Boston Little Saigon Night Market
Enjoy shopping, food/drink, live entertainment, at the Boston Little Saigon Night Market on Saturday, July 16th from 4pm-9pm on Dorchester Ave between Park and and Adams streets. You can learn more details here!
Local Farmers Markets Return
The Ashmont Farmers Market will be opening July 15th from 3pm to 7pm. On Saturday from 11am-2pm stop by Codman Square Park for the Codman Square Farmers Market. Shop fresh produce, local vendors, activities and more!
Sway to sounds of soca, calypso, and reggae at Carson Beach
Caribbean American Carnival Association of Boston is kicking off Carnival season right here in the neighborhood! On Saturday, July 16th from 10am-6pm, Carson Beach will be transformed into an island oasis with food trucks, DJs spinning tunes, giveaways, Boston Carnival bands, and masqueraders! This is a free event but organizers would like for you to register via eventbrite!
Patio SZN in the Neighborhood
With these warmer temps this weekend, it’s a perfect excuse to enjoy some cocktails and food al fresco! Check out our roundup of outdoor patios that are open in the neighborhood.
Play Roc-K-eno at The Industry
On Saturday nights from 8pm-12am take part in Roc-K-eno at The Industry with DJ Jim – numbers on the Keno card are replaced with your favorite songs! Enjoy some cocktails and snacks while you play along! You can get the details here!
$5 Mimosas and Bloody Marys
Lower Mills Tavern offers $5 mimosas and Bloody Marys during brunch on Saturday and Sundays 10am – 3pm. Comes in flavors like pineapple, pink guava, honey rose, blueberry, cherry, raspberry and cranberry! How awesome is that? Also enjoy live music on Saturday night with Jamie Cain starting 7:30pm!
Seaport Sweat For A Cause with Elite Fitness
This Sunday, July 17 (10am-11am) Boston Seaport will host a special Seaport Sweat For A Cause class with Elite Fitness, to help benefit the BCLA-McCormack school in Dorchester. You can get the details here.
Burgers + Bloodys at Brunch at 224
Enjoy Brunch on on Saturdays and Sundays at 224 Boston Street from 10-3. The patio is open too! Check out their brunch menu here!
Ollie Playdate at Carson Beach
The South Boston Neighborhood House is hosting a special playdate at the beach on Friday, July 15th from 10:30am-1pm at Carson Beach. There will be beach activities for all ages, stories, songs, stick on tattoos, arts and crafts. You can learn more here!
Uphams In Bloom
Enjoy a free art-making workshop on Saturday from 11am -1pm. Learn the art of flower making from found objects with Humprey Street Studio artist Maria Ritz! Perfect for kids ages 6-14. You can learn more here!
Montel Williams will be at Pure Oasis
The Montel Williams is going to be stopping by Pure Oasis this Saturday, July 16 from 12pm-130pm! Stop by to learn about his new line of vapes! Pure Oasis is Boston’s first recreational dispensary and the first minority owned cannabis company on the entire East Coast! Locally owned and operated, it’s been voted Best Pot Shop of 2020 and 2021 by Boston Magazine. Support local Boston businesses!
Patio Tea Dance at dbar
Sundays are for Tea at dbar! 4pm-8pm every Sunday at dbar patio!
Free Workouts on Sunday
Backyahd in South Bay offers a free outdoor HIIT class on Sundays at 10:30am on the turf in front of Nike. TrillFIT and Boston Harbor Now offers a free dance class on Sunday’s from 10am-11am. TRILLFIT’s signature dance class blends Beyonce-worthy choreography with multiple rounds of HIIT to sweat your way to a tighter, more toned body. Classes are free, but require advanced registration. Sneakers Required. All levels welcome. Meet near Carson Beach at the McCormack Bathhouse. Get the details here!
Take a swim
Is the beach not really your scene? – How about a trip to one of the many public pools in the city! Perfect for some family fun! From swim lessons to lifeguard training – it’s all right here!
Dock + Dine
If you’re lucky enough to have a boat – or a friend with a boat – head to Venezia for some delicious Italian food to go via their dock. Order via their website and pick up via their dock! Pasta always tastes better on a boat!
Check back as 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.
