5 Things You Should Know This Week – April 27th

Have a great week, Ctown!
May Day is this weekend!
May Day is finally here! It will be held this Saturday, May 2nd with a rain date of this Sunday, May 3rd! It’s time to celebrate Spring in Charlestown, support our local businesses, and have some fun with the community. Here is our Guide to May Day with all the happenings!
Save the Date: Gardens for Charlestown announces Spring and Summer programming
Gardens for Charlestown has released the dates for some great upcoming programming
Gardens for Charlestown have announced some fun upcoming events. Story time at the Garden will be held May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, and October 17th. Story time starts at 9:30am!
Their Plant a Seed event will take place on May 9th from 11am-1pm. Drop by anytime! It’s an introducing for seed starting for all ages and will be hosted at the Charlestown Public Library at 11am. It includes a hands-on planting activity to take home!
Love Your Block is on Saturday in Charlestown
Love Your Block is a city-wide initiative hosting neighborhood cleanups, and Charlestown’s is on Saturday. The Charlestown Preservation society will host at Preservation Park (corner of Austin and Main St) from 10:30am-12:30pm. Anyone can join! They’ll provide bags, pickers, gloves, and limited tees from the City of Boston.
Celebrate Derby Day in Charlestown
Pier 6’s Derby Day party is back! Big hats, bourbon cocktails, and waterfront views. Join Pier 6 to celebrate Derby Day with their annual Derby Day Party, presented by Ketel One Botanicals and your ticket includes one drink ticket for a Ketel One specialty drink. Dapper fits, bold cocktails, waterfront views, and live music all afternoon. Get your tickets now!
What to Expect
Prizes for Best Hat + Most Dapper
Waterfront patio + multiple bars
MYSTRYDE’s Spring Sale is live
MYSTRYDE is having a spring sale – 6 classes for $144. They have a 6-week expiration, and monthly members save 10% at checkout. Sale ends Friday, May 8th! Haven’t been before? They also have a new client special: first 3 classes for $49!

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