Get out in the fresh air and take stroll to Kendall Plaza for monthly Summer Shops.
This summer we’re partnering with Boston Women’s Market for a fun series of artisanal markets! June through September, we’ll be hosting monthly pop ups of “Summer Shops” on the plaza featuring a collection of local artists, small businesses, vendors, and more!
Bring friends or shop solo for handmade goods! Each Summer Shops event is free to visit, no registration required. Meet the BWM vendors that will be popping up at Summer Shops here.
The 2026 Schedule of Summer Shops is:
- Thursday July 9 | 4:30-8:30PM
- Saturday July 18 | 12-5PM
- Thursday August 13 | 4:30-8:30PM
- Saturday August 22 | 12-5PM
- Thursday September 10 | 4:30-8:30PM
- Saturday September 18 |12-5PM
There’s no registration required to pop on by, the Summer Shops series will be listed on Eventbrite, Any updates or schedule changes will be communicated via email to any RSVP’d attendees, as well as shared on our Instagram, @kendallcntr.
Boston Women’s Market is a local organization providing educational resources and marketing support to women entrepreneurs and curating yearly seasonal pop up markets and in-person events. To learn more about their mission, community, and opportunities to work with them, head to their website.
Thursday markets coincide with our Urban Park beer garden series. Relax and refresh post shop with a Lamplighter brew, all proceeds go to local charities. Learn more here.
Shopping on a Saturday? Stick around for our free movie nights! Music starts at 4, film starts at 6. Learn more here.