Chasing the Markets

Regardless of time of year, there is always something fun and unique to find in the Tufts area. Whether you’re on the hunt for a new-to-you vinyl record, a one-of-a-kind piece of art to add some color to your room’s wall, or some fresh fruit and vegetables straight from local farms, there’s always something fresh and cool to brighten your day. BY SUSANNAH MURRAY ’24

Davis Square Flea Market: During the warmer months, the flea market is held every Sunday in Davis Square. Stalls have everything from homemade jewelry to vintage clothing and records to live plants. Both Somerville locals and Tufts students love to make the walk down to the market to stroll through the rows of vendors and look at that week’s offerings. Local artists get to show off their original works and pieces of upcycled clothing, and others display their vintage collections. Whether you’re looking for something specific or are just along for the treasure hunt, visiting the Davis Flea is a great way to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon.

Somerville Mobile Farmers Market: Look out for the Somerville Mobile Farmers Market—they relocate throughout the week, offering fresh, affordable, local produce everywhere they go. They can be found at the North Street housing development, about a ten minute walk from campus, on Saturday mornings between 10:00am and 12:00pm! They do great work combating food insecurity by offering fresh fruits and vegetables at affordable prices from July through October, making them a community staple and gem.

SoWa Boston: If you’re looking to get into the city on your weekend and find some special pieces to take home, check out the SoWa markets! SoWa (South of Washington) is one of Boston’s art and design districts. On Sundays in October, the SoWa Open Market is full of artist and vendor stalls. On Sundays year round, the indoor vintage market is open for people to come shop the curated collections of clothing, furniture, and art. Outside you can find crafts and food, and inside you can sort through boxes of old postcards, racks of leather jackets, and trays of funky jewelry. With so much to see, you can spend a whole day here before it’s time to hop back on the T at Broadway to head home with your unique finds.

Somerville Winter Farmers Market: Getting local produce isn’t limited to the warm months! The Somerville Winter Farmers Market is open every Saturday during the winter at the Center for the Arts at the Armory. Vendors offer fresh produce, cheese, eggs, meats, fish, breads, tamales, Peruvian pastries, chocolate, and so much more. And in case you’re not already sold, the market also boasts live music from local musicians to enjoy with a hot beverage in hand from their cozy café.