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 Brewery in the Fort Point neighborhood located on Boston’s waterfront at 306 Northern Ave. on Friday from 5:30 to 11 p.m and Saturday from 2 to 9 p.m.  Free shuttles are available from South Station to transport to the brewery.

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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 Kids.

To purchase tickets, please visit: Room to Grow. Tickets are available for $50 per adult, $10 per child and children under the age of 3 are free.
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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 in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston.  Hours through September 30th are Monday-Friday 10am to 5pm, weekends 10am to 6pm.  Starting October 1st, the zoo is open daily from 11am to 3pm.  Admission for adults is $14, $8 for children and kids under age 2 are free.

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Image Source: Franklin Park Zoo Animals

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.

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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 Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire, which tells the story of Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Galinda, the Good Witch of the North. The show will keep you on the edge of your seat with its enchanting plot and thrilling music. So, be sure to purchase your tickets soon!

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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 native Jandee Lee Porter, the Zac Brown Band and Framingham’s Jo Dee Messina. The concert is presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with series sponsors WCVB-TV Channel 5 and the Boston Herald with support from the Boston Police Athletics League.

For further information about the concert, please call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at (617) 635-4505 or visit the Boston Parks and Recreation Department on Facebook.

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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, Cambridge, the suburbs and beyond. So, be sure to visit that restaurant you’ve always dreamed about or try something new in your neighborhood! Boston’s Summer Restaurant Week is sure to make your stomachs and your wallets smile!

Please click on Boston Restaurant Week for a list of participating restaurants, including our very own Turner Fisheries!

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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 will adequately take in Boston’s breathtaking beauty. While bike paths are not present along the whole trail, there are wide, double sidewalks throughout the whole route to ensure that people can enjoy their trip in whatever manner they choose.

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Image Source: The Boston Harborwalk Interactive Map

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!

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Image Source: The Salem Ferry

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 see the sunset on the Charles River as you get this intense workout! If you love water sports, working as a team, taking in breathtaking scenery, and getting in some quality cardio time, this is a sport you should definitely try.

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