PARK’D Presented by CommonWealth Kitchen: Eat. Play. Chill.

It’s official — Join CommonWealth Kitchen for the PARK’D grand opening this Saturday at Franklin Park! The neighborhood’s new spot to Eat. Play. Chill.

📆 Saturday, September 27th, 2025
⏰ 5 – 10 PM (Program starts at 6 PM)
📍Franklin Park – Blue Hill Ave Entrance (next to the Boston Lights zoo exhibit)

Featuring a delicious lineup ready to feed the block:
🔥 @extremeflavortruck
🌭 @bosstownhotdogs
💙 @arteesfoods
🍗 @laluschicken
🍴El Rey de Chimis

Bring the fam, your appetite, and good vibes — PARK’D is here to stay! Every weekend, pull up for:
• A rotating lineup of the city’s best and diverse food
• Outdoor seating, music, and games for all ages
• Family- and pet-friendly space
• Parking and bike access

Fill the Hockey Bag

Adopt a Platoon Southie Style has organized a care package drive with the Dorchester Youth Hockey in the neighborhood at the Devine Rink in Dorchester.  Drop off sessions will take place on Saturday, September 28th, from 11:30 am-2 pm at the Skate Shop. Consider donating: sunblock, personal hygiene products, cards, letters, stationery, cookies, granola bars, dried fruit, nuts, mints, gum, baby wipes, black socks, foot powder, powdered drink mixes, and chips! Let’s show our troops some love!

Pour Art: Make Your own Coasters at The Local Hand

Enjoy a Pour Art workshop with Rahim is this Sunday at The Local Hand Rahim is well-known for his signature paint pouring. In this workshop, he’ll demonstrate 3 different techniques, share his tricks, and guide you through making your very own set of coasters. Each participant will be able to make 4 ceramic coasters, and receive a free magnet with Rahim’s original artwork. $50 per person. All supplies + refreshments included. You can register here! 

Pick some Apples

Venture out of the neighborhood and pick yourself a bushel and peck of farm-fresh apples.  Here are our picks for 5 Places To Pick Your Own Apples! 

Weekend Fun at Yellow Door

Spend your weekend at Yellow Door featuring tacos, margaritas, weekend brunch (Saturday + Sunday) and $1 oysters on Sunday!

Ashmont Friday Market

Greater Ashmont Main Street founded the Ashmont Friday Market (originally the Ashmont Farmers Market) in 2008. Since then, the Market has become a beloved Dorchester institution, Open each Friday in Peabody Square from 2 pm to 6 pm.  Enjoy live music, fresh produce, prepared foods, activities for all ages!  This fun neighborhood event takes place at the Ashmont MBTA Plaza.  You can learn more here. 

Neponset River Fall Cleanup

Join NepRWA at the Neponset River Fall Cleanup on Sat., Sept. 27 at 9am! Volunteers needed for all kinds of tasks—there’s a job for everyone! Sign up with friends, family, and co-workers! Details at neponset.org/cleanup

Oktoberfest at Dorchester Brewing Co.

Join in the fun in Dorchester this Saturday for the second 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! 

Live Music at McGonagle’s

Marty Healy will be playing at McGonagle’s on Friday night at 10pm! Stop by for dinner and stick around for the entertainment!

Disco Inferno on Saturday at Blend

Blend is hosting a Disco Inferno event on Saturday night starting at 10pm!  Wear your best disco attire and dust off those dance shoes! Featuring DJ Stevie Psyclone!

Self-Care at BostonX

Skin Starter Kit: Book a Hydrafacial and receive 10% off ZO Skin Health products. A great way to level up your skincare routine. GLP-1 IV Hydration Special: New and current weight loss clients receive 25% off our new GLP-1 IV hydration treatment. You can book your treatment here! 

Brunch on the Patio at 224

Enjoy some brunch on of the most adorable patios in the neighborhood at 224 Boston Street!  Sip a mimosa and enjoy delicious brunch items from 10am-3pm.  You can check out the menu here! 

Treat Yourself to 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!

Park City Punchout Circuit with Peter Welch’s Gym

Park City Punchout Circuit featuring Peter Welch’s Gym will take place on Sunday September 28th at 10:30am.  This fun and adrenaline pumping workout is the perfect way to start off your Sunday!   You can learn more here. 

Sports!

The Red Sox face the Tigers this weekend with a game on Friday at 7:10pm, Saturday at 4:10pm and Sunday at 3:05pm.

The Patriots take on the Panthers on Sunday at 1pm.

The Ryder Cup takes place this weekend for all you golf enthusiasts!  You can check out the schedule here.

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.