Stay Safe in the Storm

Close all your windows, charge your devices, take down outdoor decorations (or anything that can blow away), stock up on food, don’t drive, and stay inside! If you see downed power lines or trees, report to 311.  A Nor’easter is heading our way!

Get Crafty at the Charlestown Library

The Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library is hosting Crafturday for Adults on Saturday, September 26 at 11am. Stop by and paint your very own mini garden gnome to take home. The event is free, but registration is required.

Get a Workout in at Flight House

Kick off the weekend with a workout at Flight House Fitness on Medford Street. The new Charlestown fitness destination offers everything from HYBRID and LIFT classes to Pilates, yoga, open gym, and recovery services — plenty of ways to get moving before the weekend officially begins.

Grab a Bite at Warren Tavern

Get cozy this weekend with lunch, dinner, or a drink at Warren Tavern. The historic Charlestown tavern has been around since 1780 and serves up New England favorites, burgers, shepherd’s pie, cocktails, and more.

Order a Cocktail for a Cause at Prima

Join Prima in supporting @samaritanshope in September for Suicide Prevention Month. A portion of the proceeds from their special cocktail “Better Days” and mocktail “Second Sunrise” will be donated to the organization! @samaritanshope provides life saving suicide prevention services to all who need support in Greater Boston and beyond.

Celebrate National Pancake Day at Waverly

National Pancake Day is Saturday, September 26, which sounds like the perfect excuse for brunch! Stop by Waverly Kitchen & Bar and celebrate with a stack of their buttermilk pancakes served with honey butter and Vermont maple syrup — plus you can add blueberries, chocolate chips, or bananas. Waverly serves weekend brunch from 8am–3pm at 231 Bunker Hill Street.

Check out Ruthie’s Juice Mini Main Street!

The cutest kid’s play space has arrived in Charlestown, and it’s right inside the kids’ cafe at Ruthie’s Juice! Stroll down to relax with your favorite juice, smoothie, or bowl while the kids play in the space designed to look like a mini Main Street, featuring a Monument and Junebug storefront, plus a theater stage!

Coffee + Pastries at La Saison

Slow down your weekend morning with coffee and something sweet from La Saison Bakery on Main Street. Grab a pastry, coffee, or breakfast and enjoy an easy Saturday or Sunday morning in the neighborhood.

Pizza + Beer at Brewer’s Fork

Weekend plans can be as simple as wood-fired pizza and a cold beer. Brewer’s Fork is open for brunch on Saturday and Sunday and a perfect place to weather the storm.

Take a class at MyStryde

Shake up your workout routine this weekend at MYSTRYDE. Choose from treadmill, strength, HIIT, and open-gym workouts — and if you’re new to MYSTRYDE, you can currently score your first three classes for $49. They also offer select Community Classes for just $18.

Rainy Day Fun at Urban Wild

Urban Wild Boston at Hood Park has you covered — literally! Spend the afternoon bowling on one of its 14 high-tech lanes, play shuffleboard or ping pong, grab some food and drinks, and make a whole day of it without worrying about the weather. Urban Wild opens at 11am Saturday and Sunday, and it’s 21+ after 7pm.

Retail Therapy

A rainy weekend is a perfect weekend for a little shopping in the neighborhood.  Charlestown has a wonderful selection of retail shops to check out! A reminder to shop small!

Register to Vote

The General Election in Boston is on Tuesday, November 3rd. The last day to register to vote is October 24th.  You can do it right here!

SPORTS!

Red Sox vs. Cubs – Friday, September 25th at 7:10pm, Saturday, September 26th at 7:15pm,  and Sunday, September 27th at 3:05pm.

Patriots vs. Jaguars – Sunday, September 27th at 1pm.

Here are 9 places to watch the game in the neighborhood!

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