March at Bow Market
Welcome spring with us at the market 🌷
we’ve got new business openings, pop-ups, event series, Saint Patrick’s Day festivities, and Bow’s fifth annual BOOK FAIR!
Bow Market Book Fair
Join us for our fifth year celebrating the written word at the Bow Market Book Fair on Saturday, March 16thđź“š
Hosted by Tiny Turns Paperie and All She Wrote Books, we are inviting some of our favorite booksellers, authors and artists for a full day and evening dedicated to the love of books.
RSVP here
Shop Local win Books!
Visit your favorite Bow Market shops and qualifying purchases will earn you an entry for a Book Prize raffle.
Daytime Activities:
10a-11a
- Story Hour Adventure at Remnant Brewing
An interactive reading experience for the kiddos sponsored by Tiny Turns Paperie
11a- 4p
Booksellers & Artist Market in Upstairs at Bow
- featuring a pop-up bookshop by All She Wrote Books
- book artists, print-makers and local authors
- DIY craft stations
- sign up for library cards & activities with the Somerville Public Library
- used books sale by Friends of the SPL
- Romance book pop-up by Read My Lips Boston in Dearly Studio
- Annual Cookbook Swap at Saus
2p-4p
- Ko-Kyoto Workshop for Creating Furoshiki Adjustable Book Cover (free with purchase of furoshiki)
5p-6p
- Ko-Kyoto Mizuhiki rabbit bookmark making workshop ($40 - tickets available here)
7p-late
- Book Looks Costume Contest in Nook - dress as your favorite literary character for a chance to win our coveted Book Look Winner's Ribbon and a $50 gift card to Nook
Stay tuned for more updates to the schedule!
Saint Patrick’s Day at Bow
Join us on Sunday, March 17th from noon-5pm for a family friendly Saint Patrick’s Day celebration at Bow hosted by Saus and Remnant Brewing. Start the day with a Remnant Brewing Fun Run 5K at 11:30am. The afternoon from noon-5pm will include live music, face painting, yard games, and of course themed food & drink specials. Come by! Bring the whole family 🍀.
St. Pats Fun Run with Remnant Brewing
Start off Bow’s Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations with the Fun Run with Remnant Brewing. Join on March 17th at 11:30 am for a Fun Run and kick off your St. Pat's celebrations on the right foot! Get a ticket HERE.
Your ticket includes:
🍀~5k route
🍀 Commemorative water bottle
🍀 First Beer (or cafe drink, or NA option!)
🍀 Specialty Baked Potato from our pals at Saus (vegetarian or vegan) - perfect for replenishing those carbs*
Stick around after the run for a lively courtyard party featuring live music, face painting, delicious food, and, of course, more beer!
Homme Repair Mending & Tailoring
Book and appointment to get clothing fixed - Homme Repair is here for you. They can do basic repairs on styles you already own, including replace a button, snap or hook, repair a zipper, fix a fallen hem, close a popped seam, and mend a hole.
Homme Repair also offers hemming and a full range of alterations services. Book here!
Breathe at Bow with Source Method
First time breath-workers, seasoned breath-workers, dreamers, high achievers, athletes, wellness enthusiasts, those on a healing journey, those on a spiritual journey, people needing to de-stress, people needing to re-connect, those who are willing to do the work, those who are curious about breath work. Every Monday night from March 11th - May 13th.
Homebody DIY Classes & Workshops
Learn to knit, weave, crochet, and so much more at Homebody DIY each month! March has fun workshops like Fake Cake Decorating and paper making. There are SO many opportunities to learn a fiber art this month.
Check out all the classes & workshops here!
maca boston Easter preorder
maca is making the cutest macaron characters and flavors for Easter! Think bunnies, baby chicks, cadbury egg nests, and even bunny bums (hehe). Preorder by Tuesday, March 19th at 6pm.
Side Quest March Pop-Up
Side Quest Books & Games is at Bow Market for the month of March! Side Quest is a woman-owned pop-up shop for fantasy books, indie role-play games and small-batch gaming accessories from women and underrepresented creators.
Whether you’re looking to read the latest romantasy sensation, pick up a new game, or learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons in a safe and inclusive environment, we’ve got a story fit for every adventurer!
Stop into their Bow pop-up this month Thursday-Sunday on the 2nd floor.
Bunny Ear Bookmark Making with Mizuhiki
Join Ko-Kyoto and discover the art of crafting a charming bunny ear bookmark with Mizuhiki cords! Choose your favorite color and relish the joy of reading with your personalized creation. Whether for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one, this beautiful bookmark is a delightful addition to any reading experience. Tickers HERE.
The Verdant Maiden Pop-Up
Visiting from Nantucket, The Verdant Maiden celebrates women and natural beauty with a unique selection of plant-focused and results-driven personal care and wellness products. Looking for a new facial oil or serum? Weekly mask? Bar soap? Body oil? Yummy candle? Check, check, check! The shop also offers intimate wellness products like condoms, lubricant and vibrators. (Bonus!)
By choosing to shop at The Verdant Maiden, you are not only choosing to care for yourself and your body, you are also taking part in the celebration of shopping small and supporting women-owned businesses.
So come by and celebrate Women's History Month by shopping small and women-owned at The Verdant Maiden. The pop up runs through March 29th, so come visit while you can! You can also check them out online here or on IG.
Noche Latina with Ultimo Minuto
Ultimo Minuto is back on March 23rd at Upstairs at Bow for Noche Latina!! Doors open at 7 pm and its a $10 cover.
Sip & Shop with The Verdant Maiden and Rebel Rebel
Grab a pal (or two!) and join for a midweek Sip & Shop celebrating women in business! Natural Wine + Natural Beauty? Sign us up! Visit pop-up The Verdant Maiden and shop natural beauty with a unique selection of plant-focused and results-driven personal care and wellness products. Rebel Rebel will be supplying the vino!
Wednesday, March 13th from 6-7:30pm - more info here
Parents Meet Up at Upstairs
Bring your little, partner, and friends on Sunday, March 10th 12:30-2:30pm at Upstairs at Bow. Grab a snack from downstairs and a Mimosa from Nook. Diaper Lab will be on deck with books and toys or to answer any of your burning cloth diaperIng or baby wearing questions.
Free and open to all!
New salad at Bluefin
Check out the delicious new Caesar salad from Bluefin! Hand torn romaine lettuce hearts tossed in their creamy Caesar dressing with freshly shredded parmesan cheese and homemade croutons. Get it as is or add smoked salmon or shrimp for a little something extra.