365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

The New Balance Indoor Grand Prix is coming to Boston! On February 8th, check out the best track and field athletes as they compete for the title in a series of indoor track events. The event will be held at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athlete Center in Roxbury, MA.

"Now in its 19th year, the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix has played host to six World Records and 10 American Records. " Olympians and world renowned athletes have participated in this event and, again, are determined to set some new world records this year! Stars such as Gebrhiwet, Willis and Cain are all scheduled to participate in this year's events.

Please click here for further general and ticketing information for the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. 

One of the most celebrated college hockey events in New England is almost here. The 2014 Beanpot Championship will display the rivalry and competitive nature between four of Boston's top colleges.

"It has become Boston's 'social event of winter season.' The first two Monday nights of February in Boston are reserved for the Beanpot, an annual hockey tournament that features Boston College, Boston University, Harvard and Northeastern. It all started on Dec. 26, 1952 at the old Boston Arena. The next year the Beanpot moved to the Garden, where it has been played ever since and become the official battle for Boston's hockey bragging rights."

Tickes for this event are still available here thorough Ticketmaster. Please click here for further information on the Beanpot Tournament and this year's schedule.

The 25th Annual Boston Wine Festival will be at the Boston Harbor Hotel until the end of March. The festival gives the opportunity for guests to taste a variety of the most celebrated and award winning wines from all over the world. 

'At the Boston Wine Festival, wine fans sample the year’s finest from iconic regions and rising stars like Napa Valley, Washington, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Oenophiles can attend sampling events or enjoy gourmet dinners expertly paired with delicious wines. Past participating wineries at the Boston Wine Festival include names like DeLille Cellars, Cuvaison Winery, Center of Effort, Cakebread Cellars, and Amapola Creek.

Tasting events at the Boston Wine Festival range from about $75 to around $225 per person depending on if the event includes a dinner. After enjoying some of the best wines in the world, check out the jazz clubs and wine bars nearby in Boston.'

For more information on this event, please go to BostonWineFestival.net.

The New England Boat Show will be held from February 22nd to March 2nd at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The New England Boat Show will feature celebrities, informative seminars and a variety of boats and marine accessories.

"The New England Boat Show features hundreds of  makes and models of power boats for fishing, cruising, wakeboarding and water sports from the region's top dealers plus hundreds of exhibits with a huge selection of the newest marine accessories, navigational equipment, hardware and galley ware.  The show also offers dozens of sail boats fully rigged, cruising, skiffs and one design dinghy racers all under one roof at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center."

For more information on the New England Boat Show, please visit NewEnglandBoatShow.com.

Love the outdoors? Check out Rock Sport Climbing in Boston! With a location near Hyde Park, and one coming soon to South Boston, enjoy the experience of rock climbing without going too far from home.

This indoor venue gives guests the opportunity to enjoy 9,000 square feet of climbing space in a state of the art climbing facility and features climbing walls, bouldering routes, a lounge and a changing room. 

Your rock climbing experience will not only be fun, but also affordable. A adult full day gym pass is only $17. They also offer lessons and memberships. 

For further information on Rock Sport Climbing and their rates, please go to rockspotclimbing.com.

On Thursday, January 30th, The Beehive in The South End, will be celebrating the life of Stevie Wonder with "great cuisine, libation and live entertainment." 

"One of the most awarded male artists of all time, receiving 22 Grammy-awards, Wonder’s singing, songwriting and multi-instrumental playing, is renowned for its originality. In celebration of this musical legend’s birthday, The Funky ABs will bring their expertise of funk-jazz to The Beehive stage from 9:30PM to 1:00AM. Led by Aaron and Amy Bellamy, The Funky ABs are one of the best funk units in Boston and will surly make the birthday boy proud with their renditions of some of Stevie Wonder’s top hits. "

Please click here for further information on 'Stevie Wonder's Tribute with the Funky ABs' at The Beehive. 

If you loved the SoWa Open Market, get ready for your change to enjoy it in the winter!

The SoWa Winter Market will be held every Saturday, from February 1st to April 19th at 1500 Washington Street in the South End. 

"Browse indie wares from fun and funky area crafters, artists and designers.

There will be yummy gourmet foods and cool vintage clothing, too! You'll find your favorite SoWa makers, plus meet a bunch of new faces, too! And we'll be introducing some themed specialty markets: a Wearables and Jewelry market on February 8 (just in time for Valentine's Day) and a Home Decor market on March 15."

The SoWa Winter Market is a great way to spend your Saturday afternoon! Please click here for further information on this, and other New England open markets! 

"Turn up the heat and spoil your tastebuds at Harvard Square's Chili Cook-off. Local chefs will be pulling together their spiciest pots and your free to sample all and vote for the best! 

The Harvard Square Business Association welcomes everyone to our FREE 'Some Like it Hot' Chili Cook-off.  Snow, rain or shine, Harvard Square's finest chefs are cooking a batch of their favorite chili for all to sample."

The Harvard Square Chili Cook-off will be held in DeGuglielmo Plaza on Saturday, February 1st from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Restaurant participants include Fire + ice, Crema Cafe and Russell House. Have some awesome samples and vote for your favorites! 

Please click here for further information on this event. 

Check out a cool free family friendly event at the Boston Public Library! The Legoland Discovery Center is looking for a Master Model Builder and will have the contest on Saturday, January 25th from 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday, January 26th from 1:00pm- 3:00pm.

"LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston is looking for its own Master Model Builder! This fast paced event filled with skill and passion is open to the public and contestants will build right before your eyes.

They will be given a theme and a limited amount of time to showcase their creativity and talent to develop the best LEGO® model possible. Each round will be judged with the top contestants advancing to the next stage. The final competition, held on Sunday, will feature the top contestants and at the conclusion the Master Model Builder will be announced!