Weekend Picks – February 21st

Stay warm this weekend, Charlestown!

Raise your glass – It’s National Margarita Day!

National Margarita Day is Saturday, and what better way to celebrate than by indulging in the refreshing flavors of this iconic cocktail? Here are our top picks for margaritas and other tequila cocktails in Charlestown!

Amplify & Organize Neighborhood Initiatives with Julia Mejia

Saturday, February 22nd | Virtual Session from 12 to 2 p.m.

Join Councilor Julia Mejia for a neighborhood meeting focused on community action! Share your thoughts on tax spending, engage in meaningful discussions, and learn more about how policy works. Join as they bring together the Leadership in Action Group, their city-wide Quality of Life Task Force, and many other nonprofit organizations and advocacy groups to organize around what you want to see our team take on in City Hall — from quality of life issues to your priorities for this year’s budget.

Our first stop will be in District 1 on Saturday, February 22nd where we will set up shop at the Charlestown and East Boston Public Libraries. RSVP for details and reserve your spot to amplify your voice on the issues that matter most to you!

YMCA Kids Night Out

Saturday, February 22nd | YMCA Charlestown from 3 to 5 p.m.

The Charlestown YMCA is celebrating Valentine’s Day on Saturday, February 22nd! Drop your kiddos off and enjoy an evening to yourself. Free for Family Memberships, just email [email protected] to register!

Snowboard Icon Zeb Powell Brings Red Bull Heavy Metal to City Hall Plaza

Saturday, February 22nd | City Hall Plaza from 2:30 to 6 p.m.

Red Bull Heavy Metal is taking the world’s top street snowboarders from the mountains and bringing them to Boston, creating one of the most anticipated competitions on the snow 2025 calendar. Leading the talent pool is X Games Gold Medalist, Zeb Powell. The competition will be held on Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at City Hall Plaza from 2:30-6pmET, doors opening at 2pmET and spectating is free to the public. Learn al the fun details here. 

Lego Maritime Festival At the USS Constitution Museum

Join us during February Vacation week as the USS Constitution Museum welcomes back the annual LEGO® Maritime Festival, from February 15th through the 23rd!  It’s a week full of creativity and construction!! All ages are invited to build and enter their ships into the annual USS Constitution Museum’s LEGO® Ship Shape Competition. You can get the full details here! 

Charlestown’s Newest Brunch at Sunnyside

If you haven’t been yet, here’s your sign to check out Charlestown’s newest brunch spot, Sunnyside! What we’re most excited about? Their HUGE menu including 7+ different types of pancakes, Bloody Mary Cart, and Mimosa Flights.

SPORTS!!

Bruins vs. Ducks – Saturday, February 22th at 7 p.m.

Celtics vs. Knicks – Sunday, February 23rd at 1 p.m.

Check back as this list may be updated.