Week of December 4th
’Tis the season for giving back! Come celebrate the season of giving with SBNH! Get together with your favorite South Boston non-profit to help raise funds for SBNH’s Holiday Helper program, a yearly drive to ensure South Boston’s most vulnerable families have gifts for their children this holiday season. The kickoff event takes place on Monday, December 4th from 6pm-9pm. Tickets are $20 and include 2 drinks and appetizers. There will be raffles, a wine pull and a special door prize for those who donate a new child’s winter coat or pair pf pajamas! You an purchase tickets here!
Santa is coming, Santa is coming! Children of all ages are welcome to join us for this free event with cookie decorating, hot cocoa & a photo op with Santa. All of the walls at District Hall are writable and will have coloring activities and games for the kids to play! We’ll be showing some favorite holiday movies and spreading holiday cheer. Families are welcome to make reservations for brunch at Gather, right inside of District Hall, and next to the new Seaport Square Christmas Tree in the neighboring park! Of course, Mimosas & Bloody Marys will be available for purchase, along with our brunch specialties. Make your reservations at gatherboston.com! Brew, inside District Hall will also be open and serving coffee, tea, hot chocolate & adult beverages! Guests are encouraged to bring a toy or cash donation to support the South Boston Boys & Girls Club! The fun happens on Saturday, December 9th at 11am. You can reserve your spot here!
Ice, Ice, Baby! Grab your parka and head to the Envoy Hotel at the Lookout Bar’s six rooftop igloos. The 7-foot-tall, 12-foot-wide weatherproof igloos are heated, of course, and are perfect for sipping cocktails while enjoying those skyline and harbor views. The igloos are available on a first come, first served basis on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 4-10pm through the winter and fleece blankets are available to keep you extra cozy.
Sip, shop, stroll! It’s the Fort Point Holiday Stroll! The Fort Point neighborhood of South Boston is hosting a Holiday Stroll on Friday, December 8th from 4pm-8pm. Neighborhood businesses will be open for a unique evening of shopping with special offers, discounts, and holiday treats for all!
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Deck the halls! Stop by and pick out a beauty at Brooksie’s Christmas tree pop up shop at 680 Dorchester Ave. near Andrew Square. Whether you need an 8ft or a 4ft, they’ve got a wide variety. Need a wreath for your front door? They’ve got those too. Open daily from 10am-9pm and offering free local delivery. Perfect for you late-night tree shoppers.
Unwind! It the hustle and bustle of the holiday season getting you a little stressed Head to Radiant Yoga on Wednesday for a special restorative class with live music and Reiki with Chanel Luck and Alison Jones. 7:30pm-8:45pm. You can register here!
Reserve your spot! On December 7th, Maureen and Heather bring you a live version of their hilarious podcast Caught Up at Laugh Boston. They’ll bring you up to speed on the latest Southie news, deep dive into Christmas traditions they love and hate, welcome special guests and maybe even some holiday surprises. Join them for audience questions, reminiscing about the Southie of yesteryear, and more! Haul out the holly: It’s going to be an evening filled with mildly entertaining shenanigans! Plus it’s FREE because obviously. Reserve your spot here!
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