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The Boston Harborwalk

There are only a few precious weeks left to enjoy beautiful weather and glorious sunshine! The Boston Harborwalk makes sure you will do just that and more as you walk, bike, or jog along the 3 mile long path. The scenic trip extends from the University of Massachusettes – Boston to Pleasure Bay, and ensures you [...]

August 11, 2010

India Day

On Sunday, August 15th from 4-8 pm, Boston will be celebrating India’s independence day. Put on by India Association of Greater Boston, India Day will be a day for everyone to embrace and honor the Indian-American culture. The event will be located at Boston’s Hatch Shell and will draw more than 12,000 people. There will [...]

August 8, 2010

Gloucester Waterfront Festival

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Tucked away on the Northshore of Boston lies the famous fisherman’s town of Gloucester. Join us in Historic Stage Fort Park for the 30th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival.  On Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15, 2010 a collection of over 175 Artists and Craftsmen will display their unique creations.  Don’t [...]

August 7, 2010

Enter The Haggis – Celtic Rock Cruise

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Friday, August 13 is the Enter the Haggis- Celtic Rock Cruise.
For a fee of $25 you will be able to enjoy a cruise with Boston’s Rock and Blues Cruise out of the Boston Harbor with the Celtic rock band, Enter the Haggis! The Cruise departs from Boston Harbor Cruise at Long Wharf at 7:30 [...]

August 6, 2010

Concerts in the Courtyard

Image Credit: Boston Public Library
One of Boston’s most beautiful spaces will be filled with music in a free lunchtime concert series every Friday throughout the summer. The Boston Public Library courtyard, one of the best-kept secrets in town, will host music that ranges from jazz to classical and from a cappella to operetta. The [...]

August 6, 2010

August Moon Festival

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August Moon Festival
On August 15th, 2010 Chinatown will host one of its largest events of the year. The August Moon Festival is held around the Chinatown Gateway arch on Harrison Avenue. This is a celebration of happiness, good health, and the coming of Autumn. There will be martial arts, crafts demonstrations, and [...]

August 5, 2010

Salem Ferry

 
The Salem Ferry is the best way to travel between Salem and Boston. The fast and comfortable ride offers narrated tours of Boston and Salem Harbors, spectacular views, full-service concessions bar and less-than-an-hour travel time make this trip more than just a boat ride!
Dedo, Concierge
Image Source: The Salem Ferry

August 4, 2010

Go Out on a Limb!

If you’ve had the urge to do something out of the ordinary with your kids this summer, it’s time to go Out on a Limb! Boston’s Children Museum is hosting the Out on a Limb exhibit now through September 6 in their 2,500 square foot Global Gallery. In this interactive display, children are immersed inside [...]

August 4, 2010

Cashunt: The Ultimate Boston Scavenger Hunt

The Boston Mad Dash Cashunt scavenger hunt will be back on August 1st.
This scavenger hunt is an amazing way to have fun runing through Boston. The start and end line is in Faneull Hall and you must bring a team of at least 8 people which will be splint into groups of 4. There [...]

August 1, 2010

Chocolate Tour

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There are so many walking tours of Boston and it’s hard to choose which one is best for you; but this might be one of the city’s best. The Back Bay Chocolate Walking Tour occurs on select Saturday mornings at 10:30am- there’s one this Saturday, the 7th. On this 2 and a half hour tasting [...]

July 31, 2010