Town Day, Arlington’s annual gathering that draws thousands to the Center, was held on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 200 booths will line Mass. Avenue from Jason at Mill streets to Pleasant at Mystic streets.
There were a variety of vendor booths from local nonprofits to town departments to schools to student groups to businesses of all types and sizes for this 49th annual event. Festivities include food, live music, the annual book sale at the Robbins Library, and kids’ activities at numerous stations.
The day-long event ended with a fireworks display over Spy Pond at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
The town issued a press release stating “from public safety demos, touch-a-truck, and the annual book sale, to staff and volunteers working on housing, transportation, conservation, and energy issues, there’s someone to answer your questions about a variety of projects going on in Town. Stop by and say hello.” View a list of town related booths at Town Day.
From the town:
Bookmark and use this interactive map. To view a list of vendors and activities and where to find them on Town Day.
View the entertainment schedule. For activities on the Town Hall stage and throughout Town Day.
AFD Touch-a-Truck and Jaws of Life Demos
Behind the library from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
APD booth at Mass Ave and Robbins library
Arlington police will be providing public safety information and discussion at their booth on Mass Ave. at the Robbins Library entrance throughout Town Day. The Family Services Team will be on hand to provide assistance on a wide range of topics. K9 Officer Michael Hogan along with the APD’s K9 Eiko will conduct demonstrations (11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.) in the Robbins Library parking lot.
DPCD at Town Day
Visit the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) staff and committees they work with at Town Day. They will be at tables along Mass Ave, including: Arlington Heights Business District; Affordable Housing Overlay District; Affordable Housing Trust; Electrify Arlington; Conservation Commission; Open Space Committee; Envision Arlington; Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture; and the Transportation Advisory and Bicycle Advisory Committees at a joint table.
Make Town Day Sustainable
Zero Waste Arlington and the Town Day Committee are partnering again to reduce waste at Town Day. You can leave a smaller footprint at Town Day by practicing B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Bottle) and fill up for free at the water truck on Court Street; if you forget yours, you can even grab a free, pre-cleaned reusable bottle on-site. Once you’re hydrated, take those eco-habits home by visiting the Zero Waste booth to learn all about composting and how to recycle tricky household items like textiles and mattresses. Learn more at zerowastearlington.org
Town of Arlington Booths at Town Day
From public safety demos, touch-a-truck, and the annual book sale, to staff and volunteers working on housing, transportation, conservation, and energy issues, there’s someone to answer your questions about a variety of projects going on in Town. Stop by and say hello.
Youth Arlington Collaborative Blood Drive
Arlington High School – Main Gym, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Youth Arlington Collaborative is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross in the main gym at Arlington High School, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Schedule an appointment.
Art on the Green
Whittemore Park 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art on the Green features the work of local artists and musicians, free museum tours, and family art hunts. Shop for unique and creative items, including prints, collages, textiles, jewelry, pottery, soaps, and more! Enjoy classical and contemporary music by the Elliot Reed Ensemble. Whittemore Park is located in front of the Dallin Museum at 611 Mass. Ave., Arlington. View full details at dallin.org. Free and open to all.
Transportation and parking
Free parking for the Art on the Green is available in the municipal lot behind the building.
The MBTA will reroute buses through Arlington Center. The detours will affect routes 77, 67, and 350.
Find information, schedule changes, and updates on the Town Day website; check for updates before heading out at ArlingtonMA.gov/TownDay.
This Town Day preview, published on Sept. 16, 2026, used information provided by the town and local organizations and will be updated.
