5 Things You Should Know This Week – October 19th
Early Voting in Boston
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd, but why wait? Early voting in Boston kicks off on Saturday, October 17th, and runs through Friday, October 30th. Registered Boston voters can cast their ballots at any early voting location in the city, regardless of where they live. No excuse or special reason is needed!
Saturday, October 17th + Sunday, October 18th | 11am–7pm
- Thelma D. Burns Building – 575 Warren Street
- Richard J. Murphy K-8 School – 1 Worrell Street
Thursday, October 22nd | 12pm–8pm
- Florian Hall – 55 Hallet Street
Saturday, October 24th + Sunday, October 25th | 11am–7pm
- BCYF Perkins Community Center – 155 Talbot Avenue
- Salvation Army Kroc Center – 650 Dudley Street
You can also vote early at Boston City Hall on select weekdays.
USS Constitution to Celebrate 229th Birthday with Final Sail of the Season
The USS Constitution, aka “Old Ironsides,” will take one final trip around Boston Harbor on Wednesday, October 21st, to celebrate the ship’s 229th birthday and the U.S. Navy’s 251st birthday! During the underway, the historic ship will fire a 21-gun salute near Fort Independence at approximately 11:30am, followed by a 17-gun salute near the U.S. Coast Guard Base Boston around noon.
Paint a pumpkin at Landmark Public House
Landmark Public House is hosting its 2nd Annual Pumpkin Painting Night on Friday, October 23rd, from 5–7pm! Bring the kids for pumpkin painting, free slushies, and some Halloween fun!
Fall-O-Ween Children’s Festival
The Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival returns to Boston Common on Thursday, October 22nd, with plenty of free family fun! Enjoy obstacle courses, inflatable slides, arts and crafts, music, magic, treats, and more! The festivities take place at the Frog Pond from 4–8pm!
Children’s Magical Halloween Castle Walk
It’s Back! Have a hiatus, the Children’s Halloween Castle Walk will take place on Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th from 12noon-4pm. FREE ADMISSION. Storyteller. Costumes encouraged. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
