USS Constitution is scheduled to go underway from Charlestown Navy Yard on July 4th at 10:00 a.m in honor of Independence Day! USS Constitution’s cruise will be viewable from the Boston Harborwalk, Castle Island, and Charlestown Navy Yard. There will fire a 21-gun salute viewable from Fort Independence on Castle Island at approximately 11:30 a.m. The turnaround will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Head to Vivolo to recover from this heat wave and July 4th festivitiesVivolo Wellness Club will be open on Sunday from 12-3pm, and they are offering BOGO IVs!!

MBTA announces free evening rides and expanded services

With the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution around the corner, the MBTA will offer free fares on bus, subway, commuter rail, and The RIDE paratransit service after 8:30 p.m. on July 4.

Commuter Rail trains will maintain a standard weekend schedule. A special $10 Holiday Weekend pass is available for unlimited travel for all three days of the holiday.

Passengers should note that bikes will not be allowed on board after 8:30 p.m and the last trains of the evening will leave North Station and South Station at their advertised times between 11:30 p.m. and midnight. If fireworks are delayed, trains will leave up to 30 minutes after the close of the fireworks.

Try Waverly’s new Summer Menu

Waverly‘s new Summer Menu looks DEVINE. Head on in to try:

• Crispy Fried Zucchini
• Heirloom Tomato Caprese
• Lobster Elote Pasta
• Pan Seared Scallops (with a new summer set- up 😎)
• Waverly Brown Butter Lobster Roll
• Elote Salad

& more!!! Make your reservation now!

Fourth of July Bash at Park City in Southie

This family-friendly event will take place in Park City on Saturday, July 4th, featuring classic backyard BBQ fare, a hot dog-eating contest, games, and more. 12pm-4pm.

Free Admission to JFK Library + Museum

Enjoy free admission to the JFK Library and Museum from July 3- 5.  You can learn more here.

Pre-Fourth of July Workout with MyStryde

MyStryde is hosting a workout on Friday morning (6:30-8am) at Park City!

Take a Walk Through History: Tour250 Highlights 25 New Boston Neighborhood Markers

Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of Tour 250, an interactive map experience featuring 25 new historic markers across Boston’s neighborhoods that spotlight the everyday people, immigrant communities, youth, and other underrepresented groups whose contributions in education, public health, culture, and civic life have shaped the city over the past centuries.

The Tour 250 web platform and mobile app, created in partnership with Bloomberg Connects, provides users a map of the 25 newly minted historic sites in each of Boston’s neighborhoods, in an interactive experience bringing Boston’s past and present to life with expert-curated content and audio recordings from local experts and historians. Tour 250’s digital guide features 100+ additional historic locations, illuminating mini neighborhood-based walking tours and stories that have not been previously uplifted. Read even more about it, here!

Head Downtown to a ‘Social District’

Mayor Michelle Wu announced that patrons will be able to consume alcoholic beverages outdoors within the Social Districts at Union and Marshall Streets—located in Downtown’s Blackstone Block Historic District—and on Temple Place in Downtown Crossing. The initiative begins June 19, and will conclude on July 31. By implementing these Social Districts, extending liquor license hours to 3 a.m., and other initiatives, the City is creating vibrancy for patrons and expanding opportunities for Boston businesses during one of the region’s busiest summers in recent years. Read more about it, here!!

“As Boston welcomes people from around the world to gather and enjoy our city this summer, these new social districts will create even more opportunities to build community and have fun responsibly. These districts help us open our streets in a safe environment for residents and visitors to enjoy themselves, “sip and stroll”, and make lasting memories in our beautiful city,” said Mayor Michelle Wu.

Mini Golf is back at the Navy Yard – and it’s better than ever!

Boston’s most revolutionary mini golf course has officially opened at the Charlestown Navy Yard. The new, free 9-hole USS Constitution Mini Golf course invites visitors to putt their way through stories inspired by Boston Harbor and the American Revolution, all beside one of the nation’s most iconic historic sites.

Grab a putter, soak in the harbor views, and join the USS Constitution Museum (@usscm) this summer for a round.

📅 Through the end of October!
⏰Daily 11:00 am- 4:30 pm
📍Charlestown Navy Yard
🎟️ Free and open to the public

SPORTS:

Red Sox vs. Angels – Friday, July 3rd at 9:38pm, Saturday, July 4th at 9:38pm and Sunday, July 5th at 9:30pm.

World Cup Matches – check out the schedule here.

Here are 9 places to watch the game in the neighborhood!

FIFA World Cup Fever

The FIFA World Cup is coming to Boston (well…Foxboro), and whether you’re lucky enough to have tickets to a match or plan on watching here in the neighborhood, we’ve got you covered. From where to watch the games and can’t-miss fan festivals to special events, watch parties, transportation updates, and street closures, this guide has everything you need to make the most of one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Get all the details here.

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