Happy 4th of July weekend, Charlestown!
Dockfest at The Anchor
Dockfest continues at The Anchor through the weekend with the following events:
⚾ Every Red Sox Game LIVE!📅 July 1 – July 7 (No game on July 3) Catch every Red Sox game all week long on our big screens — the perfect place to root for Boston.
🎧 DJ Francois Flow + 🎆 Fourth of July Fireworks📅 Friday, July 4 DJ Francois Flow — 7:00PM Vendor Market — 2:00PM – 11:00PM Fireworks Viewing — 10:00PMCelebrate the Fourth with music, dancing, and one of the best fireworks views in the Town.
🎸 Live Band – TBA📅 Saturday, July 5 | 5:00PM – 8:00PM Keep the holiday weekend going with a special evening of waterfront live music.
🛍️ Nautical Tote Bag Decorating Workshop📅 Sunday, July 6 | 3:00PM Create your own custom summer tote! All supplies provided — RSVP details coming soon.
Turn it around
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
At 8pm on July 4th, the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will take place along the Esplanade, with a concert performance at the Hatch Shell. Musical guests include Le-Ann Rimes, Leslie Odem Jr., Bel Biv Devoe + more. The fireworks display over the Charles River begins at 10:30 pm but you’ll want to arrive when the event gates open at 12pm to secure a spot. Godspeed. Heading to the Esplanade? Read this first!
Free shuttle service from Pier 6 to Eastie and Seaport
Looking for a fun activity around Charlestown? Check out the boat shuttle service that connects you from Pier 6 in Charlestown to East Boston’s waterfront and the Seaport. Boston Launch Company runs their boat shuttle service daily from 11 am until 11 pm, making stops at Pier 6, ReelHouse East Boston, The Tall Ship, and ReelHouse Oyster Bar in the Seaport. The service costs $4 a ticket but is free during Sumner Tunnel closures. It is such a fun, easy, and convenient way to get around the city! Read all about it here!
Enjoy the Clougherty Pool – even on the 4th!
BCYF Clougherty Pool is now open in the neighborhood! Create your free membership now so you are ready to be checked in. Boston.gov/BCYF-Registration. Register 24 hours in advance to swim!
Go for a sail
Recognized as one of the top community sailing programs in the country, Courageous Sailing offers year-round sailing and learning on Boston Harbor at Charlestown’s Pier 4 and Jamaica Pond. Get the details here.
Boston Harborfest
Boston Harborfest, one of the country’s largest Fourth of July festivals, returns to Boston Harbor and Downtown Boston for its 43rd edition July 2-4. The long-running festival, celebrating Boston’s revolutionary history and its everyday vibrancy, will feature dozens of events and activities, including live entertainment, historical re-enactments, integration with U.S. Navy Week, fireworks, and more. The latest event schedule is now available at www.bostonharborfest.com.
SPORTS!!:
Red Sox vs. Nationals– Friday, July 4th at 11:05am, Saturday, July 5th at 4:05pm, Sunday, July 6th at 1:35pm
Here are 9 places to watch the game in the neighborhood!
Check back as this list may be updated!
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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