This week’s Weekend Picks are brought to you by our friends at Cannonball Cafe – opening soon in the neighborhood! 

Holiday Market at Snowport

Get in the holiday spirit! On Friday, the Holiday Market at Seaport will officially open!  The Seaport will once again transform into a magical winter destination with its third annual SNOWPORT, and the arrival of the first-ever The Holiday Market at SNOWPORT. The European-style, open air holiday market showcases over 60 small businesses, and will also feature a festive menu from Tuscan Kitchenand Breezy Hill Orchard, and enchanting holiday décor. The Holiday Market joins SNOWPORT in creating the ultimate holiday destination, complete with outdoor iceless curling, large-scale winter games, the Seaport Tree Market, and more!  You can get the details here!

Prepare for Thanksgiving

If you love food then Thanksgiving is the holiday for you! Whether you’re hosting a crowd at your home or looking for restaurants serving turkey, we’ve got the scoop on Thanksgiving in Southie. From Friendsgiving celebrations to where to order sides, it’s all right here in our Guide to Thanksgiving! 

Register for the SBCA Jingle Bell 5K

Put on your Santa hat, lace up those sneakers and get ready to run for a great local school –South Boston Catholic Academy.  Stick around for a post-race party with prizes, raffles, food and fun! You can register here!

Get to Know Your Sewing Machine

Calling all budding creators! The Stitch House is hosting a “Get to Know Your Sewing Machine” workshop shop on Saturday, November 20th from 10am-12:30pm. Lean how sewing machines work.  Learn to thread the needle, basic stitches and more! Plus you’ll learn how to measure yourself and how to pick out a pattern, fabric and notions!  You can register here!

Karaoke at Fat Baby

Get ready to sing! People’s Karaoke will be in the house at Fat Baby on Friday at 9:30am. Order up your dumplings + mai tais, and sign up to sing your go to karaoke jam!

Taste some Springline Coffee

Neatly Nested is hosting a Springline Coffee Tasting on Sunday, November 21st from 10am-2pm.  Stop by!

Pizza and Beer

Have you been to the new Castle Island Brewing Tap Room yet?  The wildly popular brewery has opened a taproom at 10 Old Colony Ave and it has everything – outdoor patio, bocce court, delicious bar pizza via Bardo’s and lots and lots of beer – including the CIB Fiver – juicy, tropical IPA supported by Citra, Simcoe, and El Dorado. Best part? Five percent of all sales from this beer go to help great causes in our community and beyond. Feel good about making it a Fiver, because this beer gives back!  You can learn more about this here! 

Thanksgiving Blooms and Booze at Love Child

Just in time for Thanksgiving! Love Child has a special Thanksgiving Blooms and Booze for all your celebrating needs! Blooms: The fresh Thanksgiving Centerpiece is the perfect host gift, touch of flair to your table or order a trio of them to make a WOW statement. The Dried Thanksgiving Blooms option is the perfect host gift.  For Booze enjoy two unreal flavors: Maple Espresso Martini & Apple Cider Margarita. These mixers serve 4-6 drinks and include a recipe card. Love Child x Juice Box Thanksgiving Fresh Cocktail Mixers.  You can learn more here!

Sports!

The Patriots play the Falcons on Thursday this week! The Bruins face off against the Flyers on Saturday at 7pm and then the Flames onSunday at 7pm.  The Celtics play the Lakers on Friday at 7:30 and Saturday at the Thunder at 7:30pm. Here are 10 Places to Watch the Game in Southie!

Lionheart Confections at Reign Drink Lab

On Saturday and Sunday starting at 9am, Lionheart Confections will be selling their delicious doughnuts until they sell out at Reign Drink Lab! Get ’em before they’re gone! No pre-order necessary, just show up and grab your doughnuts along with an iced coffee or two! Doughnuts are limited to a dozen per guest.

Wreath Making Workshop

Market Studio is hosting a Wreath Making Workshop on Sunday from 1pm-3pm at 224 Boston Street! Tickets are $65! You can register here! 

CYOC – Handwarmers at City Tap

With the temperatures slowly starting to dip, City Tap House has created a new CYOC (“Create Your Own Cocktail”) series to warm your hearts and bellies all winter season. On Friday, the Fort Point hotspot will debut a collection of “Handwarmers” that can come laced with up to three spirits (or served nonalcoholic) and topped with sugary additions. Learn more here! 

New Workouts to Try in the Neighborhood

From cardio dance to yoga and cycling, here are some new workouts to try in the neighborhood!