September is full of opportunities to gather, give back, and enjoy the changing season on The Greenway! From community service and family-friendly celebrations to local food, public art, live music, and dancing, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Read on to discover this month’s highlights and plan one more summer visit before the leaves start to fall!
On The Greenway
Off the Clock: Spirit Tasting at Boston Harbor Distillery
Presented by the Greenway Business Improvement District (BID)
September 3 | 5:30 to 7:30 PM | Boston Harbor Distillery at The Greenway
Join Boston Harbor Distillery at The Greenway for a free Spirit tasting! Swing by to discover the unique flavors and craftsmanship behind each spirit while enjoying an evening on The Greenway. Participants must be 21+.
9/11 Service Project
Hosted by Project 351 and Home Base, presented by Hanscom Federal Credit Union Charitable Foundation
September 11 | 12 to 2 PM | Rowes Wharf Plaza
Home Base invites you to take part in a care package service project to support active duty service members and veterans. This event offers an opportunity to give back to our community on September 11, a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Activities will include building military care packages for our servicemen and women overseas, writing letters of support to our troops and veterans, and creating care packages for our local veterans in need.
Closing Celebration for Big Hoops to Fill
Hosted by Ja’Hari Ortega, SIDE PRESENTS, and The Greenway
September 12 | 2 to 6 PM | On The Greenway between Pearl Street and Oliver Street
Join us for a closing celebration of Ja’Hari Ortega’s Greenway exhibition, Big Hoops to Fill. This celebratory and family-friendly sendoff will include lawn games for all ages, music from DJ Cha and DJ Troy Frost, bubbles, and food trucks. Come together to send off our favorite Hoops in style!
Boston Local Food Festival
Hosted by The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts
September 20 (rain date September 27) | 11 AM to 5 PM | Wharf District
Join us for a delicious day of tasting your way across New England’s bounty and diversity! With over 80 food vendors, two demo kitchens — one hosting a seafood cooking competition, the other hourly cooking demos from chefs — family activities, and more, there is something for everyone. Every food vendor represents New England’s finest foods — from popsicles made from local fruit to roasted Filipino-style pig, from blueberry crisps from a blueberry farm to a raw oyster bar, from Jamaican Jerk sauce made with Maine-grown blueberries to Mexican-style street corn from locally-grown corn-on-the-cob.
Let’s Dance Boston
Hosted by Vivo Performing Arts
September 23 – 27 | Times Vary, visit website for specific details | Dewey Square
Enjoy five nights of live music and social dance at Dewey Square, including Salsa, Latin Afro-Caribbean, Hustle, Lindy Hop, and Soul Line Dancing! Your Let’s Dance Boston experience begins each evening with a free 45-minute lesson from top local dance instructors before you dance the night away to music by a live band.
Experience Chinatown
Hosted by Pao Arts Center
September 26 | 11 AM to 3 PM | Auntie Kay & Uncle Frank Chin Park on The Greenway
Join us this fall to see, hear, create, and connect at the annual Experience Chinatown Arts Festival. Together, we’ll celebrate the rich cultural fabric of Boston Chinatown through free creative activities and live performances at Chin Park on The Greenway, as well as exhibits across the neighborhood.
Around The Area
Midday Munchies
Hosted by Boston Public Market
Wednesdays in September | 12 PM until supplies run out | Boston Public Market Info Desk
Brighten up your Wednesday with samples from a rotating selection of Boston Public Market vendors! Enjoy a tasty, locally sourced snack, sip, or treat from one of our small businesses. Offerings change weekly, so check back every Wednesday to discover your new favorite.
Public Tour of Boston Public Market
Hosted by Boston Public Market
Fridays in September | 11 AM | Boston Public Market Info Desk
Learn more about the Boston Public Market’s history and mission and enjoy delicious samples from select vendors at our free weekly tour! Join us Friday mornings at 11 AM for a free tour of the Boston Public Market. Experience a 20-30 minute curated tour exploring New England seasonality, food production, and craftsmanship, plus enjoy samples from select vendors!
Lecture: Tree Disease and the New England Forest
Hosted by the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
September 15 | 2 to 3:15 PM | Arnold Arboretum Hunnewell Lecture Hall
Introduced diseases are sweeping across New England Forests, from the deadly beech leaf disease to the new laurel wilt threatening sassafras and spicebush shrubs. Join UMass Extension Plant Pathologist Nicholas J. Brazee for a talk on these diseases, how they are impacting New England forests, and what researchers and management teams are doing about it.
Kiosk Creatures Walking + Photography Tour
Hosted by the Esplanade Association and Naturalist Stephanie Fletcher
September 15 | 2 to 3:30 PM | Union Boat Club Boathouse
The Esplanade Association (EA), in partnership with 2026 EA Annual Meeting Speaker and Naturalist Stephanie Fletcher, will lead a guided nature and photography walk through the park! We will walk around 1 mile, identifying species that call the Esplanade home and learning how to photograph them. All ages and experiences are welcome!
5K Training Groups
Hosted by the Esplanade Association
September 16, 23, and 30 | 7 to 8 PM | Fiedler Field- at the Fiedler Head Statue
In preparation for the Fall Fest Run & Walk on October 25, the Esplanade Association is hosting training groups on Wednesdays! Join us for evening runs in the park and meet a community of runners from the area.
Flora Way Loop Tour
Hosted by the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
September 18 | 11 AM to 12:30 PM | Arnold Arboretum Flora Way Gate
Explore part of the Arboretum’s 281 acre landscape, hear stories of the Arboretum’s history, get an introduction to some of the many woody plant collections, and enjoy what’s in bloom during this 90-minute, docent-led tour. This tour highlights areas near the Flora Way Gate including the Conifer Collection, Hemlock Hill, Rhododendron Dell and Valley Road.
Celebrate Armenia!
Hosted by Friends of Armenian Heritage Park and KAMURJNER (“Bridges”)
September 19 | 1 to 8 PM | Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway
Join us for a joyful celebration of culture, tradition, and heritage through music, dance, cuisine, and storytelling in honor of Armenian Independence Day. Celebrate Armenia! is a collaboration of KAMURJNER (“Bridges”) Cultural Connections and Friends of Armenian Heritage Park.
STEAM Family Workshop: Introduction to Wood-Burning
Hosted by Boston Children’s Museum
September 27 | 1 to 2 PM and 2:30 to 3:30 PM | Boston Children’s Museum
Experiment with various wood-burning tools to create your own wood craft. This workshop is for visitors ages 6+ and their grown-ups. Space is limited – please sign up in front of the STEAM Lab.
Download Our Monthly Flyer
If you’re looking for family-friendly fun or an after work outing in Boston this month, we hope you’ll visit The Greenway! You can also download a PDF version of our Monthly Roundup to print or share with friends, family, or your next adventure crew.
