Beer, food, and music at Arlington’s Premier outdoor venue? What’s not to love. Mark your calendar and plan to join us at the first ever Arlingtoberfest on Saturday, October 18. Rain date October 19.

We’ve got 3 amazing bands lined up for this first-of-its-kind in Arlington event. As well as Arlington’s first-ever Stein Holding Contest, to take place during the breaks between bands. Sign up here to participate. Act fast - competition slots are limited!

Magen Tracey & the Missed Connections

Noon - 1:45 pm

With a catalog that ranges from pop effervescence to alt-country grit—with plenty of rock in between—Magen Tracy & the Missed Connections are a Boston-area favorite known for earworm melodies, sharp lyrical play, and high-energy live shows, opening for such acts as Lydia Loveless, Lily Hiatt, and Julianna Hatfield.

Ray & the Lovers

2:00 - 3:45 pm

Ray & the Lovers are a can’t-miss soul band , fronted by the charismatic lead singer Ray Hendricks. Known for their electrifying performances and emotionally charged songwriting, the band blends raw power with soulful melodies, creating a sound that is resonating deeply with audiences across New England. Ray & the Lovers draw inspiration from classic r&b, blues and modern influences crafting a unique sound that is both fresh and nostalgic.

The Lights Out

4:00 - 6:00 pm

Boston’s own The Lights Out deliver a high-energy, genre-bending live show that fuses rock, pop, and anthemic hooks into a sound that’s equal parts powerful and playful. Whether you’re here to dance, sing along, or just soak in the vibe, The Lights Out guarantee a night you won’t forget.

We are thrilled to be back at the @millcafe.arlington again this fall & winter for their monthly after-dark series, featuring a new and improved format!

There will be TWO live bands EVERY TIME with the opener playing 5:30-7:30 and the headliner playing from 8 all they way up to 10pm!

Come say hi, enjoy the beautiful venue, eat some super tasty food and enjoy Arlington's finest beers.

This month, we're kicking things off with Amy Kucharik, who you may remember from the Jug band festival, and local favorites Thursday Night Special, back in the house for your listening and dancing pleasure.

The Old Schwamb Mill is delighted to present its annual celebration of the Schwamb family’s German heritage with music, German food and delicacies, events for children taking place all day, and much more! Throughout the day, families can enjoy activities including: Have fun with a Beanbag Toss! See what you can find on a Scavenger Hunt! Take a picture of yourself inside an Oval Frame! Tour the Old Schwamb Mill building! Dance, dance, dance to the Grüvmeiners brass band and the pop/rock band, Sure, Why Not? This is the major fundraiser for the Old Schwamb Mill.

We’re exited to be heading back to Burlington for their town center beer garden on Thursday Oct 2. (Rescheduled from the original Sept date) Come join us and enjoy an evening of music with our good friends The Rusty Randoms, food trucks , and lots of other local businesses.

Live Music: The Rusty Randoms

Food : Lots of great local food trucks!

Join us at Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester to celebrate Oktoberfest! There will be fun for the whole family in this beautiful farm setting just steps from the Arlington border! There will be multiple food vendors, music from several bands, and, of course, everyone’s favorite Arlington beer!

Live Music:

Lindsay Foote

Highs in the Low

Kier Byrns and the Kettle Burners

The Gruvmeiners

Food :Cousin’s Maine Lobster, plus lots more!

Enjoy Arlington’s finest craft beers in one of the best outdoor venues around!

Every Saturday throughout the summer, we’ll be pouring fresh brews on the expansive lawn, with a rotating lineup of food vendors serving up delicious bites all summer long. Sit back, relax, and soak in the sounds of some of the area’s best bands playing live throughout the afternoon.

Live Music, 2–6 PM : Great Northeast Jug Band Festival presented by Arlington Center for the Arts

Food Vendors: A rotating selection of local food vendors will be serving up tasty bites to pair with your favorite beers.

Don’t miss out—bring your friends, grab a pint, and enjoy the best of summer with us!

pirit Weekend Beer Garden! Join your neighbor’s and friends to celebrate the Winchester Spirit on The Griffin Museum of Photography’s beautiful outdoor patio! Live music provided by Sounds like Chicken and beer poured by Arlington Brewing Co. This is intended as a family friendly event for all to enjoy and is brought to you by The Winchester Cultural District, The Winchester Chamber of Commerce and our sponsors,  Catherine Albiani Real Estate , Conquer Ninja Gyms Woburn and Kate Maloney Interior Design

Celebrate Arlington at our Town Day Beer Garden!

We’re serving up Arlington’s best craft beer and local music at the Jason Russell House. Take a stroll down Mass Ave to visit all the great booths featuring local businesses and organizations, and then stop by to enjoy a beer, some great food and amazing local music!

Live Music, 12–7 PM:

12:00-2:00 pm: TBD

2:30-4:30 pm: Pick Up Your Hat

5:00-7:00 pm: The Gruvmeiners

Food: Chef Rob from Supper Club 39

Don’t miss out—bring your friends, grab a pint, and enjoy the best of summer with us!

Party in the Town Hall Garden with your friends and neighbors from 11am - 4pm, courtesy of the Arlington Department of Planning & Community Development.

Beer before noon in a formerly dry town?!?!?

That's right! Grab some grub from one of the wonderful Town Day food vendors and enjoy on the lawn with a cold beer.

Enjoy Arlington’s finest craft beers in one of the best outdoor venues around!

Every Saturday throughout the summer, we’ll be pouring fresh brews on the expansive lawn, with a rotating lineup of food vendors serving up delicious bites all summer long. Sit back, relax, and soak in the sounds of some of the area’s best bands playing live throughout the afternoon.

Live Music, 3–6 PM : Niteshade

Food: TBD

Don’t miss out—bring your friends, grab a pint, and enjoy the best of summer with us!

We’re exited to be heading back to Burlington for their town center beer garden on Thursday Sept 11. Come join us and enjoy an evening of music with our good friends Class 6, Lobster Truck, and lots of other local businesses.

Live Music: Class 6

Food : Cousin’s Maine Lobster, plus lots more!

Enjoy Arlington’s finest craft beers in one of the best outdoor venues around!

Every Saturday throughout the summer, we’ll be pouring fresh brews on the expansive lawn, with a rotating lineup of food vendors serving up delicious bites all summer long. Sit back, relax, and soak in the sounds of some of the area’s best bands playing live throughout the afternoon.

Live Music, 3–6 PM : Mixed G

Food : TBD

Don’t miss out—bring your friends, grab a pint, and enjoy the best of summer with us!

Enjoy Arlington’s finest craft beers in one of the best outdoor venues around!

Every Saturday throughout the summer, we’ll be pouring fresh brews on the expansive lawn, with a rotating lineup of food vendors serving up delicious bites all summer long. Sit back, relax, and soak in the sounds of some of the area’s best bands playing live throughout the afternoon.

Live Music, 3–6 PM:The Rusty Randoms

Food: Arlington’s very own Chef Rob & Supper Club 39

Don’t miss out—bring your friends, grab a pint, and enjoy the best of summer with us!

Enjoy Arlington’s finest craft beers in one of the best outdoor venues around!

Every Saturday throughout the summer, we’ll be pouring fresh brews on the expansive lawn, with a rotating lineup of food vendors serving up delicious bites all summer long. Sit back, relax, and soak in the sounds of some of the area’s best bands playing live throughout the afternoon.

Live Music, 3–6 PM : RnB3

Food: Mei Mei Dumplings

Don’t miss out—bring your friends, grab a pint, and enjoy the best of summer with us!

Enjoy Arlington’s finest craft beers in one of the best outdoor venues around!

Every Saturday throughout the summer, we’ll be pouring fresh brews on the expansive lawn, with a rotating lineup of food vendors serving up delicious bites all summer long. Sit back, relax, and soak in the sounds of some of the area’s best bands playing live throughout the afternoon.

Live Music, 3–6 PM : TNT Band

Food: TBD

Don’t miss out—bring your friends, grab a pint, and enjoy the best of summer with us!

Enjoy Arlington’s finest craft beers in one of the best outdoor venues around!

Every Saturday throughout the summer, we’ll be pouring fresh brews on the expansive lawn, with a rotating lineup of food vendors serving up delicious bites all summer long. Sit back, relax, and soak in the sounds of some of the area’s best bands playing live throughout the afternoon.

Live Music, 3–6 PM : Can O Worms

Food: TBD

Don’t miss out—bring your friends, grab a pint, and enjoy the best of summer with us!

Enjoy Arlington’s finest craft beers in one of the best outdoor venues around!

Every Saturday throughout the summer, we’ll be pouring fresh brews on the expansive lawn, with a rotating lineup of food vendors serving up delicious bites all summer long. Sit back, relax, and soak in the sounds of some of the area’s best bands playing live throughout the afternoon.

Live Music, 3–6 PM : Cousin Louis

Food: Si Cara Pizza

Don’t miss out—bring your friends, grab a pint, and enjoy the best of summer with us!

Join us as we celebrate Christmas in July!

Join us for a jolly mid-summer celebration! Bring a non-perishable food donation to support Arlington EATS and enjoy holiday food and drink specials (we anticipate a visit from Marley’s Ghost), classic holiday tunes with a summer twist, and more. Soak up the cheer in our beer garden while helping spread some off-season goodwill.

Beer and Food start at 2

Live Music, 3–6 PM : Thursday Night Special

Food: La Qchara, Redwood Bakery

Don’t miss out—bring your friends, grab a pint, and enjoy the best of summer with us!

Enjoy Arlington’s finest craft beers in one of the best outdoor venues around!

Every Saturday throughout the summer, we’ll be pouring fresh brews on the expansive lawn, with a rotating lineup of food vendors serving up delicious bites all summer long. Sit back, relax, and soak in the sounds of some of the area’s best bands playing live throughout the afternoon.

Live Music, 3–6 PM : Hound and Handler

Food: Mei Mei Dumplings

Don’t miss out—bring your friends, grab a pint, and enjoy the best of summer with us!

Enjoy Arlington’s finest craft beers in one of the best outdoor venues around!

Every Saturday throughout the summer, we’ll be pouring fresh brews on the expansive lawn, with a rotating lineup of food vendors serving up delicious bites all summer long. Sit back, relax, and soak in the sounds of some of the area’s best bands playing live throughout the afternoon.

Live Music, 3–6 PM: Better Late

Food: Clover Food Lab

Don’t miss out—bring your friends, grab a pint, and enjoy the best of summer with us!

Enjoy Arlington’s finest craft beers in one of the best outdoor venues around!

Every Saturday throughout the summer, we’ll be pouring fresh brews on the expansive lawn, with a rotating lineup of food vendors serving up delicious bites all summer long. Sit back, relax, and soak in the sounds of some of the area’s best bands playing live throughout the afternoon.

Live Music, 3–6 PM : Blue Minx

Food: Northeast of the Border

Don’t miss out—bring your friends, grab a pint, and enjoy the best of summer with us!

Enjoy Arlington’s finest craft beers in one of the best outdoor venues around!

Every Saturday throughout the summer, we’ll be pouring fresh brews on the expansive lawn, with a rotating lineup of food vendors serving up delicious bites all summer long. Sit back, relax, and soak in the sounds of some of the area’s best bands playing live throughout the afternoon.

Live Music, 3–6 PM: Wicked Pickers

Food: Mei Mei Dumplings

Don’t miss out—bring your friends, grab a pint, and enjoy the best of summer with us!

We’re hosting local music at Arlington Porchfest’s ONLY venue with an attached beer garden! Stay for the afternoon, or drop in and out as you experience live music all across Arlington.

Music Lineup:

2-3 pm: The Makeshift Kings

3-4 pm: Steve Gintz

4-6 pm: The Displayers

Food: Si Cara Pizza

Don’t miss out—bring your friends, grab a pint, and enjoy the best of summer with us!

We are proud to support Rockin’ for Refugees, a benefit concert and dance to provide financial support for ArCS to continue with their mission to provide practical help, emotional support and financial assistance to individuals and families throughout their journey to establish themselves in a new community. The event will feature Kemp Harris, an activist singer-songwriter of remarkable depth and talent, with a deep colorful history, and Stanley & The Undercovers, who play highly danceable, authentic recreations of classic rock hits. Tickets are available online at the ARCs website. All proceeds benefit the ArCS Immigration Support Network.