Weekend Picks – October 25th

Attend Downeast Cider’s Docktober Party

This Saturday, October 26, from 1-9 PM, Downeast Cider’s Eastie Pop-Up Cider Garden will host the “Drink the Downeast Pop-up Dry: Harbor Party,” offering a last hurrah for cider season. Guests can expect plenty of cider, delicious bites, and live music to celebrate the season’s end. The event will also feature a special collaboration with Back Door Donuts, pairing crisp hard cider with warm cider donuts. Food trucks, lawn games, prizes, limited-edition merch raffles, and more! Check out details here!

Get in the Halloween spirit at East Boston’s Third Annual Tombstone Tour

East Boston Museum and Historical Society will host the Third Annual Tombstone Tour at the historic Bennington Street Cemetery. Visitors can join guided tours on Saturday, October 26m from 2-4 PM, or explore the cemetery at their own pace throughout the afternoon. The event will showcase the cemetery’s rich history, notable burials, and perhaps even a ghost story or two. Free and open to the public, the tour also includes refreshments. The Bennington Street Cemetery, established in 1838, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Check out details here!

Join the Fun at the Third Annual Tall Ship Boo Bash

The Tall Ship Boo Bash returns for its third annual celebration on Sunday, October 27 from 12-4 PM. This family-friendly event, free with RSVP, will feature a range of activities including face painting, lawn games, and pony rides. Kids can enjoy inflatables and a petting zoo, while sipping on complimentary hot cider and cocoa. The event will also offer a kid-friendly menu, food specials, and more, making it a perfect day out for families looking to enjoy some fall fun. Check out details here!

Attend WNDR X EBAG Black Light Masquerade

Celebrate Spooky Season with an electrifying Black Light Masquerade Party on Thursday, October 24 from 6-10 PM! Step into a vibrant world of glowing masks, interactive fun, and unforgettable beats. Create your own unique mask at our mask making station and embark on an exciting scavenger hunt that will take you through a world of color and creativity. With a live DJ in collaboration with the East Boston Artists Group, the night promises to be filled with music, mystery, and artistic magic. Don’t miss out on this immersive night of fun – where the only limit is your imagination!  You can get your tickets here!

Celebrate Youth Empowerment at ZUMIX’s The Muze Gala

The ZUMIX community will come together for its annual gala, The Muze, on Thursday, October 24 from 6 – 10:00 PM. Celebrating a successful year of empowering youth through music and art, the event will feature live performances, delicious food and drinks, and opportunities to connect with ZUMIX participants. All proceeds from the gala will support ZUMIX’s ongoing programs.Check out details here!

Zumix is also hosting a spooooky Z-Lounge featuring performances from some of its students on Saturday, October 26th at 6pm! Costumes encouraged! Find out more about Zumix and the awesome work they do here!

Indulge in Delicious Brunch at Pazza on Porter for their Kids Halloween Brunch

On Saturday, October 26, Pazza on Porter will host a spooktacular kids Halloween brunch from 12-2 PM with Halloween-themed pancakes and a photo shoot for your little ghosts and goblins!

Halloween Bike Ride on the Greenway

Where your Halloween costume and join the Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway on Saturday, October 26th at 10am for a bike ride!  Bring your own wheels (bikes, scooters, rollerskate and more), BlueBikes available too.  Treats are available after the bike ride too! No registration needed.  Just show up!

We’re the Beef?

EBO Grocery is hosting a Roast Beef Pick Up Party on Sunday, October 27th with the help of the Modern Butcher Shop! There will be their ICONIC 3-way roast beef, oysters, MBS sausages in the meat fridge and more!  Make sure to get on EBO Grocery’s mailing list for ticket information! Tickets will be dropping this week!

Sports!

Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars – Thursday, October 24 at 7:00 PM

Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards – Thursday, October 24 at 7:00 PM

Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons  – Saturday, October 26 at 7:00 PM

Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leafs – Saturday, October 26 at 7:00 PM

New England Patriots vs. New York Jets  – Sunday, October 27 at 1:00 PM

Here are 7 Places to Watch in the Neighborhood!

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