Weekend Picks – June 6th

Have a great weekend, Charlestown!

History in Motion

USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway Friday, June 6th, from Charlestown Navy Yard at 10:00 A.M. The cruise will be visible from the Boston Harborwalk, Castle Island, and Charlestown Navy Yard. A 21-gun salute will be fired at approximately 11:30 A.M., viewable from Fort Independence on Castle Island.

This sail will commemorate D-Day. Great viewing spots include the Charlestown Navy Yard, the Harbor Walk, and Castle Island! While you’re out there, you might as well grab an early lunch at Pier 6, right?

Try Monument IPA or Waverly IPA … or both!

Beers brewed just for Charlestown? How cool! Ctown is a home away from home for brewers at Mast Landing, which was founded in Maine in 2016. At Waverly and Monument you’ll find House IPAs brewed for the restaurants’ draft lines. They’re hazy, fruity, and refreshing!

“The crew at these exceptional spots have been long time supporters of Mast Landing, pouring many of our beers over the years. It only made sense for us to take this partnership up a notch with recipe made just for them.

The next time you’re in the area, make a point to hit these essential spots and enjoy some spectacular food and a delicious pint or two!”

Splash pads are on!

It’s splash pad season! With this heat, we are happy to report our neighborhood splash pads are on!

• Hood Park’s splash pad outside Henry Bear’s Park
• Peter Looney Park – 34 Union Street, Charlestown
• Doherty Playground – 349 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown
• Menino Park – First Avenue & Sixteenth Street, Charlestown Navy Yard
• Caldwell Street Play Area – 9 Caldwell Street, Charlestown
• North Point Park (Cambridge)

Gear up for Charlestown Pride Week and Bunker Hill Day

Monday kicks off Charlestown Pride Week!! Get ready for an epic celebration that will commemorate 250 years since the Battle of Bunker Hill. In addition to the parade there are many annual events taking place, such as the Edna Kelly Doll Carriage Parade, along with new events to look forward to, such as Charlestown Calling. Read our roundup about all of the events surrounding the 250th Anniversary of the Bunker Hill Day Parade!

It’s also time to gear up to show your Charlestown pride. You can find some awesome swag at Place & Gather, including their famous flag hats.

Fish & Farmers Market in Seaport

The Boston Fish Pier will be open for a Farmer’s Market on Saturday, June 7th from 9:30am to 1:30pm. The Boston Fish Pier has been a vital part of Seaport life for over a century! Stop by to enjoy locally caught seafood and get some fresh vegetables and fruit to pair with it! There will also be meat, cheeses, and other specialty items! Support local farmers and fishermen!

Pride Events in and around Boston

It’s Pride Month in Boston and here’s a running list of events and promotions happening in and around the neighborhood!

And Pride BlueBikes!

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), the title sponsor of Bluebikes, is again launching 100 rainbow-wrapped “Proud Bikes” into Greater Boston’s bike share system this June. As part of this month-long initiative to support LGBTQIA+ health care access across Greater Boston, Blue Cross will donate $1 to Fenway Health for every ride taken on a “Proud Bike” (either classic or ebike). Once that threshold is met, Lyft, the operator of Bluebikes, will match the donation with an additional $1 per “Proud Bike” ride, contributing up to an additional $10,000. Fenway Health, a longtime partner of Blue Cross, is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of the LGBTQIA+ community and all diverse communities through innovative, equitable, and accessible health care, supportive services, and transformative research and education. Blue Cross has been Bluebikes’ title sponsor since the 2018 inception of the publicly owned bike share program, which is owned by the 13 participating municipalities and operated by Lyft.