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Open Streets Mattapan

Join us for Open Streets Boston in Mattapan!

September 12, 2026
  • 10:30am - 3:00pm
  • Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-12T10:30:00 - 2026-09-12T15:00:00

Get ready for a family-friendly, pedestrian-focused event on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. that will transform Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan, from River Street to Babson Street, into a vibrant, car-free boulevard where people can dream, play, and explore. Open Streets Boston in Mattapan will feature live music, food trucks, kid's activities, and much more!

(All Open Streets Boston events take place from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Streets will be closed to vehicular traffic starting at 9 a.m. and reopen at 4 p.m.

Mattapan Map

September 12, 2026
  • 10:30am - 3:00pm
  • Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-12T10:30:00 - 2026-09-12T15:00:00

General FAQs

General FAQs

Yes, Open Streets Boston events and related activities are free for anyone to attend. Across the full event route, you will find:

- Main Stage with live performances

- Live music along the route throughout the day

- Kids Hubs

- Vendor Hubs (local businesses and food)

- Resource Rows (community organizations and services)

- Free interactive activities and games

- Free water stations

- Free pedicab rides (not included on all routes)

- ADA-accessible restrooms

Signage on the route will direct you to all programming and amenities.

You can find a complete list of vendors and activities listed on this page's airtable. You can also sign up for the Open Streets Boston newsletter here

You can find information regarding MBTA diversions on this page.

Yes, there are port-a-potty stations found throughout each Open Streets Boston event route. 

Yes, you can find a complete list of vendors listed on this page's airtable.

Check this page during inclement weather to see the latest updates regarding the schedule. 

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