Weekend Picks – April 18th

Need weekend plans!?! It’s Easter and Boston Marathon Weekend! Check out our weekend picks! Check out our Guide to Easter and our Guide to the Boston Marathon! 

Tall Ship Reopens Saturday for 2025 Season

If eating oysters and drinking rosé on a tall ship sounds like fun, then you’ll love The Tall Ship!  Navy Yard Hospitality Group, which is also behind waterfront spots Pier 6 and Reelhouse, will officially reopen The Tall Ship on the East Boston Waterfront on Saturday, April 19th for the 2025 season with live music by Up All Night! 

Swan Boats Opening Day

Nothing says spring time in Boston more than a stroll around the common and a ride on the Swan Boats. The season is kicking off Saturday, April 19th at 11am. 2025 marks the 148th season! Get all the details here!

Paul Revere’s Ride 250 year Anniversary

There will be awesome events taking place on Friday, April 18th in honor of 250 years since Paul Revere’s Ride! It will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with a historic reenactment at Paul Revere House, followed by a table read of the original play “Revolution’s Edge” at Paul Revere Mall in the North End. At 7:30 p.m., Mayor Wu will officially launch Boston 250 and headline a short program at the Paul Revere Mall, alongside special guests and performers including a brass quintet from the Boston Pops. There will also be a drone show over the harbor starting at 8:30pm. The drone show will be immediately followed by Paul Revere’s row from the North End across the Harbor to Charlestown, where Paul will mount his horse and begin his famed midnight ride. Get all the details here!

The Great Eastie Egg Hunt

The Great Annual Eastie Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 19th from 10am-12pm at Piers Park – 95 Marginal Street.  This event will feature face painting, games and an egg hunt! BYOB – bring. your own basket for the egg hunt!

Carbo-load in the Neighborhood

Whether you’re running the Boston Marathon or just cheering on the runners, you can carbo-load your way around the neighborhood! Here are our picks!

6 Green Spaces to Explore

The sun is supposed to return…eventually!  Plan to explore these 6 green spaces in the neighborhood via a walk, a run, a picnic, or just sitting in the sun and taking it all in.

New Cocktail Menu at Cunard Tavern

Cunard Tavern is debuting a new cocktail menu for you to try! Stop by this weekend and try one…or two – featuring Tavern Negroni, Jame-o & Tonic, and Metropolitan! Pairs perfectly with Cunard’s Hamachi Crudo.

Oysters + Wine by the Ocean

Order up some oysters and a glass of wine and enjoy warmer temps at ReelHouse this weekend!

SPORTS!

Celtics vs. Magic – Sunday, April 20th at 3:30pm.

Red Sox vs. White Sox – Friday, April 18th at 7:10pm, Saturday, April 19th at 4:10pm, Sunday April 20th at 1:35pm, and Monday, April 21st at 11:10am.

Here are  7 Places to Watch in the Neighborhood! 

Check back as this list may be updated!