Red Sox Home Opener
The Red Sox face the Minnesota Twins on Friday at 2:05pm! Why not head out in the neighborhood and celebrate! The Eire Pub features hot dogs for a $1 all day, every day! You can get them grilled or steamed with all the fixings! Here are 9 Places to Watch the Red Sox in the Neighborhood!
Spring Fling with Dot Out
On Saturday, April 16th head to the Blarney Stone from 11:30am-2pm for Dot Out’s Annual Meeting! Join a committee, volunteer for charity events, public outreach and more! Plus brunch! Tickets are just $5 – and you can reserve your spot here!
Easter is Sunday
From Easter candy to brunch, here’s our Easter roundup for you!
Sunrise Service – Easter Mass
After a two-year hiatus, the legendary sunrise Easter Service at Castle Island returns. The Mass will begin at 6am behind Fort Independence. It’s a beautiful tradition but be warned, it gets very crowded. Make sure to check out our Easter Roundup too for more Easter Mass services.
Hunt + Gather – Two Neighborhood Egg Hunts
Enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16th at 10am sharp at Dorchester Park! Meet at the tennis courts! We hear the Easter Bunny will be making an appearance too for photos!
The Friends of Ronan Park have organized a special neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16th at 10am! Meet at the playground. Perfect for kids under 12.
Down the Rabbit Hole Tea Dance at dbar
Tea Dances are back starting this Sunday from 4pm-8pm at dbar! Going down the Rabbit Hole on Easter Sunday with DJ Joe Bermudez!
One Boston Day
Let’s honor and reflect on all that is strong and resilient about the City of Boston! You’re also encouraged to perform an act of kindness! Why not do a good deed by performing a simple act of kindness in the neighborhood. Check out list of suggestions!
Carbo-load in the Neighborhood
Whether your running the 126th Boston Marathon or just cheering on the runners, you can carbo load your way around the neighborhood! Here are our picks!
Cookie Pop Up at Ashmont Grill
On Sunday during brunch, Ashmont Grill is hosting a pop up featuring Half Cookie and their delicious cookies! Stop by!
Explore Gorilla Grove
Guests at Franklin Park Zoo will have the incredible opportunity to immerse themselves in a new state-of-the-art outdoor gorilla habitat as they learn more about this endangered species in a memorable up-close experience. Gorilla Grove, a new $9.1 million outdoor gorilla habitat, officially opened to the general public on Tuesday. You can learn more here!
Go for a Run
Meet Dorchester Running Club on Saturday at 7am at Garvey Park! Walkers, runners and everyone in between are always encouraged to join!
Refresh with a Strawberry-Pineapple Fresca
Celebrate the weekend with some Strawberry-Pineapple Fresca! This healthy refreshing drink is available at Ripple Cafe and it’s full of summer vibes! You can learn more here!
Outdoor Dining in the Neighborhood
Eat your meal al fresco in the neighborhood! Check out our running list of outdoor patios popping up in Dorchester.
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.
