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April Vacation Ideas in the Neighborhood 2026
Keep those kids entertained this week! Here are some local neighborhood suggestion for school vacation week! Lace up those bowling shoes Head to Urban Wild [...]
Patriots Day: Boston Parade and Reenactment Schedule 2026
Patriots Day, observed this year on Monday, April 20th, commemorates the opening battles of the American Revolution. Boston marks the occasion with historic ceremonies, parades, [...]
Boston Marathon Runners – Vivolo will help you feel your best during, and after, those 26.2 miles
Runners! The work is mostly done. Now it’s time to fine tune to be the best you can be on Marathon Monday – and Vivolo [...]
40,000 Daffodils to Welcome Runners for the 130th Boston Marathon including some in Charlestown
Boston blooms again for Patriots’ Day 2026 Boston, MA — April 13, 2026 —Strong ties to Boston’s neighborhoods—including Charlestown and communities along the marathon route—the effort [...]
NYE in the Neighborhood: Where to Ring in 2026
From workout classes to midnight celebrations and New Year’s Day brunch, here are our picks for celebrating the start of 2026 in Charlestown! 50th First [...]
Start of 2026 with a First Day Hike – it’s the 35th Anniversary of this tradition
Kick off the new year with fresh air and movement by joining a state park guided hike on Jan. 1, 2026. BOSTON — Continuing its tradition [...]
Last Minute Pick for Family Fun: Make a Ship Biscuit Ornament at USS Constitution Museum
Celebrate the season Visit the USS Constitution Museum to make your own "Ship Biscuit" ornament. Now through December 24th. And, it's officially December School [...]
Let’s Celebrate: Full Performance Schedule Released for 50th First Night Boston
Vibrant Array of talent headed to City Hall Plaza and beyond for the event’s 50th New Year’s Eve Celebration BOSTON – First Night Boston is proud [...]
Shop Local: Shop Charlestown this Holiday Season
Forget the mall and door-busting; shop local during the holiday season! Check back, as this roundup will be updated! Pick up a gift or treat [...]
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 [...]
Winter Fest 2025 returns in December at the Yard at Hood Park
Boston’s most magical holiday tradition returns this December as Winter Fest 2025 transforms The Yard at Hood Park in Charlestown into an enchanting winter wonderland. Running on December 6-7, 12-14, [...]
Something new comes our way: Boston Frostival, Reimagining Winter in the City
Inaugural winter festival to feature drone shows, seasonal activations, and signature events to transform Boston into a premier winter destination BOSTON (November 13, 2025) – Meet Boston [...]
History Lesson – The Story of the Tree for Boston
Do you know why Boston receives a tree every year from Nova Scotia? Well, gather around and let me tell you the story of the [...]