Weekend Picks – December 12th

Need weekend plans!?! Check out our weekend picks!
2nd Annual Caught in Southie Festive Stoop Stroll
Join us on our Festive Stoop Stroll! Each stop will offer festive refreshments and entertainment to keep the holiday vibes strong. And all proceeds benefit the South Boston Neighborhood House! Plus, there will be a trolley to hop on and off! After the stroll, join us for a holiday mixer to cast your vote, shop some local pop-ups, and socialize with friends and neighbors at the South Boston Neighborhood House. Get your tickets here!
Breakfast with Santa at Publico
Santa is coming to town!! Santa will be at Publico Saturday, December 13th for a family friendly breakfast! Doors will open at 8:30am and Santa will arrive at 9am. There will be a full breakfast buffet and festive holiday cocktails for the adults. Secure your spot now!
Loco’s Holiday Sip & Shop
Loco will be hosting a Sip & Shop in the 410 lounge on Sunday, December 14th from 3 to 6pm. There will be over 12 local stores participating. It is a great way to get some last minute gift shopping done and enjoy a margarita or two!
Nautilus Holiday Lunches
Nautilus is the perfect location to get together with family and friends for the holidays! They will have exclusive dishes and holiday cocktails. The lunches will be happening on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 11am to 3pm. Make your reservation now!
Cold Plunge with Southie Cold Plunge
Southie cold plunge is back for the winter season. Their group plunge is being held Saturday, December 13th at 10am. The dip will be located on Carson Beach to the right of the L. Join in to reap all the benefits of cold plunging!
Brat Bakeshop Pop-up at Shy Bird
Brat Bakeshop will be popping up at Shy Bird on Saturday, December 13th from 11am to 2pm. They will be selling delicious homemade desserts that are perfect for this holiday season. They are equally delicious as they are beautiful. It is first-come, first-served! So don’t miss out! Stick around after for some dunks and a sauce flight!
South Boston Catholic Academy Jingle Bell Run
The 15th Annual Jingle Bell Run will be held Saturday, December 13th at 10 am. There will be 2 youth races at 9am, featuring a 100 meter dash for kids 9 and under and a ½ mile race for kids 14 and under. The main event is a 5km run along the beaches and around castle island. There will be refreshments, food, entertainment, and awards after the race. Sign up and get more info here!
Who doesn’t love a Girl Scout Cookie?
Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties, Caramel Delights – we love them all! The South Boston Girl Scouts Troop 70038 will be selling cookies on Saturday AND Sunday at Deja Brew from 9am-1pm. Cash and Venmo accepted. $6 a box. Can’t make the pop-up? You can place your order here for Southie delivery only!
Sunday Sweat at Loco Lounge
Sunday Sweat is taking over The Loco Lounge for a group sculpt class on Sunday, December 14th at 10am. Barry’s instructor, Kylie Chase, will be leading the 45 HITT class, which is a great full-body workout! The tickets are $25 and include the class, a mimosa, and complimentary patatas bravas! Celsius will be giving you the energy to get through class with free samples! Get your tickets here! Don’t forget to bring your own mat!
4th Annual Cisco Stroll
The Cisco Stroll will take place on Saturday, December 13th, from 2-4 pm. There will be exclusive scarf giveaways, live music, a holiday decor contest, and Cisco Brews. For every pint of Cisco sold, $1 will be donated to the South Boston Neighborhood House. The participating bars are Roza Lyons, The Playwright, and The Broadway. Stop by your favorite bar for a Cisco and a good time. Get all the details here!
Seaport Holiday Stroll
Boston Seaport by WS is hosting an afternoon of seasonal splendor with the Seaport Holiday Stroll, a festive neighborhood-wide celebration featuring one-of-a-kind shopping, twinkling décor, and special holiday indulgences. Guests can shop beloved Seaport retailers such as STAUD, Brave Daughters, Injeanius, Little Words Project, Sézane, The Sweetish Fish, and more favorites while enjoying a charming neighborhood experience filled with holiday surprises. Various in-store moments include exclusive Seaport Stroll promotions and giveaways, complimentary sweet treats, live music and a festive photobooth in front of Boston’s biggest tree. Snowport mascot Betty the Yeti will appear at her home base, Betty’s Blizzard Bluff at The Superette. Get all the details, including Seaport Stroll giveaways and promotions, here!
Hunt + Gather at Found Boston Vintage and Thrift Market
New England’s biggest holiday vintage market is coming to South Boston for one day only! Found Boston is popping up at the beautiful Artists For Humanity on West First Street for a colossal mega market for the holiday season. Shop from over 100 vintage and sustainable style vendors and over 30,000 items like sweaters, jackets, coats, accessories, locally made jewelry, upcycled pieces, and so much more! This event is free to attend!
Live Music Round Up
Marcelino’s has Mony Muzik on Friday night!
The Playwright – features DJ sets on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 9pm followed by Country Sundays with live bands starting at 6pm. Check out the schedule here!
Hunter’s – Friday 5-8pm, Saturday 1-4pm, and Sunday 3-6pm and 9pm-12am. Follow Hunter’s on Instagram for their schedule!
Capo – In addition to Sinatra Sunday with Rich Dimare and the Ron Poster Trio on Sundays at 5pm, there are live bands and DJ sets on Fridays and Saturdays. Follow Capo on Instagram for the schedule!
Lincoln – Legends of Summer on Sundays at 6pm.
Grace by Nia – features live music all weekend long! You can check out the schedule here.
Loco –performers and DJ in the main space and the lounge on the weekend! Look on their Instagram story for lineup!
SPORTS!
Bruins vs. Wild – Sunday, December 14th at 6pm
Patriots vs. Bills – Sunday, December 14th at 1pm
Here are 12 Places to Watch the Game in South Boston!
Check back as this list may be updated!
5th generation South Boston native, who rarely travels outside of Southie. Hobbies include grabbing drinks, walking around the neighborhood, and spending time with her bulldog, Chubbs. Her perfect day would be going on a stroll to get a coffee, followed by lunch at Loco, then drinks at Hunter’s, and grabbing a slice of pizza for the walk home.

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