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Harpoon Octoberfest Boston

This weekend, celebrate beer, music and fall in New England at the 21st annual Harpoon Octoberfest hosted by Harpoon Brewery! The two day festival will feature an array of fresh brews including IPA and UFO Hefeweizen, hearty German food prepared by local restaurants and German Oompah music. The celebration will take place at the Harpoon [...]

September 29, 2010

Family Breakfast at Fenway

Are you looking for some Sunday fun for the whole family? Enjoy breakfast at Boston’s most beloved baseball field, Fenway Park, on September 26th from 8:30-11:00 am. The event will include children’s activities and family fun led by My Gym. All proceeds from the event help support Room to Grow through the Rodman Ride for [...]

September 22, 2010

Franklin Park Zoo

Are you looking for some family fun and wild adventure? Visit the Franklin Park Zoo and see hundreds of exotic animals from around the world!  You can even stay for lunch at the southwestern-themed Giddy Up Grill concession stand, which has delicious food for the whole family!  The zoo is located at One Franklin Park Road [...]

September 15, 2010

Samuel Adams Octoberfest

Enjoy this annual German Beer Hall event held on Friday, September 10th and Saturday, September 11th at the Park Plaza Castle, featuring two live bands, table games, and over 15 different styles of Sam Adams beer. For tickets and more information please visit Beer Summit.
Concierge, Marijana

September 8, 2010

Wicked

The highly anticipated musical, Wicked, opens tonight for a seven week engagement at the Boston Opera House. The musical is currently the eighteenth longest running show in Broadway history and has broken box office records around the world! The story is based on the best selling novel Wicked: The Life and Time of the Wicked [...]

September 1, 2010

Mayor Menino’s Wed. Night Concerts

As Mayor Menino’s Wednesday Night Concerts at City Hall Plaza come to a close, tonight’s show will feature a special performance from American Idol Season Eight contestant, Danny Gokey. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. and attendees can enjoy a fun filled show with other acts from New England’s premier country band led by Charlestown, NH [...]

August 25, 2010

Restaurant Week Boston

Summer Restaurant Week is finally here! This means that Boston’s best restaurants are serving up their very finest for a very fair price. At participating locations, diners can enjoy prix fixe menus, with 2-course lunches priced at $15.10, 3-course lunches for $20.10, and 3-course dinners costing $33.10.  This amazing event is taking place throughout Boston, [...]

August 18, 2010

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

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

Dragon Boat Training Session

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Have you ever seen one of those long big boats paddle by when you are walking along the Charles? That’s a dragon boat! There are usually 16 to 20 paddlers on each boat, so it’s a great way to see the city from a different angle while exercising your teamwork skills. Furthermore, you get to [...]

July 28, 2010