September at Bow Market
Welcome the fall season at the market! Enjoy Oktoberfest, Fluff Night Market & Festival, shopping fall fits, and savoring the last of the warmer weather in our courtyard!
Oktoberfest
September 14th & 15th
Remnant Brewing is cranking up the excitement this year for Oktoberfest with a stronger Bavarian theme than ever before. Get ready for a stein-holding competition, an abundance of pretzels, live music, and German-themed specials throughout the market. And, of course, plenty of beer! Remnant is thrilled to bring back their award-winning Fest Lager for the 6th consecutive year.
For the first time ever, join in for an Oktoberfest after-party! The German Sparkle Party kicks off at 8 PM on Saturday, September 14th in the taproom. Enjoy DJ'd Euro techno beats and Underberg for everyone!
If you prefer your beer a little earlier in the day, don’t miss the Lederhosen Lager Run on Sunday, September 15th at Noon! Please purchase your $5 ticket in advance!
Fluff Night Market
Wednesday, September 18th - 4 to 9pm
Our annual Fluff Night Market at Bow Market is back! Hosted by Tiny Turns Paperie and Upstairs at Bow.
Join us for the annual Fluff Festival Night Market as we celebrate all sorts of Fluff stuff and Union Square's 19th year of Fluff Festing! We'll have the first chance to purchase the 2024 Fluff Festival Official Merch, new art by local artists, and enjoy a first taste of this year’s flufftastic food and drink specials!
2024 Fluff Festival
Saturday, September 21st 2-6pm
What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Innovation is a madcap festival honoring the invention of Marshmallow Fluff, returning for its 19th year to the delight of Fluff enthusiasts from Greater Boston and beyond.
It celebrates Somerville’s proud tradition of innovation with live music, fluffalicious feasts, sticky games, zany happenings, and much more.
Join for a full day of Fluff fun on Saturday, September 21st (rain date 9/22) from 2-6pm. Bow Market will be activated with Fluff-tastic activities, food & drink specials, and more!
Fluff Specials at Bow
Available 9/18-9/22
Businesses all around Bow are getting so creative this year for Fluff Festival!! Enjoy food + drink + retail Fluff specials all week long. Preview all the specials first at our Fluff Night Market on 9/18! Come back throughout the week to enjoy Fluff everything at Bow. Keep an eye on our social media to get details on what specials will be featured this year at Bow.
Nook Art Show
September 5th, 6-11pm
Join in for an evening of art to celebrate Nook's new installation by local Somerville artist, John Lakov. John is an internationally exhibited, Boston-based multimedia artist known for mixed expressionist works. Born in New Jersey, John’s mother taught him how to draw and paint from a young age and helped guide the start of his artistic path. He publishes his work under the name Sanidad Design as a tribute to his mother and Filipino heritage.
Nibble Kitchen Back To School Cooking Class Series
In honor of back-to-school season, Nibble Kitchen chefs will teach you how to make some of their favorite childhood meals! Don't miss this opportunity to try food by chefs from Bangladesh, Puerto Rico, Laos, India, Pakistan, El Salvador and Colombia! Sign up today.
Get Organized with Tiny Turns Paperie
Mid-Year & Academic Planners are 20% Off at Tiny Turns Paperie! (In store & Online)
They also have a great selection of undated and 2025 calendar year planners, with more arriving every day. Hobonichi's are on the way.
Green Tiger & Co. Plant Swap
Saturday, September 29th - 1-6pm
Calling all plant lovers! Swing by Green Tiger & Co. on Saturday, Sept 28th any time from 1-6 pm for a community plant swap. Bring any healthy plants (matured, plant babies, or cuttings) you’d like to trade and pick up something new! There will be plant donations and free ones to adopt! It’s a great chance to meet other plant enthusiasts, share tips, and have some fun.
Book Private events at Pop’s Pinball
Pop’s Pinball is now accepting reservations for private events. Rentals include all games on free play, a technician on site to fix any issues and the whole place to yourself! Contact them at pop.pinball@gmail.com for available dates and more details.
Dearly Studio Halloweddings at The Sinclair
Thursday, October 31st
Get married on stage at The Sinclair this Halloween with Dearly Studio! Dearly will be popping up for Vegas style commitment ceremonies during the Halloween party at Sinclair. The party will include special performances by Lavender and the Boston Circus Guild and the ultimate dance party with the Glitter Boys!
New D&D Player's Handbook Launch & Overview
Tuesday, September 17th - 7 - 8:30pm
Join local pro DM Danger Wizard at Side Quest Books & Games to hear all about what's new in the updated version of D&D 5.5. We'll run through the changes, and then everyone can join in the discussion!
Pick up your copy of either the standard or the collector's hardcover (make sure you buy a ticket by Sept 1 to guarantee you'll get the one you want), or just come for the chat.
Starlight Forever Fund
Consider supporting our dear friends Starlight! The team behind Starlight Square and the Cambridge Community Foundation have launched the Starlight Forever Fund to establish a permanent home for cultural life in Cambridge modeled on the success of Starlight Square.
Fluff Fest Drag Trivia
Wednesday, September 18th, 7-9pm
Get ready to sashay into a night of pure fierceness and fluff at Upstairs at Bow to celebrate Somerville's annual Fluff Fest with Drag Trivia extravaganza! 🌈✨
This year’s theme, "Somerville Over the Rainbow: There’s No Place Like Fluff," means we’re turning up the glitter and glam to the max with our out of the world host Tara Dikhof, Flufff cocktails from Bow Market's Nook, and Fluff themed trivia including all things Fluff. Grab Fluff food special's from around Bow Market from dinner and bring them into trivia.
So snatch grab your squad, slip into your most outrageous rainbow fluff outfit. Don’t miss out—this is going to be a fluffy, fierce, and unforgettable celebration of Fluff Fest!
Upstairs at Bow Holiday Parties - Now Booking!
Upstairs at Bow is now accepting bookings for corporate holiday events - lock in your event date & plans now. Don’t wait to book until it’s too late. Secure your spot for the BEST holiday parties in town 🎁 🥂✨
Few notes about Upstairs at Bow:
- They accommodate 110 guests standing and 75 seated
- Bow Market or outside catering welcome
- Djs & live music welcome
- On-site event planning available
- They have a outdoor balcony, a private bar, and an A/V-enabled main room