Experience Boston’s Biggest Summer Events at Boston Public Market
From World Cup excitement to historic MA250 celebrations and Sail Boston waterfront festivities, discover local food, gifts, events, and authentic New England experiences under one roof.
visiting Boston for the World Cup? Start here.
- Located in Downtown Boston
- Steps away from Boston’s World Cup FanFest on City Hall Plaza (cross Congress Street by the famous “cop slide”)
- Big screen showing World Cup matches
- Free kids programming all week
- Bathrooms available for customers
- Easy access via MBTA Haymarket T Station (Orange and Green lines)
- Short walk from commuter rails at North Station and South Station
- Local New England food vendors (vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly options available)
- Grab-and-go meals
- Massachusetts-made gifts
- Family-friendly
- Indoor destination (air-conditioned!)
- Outdoor patio
Extended FanFest Hours
Friday, June 12: 8 AM–11 PM
Saturday, June 13: 8 AM–11 PM
Sunday, June 14: 8 AM–9 PM
Monday, June 15: 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday, June 16: 8 AM–11 PM
Wednesday, June 17: 8 AM–9 PM
Thursday, June 18: 8 AM–11 PM
Friday, June 19: 8 AM–11 PM
Saturday, June 20: 8 AM–10 PM
Sunday, June 21: 8 AM–8 PM
Monday, June 22: 8 AM–10 PM
Tuesday, June 23: 8 AM–9 PM
Wednesday, June 24: 8 AM–11 PM
Thursday, June 25: 8 AM–9 PM
Friday, June 26: 8 AM–10 PM
Saturday, June 27: 8 AM–11 PM
FAQs
Where can I eat local food near World Cup events in Boston?
Right across Congress Street from City Hall Plaza’s FIFA FanFest is Boston Public Market, home to dozens of local food vendors. Options include fresh sandwiches, smoothies, bagels, crêpes, ice cream, baked goods, roasted nuts, hearty salads, New England seafood favorites, Mexican, Moroccan, and Asian-inspired meals, plus local hard cider, craft beer, wine, and cocktails—with even more to discover throughout the Market.
What are family-friendly attractions near World Cup activities?
Right across Congress Street from City Hall Plaza’s FIFA FanFest is Boston Public Market. The Market is a family-friendly destination that hosts free kids’ programming every weekend, including Jeff Jam Sing-alongs, shows by Magician Peter O’Malley, facepainting by FaceArt, and Kids’ Summer Hours featuring rotating activities. After your Market visit, take a ride on the Rose Kennedy Greenway’s Carousel and meet new seal friends at the New England Aquarium.
What local foods should visitors try in Boston?
If you’re visiting Boston, the local foods you need to try are those made with fresh ingredients sourced from New England. In the Boston Public Market, our food vendors source ingredients from regional farms, fishers, and artisan food purveyors. Whether you choose a classic lobster roll from Red’s Best or a banh mi from Bon Me, you’re getting an authentic taste of New England.
before or after seeing the tall ships, explore boston’s local marketplace
As tall ships sail into Boston Harbor and visitors gather to celebrate Sail Boston, Boston Public Market offers an authentic taste of the people, harvests, and traditions that define New England.
Located in the heart of downtown Boston, Boston Public Market is home to dozens of local food producers, farmers, fishers, bakers, chefs, and artisans from across Massachusetts and New England. Whether you’re craving fresh seafood, handcrafted sandwiches, farm-fresh produce, small-batch desserts, local craft beverages, or globally inspired cuisine, you’ll find something for everyone under one roof.
For visitors looking to experience New England’s maritime heritage through food, vendors like Red’s Best offer locally caught seafood that can be traced directly to the fishermen who landed it. But the Market experience extends far beyond the coast, showcasing the diversity of Massachusetts agriculture, culinary traditions, and local entrepreneurship. Explore all of the Market’s current vendors.
Sail Boston celebrates the ships, stories, and maritime history that helped shape our region. Boston Public Market brings that same spirit to life through the farmers, fishers, food makers, and small businesses that continue to power New England today.
Before or after exploring the tall ships and waterfront festivities, stop by Boston Public Market to discover local flavors, meet the people behind your food, and experience one of Boston’s most unique destinations.
- Located in Downtown Boston
- Short walk to piers where tall ships are berthed
- Free kids programming all week
- Bathrooms available for customers
- Easy access via MBTA Haymarket T Station (Orange and Green lines)
- Short walk from commuter rails at North Station and South Station
- Local New England food vendors (vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly options available)
- Grab-and-go meals
- Massachusetts-made gifts
- Family-friendly
- Indoor destination (air-conditioned!)
- Outdoor patio
FAQs
How far is Boston Public Market from the tall ships?
There will be ships at the Boston Fish Pier, Commonwealth Pier, Pier 5 South Boston, Courthouse Dock, Fan Pier, Rowe’s Wharf, and Charlestown Navy Yard. We are a short walk from the following piers!
Distance from Rowe’s Wharf: 0.5 miles
Distance from Fan Pier: 0.7 miles
Distance from Charlestown Navy Yard: 1.1 miles
Distance from Commonwealth Pier: 1.3 miles
Distance from Boston Fish Pier: 2.0 miles
Celebrate MA250 through Massachusetts food, art, and tradition
As Massachusetts commemorates 250 years of history through MA250 celebrations, Boston Public Market invites visitors to experience that history through local food, art, and craftsmanship from across the state.
One of the Market’s featured attractions is our community art wall, Boston History & Landmarks, a collaborative exhibit showcasing artwork from 34 local artists. Each piece depicts a notable historical figure, iconic landmark, or location deeply connected to Boston’s role in American history. Together, the collection offers visitors a colorful and contemporary way to explore the people and places that helped shape the nation.
Throughout the Market, visitors can also discover locally produced foods and products that reflect Massachusetts’ rich agricultural heritage. Founding Market vendor Red Apple Farm, a family farm located in Phillipston, Massachusetts, is home to the oldest Macintosh apple tree in America, connecting today’s visitors to centuries of New England farming traditions. Across the Market, dozens of Massachusetts-based vendors continue the traditions of farming, fishing, baking, and artisan craftsmanship that have long been part of the Commonwealth’s identity.
Whether you’re exploring MA250 events, following the Freedom Trail, visiting Boston’s historic landmarks, or seeking authentic Massachusetts experiences, Boston Public Market offers a unique opportunity to connect with the stories, people, and products that continue to define Massachusetts—past, present, and future.
Helpful links:
More about Massachusetts250
Tour the Freedom Trail with Hub Town Tours
More about Red Apple Farm
