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Holiday Happenings in Charlestown
Happy Holidays, Charlestown! Here is your lineup of Holiday Happenings in and around the neighborhood! Oyster Shell Ornament Making at Pier 6 Saturday, December 13th [...]
Don’t miss it – the Frozen Fire Festival is this weekend at The Anchor!
You do not want to miss the hottest (and coolest) event of the season! The Anthem Group's Frozen Fire Festival is coming to The Anchor [...]
Why I hate Elf on the Shelf
I hate the Elf on the Shelf. One year, I spent almost two hours in a cold shed on December 1st looking for the box [...]
Give Back To Charlestown Families This Holiday Season
Charlestown has always taken care of its own, and there are plenty of ways—big and small—to make sure no one goes hungry or without gifts [...]
Fourth of July Celebrations in the Neighborhood 2025
The Fourth of July is Friday, and celebrations are happening all week long! We’ve rounded up everything from fireworks to special events just for you! [...]
Fore! Good Time Golf Tees Off at Assembly Row
Listen up, golf enthusiasts! The fairways have come indoors at Assembly Row. Good Time Golf is now open at 470 Revolution Drive, promising a high-tech [...]
Boston History Lesson: Vendome Fire – Greatest loss of life in the history of the BFD
Over 50 Years Later The Hotel Vendome was built as a luxury hotel in 1871 at 160 Commonwealth Ave. In 1972, an extensive renovation of [...]
Introducing: Charlestown’s new luxury day spa at Philip Edward Salon
In the middle of the hustle and bustle of Charlestown, perched up on Bunker Hill Street, Philip Edward Salon and Spa has been beloved by [...]
History Lesson: Juneteenth
Today we are going to learn about our newest Federal Holiday: Juneteenth! In case you are asking yourself, isn’t Juneteenth already a holiday in Massachusetts? [...]
Bunker Hill Roots Run Deep in Gardens for Charlestown and 13 New Liberty Trees
Charlestown’s history isn’t just etched in stone—it’s alive and growing in our backyard. Gardens for Charlestown, a nonprofit born from rubble in the 1970s, now [...]
Charlestown History Lesson – The Battle of Bunker Hill
Bunker Hill, a pivotal moment in American history, holds significance as one of the early battles in the American Revolutionary War. Here's a history lesson! [...]
Celebrate Dad – Father’s Day in Charlestown
Father's Day is just around the corner, and it's the perfect opportunity to celebrate the amazing dads in our lives. Whether you're looking for a [...]
Bunker Hill Day 250th Anniversary – Event Lineup, Information, and Funding
This year the Bunker Hill Day Parade is on Sunday, June 15th, and there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate leading up to the big [...]
Pride Celebrations in the Neighborhood – 2025
It’s Pride Month in Boston and here’s a running list of events and promotions happening in and around the neighborhood! Pride Flag Raising at City [...]
Quack, Quack! Duckling Day Returns to Boston Common This Sunday – Be a Part of It!
Get those yellow outfits and duck costumes ready—Duckling Day is taking place on Boston Common this Sunday, and the forecast is looking sunny and warm! It’s the [...]
Boston Harbor Islands Free Ferry Weekend Is Coming Up
Celebrate Boston Harbor Islands opening weekend with a FREE trip to Spectacle Island! Explore Spectacle Island’s beaches and winding trails. Catch the ferry to Spectacle [...]