Weekend Picks – October 18th

Bunker 44’s Grand Opening on Friday

Friday, October 18th at 6:30pm | The grand opening of Charlestown’s newest retail addition, Bunker 44, is this Friday. Enjoy music, food, drinks, and some local vendors. The Gentleman’s Clothing Lounge is opening alongside Haute 44 and Salon 44 at 44 Main Street.

The Best Buddies Friendship Walk

Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival at Boston Common

Friday, October 18th from 5-8pm | Take a trip downtown for this amazing festival! Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the fourth annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival on the Boston Common Parade Ground at the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets on Friday, October 18, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A “monster mash” of activities will include music, arts and crafts, treats, rides on the trackless train, field games facilitated by Knucklebones, and sensory play with Play Boston. LEGO® Discovery Center Boston will be in attendance with fun Halloween LEGO builds as well as LEGO Halloween build activities with a Master Model Builder. Read more about it here!

Pumpkin Splash at YMCA

Visit the front desk to register for Charlestown YMCA‘s Pumpkin Splash happening this Saturday, October 19th from 12-3pm. From 12-1pm, the community can enjoy an open house with tumbling, kid bootcamp, basketball and a photo wall. Then from 1-3pm, registered members will receive their own sugar pumpkin to throw in the pool for a free swim. After the swim, arts and crafts will be provided to decorate your pumpkin.

Oktoberfest at Blackmoor

Saturday, October 19th and Thursday, October 24th | Head to Blackmoor Bar & Kitchen for one of their upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations! Enjoy live music, traditional German food, tons of beer options, and more. Sneak peak of their food offerings can be found here!

Sweat it out at HB

Heated with Infrared, the Handle Bar SCULPT classes fuse basic, but mindful, breath-to-movement vinyasa with sweat-dripping beat-based pilates inspired strength training. Instructors utilize a variety of equipment types from resistance bands and lightweight dumbbells, to Bala Bangles and Bala Rings. All classes include upbeat tracks designed to burn-out the core, legs, arms, and glutes.  Reserve your spot here! 

Wicked Haunt Fest at Hood Park

Move over, Salem! This is your sign to check out Wicked Haunted Fest – a new immersive Halloween experience at Hood Park. Here are 5 Things to Expect at this spooky neighborhood event! You can buy your tickets here.

Retail Therapy

Forget the mall or shopping online! Shop local!  Support our small businesses in the neighborhood! Check out our roundup of where to shop in Charlestown. 

Brunch in the Neighborhood

If you find the right spot, brunch can be the best part of your weekend – hanging with friends, drinking mimosas, and catching up on all things life. Plus, you get to enjoy delicious food that leaves you craving more…and quickly booking another reservation for weeks later. Whether you’re a pancake fanatic, breakfast sandwich connoisseur, or simply adore all things breakfast, we promise you that Charlestown is the place to visit for brunch. That’s why we’ve rounded up five restaurants that offer top-notch brunch experiences. Check out our roundup here! 

SPORTS!!:

Patriots vs. Jaguars – Sunday October 20th at 9:30am.

Bruins vs. Utah – Saturday October 19th at 9pm.

Here are 8 Places to Watch the Game in the Neighborhood!

Check back as this list may be updated!