantics617</a> 🖼️ Poster: by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ailishshea/">@ailishshea</a>&nbsp;- find their booth at the market, or more work online: <a href="https://www.ailishshea.com/">https://www.ailishshea.com/</a> 🧱 Afterwards, stop by our store&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebrightonemporium/">@thebrightonemporium</a>&nbsp;: 60+ more vendors, a 5-min walk away! 406 Western Ave 02135, open 11-7 every day through Dec. *** Info *** 🗓️ Dates: Dec. 20/21 2025 ⏰ Time: 11am-6pm 📍Address: 525 Western Ave. Boston MA 02135 🗺️ Location:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/charlesriverspeedway/">@charlesriverspeedway</a>&nbsp;complex 🐎 - 7 restaurants, indoor taproom, outdoor courtyard patio, big event space (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/garagebevents/">@garagebevents</a>&nbsp;) + a small one (annex) ☔ Weather: indoor + outdoor areas, rain or shine *** Getting There *** 🚲 Bike: racks out front, new protected lanes! 🚌 Bus: 70, 86 🚂 Train:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/boston_landing/">@boston_landing</a>&nbsp;station, zone 1A (same cost as the T) 🚗 Drive: right by the highway! 🅿️ Free parking: - lots next door behind 495 Western Ave , &amp; 1245 Soldiers Fld Rd over footbridge *overflow: garage behind 280 Western Ave - $5 validation at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fidopizzaboston/">@fidopizzaboston</a>&nbsp;or $20 flat* ♿️ Wheelchair Accessible <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tca/2/16/1f3aa.png">&nbsp;Vendor List: @1734thrift @ac_potsnpies @adas_estate @ailishshea @aimeebelangerart @alicethepotter @betsymcreative @candlesbyares @carlrlavigne @carmela.rachel.art @catfish_cult @catherine_jin010214 @ciciandthemoon @cloud9resale @corinnscreations @crvieart @eliwest_metalworking @faithenduresbydev @felt_nouns @fionaandhoney @Frios_southboston7&nbsp; @greatwoodco @hand_tools_only @hopenoeljewelry @impeccablescoop @jaxolinetheartist @jillklydon @jxslade_region1records @latitude_home @lizzie_cartoons @loveandasandwich @lucretiancrafts @melonyans @montgomery_green @nowarriving.store @poodlepackgear @pulp.gif @re.liv.d @rytheterrariumguy @angiesphalanges @samstrojny @shopmadebymorgannicole @sires.and.dames @skeletonnursery @snarlingiron @starkweatherdesigns&nbsp; @sugalski.ceramics @thebutteredtable @timeless_kitty @twistedforestart @twistedpinejewelry @winthropindustries @yankeethrifting @atelier.loubelle @emorykj_art @tandoorandcurry @toastella @warrior.m0m @wo.he.lo

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Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

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S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

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S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

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Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

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This week in Boston

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S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

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Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

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S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

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S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

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Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

Boston Bars and Restaurants: Events and Openings

Food & drink experiences in Boston

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