September at Bow
Welcome the fall season at Bow! September is one of our busiest months with Fluff Night Market, Fluff Festival, Oktoberfest, Vintage Market, performances art pop-ups, new retail pop-ups, and tons of classes & workshops all over the market!
Fluff Fest Night Market
Wednesday, September 17th from 4-9pm
Kick off the 20th anniversary of Somerville’s sweetest celebration at our annual Fluff Festival Night Market on Wednesday, September 17th from 4-9pm! Join us for an evening of sticky, sweet fun as we honor the city’s most iconic invention — FLUFF!
Be the first to:
Shop exclusive 2025 Fluff Festival merch
Discover brand-new Fluff-inspired art from local artists
Taste Fluff food & drink specials from Bow Market vendors
Celebrate two decades of Fluff magic with art, treats, and community vibes — all under the lights at Bow Market! Co-hosted by Tiny Turns Paperie.
Oktoberfest
Saturday 9/13 & 9/14
Hosted by Remnant Brewing
Join Remnant Brewing for two days of festivities starting at noon and lasting into the night. Saturday kicks off with our Stein Holding Competition and live music throughout the day. On Sunday, lace up for our Lederhosen Lager Run—a fun run adventure that takes you through the heart of Somerville's brewery scene and come back to the market for beer and pretzels!
Don't miss out on this unique Oktoberfest experience filled with community, laughter, and great beer. Tickets range in price from free (yes you can just come and enjoy!) to VIP for those that know they are going to want a few beers and a pretzel but don't want to wait in line. Don’t forget to get your Lederhosen Lager Run tickets!
12th Curated Vintage Market
Sunday, September 28th from noon to 8pm
We'll see you on Sunday, September 28th for our 12th Curated Vintage Market! This year we are taking over Somerville Ave, Bow Market + Union Tavern w/ over 80 vintage vendors from New England + beyond. Don’t miss this gathering of greats bringing the best & baddest vintage finds to the heart of Union Square, Somerville. Don’t miss the Y2K day party in Upstairs at Bow complete with Drag, Y2K vintage vendors, and a raffle.
Come thirsty - come hungry - come ready to shop and support local vintage 'til the sun goes down. You can expect to take home clothing, jewelry, home décor, furniture, art, collectibles and so much more.
Hosted by Blue Bandana Relics, Tabby Road Design, Bow Market, Upstairs at Bow & Union Tavern.
Fluff Festival 2025
Saturday, September 20th from 2-6pm
What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Innovation is a madcap festival honoring the invention of Marshmallow Fluff, returning for its 20th year to the delight of Fluff enthusiasts from Greater Boston and beyond.
Bow Market will be BUZZING with Fluff celebrations!! SO many Fluff Specials and activities. Grab a spot in our courtyard to enjoy everything Fluff.
It celebrates Somerville’s proud tradition of innovation with live music, fluffalicious feasts, sticky games, zany happenings, and much more.
Somerville Art Fair Showcase
Friday, September 5th from 7-9pm
Discover art in Bow Market’s beautiful space where you can explore, ask questions, and connect with local artists. Starting in June, four one-night Studio Showcases will run at Upstairs at Bow Market, culminating in a December art fair featuring all participating artists. This September showcase is the third in this event series, featuring two new artists.
Learn more at sanidaddesign.com
The September Showcase will feature two incredible artists: Jaina Cipriano and Christine Brown
ThotBot
Mysterious flyers stapled to telephone poles have teased the question: Is Your ThotBot Glitched? For those who dare to pull a tab, the answer lies inside the ThotBot Implantation Center. After 64 sold-out shows, this dystopian art experience returns to Bow Market in Somerville this October for an extended run. This immersive, interactive installation and a/v concert by Rebecca Kopycinski invites just 14 participants per night into a meticulously designed Waiting Room before plunging them deeper into the dystopian ThotBot Storyverse. Step into the Waiting Room. Your ThotBot awaits.
Visit the ThotBot website for more about the dystopian storyworld or book your appointment now. Follow the artist on instagram for updates
Back to School Yoga Flow $5 Special
Thursday, September 4th at 6:30pm
$5 Back to School special on yoga this week 9/4!
Don’t miss the other chances later this month to flow in the candlelight - 9/14 + 9/21
Come find your zen under our canopy of green & amongst the candles with Zola of Be Easy Meditation. This upbeat class is set to modern music, mostly r&b.
Must bring your own yoga mat. Drop-ins welcome!
The Bright Spot
Now open! September until January
There is a little extra color and joy at Bow Market with The Bright Spot, a pop-up shop by Goldie Ceramics.
For five months only (Sep–Jan), the shop will feature handmade ceramics, creative home goods, art supplies, and gifts, plus a rotating lineup of workshops and events designed to spark creativity.
Want to get hands-on? They’ll be hosting weekly workshops in clay, painting, and more—sign up early to save your spot!
Swing by soon to browse the new shop, check out some one-of-a-kind pieces, and help us kick off this cozy, colorful season together.
Dearly Studio Now Booking 2026
Come get married at Dearly Studio! They are now booking January 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026.
Dearly Studio is Boston’s first and only Vegas-style wedding chapel. Dearly is a courthouse alternative for couples who want a no-fuss wedding ceremony that's still personal, elegant and fun. Dearly offers packages for every style and budget. Book now!
Spells, Spirits, & SCribes
Monday, September 22nd at 6pm
Bridging the power of tarot and creative writing, this generative workshop will help you embrace your intuition and channel your own poetic messages from the other side. With The High Priestess, Knight of Wands, and Six of Swords as our guides for the evening, we will dive deep into the lessons they each have to share.
Your instructors Zinnia and Lauren will prompt you to write and reflect from the heart, with inspiration from a live group tarot reading, fall equinox ritual, poetry, and writing prompts to evoke the spirit of the season. Whatever wisdom comes through, you are invited to alchemize it on the page to help you feel energized, uplifted, and empowered.
40th Anniversary Clue Screening with Tara Dikhof
Wednesday, September 24th from 6 to 10pm
It’s the 40th Anniversary of the CAMPIEST movie around - Clue! Join Tara Dikhof for a night of Games, Costume Contests, PRIZES, and of course…MURDER.
We'll have Clue boards, popcorn and photo opps starting at 6pm - Come dressed to slay, darlings!
A performance from Boston's TOP Drag Queen, THE Tara Dikhof at 6:30pm
The movie will start at 7:15 sharp, and we'll have games, trivia and PRIZES throughout the night.
Have your "Butler Math" ready for our Grand Prize, a $75 Nook Gift Card.
The Sweetest Thing Workshops
Light up your Wednesday nights in Somerville!
The Sweetest Thing shop is bringing cozy vibes to Bow Market this fall with our weekly SIP & SCENTED candle-making workshops. Join us for tasty drinks and chill vibes while you pour your own set of candles...one to keep, one to gift. (or keep too! ) Each week we’ll feature seasonal scents (think herbal blends + spiced-fall favorites) and plenty of laughs while you learn!
Workshops run Wednesday nights from 6–8 PM right inside our shop at Bow Market. Your ticket covers all supplies + drinks, and spots are limited (these sell out fast!)...so grab your friends and snag your seat early.
Nibble Kitchen Fall Cooking CLasses
Starting on September 17th and ending on October 7th, every Tuesday at 6:00pm Nibble Kitchen will be featuring a chef with a different cultural background who will give people a chance to explore global cuisines. Each class will highlight the chefs experience through storytelling and their personal connections to the dishes they teach.
This classes theme is "Sips and Small Bites"! Sips and Small Bites is a relaxed, social cooking class series where guests explore global flavors through sharable small plates (3-5 per class) and paired mocktails. Snag tickets now!
Barroz Productions Presents “Have You Seen It?”
Thursdays through Sundays, September 4th-28th
Barroz Productions (@barrozshow) is pleased to announce Bryce Flint-Somerville’s newest project, ‘Have You Seen It?’, a month-long residency at Bow Market beginning September 4th. Have You Seen It? is an immersive, personalized, theatrical moment balanced between art installation and performance.
Each audience member’s experience is unique, as only three people can experience it at a time, and performances are concentrated to 15 minutes per ticket. Seeing Have You Seen It? will make you thrilled to answer, “Why, yes, I have!”
Reserve your space now, this unique installation can only be seen in Somerville, Thursdays through Sundays, September 4th-28th.