5 Things You Should Know This Week – September 21st
History in Motion
USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway on Friday, September 25th from Charlestown Navy Yard at 10:00 A.M. The cruise will be visible from the Boston Harborwalk, Castle Island, and Charlestown Navy Yard. A 21-gun salute will be fired at approximately 11:30 A.M., viewable from Fort Independence on Castle Island. This will be followed by a 17-gun salute in front of the US Coast Guard Base around 12:25pm. While you’re out there, you might as well grab lunch at Sully’s, right?
Trung Thu Together 2026
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at Trung Thu Together 2026 on Saturday, September 26th from 3pm-8pm at Town Field! Gather with family and friends for an evening filled with lanterns, laughter, and community while learning about Tết Trung Thu, one of Vietnam’s most treasured traditions. You can get all the details here.
Free Fall Fitness
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today announced the 2026 Boston Parks Fall Fitness Series, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The series will offer free weekly classes in City of Boston parks from September 13 through October 17, 2026. Get all the details here.
Pick some Apples
Venture out of the neighborhood and pick yourself a bushel and peck of farm-fresh apples. Here are our picks for 5 Places To Pick Your Own Apples!
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!
Have a wonderful week! Thank you to our Caught in Dot readers and Neighborhood Partners for supporting our local journalism efforts!
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.
