Assembly Row, the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment destination that’s currently expanding to more than 100 storefronts, has announced that it is extending Riverfest to three days in celebration of the event’s 10th anniversary.

Running from Sept. 8-10, the neighborhood’s signature celebration will feature a range of free events and activities for all ages, including live, local music; children’s activities, local artisans; and fireworks over the Mystic River at sundown on Saturday, Sept. 9.  In addition, The Red Sox Showcase will be stationed in Baxter Park on Sunday, Sept. 10. A full schedule of events is available here: http://www.assemblyrow.com/play/riverfest.

In addition to the festival, many of Assembly Row’s outlet stores will feature sidewalk sales and offer special promotions for Riverfest attendees. Local nonprofits also will set up community tables to provide information about their organizations.

The daily schedule is as follows:

Friday: From 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., will feature salsa dancing brought to you by MetaMovements Dance Company and Orquesta Mia

Saturday: From noon-9:00 p.m., will feature children’s activities, a chalk walk, local artisans, live music and fireworks

Sunday: From noon-4:00 p.m., will feature additional children’s activities including the Red Sox Showcase, which will feature batting cages, pitching stations, Fenway Park virtual reality experience, and a “steal second base” challenge

Local bands scheduled to play include: aNova Brazil, Ali McGuirk, As The Sparrow, and Harry Jay Smith & The Bling.