Recreation Station is Back
Oxford Properties and Pappas Enterprises are gearing up for the summer with all new seasonal activities at Recreation Station, South Boston’s free game and activity lending library. Recreation Station is filled with items for public use such as fitness gear, lawn games, books, family activities and more! Access the space using a simple combination. Either enter your information here or text the number listed on the front of the lending library to receive the lock box code. Then enjoy an array of seasonal activities, all yours for the borrowing. The Recreation Station is open to the public from 7am to 9pm on the waterfront along Pappas Way, the street connecting South Boston to Boston’s Seaport. Make sure to follow them on Facebook for the latest news on special classes, activities and more!
Coffee for Charity
On Friday, $1 of every cup of coffee sold at Deja Brew will be donated to Kick Off 4 Kids!
Friday Lunch in Southie
Kick off the weekend early. Treat yourself to a Friday lunch with an adult beverage in the neighborhood! Hunter’s, Publico, Shenannigan’s, The Broadway, Seapoint, Roza Lyons, Loco and Lincoln all offer lunch with beer, wine and cocktails.
SB Kickoff 4 Kids
The Annual South Boston Kickoff For Kids will take place on Saturday, June 25th with flag football games starting at 9:30am and 10 teams of women battling it out until only one champion remains! Stop by and show your support – DJ Kait will be spinning the tunes – and purchase some swag! SB Kickoff 4 Kids is a non-profit that supports hundreds of youths and teens in the community a year! Takes place at the Pop Warner Field next to the skating rink! Let’s go!
Pride Power Stryde 75
Join MyStryde on Saturday, June 25th for a special Pride Power Stryde 75 minutes workout to benefit the Trevor Project! Reserve your spot here!
Breathe Life Together Event
This community event will take place on Saturday from 2pm-6pm. Free and open to all, this event will feature a pop-up roller rink, free skate rentals, live music, performances, DJs, painting, and food trucks to celebrate and activate Rob “ProBlak” Gibbs’ mural Breathe Life Together. Together, we aim to cultivate an accessible, collective public space of joy, care, sustenance, and belonging that centers and supports diverse communities, families, and youth from across Boston.
Miles for Margs
Get in your morning miles with the 1.5 Star Run Club on Saturday at 9am at Loco. First 50 runners will receive an El Jimador gift bag and 25 of those lucky bags include a margarita on El Jimador!
Day Drinking Club at Love Child
On Saturday from 12pm-3pm at Love Child, bartenders will be slinging Coconut Cartel cocktails! Coconut Cartel is a woman owned company that makes rum with coconut water!
Heading to the beach? Take it to go!
The Shamrock is now offered boxed lunch to go – available Saturday + Sunday starting at 11am. While you’re picking it up, you might as well get a green tea shot before heading to the beach!
Drag Queen Story Hour
In celebration of Pride, Seaport by WS Development announces a summer long partnership with Drag Queen Story Hour. This new season-long family-friendly series kicks off on Sunday, June 12th. Hosted by local drag queen star, Patty Bourrée, the fun and engaging series provides a space that encourages kids to celebrate themselves and others. Drag Queen Story Hour captures the imagination and play of childhood and provides families and kids with positive and unabashedly queer role models. The series is complimentary and open to the public. Books will be provided by Seaport’s new neighborhood bookstore, Porter Square Books on Sunday from 2pm-3pm at The Paseo at 111 Harbor Way, Boston, MA 02210. For more information on Drag Queen Story Hour, visit
www.bostonseaport.xyz/event/
Black Owned Boston Pop Up in Seaport
Seaport x Black Owned Bos. Market, taking place this Sunday from 12-6pm, on Seaport Common. From gifts and apparel to packaged foods and beauty & skincare products, the Seaport x Black Owned Bos. Market will offer something for everyone as it raises awareness for and support of Black entrepreneurship. Seaport Common is located at 85 Northern Avenue; visit www.bostonseaport.xyz for more information.
Outdoor Gentle Yoga at Marine Park
On Sundays at 10am enjoy a gentle yoga class near the bandstand at Marine Park taught by East Side Yoga + Fitness.
Patio SZN
With these warmer temps this weekend, it’s a perfect excuse to enjoy some cocktails and food al fresco! Check out our roundup of outdoor patios that are open in the neighborhood.
Open House:
73 Old Harbor Street – Sat. June 25th 11:30am – 12:30pm and Sun. June 26th 11:00am – 1:00pm
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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