5 Things You Should Know This Week – September 30th
Fall Festival at the Lawn on D
Enjoy a day of family fun festivities at the Lawn on D, plus an After Dark evening headlined by local singer-songwriter Annie Brobst (2023 New England Music Awards Female Performer of the Year!) on Saturday, October 5th 12pm-5pm is family fun and 5-9pm is after dark fun. You can get al the details here! Admission is free, and no registration is required! Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Be informed. Get involved.
The Boston Planning Department will host a virtual community meeting to discuss 736-743 East Broadway on n Wednesday, October 2nd at 6pm. Register here! . Learn more here.Â
Introducing the 16th Season of The Current: The Current Chalets
Following the summer edition as The Current Cabanas, The Current gets an entirely new look for Fall. Boston Seaport by WS announces the 16th season of The Current, now reimagined as The Current Chalets. This innovative retail concept will transform into a New England fall and winter shopping destination beginning September 26. Featuring a mix of new and returning brands, the nine tiny-home-inspired chalets, designed by Brooklyn-based architecture firm nArchitects, will offer everything from hand-made candles and children’s books and clothing to modern jewelry and gourmet chocolates, plus many customized items. You can get all the details here.
South Boston Farmers Market
On Mondays from 12pm-6pm, shop the South Boston Farmer’s Market at 446 West Broadway, through October. Riverdale Farm will be there, bringing Massachusetts-grown produce to South Boston from their 200-acre Groton farm. The farm’s hothouse operations allow market shoppers to enjoy locally-grown, ripe tomatoes and bell peppers! And new this year is Capo Restaurant’s Executive Pastry Chef Marissa Hart with her bread and pastries stand, and Nathan Patch from Market Garden Norwell, which has organic offerings. We also here there are cider donuts too!
Oktoberfest Events!
Harpoon Brewery
Harpoon’s Oktoberfest takes place on October 4th and October 5th. Tickets include chicken dancing, live oompah music, pretzel-eating contests, and a big selection of Harpoon beers and ales.
Cisco Brewing in the Seaport is hosting an “Actobeerfest” on October 5th and October 6th complete with stein holding and brat tossing!
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.
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