USS Constitution Underway

The USS Constitution will be underway on Friday, leaving the Charlestown Navy Yard at 10 am and heading to Castle Island’s Fort Independence for a 21-Gun-Salute around 11:30 am. 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?

Explore the Neighborhood: Gardens for Charlestown

Did you know Charlestown has its very own community garden located right at the end of Main Street? What once started as a rubble-strewn lot has turned into 65 unique garden plots cared for by residents of Charlestown! The garden’s mission is to support the quality of life in our neighborhood, engage members of our community, and educate both children and adults. If you want to learn more or join the waitlist for your very own plot, head over to gardensforcharlestown.org for more information! 🌸 Check it out this week!

Homecoming Weekend in the Neighborhood  – Welcome Home, Charlestown

It’s time to welcome new neighbors and reconnect with Charlestown friends! Come enjoy all things local and kickstart your autumn on Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th. Enjoy discounts, special events + more! Check out our roundup here! 

Let’s Talk! History, Public Memory and Imagination

Artists Dell Marie Hamilton, Angela Counts, and Professor Nicole Aljoe, PhD. will speak about untold stories, historical trauma, and transforming difficult histories with love, empathy, creativity, and imagination. Kyera Singleton, Executive Director of Royall House and Slave Quarters, a museum in Medford, MA, will moderate the event.  This event will take place on Saturday at 2pm at the Charlestown BPL. 

Dine outside – while you still can!

The weather this weekend looks like it may be the nicest of the year… so make sure you get outside! Before we know it, we’ll be zipping up winter coats and lacing up our snow boots (if it ever snows again?). Check out our round up of things to do in the Navy Yard, and enjoy our favorite outdoor dining spots before it’s too late! Here are my picks:

• Pier 6 – get the Earth Bowl and a cold glass of Kim K Sauvy B
• Prima – their Garlic Bread is one of the best apps in Boston
• Blackmoor – craft beer lovers, the outdoor patio is your Charlestown Beer Garden
• Monument – the pepperoni pizza with a side salad at Monument may just be my death-row meal
• Urban Wild – gourmet bar food in a vibey outdoor seating area with games and TVs? Say less.

Enjoy a Comedy Show at The Anchor

Join Like2Laugh Productions for a weekly stand-up comedy series at The Anchor in Charlestown. Every Sunday, starting at 8:00 pm, enjoy an evening of laughter with an MC, featured acts, a headliner, and special guests. This Sunday will feature Gary James! Seating begins at 7:30 pm, and The Anchor’s bar and concession menu will be available throughout the night, making it a perfect way to end your weekend. Check out all the details here!

Hop on a ferry for a fun adventure

Looking for a fun activity around Charlestown? Check out the boat shuttle service that connects you from Pier 6 in Charlestown to East Boston’s waterfront and the Seaport. Boston Launch Company runs their boat shuttle service daily from 11 am until 11 pm, making stops at Pier 6, ReelHouse East Boston, The Tall Ship, and ReelHouse Oyster Bar in the Seaport. The service costs $4 a ticket but is free during Sumner Tunnel closures. It is such a fun, easy, and convenient way to get around the city!  Get all the fun details here! 

SPORTS

Patriots vs. Seahawks – Sunday September 15th at 1pm.

Red Sox vs. Yankees – Friday September 13th at 7pm, Saturday September 14th at 1pm, and Sunday September 15th at 1:40pm.

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

Check back as this list may be updated!