National Night Out

Get ready for an evening of fun, community spirit, and safety awareness across the city!  Join the Boston Police Department this week to celebrate National Night Out 2026! It takes two nights to reach every neighborhood in Boston; make a plan to participate, featuring food, games, and plenty of entertainment!  Takes place in Dorchester on Tuesday, August 4th at Town Field from 2:30pm-5:00pm.

Dine Out Boston is Back

Dine Out Boston® is back for its summer edition from August 1-15, 2026. Presented by Meet Boston, and in partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism and new sponsor Toast, this two-week culinary celebration features close to 200 participating restaurants, providing diners an opportunity to enjoy delicious deals and restaurateurs the chance to bring in new patrons to their establishments.  Get all the details, including participating restaurants, here.

Save the Date – Merry Go Rounds One-Year Anniversary Party

Merry Go Rounds Dorchester store is a year old! Help celebrate on Saturday, August 15 from 10-1, featuring deals, activities, snacks and more!

Summer Movie Nights

Grab a blanket, pack some snacks, and enjoy a movie under the stars! The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s popular ParkARTS Movie Nights are back this August, bringing free outdoor movies to parks across the city. Screenings begin at dusk, free popcorn will be available while supplies last, and closed captions will be shown whenever available.  Check out the schedule here.

There’s a colorful new addition to Neponset Avenue

McGonagle’s recently unveiled a new mural celebrating the Dorchester neighborhood and the landmarks that make it so special. The artwork also gives a playful nod to the pub’s Irish roots with a reminder that it’s always a good day for a Guinness.  Get the details here. 

Have a wonderful week! Thank you to our Caught in Dot readers and Neighborhood Partners for supporting our local journalism efforts!