Weekend Picks – December 26th

PickleBOS hosts Pro Pickleball Exhibition
PickleBOS, Boston’s newest and largest home for pickleball, is hosting a special one-night-only pickleball social featuring professional players Ryan Fu and Max Freeman, two Massachusetts natives and top-40 players in the world. The event blends live pro exhibition matches with open play, drinks, and a high-energy community hang, offering guests the rare chance to watch, play alongside, and interact with elite-level athletes in a relaxed, social setting. Takes place on Saturday, December 27th from 6-8. You can learn more here.
Celebrating 1 Year of McGonagle’s with a month-long celebration
Yellow Door Brunch
Spice up your weekend with a trip to Yellow Door for Brunch. Check out the menu here!
Donuts at Scobie’s
Scobie’s in Adams Village leveled up their pastry game by teaming up with the legendary Union Square Donuts to bring a rotating selection of their insanely delicious donuts to their cafe. Whether you’re a die-hard Maple Bacon fan or swear by the Brown Butter Hazelnut Crunch, you can now grab a treat at Scobie’s cafe, perfectly paired with a hot (or iced) cup of their signature coffee. The lineup will rotate, so each visit could bring a new flavor surprise! Plus – they have a new fall menu to try!
A little self-care at BostonX
BostonX offers a wide variety of hydra facials to get your skin feeling and looking fabulous. Book yourself today for this weekend! You can learn more here.
Disco Brunch at Blend
Blend – the wildly popular restaurant on Dot. Ave – features an even more popular Disco Brunch every other Sunday from 11am-3pm. Enjoy your favorite disco music while you feast on brunch items like Cinna Rolls, Eggs Beni, Breakfast Burritos, Burgers, and more! The brunch cocktail menu includes hangover helpers like Espresso Martinis, Mimosas, Killer Bloody Marys, and Disco Juice made with coconut & spiced rum, cranberry, OJ, and pineapple juice, and grenadine served in a disco ball! Yes, please! Did we mention Espresso Martini Flights? Oh, Blend has those, too, with award-winning Nitro caramel espresso, Strawberry espresso, Espresso Old Fashion, and Tiramisu espresso! Plus, the coffee is by Reign Drink Lab – so you know it’s good! So make your reservation today and wear your dancing shoes!
Tours + Tastings at Boston Harbor Distillery
The pre-Civil War era historical building now houses Boston Harbor Distilling and has a tasting room, distilling facility, event space and a bar that will mix you up a delicious cocktail during tours on Saturdays. Tours take place from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Yeanie’s Now Serves Breakfast
Try Yeanie’s new breakfast sandwiches this weekend! Check them out here!
Holiday Market at Snowport
Last call for Snowport! The Holiday Market at Snowport is almost wrapping up for the Holiday Season! Stop by this weekend, Friday & Saturday, 11am to 9pm and Sunday, 11-8pm. Snowport has over 120+ local vendors, a tree market, food, drinks, and everything you could need for the holiday season. Grab all the info regarding the market here! Last day is December 28th.
SPORTS!
Bruins vs. Sabres – Saturday, December 27th at 7pm
Celtics vs. Pacers – Friday, December 26th at 7pm
Celtics vs. Trailblazers – Sunday, December 28th at 6pm
Patriots vs. Jets – Sunday, December 28th at 1pm
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!
Check back! This list may be updated.
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.

