5 Things to Know This Week – December 2nd

Have a merry good week :)

Shop Small Deals

This is your reminder that Charlestown’s local shops have amazing gifts for everyone on your list. Some of them are offering big discounts through December 2nd (Cyber Monday).

GOODBYE Street Cleaning

Ah, the sigh of sweet relief on December 1st. Not because it’s officially the holiday season, but because you know you won’t be sprinting to your car when you realize it’s a street cleaning day, until April! But don’t forget, inclement weather causes parking bans. Check out the City of Boston’s interactive parking ban map, or you can always call 311!

Wreath Workshop with Baby Boyle Bouquets

This Thursday, December 5th | 6pm Bishop Lawton Hall

This year’s beloved Wreath Workshop with Baby Boyle Bouquets is fundraising for the 2025 Bunker Hill Day Parade, which will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. $50/ticket, Venmo: Kathleen-noonan-8

Hood Park’s Winter Fest Open on Thursday!

Thursday, December 5th – January 25th | Times TBD at Hood Park

Winter Fest, a large-scale immersive two-acre winter experience from the creative team behind Wicked Haunt Fest, is transforming Hood Park into a dazzling wonderland featuring a breathtaking festival of lights and a huge ice skating rink. Opening December 5th in Charlestown, guests can enjoy an Après Ski Veuve Clicquot Gondola Lounge, charming shopping vendors, festive food & beverage, a life-size ice castle adorned in twinkling lights, and ice skating. Check it out!

Get tickets for the Santa Hat Social: Charlestown Women’s Club Christmas Party

Sunday, December 8th | 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Bacco North End

The Charlestown Women’s Club is hosting their second annual Christmas party! Get ready to Sip & Sleigh (in Santa hats!). Only $20 a ticket and the money goes straight to Charlestown Community Cares, a nonprofit that provides holiday gifts for kids in the Bunker Hill Housing Development. Over 50% of their event attendees are first-timers, so don’t hesitate if you don’t know anyone!