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Imagine this: You’re strolling outside around Boston on a lovely spring day. You’ve got an iced drink in one hand and something delicious from a food truck in the other. The best part? You’re not worried about a parking meter because you took the T. If this sounds like a fantastic way to spend a day, then you’re in luck. This weekend marks the seasonal debut of some of Greater Boston’s best open-air markets and free local festivals, some of which run all summer. Snowport’s sunny-weather sister, the Seaport Summer Market, returns for its third year. You can visit this pop-up market any Saturday or Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., now through Sept. 22.
New England foodies may want to graze the market’s culinary selection: There’ll be grilled cheese from Cheese Louise, empanadas from Bocadillos, Caribbean dishes from ZaZ food truck, craft ciders from Downeast and much more local fare. In the artisan part of the market, you’ll find 130 different vendors across 80 booths, including several new ones, like April Farm,. There are also plenty of activities for the kiddos in your life. The Boston Children’s Museum will bring back its interactive pop-up exhibit “Take the T to State or South Station and walk 15 to 20 minutes to Seaport. If you’d like a route with less walking, take the Silver Line to Courthouse station, located beneath Seaport Boulevard.