365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

The Museum of Science, located in Cambridge, is a great way to spend an afternoon. Whether your a tourist or a local, the Museum of Science has a little something for everyone. Here are a few exhibits on display:

Animals Without Passports: "Animals Without Passports is a small exhibit that examines this annual journey from the Atlantic Ocean to warmer tropical waters. You’ll learn about the hazards that humpbacks face as they cross ocean borders, explore issues impacting the marine ecosystem, and consider our own role in protecting these amazing animals."

Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed: "Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed, the largest exhibition of its kind in the United States, invites you to uncover the rise and eventual decline of this majestic civilization — including its social, natural, and spiritual realms — through never-before-seen artifacts, hands-on activities, multimedia components, and re-created environments."

Butterfly Garden: "Walk among the free-flying residents of this warm conservatory filled with exotic plants. Overlooking the Charles River, this tropical oasis offers a wonderful opportunity to get close to a variety of living butterflies from New England and across the globe."

To find out more about these, and other exhibits, please click here. There is always something new and interesting going on at the Museum of Science! Plan your trip today!

On January 6th from 5:30PM to 9:30PM, indulge in 'Sips & Sweets for the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge'!

There are sweets and sweets & pairing tickets available. Ticket prices vary depending on which option chosen. 

"Sweets donations include Union Square Donuts, Fastachi, Oak Leaf Cakes, Whole Foods Cambridge River Plaza and Fancypants Baking Co."

The event will be held at Sip Wine Bar near Downtown Crossing in Boston. 

For more information on this event, including ticket availability, please click here. 

Do something different and check out the Dinner Dectective Show!

The Dinner Dective Show has a location in Somerville, near Sullivan Square. This fun and interactive expierence is normally held on Saturdays. Make sure you get your tickets in advance because the show has had numerous sold out performances! 

The Dinner Dective is "America’s largest interactive murder mystery comedy dinner show." Guests solve a murder case while enjoying a four-course dinner. And beware, everyone is a suspect! 

To learn about about the Dinner Dective Show in Somerville, please click here. 

The Boston Pops have a long history of having wonderful, exciting and inspirational performance and the winter holiday season is no different. 

The Boston Pops will be performing something special this year by creating a performance with the children's holiday classic, Home Alone! The performances will be held at Symphony Hall in Boston near the South End.

"Experience this true holiday favorite as never before, on the big screen with live orchestral accompaniment! With a charming and delightful score by Pops Laureate Conductor and legendary film composer John Williams.

Don't miss this hilarious and heart-warming performance for three shows only on December 26 and 27."

For more general and ticket information, please click here. 

Winter on the Waterfront, a collaboration of 100 businesses and culture organizations, are showcase tons of events that friends and families can enjoy during the winter months in and around Boston.

The Boston Harbor Hotel will have a few events for those kids who have been extra good this year. Along with 'Skate with Santa', the hotel will also be hosting a skate with 'Disney on Ice'!

The 'Skate with Santa' event will be held on Saturday, December 20th from 2pm-5pm. 

The 'Disney on Ice' Winter Mixer is on Monday, December 22nd and starts at 5pm.

Please click here for information on these as well as other awesome Winter on the Waterfront events!

Love art that is unique and funky? Well if you're in the Somerville area, the Nave Gallery might have what you're looking for. 

"Since 2004 the Nave Gallery in Teele Square has been the public face of ARTSomerville, a nonprofit, loosely knit volunteergroup of artists and arts enthusiasts with the mutual goal to create new space(s) to present art in Somerville."

In 2013 The Nave Gallery expanded with an additional exhibit, the Nave Annex in Davis Square. The Nave Gallery also hosts music, dance and art events at various locations in the city throughout the year."

Please click here to find out more information on current and upcoming exhibits.

The historic Davis Square Theatre is ready to make you laugh with 'Strange Behavior' Stand Up! The 'Strange Behavior' Stand Up Event will be held once a month in Somerville.  

"One night a month, this intimate 175-seat theater will feature national headliners along with some of Boston’s best."

The next performance will be held on Thursday, December 18th at 8pm. This month's show includes Emma Willmann from the New York Comedy Festival, Anthony P. DeVito from Montreal Just For Laughs and Sean Donnelly who has performed on David Letterman and Comedy Central. 

For more information on 'Strange Behavior' and ticket availability, please click here. 

Who doesn't love a themed party? Start the New Year off right at the Greatest Gatsby Mansion New Year's Eve Soiree!

The Great Gatsby Soiree will be held at Greatest Bar in the West End. Period and festive attire are recommended but not necessary.

The event will be held from 9:00pm-2:00am. Tickets for this event are $60+.

Click here for more information about the Great Gatsby Soiree, as well as other New Year's Eve events hosted by BostonVIPList.

Enjoy a childhood favorite this holiday season at The Opera House in Downtown Boston. 

"Mikko Nissinen's 'The Nutcracker' is based on the libretto by Alexandre Dumas père titled 'The Tale of the Nutcracker', which is adapted from E. T. A. Hoffmann's story 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse King'.

This critically-acclaimed production debuted in 2012 with new sets and costumes, and critics called the production 'the most magical version of The Nutcracker'. See it again or for the first time, and be swept away in a winter wonderland."

For tickets and availability, please click here. 

The Museum of Fine Arts will be hosting 'Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights' on Wednesday, December 17th. 

"Learn about the MFA's collection of Judaica, sketch in the galleries, make a work of art to bring home, and listen to festive music in the Shapiro Family Courtyard.

Don't miss the Oculus Rift virtual reality art installation in the Druker Family Pavilion windows, a preview of 8 Nights, 8 Windows -- a 2015 project of New Center NOW and CJP bringing the miracle, illumination, and innovation of Hanukkah to Boston."

The event is free and scheduled from 6:00pm-9:45pm. The MFA is located near Kenmore Square and accessible by public transportation. 

Please click here for more information on 'Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights'.