Boston Lights: A lantern experience at Franklin Park Zoo
The Franklin Park Zoo is about to get lit! Advance online tickets are required for this journey through over 50 displays featuring hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns at Franklin Park Zoo, opening August 21st! You can get your tickets here!
Eat up!
Dine out Boston is back August 16th-21st and August 23rd-28th. Make a plan to enjoy lunch for $15, $20, and $25 and dinners for $28, $33 and $38. Perfect excuse to get out of the house and support local restaurants! To view restaurants that are participating by neighborhood, visit here!Dorchester’s dbar is participating!
Get Moving
Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series! Totally free, fun, and the perfect excuse to get outside and get moving. Both in-person and virtual classes available including everything from yoga to dance classes. Check out the full schedule here.
Beach Scavenger Hunt
Looking for a fun summer activity? How about a little beach scavenger hunt? Save the Harbor Save the Bay has organized a 3-level beach scavenger hunt for you! You can get the details here!
Take it To-Go
All the To-Go Cocktails in the Neighborhood! Here’s a complete roundup of Dot spots selling to-go cocktails!
Beach Snacks
If you’re gonna be spending the day at the beach, might as well has some snacks right? American Provisions has delicious sandwiches, hummus & crackers, salsa & chips, and more! You can check out their menu here!
A bushel and a peck
The Ashmont Farmers Market has begun its 13th season! Get fresh and nutritious food and support our local farmers and vendors! Stop by on Fridays 3-7pm through October 30th. You can learn more here!
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.
