Greenway Artisan Market — Somerville Flea

Somerville Flea is operating the Greenway Artisan Market on the Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston this weekend, part of a seasonal run that began on May 2 and continues through late June, according to the Greenway and Meet Boston event listings. The open-air market features local artists, makers, crafters and independent designers selling art and locally produced goods. Sunday’s market is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to the Greenway calendar. The event is one of a string of weekend markets on the Boston waterfront managed and curated by Somerville Flea. ### Where is the market taking place this weekend? The Rose Kennedy Greenway lists the Greenway Artisan Market in the Wharf District, on the downtown Boston waterfront. The market’s own site describes it as taking place on the Boston waterfront, while third-party event listings place it near Atlantic Avenue and the Greenway corridor. Meet Boston’s event page says visitors can browse the market while walking the tree-lined parks, with nearby attractions including the Rings Fountain and Greenway food trucks. The event is presented as an outdoor shopping stop rather than a ticketed festival, and public listings describe it as open to walk-up visitors. ### What can shoppers expect to find there? Somerville Flea’s Greenway market is described by the Greenway and Meet Boston as a showcase for area artists, crafters and independent designers. Listings say visitors will find art, handmade goods and locally produced products. The market website says more than 50 vendors take part. The Greenway’s May 2026 events page uses similar language, describing a rotating group of artists, makers, stylists and independent designers. (rosekennedygreenway.org) That means the mix can change from weekend to weekend, but the emphasis remains on small local sellers rather than national retail brands. ### Is this a one-weekend event or part of a longer season? The Rose Kennedy Greenway says the 2026 Greenway Artisan Market season runs from May 2 through June 28. Its event page lists hours of 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., while Meet Boston’s event listing says the market operates on Saturdays and Sundays in May and June from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A May 2026 Greenway flyer says the market is managed by the Somerville Flea and begins May 2. (greenwayartisanmarket.com) The market’s own website says it is accepting vendor applications for 2026, underscoring that the event is part of a recurring seasonal program rather than a single holiday-weekend pop-up. ### Who is behind the market? Somerville Flea is the named operator and curator of the Greenway Artisan Market, according to the Greenway’s events page and the Greenway’s monthly events roundup. The Somerville Flea website separately promotes a “Greenway Market” alongside its Davis Square market operations. Boston.com, in a recent guide to outdoor artisan markets, described the Greenway Artisan Market as a collaboration with Somerville Flea. (rosekennedygreenway.org) That matches the official Greenway language that the market is “managed and curated” by the Somerville Flea. ### When should someone go, and where can they confirm details? Sunday, May 24, 2026, is listed by event aggregators as an 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. market day on the Greenway. The more authoritative Greenway and Meet Boston listings show the same Sunday market hours for the May schedule. Meet Boston’s “This Weekend” page and the Rose Kennedy Greenway event calendar both carry current details for hours and location. The Greenway Artisan Market website also provides season information and vendor details for shoppers planning later visits. (rosekennedygreenway.org) (stayhappening.com)