2.3 min readBy Published On: August 22nd, 2024Categories: See and Do0 Comments on Weekend Picks – August 23rd

Hop on a ferry for a fun summer adventure

Looking for a fun activity around the neighborhoods? Check out the boat shuttle service that connects you from ReelHouse East Boston to Charlestown’s waterfront and the Seaport. Boston Launch Company runs their boat shuttle service daily from 11 am until 11 pm, making stops at Pier 6, Reel House East Boston, The Tall Ship, and ReelHouse Oyster Bar in the Seaport. The service costs $4 a ticket but is free during Sumner Tunnel closures. It is such a fun, easy, and convenient way to get around the city!  Get all the fun details here! 

Bubbles + Botanticals

ReelHouse is hosting a Kettle One Bubbles and Botanicals event on Sunday from 2pm-6pm.  Stop by and try one!

Treat yourself!

La Sultana Bakery features a variety of delicious baked goods, from cupcakes to flan. They even have Colombian specialties like palmertias and peras!  You can check out the full menu here! 

Free Summer Concert in the Park

Zumix is hosting a FREE summer concert in Piers Park, featuring local artists Manolo Mairena y La Pura Vida on Sunday, August 25th from 6pm-8pm!

Community Resource Fair

On Saturday, August 24th from 1pm-5pm enjoy a special Community Resource Fair at Constitution Beach featuring free kayaks, food, activities, music, games, arts + crafts, raffle + more! A perfect opportunity to connect with local neighborhood organizations!

Cinnamon Roll Sundays at Cafe Iterum

Cafe Iterum makes freshly backed cinnamon rolls on Sundays! We can’t think of a better way of to end the weekend!

Register for AXL’s Sweat Fest

Back for the second year, the Annual AXL Sweat Fest on Saturday, September 7th from 8:30am-12pm at LoPresti Park!  Yu can get all the details here! Inclueds a 90-minute class plus a swag bag filled with items from AXL and pop up vendors.  You can register here! 

Drinks + Apps on the Roof

Enjoy some tropical summery cocktails and appetizers on the Layover’s Rooftop Bar!

Take a sunrise or sunset kayak tour

What better way to start or end your day than with a guided sunrise or sunset kayak tour of Boston Harbor? The Piers Park Sailing Center offers guided sunrise and sunset tours this weekend! It’s a great way to explore the city from the ocean!  You can book the morning session here and the evening one here!  Kayaking at Piers Park helps support its public access, youth, and adaptive programs.  They are also open for regular public kayaking; you can reserve a time to kayak the Piers Park Cove by booking here

SPORTS

Red Sox vs. Diamondbacks – Friday August 23rd at 7pm, Saturday August 24th at 4pm, and Sunday August 25th at 1:30pm.

Patriots vs. Commanders– Sunday August 25th at 8pm.

Here are  7 Places to Watch in the Neighborhood! 

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