Mayor Michelle Wu announced the Boston Open Streets programs for the 2026 summer season

Experience a car-free day filled with community fun at Boston’s Open Streets! During these open street events, the city will close major thoroughfares to motor traffic, opening them for pedestrian use only. This free, family friendly initiative transforms city streets into vibrant pedestrian zones, perfect for biking, walking, and exploring. Join your neighbors for a day of play, featuring food trucks, photo installations, exclusive performances and activations, family friendly activities like face painting, balloon animals, crafts, and more!

Learn more about Boston's - and Cambridge's - Open Streets below!

Newbury open streets

Newbury Open Streets

Date: Every Sunday from July 12 - October 11, 2026 (Excluding August 30, Sept 27, October 4 | Including December TBD)
Route: Berkeley St. to Massachusetts Ave.
Time: 10 AM - 6 PM

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Busy street lined with cars in Jamaica Plain

Jamaica Plain Open Streets

Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
Route: Centre St. from Lamartine St. to Lochstead Ave
Time: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

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Mattapan old subway car

Mattapan Open Streets

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Route: Blue Hill Ave. from River St. to Babson St.
Time: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

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Brighton - Allston

Allston/Brighton Open Streets

Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Route: Brighton Ave. and Harvard Ave. from Cambridge St. to Commonwealth Ave.
Time: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

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Roslindale Village

Roslindale Open Streets

Date: Sunday, October 18 2026
Route: Roslindale Square from Belgrade Ave. to Washington St.
Time: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

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Intersection of JFK Street and Memorial Drive, Cambridge

Cambridge Open Street

Date: Sundays from April 26, 2026 through November 8, 2026 
Route: Riverbend Park; from Gerrys Landing Road to JFK Street 
Time: 11am - 7pm

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