TUESDAY, JUNE 11

Winthrop Square Park Reborn

The newly renovated Winthrop Square Park is now open to the public! Undertaken by MP Boston, the renovation represents one of the capstones to the Winthrop Center project. Said MP Boston Principal Kathleen MacNeil, who oversaw the park renovation, "Although I am proud of our skyscrapers, I am equally proud of the greenspaces we have brought to the pedestrian areas of Downtown Crossing." (On upper Franklin Street, MP Boston also created Tontine Crescent Plaza along with the Steps Plaza.)

Designed by Ground, Inc., the Winthrop Square Park fountain currently operates from 8 am-8 pm, and is slated to operate seasonally from approximately May 1-September 30. For fast facts about the renovated Winthrop Square Park and its fountain, please visit here. Enjoy this new island of greenery in the heart of Downtown Boston!

What's On In Downtown . . .

• Every Thursday & Friday: Downtown Boston Arts Market
• 6/13: Boston Crusaders' Concert in the Park
• 6/17: WERS 617 Day
• 6/25: Boston Common Frog Pond spray pool opening
• 6/18-7/7: MJ The Musical presented by Broadway In Boston
• 6/29-6/30: BAMS Fest
• 7/1-7/4: Boston Harborfest
• 7/1-7/7: Navy Fleet Week
• Ongoing: Expanded Menu of Freedom Trail Foundation Tours
• Ongoing: Tasting events at Georgie's Wine Shop & Bar
• Ongoing: High Street Place continues to host a wide variety of fun events

Follow along on our Downtown Boston events calendar for all the latest happenings in the neighborhood.

HSP Debuts Another Restaurant

High Street Place food hall now welcomes patrons to experience a taste of Japan right here in Downtown Boston! The recently-opened Noble Castella offers guests a wide range of pastries, tea, coffee, and drinks all made from scratch using traditional methods. Follow the restaurant on Instagram to stay up to date!

Fun Pop-Up Activates 10 High St.

Late last week, Downtown's bustling dining scene was further enhanced by a festive pop-up: from Thursday-Sunday, Slutty Vegan set-up shop at 10 High Street, serving burgers and vibes (provided by DJ Fanatic).

In partnership with the Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports & Entertainment, the pop-up introduced a nationally-acclaimed, high- energy eatery, while showcasing the potential of an alluring retail vacancy. Special thanks to Farley White for making the location available!

Navy Week Meets Harborfest in Downtown Boston

Celebrate Boston’s proud maritime and revolutionary history with two incredible free events, including: fireworks, historical reenactments, musical performances, artisan markets, free chowder tastings, special appearances of the U.S. Navy, and so much more!

Boston Harborfest

July 1 to July 4

Navy Week

July 1 to July 7

Visit here to preview the schedule -- and stay tuned for more details in upcoming editions.

Special thanks to our Media Partner, Boston Magazine.

Welcoming Our Summer Assistants

The Downtown Boston BID is pleased to welcome Brian Thai and Michael Yirenkyi as summer interns. Both Michael and Brian were hired in partnership with the Commercial Real Estate Success Training program (CREST), which helps underrepresented minority students and women find roles at leading firms in the commercial real estate industry.

In the role of Project & Programs Assistant, Brian will support a wide range of organizational strategic priorities, including planning for outdoor public-art exhibitions, staffing events, and more. Brian is a Boston native, and currently a student at Boston College.

As a Visual Identity Assistant, Michael will support a range of organizational focus areas including branding and visual identity, events, and other special projects. Michael is currently a Master's student at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), with a background in photography, architecture, and design.