The Night Bazaar

Boston's original Night Bazaar is back for its fifth summer, with Friday joining the lineup for the first time. The two-night event takes over the Charles River Speedway, bringing together more than 100 small businesses selling everything from art and vinyl to vintage finds and other locally made goods. The Speedway's expansive outdoor courtyard gives visitors plenty of room to browse, grab dinner, and settle in for a summer evening. Running from 5pm to 10pm on both Thursday and Friday, the market is designed as an easy after-work stop or the start of a night out. Admission is free, making it just as appealing for casual wandering as it is for shoppers on a mission. With a huge lineup of independent vendors gathered in one place, it's one of the easiest ways to discover what's being made and sold around Boston right now.