365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

No matter what the season, you'll find residents of Jamaica Plain, Roslindale and other Boston areas out enjoying the beautiful scenery, boning up on botany or walking their dogs.  Boston celebrates its surroundings, and no place more than the 256-acre Arnold Arboretum, part of Frederick Law Olmstead's signature Emerald Necklace. (Plan Your Visit Here)

Already a Boston Garden member and looking for a little something extra? Well there is a special event at the Arnold Arboretum so so take advantage of this opportunity! It is the Massachusetts Botanic Gardens Reciprocal Membership Week.

If you are a member of at least one of the Massachusetts public gardens, enjoy free admission and/or other benefits when you visit from August 11 through 19. Not currently a garden member? Join or renew now.

Click here to see participating gardens!

This Thursday - Saturday, August 16-18, 2012, make sure to attend the FREE Outdoor Festival! The Boston GreenFest is a fully inclusive festival filled with fun learning experiences to address the important changes we need to make in our daily lives and our neighborhoods.

The GreenFest has something for all ages. It is a place where people can learn, connect & celebrate. There will be ongoing live performances on multiple stages, over 200 exhibitors, EcoFashion Tent, and GreenFilmFest. New Programs for 2011: GreenFest will run the first EcoQuest, a city-wide environmental scavenger hunt and our first Noche Latina with an Eco Salsa Fashion Show.  To top off the evening, they plan to offer a special Green Fireworks Display and Laser Show. (now that is wicked sick.. and free!)

Here is the schedule of events!

A great way to start a visit in Boston is with a bird’s-eye view from the Skywalk Observatory on the 50th floor of the Prudential Center, which offers a 360 degree panorama, including the harbor, Boston Common, and across the Charles River, Cambridge, home of America’s oldest university, Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

There really isn't much to say about it, considering any description of the view I give you won't do it justice. So go check it out! It is definitely something you want to do whether you are just visiting or are here to stay!

If there is one family that is synonymous with Boston it is the Kennedys. In a landmark contemporary building on the water, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum in Dorchester has memorabilia of the late president, his wife and family. As well as Jackie’s gowns, there are video clips ranging from civil rights to the Cuban Missile Crisis.  There is even a reconstruction of the White House Oval Office as it was during his presidency. Through their permanent exhibits, you can learn about the career of John F. Kennedy, the challenges he faced, the decisions he made, and his commitment to public life as he speaks for himself on film, video, and sound recordings from the Library's audio-visual collections.  Exhibits on the Kennedy presidency focus on such hallmarks as the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Peace Corps and the Space Program. They also have some special temporary exhibits so check out their website to see what's going on! 

Can't think of anything to do today? Well today is your lucky day! It is Free Fun Friday at the Sport Museum! Don't know what the sports museum is? Well you must not be from Boston then - so here is a little summary... The concept of a sports museum has pretty much been thought of by every sports fan who ever lived in New England. Nowhere else in the country is the passion for sports so intense, the tradition as deep, or the shared experience as broad. In fact if you ask many of your local Boston taxi drivers they will tell you "A sports museum in Boston is like an art museum in Paris." So don't take yourself out to the ball game today folks, cause today is the day to jump into history, and not into your wallets.

Can't make it today? Well view their schedule and plan a trip to get your much needed Bostonian sports fix!

So if you are anything like me, you are as inartistic as humanly possible. As if stick figures aren't already hard enough to draw, it doesn't make it any better when your best friend graduated college with a degree in art. So now that we're on the same page (don't worry, I won't tell you can't color in the lines either), head over to the Museum of Bad Art. They have three locations and no matter which one you go to, you are bound to leave saying only one thing, "well that made me feel better, whoever drew that should probably reconsider ever picking up a paint brush again." True story folks... check it out.

And when you leave, give yourself a pat on the back- nooooooo, not for being better than them, but for not letting them find your recent sketches.

(Click here for the museum locations)

Discover historic Boston and Cambridge on a Segway! A great experience for first timers and veteran riders alike, our experienced and knowledgeable tour guides will take you on tours of local attractions and points of interest. Segway of Boston is the ONLY Segway Authorized Dealer and Tour Provider in Massachusetts and Northern New England, offering Sales, Tours and Rentals.

There really isn't much more to say about segways, but I went on this same tour so I know it is legit. super legit. Most people master the segway driving but I ended up holding onto the instructor. Either way, good time. 

Segway of Boston

On Tuesday, August 14th, 2012 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM, become inspired by Nella Pasta, the Boston-based pasta company founded by two friends with one big dream. Co-owners Leigh and Rachel will lead the latestworkshop for the popular “Turn Your Passion Into a Paycheck” series at the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) in Back Bay. Both life-long foodies, the girls decided to ditch their day jobs and pursue a shared passion for fresh pasta and local ingredients. Don’t miss the chance to hear Leigh and Rachel discuss their journey into developing their own company and brand! This event is a great way to learn about the entrepreneurial strategies and tools that helped these young women go far. AND they will provide a tasting of their pasta as well! yuuuum

Time: August 14, 2012 from 6pm to 8pm
Location: Boston Center For Adult Education
Street: 122 Arlington Street
City/Town: Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617-267-4430
Event Type: food, education
Organized By: Boston Center for Adult Education
Latest Activity: Jun 14

When I visited, the garden it was bursting with coneflowers and black-eyed Susans. I could hear mockingbirds and mourning doves in the trees. It’s partly enclosed by red brick buildings, but somehow, it doesn’t matter. You can go there and lie in the grass for hours, but don't stay for too long. There is a small but extremely devoted band of park users who would rather keep the place to themselves. :)

At 4 Cambridge Center, Kendall Square... check it out. 

Uncle Murray is coming over for dinner, but there's no food in sight! A young man's search for a family recipe ends up bringing folk tales to life...in his kitchen. Based on a collection of traditional Yiddish stories, "The Magic Soup" teaches that it is those with wit, humor and imagination who have the best chance of filling their bellies -- and fulfilling their dreams. Puppet Showplace Theatre is an award-winning non-profit performing arts organization committed to excellence in puppetry as a theatrical experience that educates, enlightens, and entertains audiences of all ages.

Established in 1974, PST is the first and only year-round dedicated puppetry presenter in New England. AKA you have nothing to lose but a few laughs. Can't make this show? There are many more just check the schedule. 

Dates: Wed, Aug 8, 2012 ~ Sat, Aug 11, 2012
Times: 10:30 am and 1:00 pm