Weekend Picks – December 4th

Deck the Halls

The holidays are here, it’s time to deck the halls!  Here are some places to pick up a tree, wreath and more! 

Support our Small Businesses

Shop our Small Business Holiday Gift Guide! The neighborhood is full of of amazing small businesses, makers and entrepreneurs offering unique goods and services. Caught in Southie wants to make it simple to shop local this holiday season. Our guide is filled with gift ideas including everything from home goods and jewelry to beauty products and gift cards! Speaking of supporting small businesses, the City of Boston is offering free meter parking on Saturdays for you to shop locally! 

Brunch O’Clock

Daily brunch is a new big thing in the neighborhood.  It kicked off with the OG Lincoln with 7 days of brunch. Publico joined in with Friday Brunch where you can enjoy such deliciousness like English Muffin Sliders, Bag of Donuts, and the Publico Burger from 11am-3pm. Capo is also offering Brunch on Fridays – hello Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and Espresso Martinis! Don’t forget the Espresso Martini! Now Roza Lyons announced they’ll be serving brunch on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday!  Enjoy the Breakfast Burrito, Eggs Benedict, or the Lyons Omelet and wash it down with a Manmosa!  Brunch is served from 10am-3pm.  Loco will open for Black Friday Brunch at noon! Margaritas and tacos? Let’s go! 

Old School Letters from Santa Via City of Boston Credit Union

If you grew up in Southie back in the day, you probably remember receiving a “Letter from Santa” and never noticed that it was brought to you by South Boston Savings Bank. You felt seen and special! Well, City of Boston Credit Union is generating Letters from Santa for your little believers!  You can find out how here!

Hallmark Christmas Movie Marathon

This requires sweats, a cozy blanket – preferably white to look like the freshly fallen snow in the backdrop of all the movies, an adult hot chocolate and Christmas cookies.  Read Heather’s Guide to Hallmark Christmas Movies here! 

Bling for a Cause

Stephie Chic’s December charity jewelry collection will be supporting Colin’s Joy Project!  50% off all proceeds will go towards this amazing local organization!  Check out the jewelry here! 

Evolve Yoga x Loco

Enjoy an hour-long yoga class at Evolve Yoga followed by drinks at Loco!  Tickets are $30 and include 60 minute yoga class, Absolut Jus yoga mat, water bottle plus a Loco Fall Sangria drink ticket. Takes place Sunday at 1pm. You can register here! 

Winter Wonderland 

The Seaport District has transformed into a winter wonderland with surprise and delight moments to encounter each weekend in November and December! Enjoy socially distant meet and greets with winter legends like Betty the Yeti, and find playful “Winter Wonder Boxes” across the neighborhood. Anyone who spies a Winter Wonder Box can unwrap giveaways and perks from local businesses that meet the demands of the season, be it gloves for a snowball fight or handwarmers for a chilly day.  You can get the details here.

Check out Lifted Fitness New Home

Lifted Fitness and Performance has recently moved to 72 K street into a facility three times larger than their last. They offer strength training (M, W, F) and Conditioning classes (T, Th, S), as well as athlete performance and personal training. Everyone has their own social distanced station with their own equipment and squat rack. First class is free and first month of unlimited classes is $99. Register at liftedboston.com

Tis the season for giving!

Here are some local organizations, groups and charities to consider making a donation to this holiday season!