Need weekend plans!?! Check out our Weekend Picks!  P.S. There is a Heat Advisory in the City of Boston – make sure to stay safe.

Learn-to-Bike for All Adults

Never learned to ride, or just need a refresher on starting, stopping, and turning? This free workshop is open to all genders and skill levels, taught right in a parking lot with bikes and helmets provided. Also offered in Spanish. Saturday, August 8th, 10am-12pm, Donald McKay School, 122 Cottage St, East Boston. More info here.

Slush King

Homemade Italian slush, gelato, and super creamy soft serve, all made fresh onsite. A perfect cool-down stop on a hot summer day. 211 Bennington St, East Boston. Open daily, 1-10pm. More here.

Get Some Ice Cream at The Blue Caboose

The Blue Caboose, the iconic historic blue train car on the Greenway, is officially open for the season! The ice cream and coffee stand announced the news on an Instagram story on Tuesday.  The menu will feature coffee, tea, and ice cream! Get all the details here! 

Festival Viva Colombia 

Saturday, August 8th, 1:00–8:00 PM, 102 Border St. The 5th annual celebration of Colombian culture, hosted by the Veronica Robles Cultural Center, with folkloric dancers, live music, artisan vendors, and Colombian food. Free and open to everyone. Click here to learn more!

Visit Santarpio’s

An East Boston institution since 1903, famous for thin crust pizza and charcoal grilled lamb skewers and sausage. Cash only. 111 Chelsea St, East Boston. More here.

Free Boating Safety & Learn to Kayak

Head to Constitution Beach for free kayaking and boating safety lessons, no cost, but you’ll need to email [email protected] and [email protected] to schedule your lesson. Friday, August 7th through Sunday, August 9th, 10am-4:30pm, Constitution Beach, East Boston.

East Boston’s Hidden Cocktail Experience

Step behind an unmarked door into Next Door, an intimate East Boston speakeasy. Get a welcome sip, pick two signature cocktails off the menu, and snack on a shared antipasto board while you learn the stories behind the drinks. 21+, 90 minutes, exact address revealed after booking. Book here.

Central Park Lanes

Old school candlepin bowling since 1950, complete with paper scoring, a jukebox, and BYOB. This family-run alley is cheap, no-frills fun, perfect for a laid-back night with friends. 10 Saratoga St, East Boston. Cash only.

La Hacienda

Whether you’re grabbing tacos or just stopping in for drinks, this is a great weekend hang serving Mexican and Salvadorian favorites. Open daily, 11am-2am, 150 Meridian St, East Boston.

Live Music & Events at The Tall Ship

Friday, August 7th at 6pm, catch DJ Jeff Wallace live. Saturday, August 8th, start the day with the SEAAV Wellness Takeover at 10am, then stick around for DJ Speizio at 2pm. Sunday, August 9th at 4pm, wrap the weekend with Live Music: Beach Nights. Waterfront views, oyster bar, and the beautiful city skyline as your backdrop. 1 East Pier Drive, East Boston.

ZUMIX Summer Concert Series: Zoe Knight & Mythical Beasts

Cap off the weekend with some live music at Piers Park. ZUMIX’s annual Summer Concert Series brings free, family-friendly concerts to the neighborhood all summer long, and this week features Zoe Knight & Mythical Beasts serving up rock and soul. ZUMIX youth performers open the show. Sunday, August 9th, 6-8pm, Piers Park, 95 Marginal Street, East Boston. Free and open to the public.

Visit the ICA Watershed

Make a day of it with a trip to the ICA Watershed (256 Marginal St, East Boston, MA 02128). Admission is always free for everyone. Current students at Boston colleges get free general admission to the main ICA in the Seaport. The water shuttle across the harbor comes free with ICA admission, but be sure to pre-register your ticket!

SPORTS!

Red Sox vs. Athletics – Friday, August 7th at 7:10pm, Saturday, August 8th at 4:10pm (Kids Run the Bases day!), and Sunday, August 9th at 1:35pm (Youth Sports Parade).

Here are  7 Places to Watch in the Neighborhood! 

Check back as this list may be updated! 

Have a fun weekend! Thank you to our Caught in Eastie readers and Neighborhood Partners for supporting our local journalism efforts!