LIFESTYLE
Last Minute Christmas Shopping in the Neighborhood
Forget the malls! Shop local! Shop dot! Pick up last-minute gifts or treat yourself to something nice! You’ll be supporting local businesses. So, really, it’s [...]
Take a Pause: Special Yin + Sound Bath Event at Open Doors Dorchester on Sunday
If the holiday rush is already catching up with you, Open Doors Dorchester is offering a much-needed moment to slow down. On Sunday, December 7th, [...]
Let’s Go Skating: Public Skating is Back in the Neighborhood
Lace ’em up! On Friday, November 28, 2025, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will open all agency-managed ice rinks in the City of [...]
Deck the Halls: Where to get Christmas trees, wreaths + holiday decor
Haul out the Holly! Christmas is coming. It’s time to deck the halls! Here are some places to pick up a tree, wreaths and more: [...]
Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center Kicks off 30th Anniversary Celebration with Road Race
4.2-mile run or 2.1-mile walk event on April 5 starts at 8am WHAT:Â The Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center (the Reggie) at Roxbury Community [...]
Three-Day All Girls Sports And Wellness Festival Returns in April
Boston – March, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu, in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), [...]
Walking Tours Presents City on the Hills Trail Surveying Hike #4 on March 16th in Dorchester
Get Moving! Calling all urban hikers! The next phase of the City On The Hills Trail project is underway, and you can be a part [...]
Registration Opens on February 3rd for Boston Parks Summer Sports Centers and Golf Lessons
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce registration will open on February 3 at 12:00 p.m. for the 2025 Summer Sports Centers [...]
Orchid Adventure is Back at Franklin Park Zoo!
Popular Floral Exhibition Returns to Tropical Forest for Second Year Do you need a gorgeous tropical escape from the chilly Boston winter? Franklin Park Zoo’s [...]
Winteractive Expands to City Hall Plaza – Get all the fun details.
Remember we reported about the Giant Pink Naked Guys around Downtown? Or how about this UFO that landed on a parked car (which received a ticket) at Downtown [...]
Giant Pink Naked Guys Invade Downtown Boston: Winteractive Strikes Again!
Have you seen them? If you were strolling through Downtown this week and happened to spot four very large and very naked pink guys awkwardly wedged between buildings, climbing [...]
Places to Workout in the New Year – 2025
It’s 2025. Shake up your workout routine and try something new! Open Doors From beginner classes to rockin’ heated power flow, this yoga studio has [...]
Ain’t no party like a Boston Tea Party – 251st Anniversary Commemoration
Huzzah! Get ready to celebrate! It’s the 251st Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party! On December 16, 1773, a bunch of colonists who had it [...]
Yellow Door Taqueria Teams Up with Triple Decker Candle Co. for Margarita-Inspired Candles!
We didn’t think we could love Yellow Door Taqueria any more than we already do—but they’ve done it again! Our favorite margarita spot has teamed [...]
Holiday Cheer Around Dorchester: Three Festive Events to Mark Your Calendar for Next Week
Dorchester residents, get ready to feel the holiday magic! There are three upcoming festive events in the neighborhood to celebrate the season. Bring the kids [...]
Shop Dorchester: Black Friday and Small Business Saturday
Forget the mall and door-busting; shop local this Black Friday and Small Business Saturday! Pick up a gift or treat yourself to something nice! You’ll [...]