5 Things You Should Know This Week – July 14th

Celebrate Eastie Week

The East Boston community and Boston Harbor Now are proud to announce the return of Eastie Week, the beloved multi-week celebration of East Boston’s vibrant culture, community, music, and arts. Now in its 12th year, Eastie Week 2025 will take place from Sunday, July 13 through Sunday, July 27, with more than two dozen events hosted throughout the neighborhood by local artists, community groups, cultural organizations, and youth programs. You can get all the fun details here! 

Free Arts + Crafts at the Park

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s annual ParkARTS program is pleased to announce the return of free Arts & Crafts Workshops for children. From West Roxbury to East Boston, kids ages three to ten can enjoy a wide variety of arts and crafts activities led by local artists at the workshops held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.  You can get the details including schedule here. 

Check out the Best of the Best in Eastie

The Boston Globe today released its Best of the Best 2025, its annual list of Boston’s best dining, shopping, and entertainment. This year’s list identifies the best Greater Boston has to offer across 28 categories, including sandwich shops, record stores, ice cream, seafood, nightlife, breweries, and more.  Here are the winners from East Boston!

Enjoy a Free Outdoor Concert

Enjoy the summer breeze as you listen to live music all over Boston this summer! Learn more here! 

Now Open – Democracy Brewing!

Raise your glass! Big news for beer lovers and foodies in East Boston! Democracy Brewing—a worker-owned brewery and pub with  roots in Downtown Crossing—is now open in the neighborhood. The new location, aptly named Democracy Brewing Eastie, will bring its signature beer and a fresh dining experience to 154 Maverick Street in Maverick Square.

Have an awesome week!