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Back to School Gift Guide

The Best Boston Public Market Back-to-School Gift

For the teachers, coaches, and sitters who get your kids through the year — and for the household starting the routine over. One Boston Public Market Card, over 25 local businesses to choose from. Delivered by email.

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Why a Boston Public Market Card Works for Back to School

There are two lists this time of year — the crew who gets your kids through the year, and the household gearing up for a new one. A Boston Public Market Card covers both.

Thank the Crew

Teachers, coaches, tutors, bus drivers, sitters, daycare staff — a local card they can spend on themselves.

They Choose

over 25 local businesses — coffee, lunch, books, supplies, a treat. Their pick, not your guess.

No Shipping, No Wrapping

Delivered by email. Dollars go straight to local Boston Public Market businesses.

Set It Up Now, Deliver on the First Day

The first week of school books itself solid. Schedule delivery for the date you want — the morning of day one, the end of orientation week, or the Friday the new routine finally sticks.

Pick the delivery date during checkout. Delivered by email on the day you choose.

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How to Send a Boston Public Market Card for Back to School

1

Choose an Amount

Pick an amount between $5 and $500.

2

Add a Personal Note

Thank a teacher by name, or send a kid off with a word of encouragement.

3

Send It Off

Delivered by email or text — no shipping, no wrapping.

Back to School Boston Public Market Card FAQ

What makes a Boston Public Market Card a good back-to-school gift?

A Boston Public Market Card lets the person you’re thanking choose what they actually want from over 25 local Boston Public Market businesses — coffee, lunch, books, a spa break. No more mugs or desk trinkets. It also supports local businesses and never expires.

Who is a back-to-school Boston Public Market Card for?

Two lists, one card. The crew who gets kids through the year — teachers, coaches, tutors, bus drivers, sitters, daycare staff — and the household starting a new routine, including a busy-parent friend or a college kid heading back.

Where can they use the Boston Public Market Card?

The Boston Public Market Card is accepted at over 25 local businesses in Boston Public Market, including coffee shops, restaurants, bookstores, boutiques, salons, and more. They pick where and when.

How do I send a Boston Public Market Card for back to school?

Visit our purchase page, choose an amount ($5–$500), add a personal message, and send it by email — or print it for hand delivery on the first day. No shipping needed.

Can I schedule it for the first day of school?

Yes. During checkout you can pick the delivery date, whether that is the first day of school or the end of orientation week. Set it up early and skip the last-minute scramble.

Does the Boston Public Market Card expire?

No, the Boston Public Market Card does not expire. They can use it whenever they’re ready — there’s no rush to spend it during the first week.

Start the Year Off Right

A Boston Public Market Card for the teacher, the coach, or the parent holding it together — good at over 25 local Boston Public Market businesses. Delivered by email — no wrapping required.

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