Open Newbury Street 2025

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Dates:	Only on 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 12/7 between 7/13/25 - 12/7/25
Hours:	10:00am - 8:00pm
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Seasonal Fun

🚶‍♀️ Open Newbury Street: 2025 Car-Free Sundays in Boston

Open Newbury Street is back for 2025! On select Sundays this summer and fall, Newbury Street closes to vehicle traffic and opens up to pedestrians, creating a car-free corridor through one of Boston’s most iconic shopping and dining districts.

Stroll, shop, dine, and enjoy live music, sidewalk sales, and people-watching along this historic Back Bay thoroughfare—from Berkeley Street to Massachusetts Avenue.

📅 2025 Open Newbury Street Dates (12pm–8pm):

✅ June 30
✅ July 7, 14, 21, 28
✅ August 4, 11, 18, 25
✅ September 1 (Labor Day Weekend)

🚧 Street Closures
From Berkeley Street to Massachusetts Avenue, all vehicle traffic (including parking) is prohibited from 10:00am to 8:00pm. The street is open to pedestrians from 12:00pm to 8:00pm.

Parking will once again be restricted on Newbury Street and adjacent streets with enforcement beginning at 5:00 a.m., and signs will be posted informing drivers of the change.

What to Expect:
Al fresco dining spots, live music, local artisans, sidewalk sales, people-watching galore, and even fresh-squeezed lemonade stands! It’s a perfect day out for locals and visitors alike.

🌆 PLUS – the Open Streets fun expands into neighborhoods like Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, and Allston-Brighton with even more pedestrian-only events.

👉 View the Open Neighborhood Streets Schedule here.

Boston’s beloved Open Newbury Street program returns this summer and fall with select Sundays turned into pedestrian-only zones - welcoming strollers, diners, and shoppers to enjoy one of the city’s most iconic streets without vehicle traffic.

WEBSITE

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www.boston.gov/departments/transportation/open-newbury-street

LOCATION

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Newbury Street, Boston, MA map

Newbury Street from Arlington Street to Massachusetts Avenue.