365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

"Every year, the Massachusetts Military Heroes organization plants a Garden of Flags - 37,000 of them - in front of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Boston Common to commemorate each of the Massachusetts service members who have given his or her lives to defend the United States and our freedom since the Revolutionary War.

Flags will be in place from Wednesday, May 21 through sundown on Monday, May 26.  A ceremony to honor Massachusetts service members killed in Iraq and Afghanistan will be held on the Common on Thursday, May 22nd at 10am."

Please click here for information on this and other Massachusetts Military Hero events.

Following the SoWa Open Market, the Greenway Open Market will be opening soon! On Saturday, May 24th, the Greenway Open Market will be taking over the Rose Kennedy Greenway by the North End and feature an array of art from a variety of vendors. 

"The Greenway Open Market is a vibrant arts market that features talented area artists, crafters and independent designers. It is held on Saturdays from May to October along the Wharf District Parks on the Rose Kennedy Greenway in downtown Boston. Visitors will find exceptional handmade and locally produced products including fine art, jewelry, ceramics, crafts, apparel, accessories, and fair trade/eco friendly handmade imports. 

Come explore the parks and stroll tree lined promenades, take in the city sights, soak up sunshine, play in the Rings Fountain, eat at a food truck, and shop local!"

For more information on the Greenway Open Market, please visit GreenwayOpenMarket.com!

Somerville is getting an exciting addition in Assembly Row. The new Legoland will be opening on May 23rd and will feature rides, a 4D movie theater with sensory effects and much more!

"The complex also includes Lego models of historic Boston landmarks, such as Fenway Park, the USS Constitution, and Paul Revere’s house. It is the largest 'miniland' section of all the Legoland Discovery Centers, according to company officials."

Tickets are suggested for guaranteed entree. Lego fanatics can get early bird tickets on the Legoland website here. 

The New England Condominium's Condo and Apt Expo is the leading real estate trade show in New England. The Expo will be held on Tuesday, May 20th from 10:00am-4:30pm at the Seaport World Trade Center by the Waterfront. 

The NEC's Condo and Apartment Expo "will be filled with more than 150 exhibitors covering every aspect of condominium and apartment management and maintenance. The Expo is the ideal place to meet with service providers from accountants, attorneys, landscapers, managers, waterproofers and more."

The expo will feature exhibitor booths, seminars and networking opportunities. 

Please click here for more general and registration for this event. 

What better way to kick of the summer than some fun times with your friends and family at the Somerville Food Truck Festival!

The food truck industry is really taking off in the Boston area and the Somerville Food Truck Festival will have most of the competition for guests to enjoy! Over twenty food trucks will bet there this year including Fugu, Makin' Jamaican, Roxy's Grilled Cheese and Sweet Tomatoes!

The Somerville Food Truck Festival will be held on Saturday, June 7th from 11:00am-4:00pm in Assembly Row. Tickets are only $5 and free for children under 12. 

Please click here for more information on the Somerville Food Truck Festival!

Boston Green Drinks will be having a Happy Hour on Tuesday, May 20th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Scholars in Boston. 

"Boston Green Drinks builds a community of sustainably-minded Bostonians, provides a forum for exchange of sustainability career resources, and serves as a central point of information about emerging green issues.  We support the exchange of ideas and resources about sustainable energy, environment, food, health, education."

Learn something about your environment & socialize! Tickets are free but registration is recommended and available here.

Get ready for the Revere Beach Kite Festival! The event will be held on Sunday, May 18th from 11:00am-2:00pm. 

The first 300 kids under the age of 12 will receive a complimentary kite and will be able to decorate them thanks to a generous donation from Sea Side Kites.

"The annual event is sponsored by the Revere Beach Partnership, the non-profit organization behind the National Sand Sculpting Festival. Their events underscore the heritage of Revere Beach as a nearby retreat for New England families while further preserving its unique historic and natural assets as America’s oldest public beach.

Entertainment will be provided by Michael Maloney who recently released his first children’s album called 'Music for Young Ears'."

Please click here for more information on the Revere Beach Kite Festival! 

"Sip the Rainbow at the BCAE on the eve of the 10th Anniversary of the first gay marriages in Massachusetts.

You'll enjoy signature cocktails in colors of the Pride flag as you mix and mingle your way through a lively celebration of an historic moment in our community and the nation.

You will also enjoy a special preview of two inspiring photo exhibits -- The Hard-Won Fight: America's First Legal Same-Sex Marriages featuring the work of Marilyn Humphries and Susan Symonds; and Marriage Equality/10th Anniversary Portraits featuring the work of Joel Benjamin."

The event takes place on Friday, May 16th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at The Boston Center for Adult Education in Bay Village. 

For further general and ticket information, please go to BCAE.org.

Love watching cooking competitions? Why not get tickets to one and see all the action live!

"Chefs from Gaslight, Grass Fed, The Haven, Bravo at the Museum of Fine Arts and Sycamore will be putting their patties up for consideration in hopes of taking home the title of Best Burger as awarded by a panel local personalities and burger experts.

The evening’s festivities will also include games, auctions, wine tastings, veggie burgers and photo opportunities to keep things lively.

Proceeds will be used towards the development of an outdoor classroom, art instruction, physical education and science enrichment at the JP Manning School."

The 2014 Burger Slam will be held on Saturday, May 17th at Spontaneous Celebrations in Jamaica Plain. Get your tickets today before they sell out! 

Ian Bagg will be performing at Laugh Boston in the Seaport District from Thursday, May 15th to Sunday, May 18th.

"Canadian born Ian Bagg has been featured on 'Late Night with Conan O’Brien,' 'The Late Late show with Craig Ferguson' and 'Tonight Show with Jay Leno'. Bagg has acted in Tim Robbins’ 'The Cradle will Rock,' 'MVP 2,' and 'MXP' and been featured on The History Channel, the Food Network, the Biography Channel, Comedy Central, and Showtime."

Tickets range from $20-$35 and can be purchased online. Grab your friends and enjoy a great night out with Ian Bagg!

Please click here for more information on Ian and his show at Laugh Boston.