School’s Out/Summer fun festivities:

• Kid Activity Area with The Medford Family Network
• Coloring Sheets
• Scavenger Hunt
• Neighboring Beer Garden by Medford Brewing

VENDORS:

Produce, Meats, Fish, and Cheese:
Bluefin
Deershorn Farm
Farmhouse Meats and Cheeses
Harper’s Farm (HIP)
Good Food Farm

Bread & Baked Goods:
Batter & Bloom
Bread Obsession
Doris’ Peruvian Pastries
SomethingSweetWithoutWheat

Specialty Foods & Ready-To-Eat Foods:
Bocadillos
Chicken and Rice Guys
Craic Sauce
Samosa Man
The Kitchen Melrose
Richie’s

Beverages:
Beraka Juice
House Bear Brewing
Madhrasi Chai
Snugglebug Coffee

Artisans & Crafts:
Medford Soap Co
Henna Inspired
Keepkin
Book Ends
Skona Pet food
Venier Forge — Knife Sharpening!
World by Mundo Facepaint

performers:

3-5 These Stains Are Who I Am 

Two friends writing rock songs about love, folly, ketchup, and raccoons.

5-7 Adam Keen & Talia Day

Piano covers with jazz influence! Classics and top hits all instrumental with an elevated signature style.

community table:

The Toyary is on a mission to fuel learning through play by providing access to thousands of toys and games for families with children between the ages of 0-8 years.

A toy library with a twist, The Toyary offers toys on your terms—through its website, where you can browse and book the toys you want; via delivery-based swaps, so you don’t have to leave your house; and through access its its toy-filled warehouse in Malden, where members can browse and play in-person during special hours and events.

The Toyary currently delivers throughout Greater Boston, Cambridge and Somerville, and parts of the North Shore, including Malden, Medford, Melrose, Everett, Arlington, Stoneham, and Wakefield, with more delivery zones coming!

community activity:

They are a fun, quirky and LGBTQIA+ friendly fitness studio where anyone who has ever felt intimidated by mainstream fitness spaces is welcome.

Juneteenth Celebration at the The West Medford Community Center  Celebrate Juneteenth at the Historic West Medford Community Center! This special day commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and honors their rich cultural heritage. This event is on Thursday, June 19th 2-6pm at the West Medford Community Center, 111 Arlington St. Event Details available here.

Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony & Celebration at Medford City Hall The City of Medford celebrates Juneteenth. This event is on Wednesday, June 18th 4-6:30pm at Medford City Hall. Event details available here.

Juneteenth Exhibition & Community Panel at Arts Collaborative Medford A powerful panel discussion between Resilient Sisterhood Project and Neighborhood Birth Center on the transformative role of art in racial and social justice movements.This event is on Thursday, June 19th 6:30-8:30pm at Arts Collaborative Medford, 162 Mystic Ave. Event details available here.

Free Tours of The Royal House and Slave Quarters for Juneteenth The Royall House & Slave Quarters is offering free tours from 10am to 2pm on Thursday, June 19th in celebration of Juneteenth. Details available here.

Together We Rise: A Community Celebration of Juneteenth at Tufts University   This year’s Juneteenth celebration, held in collaboration with the cities of Medford and Somerville, will offer a space to learn about the historical struggle for liberation and unification of people who identify as coming from the African diaspora. This event is open to all Tufts community members, their families, and residents of Somerville and Medford. This event is on  Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | Doors Open: 8:15 a.m. | Breakfast Served: 8:30 a.m. | Program: 9:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m. It is located at the Joyce Cummings Center,  177 College Avenue. Event details available here.