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One of the Near Southside’s most iconic community events, Open Streets, returns after a 4-year pandemic-related pause.
Open Streets was founded in 2011 to achieve environmental, social, economic, and public health goals by temporarily closing Magnolia Avenue to automobile traffic and reopening the street to the community for walking, bicycling, dancing, playing, and socializing.
OPEN STREETS IS:
- Non-motorized rolling fun on bicycles, skateboards, roller skates & scooters.
- Healthy ways to get moving such as fitness, martial arts, yoga, pilates, obstacle courses, bike safety training, breakdancing, etc.
- Environmental advocacy to ensure a healthy sustainable neighborhood.
- FREE family-friendly fun from more than 100 activity providers. Learn how you can get involved below!
- Locally-made products offered by market collectives featuring handmade items by local artisans.
- A community play-day dedicated to neighborly interaction, healthy activity, and complete streets awareness.
Photo courtesy of Near Southside, Inc.
But it’s also important to remember:
- Open Streets is NOT dedicated to sales and promotions
- Open Streets is NOT a music festival, art fair, or beer bash
Photo courtesy of Near Southside, Inc.
The event is an expression of the Near Southside’s community spirit in every way: local businesses set up activities along the route; neighborhood residents help spread the word; and dozens of community partners take ownership of key planning details such as promotions, activities, temporary public art projects, pet adoptions, bike safety courses, and much more. So, mark your calendar:
SATURDAY, APRIL 13 FROM NOON – 6 P.M.
If you’re interested in providing an activity, being a vendor, or volunteering for this great community event, please click there to go to the Near Southside’s website to sign up!
Photo courtesy of Near Southside, Inc.
