Festival Viva México

Festival Viva México Boston 2026 is taking over 102 Border Street on Saturday, September 19th, from 1pm-8pm! Celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day with authentic food, live music, folkloric dancing, activities for kids and teens, and El Grito with Consul Carlos Iriarte. The event is free, but guests are encouraged to reserve a ticket in advance through the Veronica Robles Cultural Center.

Get Yourself a Library Card

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Boston Public Library is celebrating with three brand-new library card designs! Get all the details here. 

Ice Cream Social

Join the East Boston Chamber of Commerce for a free ice cream social where you will find ice cream and toppings for delicious
sundaes and ice cream cones, showcasing the Zumix studio and background music. Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Zumix, 260 Sumner Street.

Support the East Boston Community Soup Kitchen

The East Boston Community Soup Kitchen is hosting its Annual Fundraiser Gala on Saturday, September 19th! Enjoy an evening of celebration and community while helping raise money to support the programs and services the organization provides to those in need. A fun night for a great Eastie cause! You can get your tickets here.

Take a Field Trip: The South Boston Street Fest is Saturday

One of our favorite Southie days of the year is back! The South Boston Street Fest takes over East Broadway between I and L streets on Saturday, September 19th. Expect more than 100 local businesses, artists, and organizations, plus live entertainment, food, shopping, kids’ activities, and plenty of neighborhood fun. And make sure you stop by and say hello to us at the Caught in Southie booth!  We will be giving away lots of fun stuff, plus selling a limited-edition Southie baseball cap and Caught in Southie totes!

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