365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

Spend a day in historic Quincy and check out the Flag Day festivities on Saturday, June 14th! 

"Each year on the Saturday closest to Flag Day the City of Quincy pays tribute to Old Glory with the Quincy Flag Day Parade & Celebration.

Started over 60 years ago by Koch Club founder, the late Richard J. Koch, the Quincy Flag Day parade is the longest-running parade of its kind in the nation.

The celebration portion of the evening held at Pageant Field following the parade consists of a flag raising of an impressive 30' x 60' version of Old Glory, a fly-over, a patriotic medley, presentation of awards to the parade grand marshal and the recipient of the Richard J. Koch Youth Service award capped off by a dazzling 30 minute fireworks display over Black's Creek."

According to the representative from the Quincy Park & Forestry Department, the fireworks display will start around 9:00pm.

Please click here for further information on Flag Day in Quincy!

Inspired by The Walking Dead on AMC, the Walker Stalker Con is the new convention that will be hitting the Westin Waterfront in Boston from June 13th-15th.

Walker Stalker Con is "a fan meet-up and an opportunity for each guest to come away feeling like they’ve had an amazing experience and became part of a greater community of zombie lovers! Walker Stalker Con is three days of events, panels, and experiences that zombie fans won’t find anywhere else!"

There will be celebrities,a antique shop, costume contest and more!

Check out WalkerStalkerCon.com for more information on this event and ticket availability.

The Health & Fitness Expo will be coming to the Hynes Convention Center on June 13th & 14th. There is an estimated 60,000 people who attend the event every year to learn more about their health and well being. 

This event is free to the public and features free health screenings, exhibition booths with local area doctors and fitness trainers, a kids center and more!

There will even be celebrity appearances from the New England Patriots Cheerleaders, James Massone from The Voice, Olympian Aly Raisman, Vince Wilfolk from the Patriots and more! Demonstrations will also be held throughout the expo for healthy cooking and exercise. 

Please click here for more general and scheduling information for the Health & Fitness Expo!

Race Amity Day, sponsored by the National Center for Race Amity at Wheelock College, will be held on Monday, June 9 on the Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston. 

"The festival, which runs from 1 to 5 p.m., is free, and the public is invited. Among other attractions, it includes live music, an arts tent, free face painting and an appearance by Curious George for children. Food will be sold from some of Boston’s most popular food trucks. A game tent will offer bid whist, dominoes and mahjong. Other tents will feature information about local colleges, community services and health and wellness."

Please click here for more information on Race Amity Day. 

June 8th is World Oceans Day! Come learn & celebrate what the ocean has to offer at the Aquarium in the Seaport District!

The event by the Central Wharf will have free "hands-on activities for kids, cooking demonstrations and lots to learn about ocean animals. There is plenty for the entire family to learn and do!" 

The event will take place on the Aquarium's Front Plaza and in the Harbor View Terrace Tent, rain or shine. 

Want to learn more about the ocean? Check out the New England Aquarium after the event and do some exploring! 

Click here for more information on World Ocean Day!

Celebrate Boston Pride Week! From June 6th-15th, Boston will be having a few events to celebrate the equality and pride of the gay community. 

Although there are different events going on throughout the week, the main event day will be on Saturday, June 14th at City Hall Plaza. 

"From a 12 year old singing sensation, to drag queens, Grammy-award winners, TV stars and rock ‘n roll, the Festival has something for everyone.  The local performers will entertain in addition to headliners A Great Big World, Mary Lambert, Alex Newell, JD Samson  and Jeanie Tracy. The festival is the last stop on the Boston Pride Parade route and will host musical entertainment, the Family Zone, the Main Stage Lounge and over 130 vendors."

Please click here for more general and scheduling information for Pride Week.

"National Running Day, held annually on the first Wednesday in June, is a day when runners everywhere declare their passion for running. On this day, longtime runners will reaffirm their love of running and beginners can kick off a lifetime and life-changing commitment."

If you don't have a gym membership, there are plenty of wonderful places for everyone to go and stretch their legs and get some exercise in the Boston area. Here are a few options for those who want to get out and celebrate National Running Day!

Click here for more suggestions on where to enjoy a nice run outdoors. 

"Since 2007, Kendall Square Corporation has hosted its annual summer Farmers’ Market in the heart of Kendall Square. Through the dedication of our vendors and the support of the entire community, the Farmers Market @ Kendall Square is showing no signs of slowing down!

People worldwide are rediscovering the benefits of buying local food. Shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats, fish and flowering plants from nearby farmers. Bring home some fresh bakes bread or other bakery items for dinner. Sample specialty sauces, sweet treats, and other food items from local producers. New items arrive weekly!"

The Kendall Square Farmers Market will be held in Cambridge on Thursdays from 11:00am-2:00pm during the summer. Vendors include Cookie Lady Treats, Lanni Orchards and Long Wind Farm. 

Please click here for further information on the Kendall Square Farmers Market.

Love vintage? Then check out the Cambridge Antique Market near Lechmere Station. The market is open Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-6pm. 

"Be prepared to get lost for hours inside this giant warehouse. It’s five full floors of antique dealers, selling everything from housewares to books to lighting and more."

There are over 100 dealers displaying various goods and don't forget to check out the basement where there is large selection of furniture and bikes!

Please click here for more information on the Cambridge Antique Market. 

It's finally here! The Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl will be in Boston from June 3-5th in City Hall Plaza. This event is rain or shine and will be held from 12:00pm-8:00pm. 

The Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl is the "largest all–you–can–eat ice cream festival, serving ice cream and frozen yogurt" from your favorite ice cream and frozen yogurt companies!

Companies include Baskin Robbins, Ben & Jerry's and Yasso. 

The Scooper Bowl supports cancer care and research for adults and children at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

"The Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl® started in 1983 with just four ice cream vendors scooping sweet treats to grateful visitors. Now in its 31st year, the Scooper Bowl is a three-day event that dishes tons of sweet treats to thousands of supporters, and has raised more than $3.5 million for Dana-Farber."

An adult day pass is only $10.00! Get your tickets today!