Aug 16, 2026
Quincy August Moon Festival 2026
QARI's August Moon Festival returns Sunday, August 16, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., on Coddington Street in Quincy Center with performances, food trucks, games, and a street market.
Free admission
Quincy Asian Resources Inc. (QARI), in partnership with the City of Quincy, lists the August Moon Festival for Sunday, August 16, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on Coddington Street in Quincy Center. The free street festival is a community tradition since 1987, with traditional and modern performances, food trucks, carnival amusements, games, cultural booths, and a street market. Organizer copy estimates 15,000+ guests in recent years.
This is separate from Boston Chinatown's August Moon Festival the prior weekend. Plan transit or parking for Quincy Center; confirm stage times closer to the date.
When: August 16, 2026 (11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)
Where: Coddington Street, Quincy Center, Quincy, MA
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