2.7 min readBy Published On: September 25th, 2020Categories: See and Do0 Comments on Weekend Picks – September 25th

Hunt + Gather

If you like yard sales, you’ll love this news.  On September 26th from 9-2, it’s the Melville Park Neighborhood Yard Sale.One man’s trash is another’s treasure.

Pumpkin Season

Just in time for pumpkin season, Lower Mills Tavern is featuring a NEW brew and it’s the pick of the patch ?? Spicy Atomic Pumpkin by Voodoo Ranger! Balance out the spice with a cinnamon sugar rim! Enjoy in their outdoor beer garden.

Disco Brunch at Blend

Brunch but make it disco.  Blend is hosting a disco brunch Sundays from 11-3.  Enjoy brunch specials, espresso martinis, killer Bloody Marys, drag queen nonsense and disco beats.  Reservations are strongly recommended. Email [email protected] or call 617-265-8846

Head to Dorchester Brewing Co. for Oktoberfest

Dorchester Brewing Co. is hosting an Oktoberfest celebration from Saturday, September 26th through Saturday, October 3rd! However, it may look a little bit different this year. The tap room will continue with socially distanced seating with contactless ordering but will also be offering DBco Fest Bier lager, limited edition glassware, a special Oktoberfest food menu from M&M BBQ, live music and a decorated Beer Hall that makes you feel as though you were in Munich! PS Show up in authentic German gear (Lederhosen or Dirndl) and get a very special prize!

National Lobster Day

It’s National Lobster Day we say head out and celebrate by ordering up the classic lobster roll!  Check out our roundup here! 

Smoothies at Ripple Cafe 

Head to Ripple Cafe for your smoothie fix!  Made with chilled fresh fruit, sweetened with organic agave, fresh milks & juices. Order up a Strawberry Banana, Greenhouse, Pineapple Guava and more!

Let’s Pick Some Apples

We know this year has been strange and stressful to say the least. With fall upon us, activities like picking apples,  wandering through corn mazes, and purchasing pumpkins can still be a thing as long as social distancing and face masks are part of the plan. Venture out of Dorchester and pick yourself a bushel and peck of farm fresh apples. Make sure to check check all orchard’s websites for up to date safety info, restrictions etc. Some require reservations so double check before you head out!  Here’s our roundup of apple picking! 

Seafood Pop Up

Jasper White’s Summer Shack is popping up at Boston Harbor Distillery on Saturday, September 26th from 3-7pm.  They’ll be shucking oysters, slinging lobster rolls, fried clams and other shack favorites! Cheers to award-winning seafood paired with award-winning spirts!

Celebrate Fall

Even as social distancing continues in Massachusetts, we’re still on the hunt for ways to safely celebrate one of the most coveted seasons in New England! Check out our roundup here! 

National Pancake Day

Celebrate National Pancake Day at McKenna’s!  Order up a full stack – three delicious hot pancakes with butter and syrup or a short stack – two pancakes with butter and syrup.  How about pumpkin/sweet potato pancakes? These seasonally savory pancakes feature cinnamon apple compote. You can also add, banana nut, cranberry nut, banana, walnut, chocolate chip, strawberry, or blueberry to your pancakes too!  You can order them via takeout too!

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