The Merriest Month: Self Care is a Gift
The Merriest Month: Self Care is a Gift
December 20th - 27th
Our final week of Merriest Month is all about taking care of ourselves. Treat yourself to restoration, delicious food, community, and a little bit of fun! Join us as we slow down and celebrate the season with intention and warmth.
Holiday Movie NIght: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Saturday, December 20th from 7-10pm
Nothing says Happy Holidays quite like The Muppets! Join us in Upstairs at Bow for an All Ages viewing of “The Muppet Christmas Carol”
Come in your Christmas BEST, or UGLIEST sweater for prizes on the liveliest catwalk in Somerville with our trademark zany awards!
We'll have drink specials, a Coca bar, ghosts & cheer. Also, there will be actual MUPPETS at the movie night!!!!
Kids of all ages are welcome to bring their stuffies and blankets to curl up on the floor, or get extra cozy on their chairs.
Tix $5 - register here
Kids & caregivers playgroup with Joy
Sunday, December 21st from 10am-1pm
Community lightens the load. When parents connect, share experiences, and support each other, stress decreases and joy in parenting grows.
All Family Play! Designed for humans birth to five years. Please RSVP.
Book restoration at Soft space Wellness
Monday, December 22nd
Book yourself some restoration for 2026! Soft Space Wellness offers sauna, massage therapy, acupuncture, physical therapy, and mobility classes.
Take a selfie in Bow's new photo booth
Tuesday, December 23rd
Make your visit at Bow unforgettable with our new lobby photo booth! Take photos in B&W or color. Email them to yourself & print a photo strip.
Treat yourself to a last minute gift
Wednesday, December 24th
Most of Bow’s retailers are open with modified hours today! Check individual businesses accounts for hours. Swing by to get last minute gifts, and don’t forget to treat yourself to one too.
Practice gratitude today
Thursday, December 25th
Write down three things your are grateful for today! No matter how you celebrate on this day, we encourage you to turn towards gratitude…for both the big and small things!
Three things Bow Market is grateful for:
1) Our incredible team of small business owners & staff - you are all truly MAGIC and make Bow what it is
2) Our vibrant city of Somerville, MA
3) Every single visitor who came out in 2025 to support the businesses at Bow Market. Small is beautiful.
Swing over & treat yourself to a meal, drink, or treat
Friday, December 26th
Ready to get out of the house!? Walk over (or drive, bus, train) to Bow & treat yourself to a meal, drink, or treat. Snuggle up in the coziest wine bar Rebel Rebel, play pinball with the family, enjoy a warm meal, sit at a fire pit, and explore all the nooks Bow has.
Most of our businesses are open 12/26. If you are hoping to visit somewhere in particular, make sure to check their accounts for modified holiday hours.
Get Bow take out & put your feet up
Saturday, December 27th
Get take out & put your feet up - you deserve it! Check out our food businesses here.
Check out all the Merriest Month events HERE