The Lawn on D

Name: The Lawn on D
Address: 420 D Street, Boston, MA, 02210, US
Telephone: +18773933393
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

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Open May through October, The Lawn on D is Boston's most innovative and vibrant outdoor venue.
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The Lawn on D is a 2.7-acre outdoor experimental event landscape designed to draw audiences from across the city and bring a renewed vitality to the neighborhood through inspired, high-caliber programming and events. This innovative private and public space is designed to activate and engage the community, foster creativity and test opportunities for integrating the Boston Convention & Exhibition

Center (BCEC) into the urban fabric with arts, music, games, food & beverage and other community-driven programming.

10/08/2025

It’s the final weekend of the season for concessions and lawn games at the Lawn on D, with our kitchen, bar, and lawn games open through 8 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Celebrate the fall by enjoying the Lawn on D Octoberfest Powered by Sam Adams, this Saturday from 1 to 5 pm!

10/07/2025

FREE POP-UP EVENT: Celebrate Octoberfest with Sam Adams Brewery at this special Lawn event—Saturday, October 11, 1–5 pm at 420 D St! Admission is FREE, no pre-registration required.

Win BIG prizes in classic competitions, taste the sips and snacks of the season, and more.

Octoberfest Lineup:

• Stein Relay Race – Win this year’s Sam Adams Octoberfest commemorative stein
• Raise the Stein – Win two tickets to MGM Music Hall for the concert of your choice
• Try Sam Adams Legends of Fall Beers – Harvest Helles (New!), OctoberFest, Jack-O, and Flannel Fest
• Photo opp – Prizes and commemorative steins for the best Octoberfest outfits
• Special fall food & drinks

10/04/2025

IT’S HERE! Welcome to Fall Festival, today at the Lawn on D, from noon to 5 pm.

🎫 + 🅿: Admission is always free, no registration, and there is limited free parking on a first-come, first-serve basis at 420 D St.

🍔 + 🍹: Our kitchen & bar is open all day!

Today’s Lineup:

• Noon–5 pm: Face painters
• Noon–4 pm: Caricature artists
• 1–5 pm: Balloon artists
• 1–4 pm: Live character visits from Bluey, Stitch, and Spider-Man
• 2–5 pm: Animal Adventures Meet & Greet
• Plus an Instagrammable photo opp and 360° photo booth!

Fall Food and Drink (available for purchase):

• Hot chocolate
• Apple cider donuts
• Whiskey cider
• And more!

10/02/2025

Caricatures around the corner.
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2️⃣ days until Fall Festival, featuring caricatures, face painters, surprise character apperances 👀 and more! Enjoy the festivities this Saturday, October 4, from 1 to 5 pm.

🎫 + 🅿: Admission is always free, no registration, and there is limited free parking on a first-come, first-serve basis at 420 D St.

🍔 + 🍹: Our kitchen & bar will be open all day!

Fall Festival Lineup:

• Noon–5 pm: Face painters
• Noon–4 pm: Caricature artists
• 1–5 pm: Balloon artists
• 1–4 pm: Live character visits from Bluey, Stitch, and Spider-Man
• 2–5 pm: Animal Adventures Meet & Greet
• Plus an Instagrammable photo opp!

Fall Food and Drink (available for purchase):

• Hot chocolate
• Apple cider donuts
• Whiskey cider
• And more!

10/01/2025

Fall Festival returns to the Lawn on D this Saturday from noon to 5 pm with family-friendly activities and food/drink for all ages.

As you’re exploring the Lawn, don’t forget to tag our social accounts in your photos and videos to be featured!

09/29/2025

5️⃣ days until Fall Festival, which will include balloon artists, face painters, and more! Come grab a free balloon creation at Fall Festival this Saturday, October 4, from 1 to 5 pm.

🎫 + 🅿: Admission is always free, no registration, and there is limited free parking on a first-come, first-serve basis at 420 D St.

🍔 + 🍹: Our kitchen & bar will be open all day!

Fall Festival Lineup:

• Noon–5 pm: Face painters
• Noon–4 pm: Caricature artists
• 1–5 pm: Balloon artists
• 1–4 pm: Live character visits from Bluey, Stitch, and Spider-Man
• 2–5 pm: Animal Adventures Meet & Greet
• Plus an Instagrammable photo opp and 360° photo booth!

Fall Food and Drink (available for purchase):

• Hot chocolate
• Apple cider donuts
• Whiskey cider
• And more!

09/27/2025

Sunshine and good times. See you soon!

09/25/2025

9️⃣ days until Fall Festival, which will include the return of ! Meet the animals at this year's Fall Festival on Saturday, October 4, from 1 to 5 pm.

🎫 + 🅿: Admission is always free, no registration, and there is limited free parking on a first-come, first-serve basis at 420 D St.

🍔 + 🍹: Our kitchen & bar will be open all day!

Fall Festival Lineup:

• Noon–5 pm: Face painters
• Noon–4 pm: Caricature artists
• 1–5 pm: Balloon artists
• 1–4 pm: Live character visits from Bluey, Stitch, and Spider-Man
• 2–5 pm: Animal Adventures Meet & Greet
• Plus an Instagrammable photo opp and 360° photo booth!

Fall Food and Drink (available for purchase):

• Hot chocolate
• Apple cider donuts
• Whiskey cider
• And more!

09/17/2025

It’s a beautiful weekend to hang out at the Lawn on D, with live music across three days! We have live mixing by DJ Ceezr on Friday, Latin music with Kristalis y Las Nenas Del Swing on Saturday night, and Different Strokez playing your favorite hits on Sunday afternoon.

09/12/2025

🍂 🎉 We're excited to announce the return of Fall Festival: Saturday, October 4, starting at noon!

Enjoy a day of FREE family festivities, including classic favorites such as face painters and a Fall Instagrammable photo opp! No admission cost, and no registration is required.

Fall Festival Lineup:

• Noon–5 pm: Face painters
• Noon–4 pm: Caricature artists
• 1–5 pm: Balloon artists
• 1–4 pm: Live character visits from Bluey, Stitch, and Spider-Man
• 2–5 pm: Animal Adventures Meet & Greet

There's more to come! Stay tuned to our e-newsletter (subscribe at the link in bio) and social media accounts for additional Fall Festival news.

09/11/2025

Make the most of this fall weekend by hanging out at the Lawn on D! Relax all Saturday with tasty offerings from our kitchen & bar, play free pickleball, watch football on the big screen TVs, and catch live mixing on Saturday by DJ plus live music Sunday afternoon by .it.again.band.

09/03/2025

Celebrate the coming of fall with refreshing drinks, tasty eats, and live music: DJ Rey Realwavey on Friday, .bad.pretty.good on Saturday, and on Sunday! Plus, pickleball is always free, with reservation slots open and equipment available to borrow at no cost.

Address

420 D Street
Boston, MA
02210

Telephone

+18773933393

Website

http://www.lawnond.com/

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A first-of-its-kind outdoor interactive space in Boston, The Lawn on D Powered by Citizens Bank is a 2.7-acre outdoor experimental event landscape designed to draw audiences from across the city and bring a renewed vitality to the neighborhood through inspired, high-caliber programming and events. This innovative private and public space is designed to activate and engage the community, foster creativity and test opportunities for integrating the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) into the urban fabric with arts, music, games, food & beverage and other community-driven programming.