Weekend Picks – August 7th

Have a great weekend, Ctown!
MYSTRYDE is headed to the Cape this weekend!
They are hosting a 50 min station HIIT workout at the new Backyard by Foley’s outdoor bar this Saturday, August 8th at 9am. Sign up by purchasing a $15 Cape Credit, and booking a spot in the class on the schedule!
There’s a pop-up maker market at The Anchor on Sunday
This Sunday, August 9th from 11am to 4pm, head to The Anchor for a maker market! Shop candles, t-shirts, and other creations!
Boston Issues Heat Advisory Through Saturday as Heat Index Nears 100
The City of Boston is reminding residents and visitors of hot weather safety tips as high temperatures are forecast for Thursday, August 6 through Saturday, August 8. The highest heat indices for this period are expected to range from 95°F to 98°F with little relief overnight.
“As high temperatures continue to impact our City, we encourage everyone to take the heat seriously and make a plan to stay safe,” said Brooke Amendola, Executive Director of Emergency Management. “Stay hydrated, limit time outdoors during the hottest parts of the day, and look out for your neighbors; it can make all the difference.” Read more, here.
It’s Opening Weekend at Studio Louise, the Navy Yard’s newest reformer pilates studio
Studio Louise will open soon in the Navy Yard, right next to the new Ruthie’s Juice! August 8th & 9th will be their opening weekend. Their memberships include an intro offer for $99 (valid for 14 days), a $276 monthly studio founding membership, and class packs. Here is their current class schedule!
Don’t miss Tradesman’s EVERYTHING $10 Menu this month
Run, don’t want to Tradesman in Hood Park… EVERYTHING on the menu is just $10 in August. Food. Drinks. Pizza. Cocktails. All month long. This special is dine-in only, so make your reservations now!!
It’s our way of saying thank you to the Charlestown community for all of your support—but everyone is welcome to join us!
Sunset Sip Club by Love Child x Cisco Brewers Seaport
Looking for a relaxing way to wrap up the weekend? Cisco Brewers Seaport x Love Child are hosting a golden-hour floral arranging class that combines seasonal blooms, a complimentary glass of wine, and plenty of summer vibes. It takes place on Sunday, August 9th at 5pm, after class, attendees are welcome to stick around, enjoy the reserved space, and put the finishing touches on their arrangements until 8 p.m. Get your tickets here!
Take a trip to the Seaport for the Aperol® Day Club x Hillary Duff Tour Pop-up Party at Rooftop at the Envoy
Head over to the Rooftop at The Envoy this Friday, August 7th from 6 to 8pm for an epic pre-show celebration! The rooftop is being transformed into the Aperol® Day Club in honor of pop icon Hilary Duff performing at the Xfinity Center on Saturday. Enjoy Italian aperitivo vibes overlooking the harbor while sipping on Aperol Spritzes from their signature cart. There will be plenty of photo ops with glittery backdrops, a curated playlist to set the mood, and opportunities to score exclusive tour swag like jerseys and phone cases! It’s the ultimate way to start your weekend and hang with fellow fans.
Dine Out Boston continues
Dine Out Boston® is back for its summer edition from August 1-15, 2026. Presented by Meet Boston, and in partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism and new sponsor Toast, this two-week culinary celebration features close to 200 participating restaurants, providing diners an opportunity to enjoy delicious deals and restaurateurs the chance to bring in new patrons to their establishments.
For the first time, this year’s summer program spans three Saturdays. Participating restaurants will offer prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner, with many offering takeout and delivery options as well. Restaurants select one of three price points and customize their lunch and dinner menus: lunch at $27, $32 or $36 and dinner at $38, $46, or $55. Restaurants can offer as many courses as they desire at their selected price. A full list of participating restaurants is here. Their website seems to be glitching, but here’s where you can go in Charlestown:
Check out Flight House Fitness at one of their ongoing weekend programs
FREE CLASS FRIDAY (Fridays, all day)
Every Friday this summer, all HYBRID, LIFT, and SCULPT classes are free for everyone.
- HYBRID: Functional strength and conditioning designed to build athletic, everyday fitness.
- LIFT: Progressive strength training focused on building muscle and improving performance.
- SCULPT: A low-impact, full-body studio workout focused on strength & endurance.
RUN CLUB (Saturdays, 8am)
Join the Flight House Run Club every Saturday for a free, community run starting and ending at Flight House. The route is approximately 3.5 miles, all paces are welcome, and it’s open to both members and non-members. Keep an eye out for special Run Club collaborations throughout the year!
SUNDAY RECOVERY (Sundays, 8am to 2pm)
Start your week feeling your best with Sunday Recovery, hosted by Apex Vitality, the official health partner of Flight House Fitness. Enjoy rotating recovery services each week at exclusive pricing. Their expert care is designed to help you recover, recharge, and perform at your best.
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
Swim and splash at the BCYF Clougherty Pool
Yay, Summer is here! The Boston Centers for Youth and Family’s Clougherty Pool officially opened on June 20th. All Boston residents can create a free BCYF membership here! Some things to keep in mind:
- Due to capacity limits to enhance visitor safety, visitors must register for a swim time slot through our registration system. Registration will go live 24 hours before the following day’s sessions and will remain open until all spots are taken or until the session begins, whichever comes first.
- Sessions will be time-limited and visitors are asked to register for and attend one session per day. If visitors register for more than one session per day, we reserve the right to cancel their registration if there is a waitlist of individuals looking to attend.
- Visitors are asked to arrive not more than 10 minutes before the start of their session.
- Capacity guidelines limit the number of visitors per session.
- Preference will be given to Boston residents.
SPORTS!
Red Sox vs. Athletics – Friday, August 7th at 7:10pm, Saturday, August 8th at 4:10pm and Sunday, August 9th at 1:35pm.
Here are 9 places to watch the game in the neighborhood!
Check back as this list may be updated. Thank you to our Caught in Charlestown readers and Neighborhood Partners for supporting our local journalism efforts!

Abbey is the face behind Caught in Charlestown. In 2023 she migrated from Southie to Charlestown and brought the spirit of the ‘Caught In’ community with her. She is a new momma, creator, real estate agent, yogi, and so much more.

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