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Oktoberfest is here!
It’s time to celebrate Oktoberfest! Blackmoor will host a celebration on October 18th from 2pm to close, including traditional German music, serving rustic German fare, and pouring 10 authentic German beers. They are already serving their Oktoberfest menu, which runs now through October 31st.
Try Pixlcat Coffee
Pixlcat, the wildly popular San Francisco coffee shop, has officially opened in Charlestown! Founded by brothers David, Dennis, and Daniel Lee, Pixlcat Coffee opened its third café—and first outside of San Francisco—at 32 Cambridge St in Charlestown (inside Foundation Kitchen).
Pixlcat has made a name for itself with its creative lattes and those famous mochi muffins — a chewy, buttery, gluten-free treat made with rice flour and served up in delicious flavors like bacon cheddar and ube white chocolate. (You might’ve already spotted them at local Boston farmers’ markets like Copley Square or Fish & Farm.)
Charlestown resident Dennis Lee will be leading the charge locally. He told What Now Boston that the new neighborhood shop will also spotlight ceremonial-grade matcha from Uji, Japan, cold-extracted for that smooth, vibrant flavor. Expect plenty of matcha-inspired drinks — think strawberry, ube, and espresso creations made with locally loved George Howell Coffee. Read more about it, here!
Fall Festival at The Yard continues this weekend
The Yard, located at 100 Hood Park Drive, is hosting a Fall Festival again this weekend! From 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, head to The Yard to enjoy all things FALL. Get ready for hayrides, live music, apple cider donuts, and more. Kids under 12 get in for $10, while adults pay $15.
Don’t forget – you get 3 hours of free parking at Hood Park!
YMCA’s Pumpkin Splash and Costume Party is on Saturday
Suit up in your best Halloween costume and join the Y for Halloween fun on Saturday, October 18th. There will be a family swim pumpkin splash 1:30p – 2:30p in the pool (Must register to receive a sugar pumpkin, while supplies last). Then you will move up to the gymnasium 2:30p – 4:30p for trick or treating, crafts and music. Email [email protected] to register today!
Try the new Fall menu at Monument
Grab your sweater and get ready to cozy up to Monument’s new Fall dinner and brunch menus! Make your reservation now on Open Table.
Enter Natural Tan’s Halloween Giveaway!
Natural Tan is doing a Halloween Giveaway! One winner AND a friend will receive a FREE spray tan for Halloween!
How to enter:
•TAG your bestie in this post
•Make sure you both follow @naturalglowboston
•Repost on your story for an extra entry!
*giveaway closes on 10/24/2025, winners must get spray tan on/before 10/31/2025*
Your last weekend to check out AGC’s “What is Home?” exhibition
It’s the last weekend to see Artists Group of Charlestown‘s Fall 2025 Exhibition titled “What is Home?” It focuses on personal reflections on a universal theme. Head over to the Stove Factory Gallery at 523 Medford Street on Saturday or Sunday between 12 and 5 p.m.
SPORTS!
Patriots vs. Saints –Sunday, October 19th at 1pm.
Bruins vs. Avalanche – Saturday, October 18th at 9pm
Bruins vs. Mammoth– Sunday, October 19th at 7pm
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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