Weekend Picks – MDW 2024

Memorial Day Fireworks!

Take a ferry to the Seaport for this special event! Boston Seaport is partnering with Massachusetts Fallen Heroes for Memorial Day Fireworks on Friday, May 24, starting at 9:00 pm in honor of all Fallen Heroes, Veteran, and Gold Star Families. The best viewing spots for the fireworks are along the Harborwalk at Fan Pier and Pier 4. Visit Seaport Common, home to the MFH Flag Garden, which is currently on display for Patriot Week in honor of the service men and women who lost their lives in wars fought. Be a part of the Mass Fallen Heroes community and their efforts to honor, support and empower veterans and their families by donating today.

ICA Watershed is back for a new season

The ICA Watershed is a seasonal exhibition space located in a formerly condemned copper pipe factory that is transformed every summer with a new exhibition. The 2024 season will feature Hew Locke: The Procession, an ambitious installation first commissioned by Tate Britain, UK, making its North American debut. Hew Locke: The Procession will be on view May 23 to September 2, 2024. Check it out this weekend!  You can get all the details here! 

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

Petrova Chocolates, a new chocolate boutique on Border Street, just announced on social media they’ll be serving ice cream this summer!  Enjoy ice cream and sorbet, all made in-house with farm-fresh milk and cream and no artificial flavoring! You can have your ice cream or sorbet served in a chocolate-dipped cone, regular waffle cone, or cup!

Visit the Garden of Flags

Every year, the Massachusetts Military Heroes organization plants a Garden of Flags – 37,000 of them – in front of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Boston Common to commemorate each of the Massachusetts service members who have given their lives to defend the United States and our freedom since the Revolutionary War.

Play some Pickleball

In Eastie, you can play pickleball at Porzio Park with city skylines as the backdrop and Constitution Beach has a pickleball option on its tennis courts! For indoor pickleball, you can play at the Eastie YMCA!

Drink a Mai Tai at Eastie’s newest rooftop bar

Enjoy tropical drinks at Eastie’s newest rooftop destination, The Layover atop Cunard Tavern! Sip handcrafted cocktails amid lush greenery, vibrant ambiance, and panoramic views——the ultimate urban escape.  Enjoy The Layover’s walk-up window bar offering craft beer, wine by the glass, specialty cocktails, and a rooftop dining menu!  Get all the details here! 

Take a Club Cardio Class at The Point

Join Carly for a club style dance cardio class. Think your favorite pop, disco, and hip hop songs as club/edm remixes. No dance experience is required!  This fun class takes place on Friday at 6:45pm.  You can register here! 

Visit Downeast Cider Waterside Pop Up

Enjoy Downeast Cider by the ocean at their adorable pop up by the water on Marginal Street – just a stone’s throw away from the tap room featuring flavors like Red Slushi, Strawberry, Blackberry, Orange Creamsicle and Deep Spring!  Check out our feature on Downeast Cider here! 

Free admission to local Museums

In honor of Memorial Day, enjoy free admission at the Museum of Fine Arts and the ICA Boston on Monday!

Sports 

Red Sox vs. Brewers, Friday May 24th at 7pm, Saturday May 25th at 4pm, and Sunday May 26th at 1:35pm.

Celtics vs. Pacers on Saturday May 25th at 8:30pm and Monday at 8pm

Here are  7 Places to Watch in the Neighborhood! 

Check back, as this list may be updated.