West Bridgewater River Walk

06/28/2026

River Walk isn't just a day for the community to come together and have fun as neighbors. It's also an opportunity for local nature and conservation organizations to showcase the important work they do in Southeast Massachusetts.

If you didn’t get a chance to stop by during the event, this video is a perfect way to learn more about Bay Circuit Trail and Greenway and the landscape they're working to uplift. West Bridgewater sits at the center of a rich network of trails, riverfront paths, and Bay Circuit connectors that link our community to over 200 miles of greenway across Massachusetts.

A huge thank‑you to our talented friends at Metacomet Studio for capturing the day, the people, and the scenery so beautifully. Stay tuned for more!

06/24/2026

A couple of weeks have passed since River Walk, and we’re still feeling the love. Huge thank you to J.P. Noonan Transportation for your continued support of River Walk. Your commitment to our community means so much!

06/15/2026

River Walk 2026 was a success because of you, our incredible sponsors!

Whether you contributed financial support or donated amazing items for our silent auction, you helped make this event unforgettable for our community.

We can’t tag everyone here, but we’d love your help celebrating them. Tag your favorite sponsor and give them a shoutout!! Let’s fill the comments with gratitude for the businesses that showed up for our town!

Thank you, sponsors, for showing what community spirit looks like. We appreciate you more than words can say.

06/12/2026

Did you visit Julie at the Sanctuary Yoga + Wellness Collective table and participate in her yoga session on Sunday? Do you want to make that part of your normal routine? Well, we have one more auction gift for you! We're auctioning off a gift card for 5 sessions at Sanctuary ($75 value). Bids start at $35. Auction will run until 6:00 tonight or until someone hits face value. Proceeds will go to the West Bridgewater Open Space Committee & Conservation Commission gift account to help fund River Walk and other projects and events. Leave your bid in the comments!

06/09/2026

Can you believe that we had over 60 families take kayaks out on the river?

Huge thank you to Victory Rentals for handling the non stop lines!

A huge thank you to the friendly faces from healthy_hustlefitness who volunteered their time to help with waivers! Again, River Walk is made possible by support from our local businesses!

The kayak launch is left in the water all year, so definitely check it out on some cooler days too!

06/09/2026

For one Sunday in June, River Street belongs to people instead of cars.

Families walking down the middle of the road. Kids chasing each other between food trucks. Live music drifting between War Memorial Park and Pratt's Landing. A river most of us blow past at 35 mph, finally given the space to slow us down.

We were lucky to spend the day photographing it. These are some of our favorites from the afternoon.

West Bridgewater River Walk doesn't happen on its own. It runs on the people and organizations who decide that it should.

This year's lead sponsors were the National Medical Education & Training Center and Welch Surveyors — the kind of backing that's easy to overlook until you try to picture the day without it. A grant from the West Bridgewater Cultural Council and the Mass Cultural Council to West Bridgewater Open Space Committee & Conservation Commission helped fund the music, the art, and the cultural programming that gave the day its texture.

And then there are the regulars who show up year after year. Annie’s Woof Pack Dog Walking & Pet Sitting keeping the dogs hydrated. Frontline Cafe & Bakery feeding the line that wrapped around the tent. Bay Circuit Trail and Greenway and the Appalachian Mountain Club reminding everyone what sits on the other side of the trailhead. The Town of West Bridgewater making the whole thing legally walkable. And West Bridgewater Open Space, the committee behind all of it, doing the unglamorous work of pulling a town together for one Sunday a year.

Feel free to like, share, or use any of these photos from us.

And if the day moved you, follow these organizations. Show up at their events. Donate when you can. Open space stays open because people show up for it.

06/09/2026

While we regroup from the weekend, the West Bridgewater Open Space Committee & Conservation Commission want to thank the Town of West Bridgewater for their support of River Walk. From giving us the approval to shut down a busy road for the day, to the DPW working to make sure River Street looked as beautiful as possible, to the coordination with the West Bridgewater Police Department to help keep the event safe, we couldn't have done it without the cooperation of the people who make this town truly special.

We have more coming in the next few days, but, for now, here are some pictures from River Walk 2026 from our volunteers and participants.

06/07/2026

To everyone involved in the planning and ex*****on of today's event, thank you.

To all of the local businesses who supported us and made this event possible to put on, thank you.

To all of our vendors and non-profits who stuck with us through weather drama, thank you.

Most importantly, big thanks to YOU, our community, for coming out and making it all worth it.

We'll be back after some much needed sleep.

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

Here it is! Your guide to River Walk 2026! This map has all the information you need, but here's the key info:

When is it?
Tomorrow Sunday, June 7th from 11:00-4:00

Where do I park?
Town Hall and West Bridgewater Middle/Senior High School (over by the track). Lucini bus shuttle will be picking up from those spots and dropping off at 263 River Street and by the monument in the center of town.

What are my food options?

We will have all the same goodies as last year including some new options! Whether you want BBQ, tacos, cookies, ice cream cones or cake.... the options are all there.

Will there be b**r?
Yes! Black Hat Brew Works will be serving their brews at the Pratts Landing b**r garden (21+ for service, no b**r may leave the marked area, DO NOT take your b**r down River Street). Please drink responsibly!

Will there be music?
Yes! See music schedule. There will also be a yoga session in the park!

We will have a train to bring you up and down the street so make sure to check out all of our amazing crafters at crafter's row and stop by to say hi to many of our non profit organizations!!

We can't wait to see you there!