Weekend Picks – December 12th
Adams Village Holiday Stroll
Join friends and neighbors on Saturday, December 13th, from 12-5 PM in Adams Village for a festive evening packed with seasonal fun! Local businesses will roll out the red carpet with special treats, shopping, and fun vibes. Shop local and discover unique gifts from local vendors — perfect for checking off your holiday list while supporting local small businesses!
Holiday Market at McGonagle’s
Holiday Market at McGonagle’s is happening Saturday, Dec 13th! 🎄 Stop by for brunch, cocktails, and local shopping! You can check out the list here!
🗓 Saturday, Dec 13 | 11AM–3PM
📍McGonagle’s, Dorchester
See a Festive Drone Show at Boston Frostival
Meet Boston recently announced the inaugural Boston Frostival – a dynamic lineup of winter events and activations that will commence in late November and run through February. This programming will completely transform and reimagine winter in Boston, taking the iconic seasonal experiences that the city is known for – holiday lights, ice skating, tree lightings, games at the Garden, live theater, and more – and couple them with first-time events including a Weekly Drone Shows Over Boston Common – Illuminated aerial performances every Saturday night, November 29-December 2oth! Get all the details here!
Slay Ride A 2025 HoliGay Spectacular at Blend
OUTLOUD Presents: Slay Ride — A 2025 HoliGay Spectacular, a dazzling live holiday tour starring drag icon and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars Alyssa Edwards, music artist Frankie Grande, and drag queen sensation Kori King. The nine-city tour kicks off December 4, 2025, in West Hollywood, CA, and will bring festive cheer, fierce performances, and unapologetic queer joy to cities across the country, just in time for the holidays. $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, to support its mission to achieve equality for all LGBTQ+ people. The fun takes place Sunday, December 14th at 7pm Blend! Get your tickets here!
Take a field trip! Caught in Southie Festive Stoop Stroll – Get your tickets today!
Caught in Southie is hosting the second Annual Caught in Southie Holiday Stoop Decorating Competition + Festive Stroll, and you’re invited to join the merriment on Saturday, December 13th at 4 pm! This one-of-a-kind event is your chance to explore the neighborhood, admire some seriously impressive holiday decor, and enjoy the warm hospitality of participating homes. Each stop will offer festive refreshments and entertainment to keep the holiday vibes strong. And all proceeds benefit the South Boston Neighborhood House! Plus, there will be a trolley to hop on and off! Get your tickets here!
Sip + Shop at Boston Harbor Distillery
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Holiday Sip & Shop time! Join Boston Harbor Distillery and some favorite local vendors for a little holiday shopping and some holiday sipping! Sunday, December 14th, from 12-5 p.m. Come on by for those last-minute gifts. Plus, bottle engraving, merch, and more!
Haul out the Holly!
Christmas is coming. It’s time to deck the halls! Here are some places to pick up trees, wreaths, and more!
If you’re watching the game this weekend, check out our list of 10 places to catch the action in Dot, or check out 12 of our favorites in South Boston!
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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.
