Showing posts with label Lawn on D. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lawn on D. Show all posts

Monday, June 01, 2026

About The Neighborhood: Farmers Markets, Family Fun, Ice Cream, Art & Music

Feels like summer with the return of farmers markets, an ice cream festival and a Caribbean American Heritage Celebration (new!)Sprinkled in are a updates on Article 80 modernization, Landmark Commissioner appointees, a flood resiliency conference, zoning code hearing on residential development parking minimums and an art opening! On Saturday, there are choices galore with the Fish & Farm Market, Southie Family Funday,  FPAC Instrument Petting Zoo and opening day at the Lawn on D. 

June 1: South Boston Farmers Market opens today and every Monday through November from 11am to 5pm at 446 W. Broadway, adjacent to the municipal parking lot. 

June 2: Boston Civic Design Commission Monthly Meeting | Bostonplans.org at 5pm. On the agenda: Planning Department presentations on Article 80 Modernization Updates by Kevin Crossley, Sr. Programmer plus Commissioner Training procedural updates and a discussion of proposed by-laws. 

June 2 - 4, Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl takes place at 88 Seaport Blvd from 12pm to 8pm. Use code SOUTHIE for $3 off each ticket! Taste over 40 flavors from your favorite national and local ice cream brands and enjoy live music. On June 4th is the, Scoop & Sip Beer Garden from 5pm to 8pm. Tickets are $40 and available on site only.


June 3:  Flood Resiliency Conference, from planning to action -innovative funding options, governance and project management to address coastal and riverine flooding, from 8:30am – 12:30pm at the Fort Point room at 290 Congress St. This free conference is sponsored by Save the Harbor Save the Bay,


June 4: City Council Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation Hearing on Docket #0809, an Order for a Text Amendment to the Boston Zoning Code to largely eliminate parking minimums for residential development, at 10am.


June 4: Opening reception of Continuous Signal from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Gallery at 249 A. Artist John Dykes exhibits 20 new abstract paintings exploring layered structure, gestural movement, and translucent fields that evolve into shifting visual networks. The works examine perception, memory, and the unstable nature of systems and language. Show runs runs through June 28th. The Gallery at 249 A is located within the 249 A Street Artists Cooperative.

June 5: City Council Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation Hearing on Dockets #0796-0800 | Boston.gov, a hearing regarding various appointments, including an appointee to the Boston Landmarks Commission and the Fort Point Channel Landmark Commission. The hearing takes place at 10am via zoom. Contact Shane Pac for the zoom link if you wish to comment/testify or watch live at boston.gov/city-council-tv.

June 5: Celebrate National Caribbean American Heritage Month at the Maritime Park (600 D St) in the Seaport from 5pm to 10pm. Enjoy live music, Caribbean Cuisine, cultural performances and the spirit of the Caribbean. (new!)

June 6: Fish & Farm Market returns for a third year to Boston's Fish Pier every Saturday through October 31st from 9am to 1pm. New this year is live music and craft and art vendors. Buy fresh fish, fresh vegetables and specialty food for your table.

June 6: 15th Annual Southie Family Fun Day hosted by South Boston MOMS Club will take place from 11am to 4pm at the DCR Marine Park, corner of E Broadway & Farragut Rd. Join local families, businesses, nonprofits, and organizations for a full day of entertainment, activities, and community celebration. Guests will enjoy children’s games and activities, live entertainment, food vendors, giveaways, and more throughout the day.

June 6: FPAC Instrument Petting Zoo is back at the Seaport Summer Market (88 Seaport Boulevard) from 1pm to 3pm. Hang out with local musicians, learn about various instruments and maybe find out if you have a secret talent. Saturdays: June 6th, June 13th, June 20th, and June 27th.

June 6: Lawn on D Opening Day kicks off with Harpoon’s annual summer event, Boston Chilling Low Key Music Fest, a one-day outdoor concert experience designed for anyone who enjoys easygoing vibes, live music, and a cold beverage. The free event runs from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with musical performances kicking off at 3:00 PM.

Monday, April 27, 2026

4/28th Neighborhood Gathering: Housing, ⚽⛵Events & Brewery Expansion

You are invited to 
A Neighborhood Gathering


Tuesday, April 28, 2026
6 pm to 8 pm
Community Work Lounge, 15 Necco St
& via zoom

R.S.V.P.

featuring
Our C-6 Community Officers

320 Summer Street
Office to Residential Conversion

Trillium Brewing
requesting support for a patio expansion

FIFA & The Lawn On D
John Barros
Interim Executive Director, Massachusetts Convention Center Authority 

Sail Boston (Tall Ships) Update
Luke Hines,
Operations Cabinet Coordinator, City of Boston
Sail Boston Team

plus
Neighborhood Updates

originally published 4.23.26

Friday, August 29, 2025

This Weekend: Early Voting, Beats on the Beach & All That Jazz

updated 8/27/25 with Sunday evening's Gospel Fest. 

There's lots going on in the neighborhood this weekend from early voting to the 15th annual Boston Jazz Festival to the Beats on the Beach Block Party, and did we mention it is all free? 

The Preliminary Municipal Election takes place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. 
The last day to register to vote in the preliminary election is this Saturday, August 30th. You may register online or by mail.
Early voting starts this Saturday, August 30th and Sunday, August 31st at the Condon School from 11am to 7pm at 200 D Street. Tuesday, September 2nd, through Friday, September 5th, you may vote early at City Hall Haymarket Room. Hours are: Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 8pm and Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 5pm. There are 4 candidates for Mayor (pick 1), 3 candidates for District 2 City Councilor (pick 1) and 10 candidates for the 4 City Council At-Large seats (pick 4). The top two vote getters for Mayor and District 2 and the top 8 for At-Large will advance to the November 4th election. View Early Voting Ballot for South Boston wards 6 & 7


The 15th Annual Boston Jazz Festival will be held on Friday and Saturday, August 29-30 2025 Maritime Park in Boston’s Seaport District from 5:00 -10 PM Friday . Saturday b12:00 Noon till 10:00 PM. Each year, BJF features performances by some of the best jazz musicians in the business! View line up by clicking above.



Save The Harbor/Save The Bay Beats on the Beach Block Party

When: 8/30 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

What: Pull up for a night of free music, art, and food on Lawn on D! Featuring acts from Chelita, Deevo Da Genius, Lilith, TOMO, ToriTori, DJ Rayvino. Hosted by DJ WhySham. Shop at a 40+ vibrant local art mart with art, crafts, clothes, jewelry, and more!

Where: The Lawn on D, 420 D St.

The 25th Annual Boston Gospel Fest, is taking place on August 31st at the Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave. This vibrant celebration of gospel music will fill the air with uplifting melodies and powerful performances. The free event kicks off at 5 p.m. and runs until 8 p.m.  Doors will open at 4 p.m.   

originally published 08.26.25

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Free Friendly's Ice Cream Friday at Lawn on D

The Lawn on D invites their Fort Point neighbors to eat ice cream this Friday, July 24th from 12 pm to 2 pmIn celebration of summer in the city and national ice cream month, Friendly's livens up your Friday lunch hour with a free ice cream pop-up. Friendly’s ambassadors will be handing out a variety of Sundae Snack Cups, including their Original Fudge Sundae Cup and Ice Cream Cake Sundae Cup. Indulge in an afternoon of free frozen treats, lawn games and live music at the Lawn on D. It's Friday in the summer. 


Thursday, August 14, 2014

Lawn on D Grand Opening

Lawn on D
Lawn on D next  door to BCEC, 420 D Street
The Lawn on D, a first-of-its-kind outdoor interactive space in Boston, will be opening this Saturday, August 16, 2014 from noon until 11pm with: live music performances , high-energy sets from Mmmmaven DJs, massmouth storytelling, interactive art projects & installations, face-painting, bocce, Ping Pong and other dynamic, community-building activities. Local food and ice cream trucks, as well as beer and wine available for purchase in the tented bar fuel up the fun. The event located at 420 D Street is free and open to the public. More details and schedule of events.