Weekend Picks – September 12th

Ashmont After Hours Event
Spend a September evening out in the neighborhood with our first Ashmont After Hours, where you can enjoy live music, art, and delicious food all in Peabody Square. Get all the details here including schedule!
Volunteer at the 3rd Annual FLAG Impact Day in Dorchester
On Saturday, September 13th, participate in the 3rd Annual FLAG Impact Day at Blend (1310 Dorchester Avenue) from 12-4pm to pack hygiene kits for Hope & Comfort Hygiene Hub. Get all the details
Open Streets Dorchester
Join the City of Boston (rain or shine) on Sunday, September 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a day of car-free fun spanning from between Ashmont Street and Adams Street. Enjoy live art, music, children’s activities, food trucks, and much more while connecting with neighbors and supporting local businesses. This free event welcomes everyone! Meet community partners, businesses, and organizations eager to engage with you! Whether you bring your bikes, skateboards, scooters, or just your walking shoes, there’s plenty of fun to be had on our car-free street. You can learn more here.
McGonagle’s Makes the NYT Top 50 Best Restaurant List
The New York Times has released its 2025 list of the 50 best restaurants in the country, and two Boston restaurants are among the spots named as a must-visit – including McGonagle’s! Stop by this weekend and find out for yourself why they made the list!
Oktoberfest at Dorchester Brewing Co.
Join in the fun in Dorchester this Saturday for the first installment of DBCo’s Oktoberfest weekends. The event includes exclusive beer flights, liter pours of German beers, a stein-holding competition, live music, a bratwurst eating contest and more! Doors open at 11:30am and the fun continues all day and night long! You can learn more here!
Yacht Rock Sunday at Park City
The sweet sounds of Yacht Rock will be taking over Park City on Sunday, September 14th. The Blue Light Bandits will be performing from 5-8pm. The drinks will be flowing! Stop by for an awesome time! Nautical attire encouraged…by me haha.
SPORTS!
Red Sox vs. Yankees – Friday, September 12th at 7:10pm, Saturday, September 13th at 4:10pm, Sunday, September 14th at 7:10pm
Patriots vs. Dolphins –Sunday, September 14th at 1:00pm.
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.


See y’all at Park City Southie on Sunday!