Dedham Square Circle’s Summer Stroll

Back by demand! The 2025 Summer Stroll event will be Thursday, July 17 from 6-9pm (rain date July 24) in Dedham Square.

As the day winds down, the Dedham Square streets shut down to vehicle traffic and open up to foot traffic, live music, art, food, activities, and shopping Square businesses and street vendors. Stroll, eat, drink, relax, and listen to music under the stars. There will be fun and games for kids & adults and the event is free to attend.

Live music on a main stage and second stage will get you grooving while you enjoy more than 50+ vendors and plenty of food vendors and outdoor dining options. Want to just hang our and watch the music? Bring a chair!

The fun keeps going after 9pm with more live music (locations TBA), movies at the Dedham Community Theatre, and plenty of places to eat, drink, and relax in Square restaurants and bars (outdoor and indoor)!

Check out all the details below.

View Map

Parking Lot Map

2024 FREE ACTIVITIES

live music
yard games for adults and kids
kids dance party at Star Path Montessori booth
face painting for kids
kids temporary tattoos
kids craft
take a short walk to Dedham Public Library Main Branch and see artist Wendy Birchmire's art on display until 8pm

Explore What’s Happening

Music

2024 Music - 2025 coming soon!
The A-Beez - 6:30-9 @ Main Stage in Dedham Square. Amy Bellamy-keys, Aaron Bellamy-bass, Mellissa Bolling-vocals, Brian Thomas-trombone, Aaron Shreve-guitar, Matt Williims-drums
Banty Rooster Band 6:30-8:30 at Blue Ribbon BBQ. Four piece blues/rock/country band.
Jonny Goes To Boston 6-6:30, and 7:30-8 on the 2nd stage in Dedham Square.
BT Allstars @ 9pm Orchid 7 Fusion Bar & Grill

The A-Beez
Food

2024 Food - 2025 coming soon!
Food is available in booths on the street, in front of restaurants, inside restaurants and outdoor dining.
Restaurants will offer select menu items to-go in front of their shops. Full menus are also available for take out, indoor and outdoor dining.
There will be a picnic area near the main stage.

Food Options
Artists

2024 Artists - 2025 coming soon!
Anne E.G. Nydam/Nydam Prints
Brian Reddy
Dedham Art Association
MOLA
Naomi Wilsey
Wendy Birchmire 6-8pm @Dedham Public Library Main Branch

Map Coming Soon
Vendors

2024 Vendors - 2025 coming soon!
Stroll and shop over 55 street vendors! From handmade gifts to hop dog treats and everything in between! Last minute additions to be added soon.
Looking for food to eat at the Stroll? Click on the “Food” icon.

Street Vendors

Additional Details

MAP of Free Parking Lot Locations
Public transportation:
-34 bus
-Dedham has 2 Commuter Rail Stations: Endicott and Dedham Corporate. Both are a short Uber/Lift ride or 30 min walk. Schedules can be found here.
Free parking can be found on the street or in the following parking lots:
-Keystone Lot, 10 Eastern Avenue
-Lower Gonzalez Lot, 351 East Street
-Upper Gonzalez Lot, 420 Providence Highway
-Town Hall Parking Lot, 450 Washington St
-Parking lot across from VFW at 95 Eastern Avenue
-Registry of Deeds Lot, 282 Ames Street
The following streets will be closed to traffic during the Summer Stroll:
High Street between Washington and Harris Streets and Eastern Avenue between CVS and High Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from 5:30 to 10:30pm.
Please plan accordingly.
Portable bathrooms will be located in the Keystone Lot. (corner of High St. and Eastern Ave)
A Picnic/Seating area will be a centrally located in the middle of the street.