Summer Celebration on Brewer Plaza
Join the Friends of the Public Garden for a summer afternoon to remember at the Brewer Fountain Plaza on the Boston Common. Relax by the beloved fountain or lounge on the lush grass on July 10 from noon-2pm as you enjoy complimentary sandwiches from Bon Me and frozen treats from the Boston Ice Cream Truck while grooving to live music from the Good Trouble Brass Band. This is the perfect place to embrace the summertime vibes and experience the outdoor beauty that makes the Boston Common a vibrant downtown destination. Tue, Jul 22, 2025
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