October at Bow
Welcome the spookiest season at Bow! October brings Vintage Market, Moon Over Bow, craft workshops, ghostly food & drink specials, and the crisper air 🍂
Moon Over Bow
Wednesday, October 16th from 4-9pm
Save the date for the witchiest night market yet! Shop small batch crafts, tarot readings, aura photography, experiential jewelry and DIY workshops curated by Filomena Demarco Jewelry. Enjoy Remnant Brewing's pumpkin Halloween beer release and more spooky specials around the market. There will be appointment based readings during the event so make sure to book those now!
9th Curated Vintage Market
Sunday, October 13th from noon-8pm
Bow Vintage Market is back! There will be 80+ vintage vendors from New England + beyond to bring the best & baddest vintage finds to the heart of Union Square, Somerville. Vendors will be on Somerville Ave & Bow Market.
Come thirsty + come hungry + come ready to shop and support local! You can expect to shop clothing, jewelry, home décor, furniture, art, collectibles and so much more.
Hosted by Blue Bandana Relics, Lexie Butterfly Vintage, Homme Repair, Tabby Road Design, and Upstairs at Bow.
Baby’s First Pumpkin: Craft & Sensory Workshop
Sunday, October 6th 10:30am-1pm
Fall is in the air! Bring your littles to enjoy a pumpkin craft & sensory workshop with Joy Harper in Upstairs at Bow. This is an all family invitation! Bring food & beverages from Bow Market (coffee, brunch cocktails, breakfast sandwiches and more) to enjoy while the kids participate in a fun fall craft & exploration activity. Admission is suggested $5 donation to Joy and $5 for any pumpkin take-aways (paid at the event). RSVP for kids only, so we know how much craft supplies are needed
Worldbuilding Wednesdays
October 9th & 23rd, 6-7:30pm
Join Side Quest Books & Games at Worldbuilding Wednesdays this month. Gearing up to write 50k words of the next great fantasy novel in November? or maybe you just really like worldbuilding games? either way, join in for a session or two of worldbuilding, community and fun!
The Poetry Brothel Boston: Scream, Queen!
October 29th, 7:30-11pm
The Poetry Brothel Boston is back at Upstairs at Bow with their Halloween edition of the literary cabaret! Join for Scream, Queen and make sure to dress up as your favorite Scream Queen or Horror Movie villain. Vintage formal wear, queer prom attire, or anything fabulous will earn you a nod from The Madam.
Yes on 4: Hope and Healing through Plant Medicine
October 19th, 2-6pm
Saus, McGuire's Mushrooms, and Parents for Plan Medicine are hosting a Yes On 4: Hope and Healing through Plant Medicine event this month! Saus will host literature and demonstrations for cultivation (of non psilocybin) mushrooms. They will also have a delicious mushroom sandwich special for the event. Join to learn more!
Sauna at Soft Space
The Sauna at Soft Space is ready to welcome you to cozy season! Newly expanded weekend hours are the perfect add on to date night, and extra long sessions are now available so you can bask in the heat and rainfall shower. This is sauna bathing the slow luxurious way - hot rocks and water for steam, clear your sinuses and your mind. Book today!
Rebel Rebel Bake for the Ballot
Saturday, October 19th
Rebel Rebel is hosting a bake sale to give our community the chance to maximize our impact during this crucial year. That said, they need your help to raise funds for The Fairness Project and Mutual Aid MAMAS.
They are asking favorite baking pros & home bakers for baked good donations! They’ll take whatever you can give! Nothing is too small! If you’d like to donate, please fill out this spreadsheet by 10/5.
Dearly Studio Fall Events
Dearly Studio is excited to host three specialty wedding offerings this season, starting with one chance to get married on stage at The Sinclair’s Halloween party featuring the Glitter Boys! Check out other Vegas-style offerings for Small Business Saturday and New Year’s Eve.
Dark Mode Private Events
Book a private workshop with Dark Mode for your party or corporate event! You can book at their Bow location or they can come to you. Book private DIY screen printing and polymer clay jewelry making. From October through the end of the year you can book screen printing for half off.
Don’t miss Dark Mode’s weekly public in-store workshops at Bow Market! They have workshops Tuesday-Sat evenings.
Paper Bat Origami at KO・KYOTO
Sunday, October 20th from 1-3pm
Join KO・KYOTO and make free origami bats to enjoy your Halloween! From child to adult, enjoy origami craft with shop owner, Ken. It only takes a few minutes, so please feel free to walk in anytime between 1pm - 3pm and join the craft table.
maca boston 2024 Advent Calendar Pre-Orders
October 15th the holiday countdown maca calendars are available for order! This year not only are the 12 day and 24 day calendars returning but maca will also be offering very limited Hanukkah countdown calendars. Mark your calendars for 10/15 to pre-order the cutest holiday advent calendars around!
Dan Boulger & Friends Comedy Showcase
Friday, October 4th from 6:30-8pm
Howling Wolf is back at Upstairs at Bow with their monthly comedy showcase after a brief break. Catch this amazing line up and enjoy drinks from Nook and food from any Bow Market vendor.
Upstairs at Bow Open House
October 15th, 5:30-8:30pm
Thinking about hosting your own event? Be sure to stop by Upstairs at Bow and look at the space and chat with the team about how to bring your vision to life.
Costumes and Candy!
October 20th, 12:30pm - 2pm
Head to Bow Market for trick or treating with participating vendors then head over to Spook-tacular in Union Square for more Halloween fun starting at 2pm. We’ll have treats, chalk, and seating in Upstairs for a family friendly costume gathering!
Mingle Mayhem in Upstairs at Bow
October 23rd, 7-9pm
Dating in 2024 is mayhem, and we're all a little exhausted. Are you sick of swiping endlessly? Burnt out from forced 5-minute conversations at speed dating?
Meet Mingle Mayhem: Boston's Newest Best Way to Find Your Person in Upstairs at Bow. We'll have snacks, games, a bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, and some surprise activities and features designed to get you talking with lots of people and find someone you click with. There will always be the option to hang out by the sidelines and continue a great conversation, or just scope out who's in the room.