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Guide to Thanksgiving in East Boston 2025
Get your stretchy pants ready. It’s almost Thanksgiving! We’ve rounded up some fun ways to celebrate the holiday right here in the neighborhood. Wine + [...]
Veterans Day in the Neighborhood 2025
Thank you, Veterans! Originally known as Armistice Day to honor the living veterans of World War I, Veterans Day has transformed into a holiday celebrating [...]
The Circus is Back in Town: Do Portugal Circus returns to East Boston
Get ready, Eastie — the Do Portugal Circus is rolling back into town from November 7 through December 7, bringing a full month of high-flying [...]
Eastie History Lesson: Papa Gino’s originated right here in the neighborhood
Did you know one of New England’s most popular pizza chains actually originated here in (East) Boston? Papa Gino’s, originally a hole-in-the-wall pizzeria known as [...]
Boston History Lesson: Vendome Fire – Greatest loss of life in the history of the BFD
Over 50 Years Later The Hotel Vendome was built as a luxury hotel in 1871 at 160 Commonwealth Ave. In 1972, an extensive renovation of [...]
Celebrate Dad – Father’s Day in East Boston
Father's Day is this weekend, and it's the perfect opportunity to celebrate the amazing dads in our lives. Whether you're looking for a day filled [...]
New Show at Atlantic Works Gallery: The Noun Show
Atlantic Works Gallery (AWG) is thrilled to announce that its June exhibition will be The Noun Show, photography by Jean M Bernstein and Eric Hess. [...]
Pride Celebrations in the Neighborhood – 2025
It’s Pride Month in Boston and here’s a running list of events and promotions happening in and around the neighborhood! Pride Flag Raising at City [...]
Sails, Stories, and Celebration: 250th Battle of Chelsea Creek Anniversary Comes to Life on Saturday
This Memorial Day weekend, East Boston and Chelsea are teaming up to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Chelsea Creek—a pivotal yet often [...]
Quack, Quack! Duckling Day Returns to Boston Common This Sunday – Be a Part of It!
Get those yellow outfits and duck costumes ready—Duckling Day is taking place on Boston Common this Sunday, and the forecast is looking sunny and warm! It’s the [...]
New Show at Atlantic Works Gallery: The Art of Letting Go
The Atlantic Works Gallery recently announced its new May exhibition, The Art of Letting Go. The Art of Letting Go features work by two AWG [...]
6 Parks and Green Spaces in East Boston
East Boston is spoiled for choice when it comes to green spaces, from the recently opened Piers Park II to the picturesque LoPresti Park. Now [...]
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday!
Calling all book lovers and local business supporters—this Saturday, April 26, is Independent Bookstore Day, and no better way to celebrate than by visiting Over [...]
Save the Date: Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hour on June 6th
BOSTON – Friday, April 11, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Neighborhood Services, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the dates and [...]
Playtime starts now: Introducing Clover Clubhouse in South Boston
Hot coffee, healthy snacks and happy kids. What else could a parent want? Soon enough, they will be the ones asking their kids if they [...]
Let’s Go Sailing – Piers Park Sailing Center
Located on the Eastie waterfront, Piers Park Sailing Center, this nonprofit offers access to sailing for beginners and experienced sailors! Learn to sail The Learn [...]
