"Come check out South Boston's newest cafe and expansive third space, Coppersmith Cafe on its opening day! Located just inside the restaurant’s Bolton Street entrance, the cafe will be open daily from 7am to 3pm, serving neighborhood locals as well as those commuting to and from South Boston, Fort Point and the Seaport District.
With the launch of Coppersmith Cafe, the rustic industrial venue is opening its doors to the local residential and business communities by offering over 10,000 sq. feet of space (between indoor and outdoor areas) for a truly unique third space experience. In addition to the more intimate seating within the 1,000-sq. foot window-walled cafe overlooking Bolton and A Streets, the venue will accommodate cafe customers throughout its bar and dining areas as well as the seasonal outdoor patio and roof deck. This expansive third space is also ideal for local residents and professionals looking for somewhere to host working breakfast and lunch meetings; mommy & me meet-ups; and various other community-centric activities throughout the day. Guests throughout the venue will be able to take advantage of free high-speed 100MB WiFi.
The Coppersmith Cafe menu features hot and cold George Howell Coffee based beverages, a selection of J’enwey Tea Co. whole leaf teas, juices and sodas, as well as house-made pastries, snacks, soups, salads, and sandwiches. Signature pastries include a Banana Chocolate Chip Espresso Muffin; PB & J Scone; Salted Valrhona Chocolate Chip Cookies; the Mocha Espresso Marshmallow; a Caramelized Coconut Krispy and a Bacon Pecan Sticky Bun. Savory items include the Crunchy Winter Salad (quinoa, edamame, fennel, tomato, cauliflower, carrot, radish and Green Goddess dressing); Apple Orchard Salad (apples, pears, pepitas, gorgonzola, balsamic); Soba Noodles (carrot, daikon, edamame, sesame-ginger vinaigrette); the Breakfast Sandwich (egg + VT cheddar on a stone and skillet English muffin); Caprese on Baguette (tomato, mozzarella, basil pesto); and Roast Turkey on Sourdough (lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheddar, cranberry chutney); and a Kids PB&J. Sides, snacks and grab and go goodies also offered. A catering menu for groups of all sizes is also available for on and off-site events. "
Presented by acclaimed experts in the Boston Real Estate Market from Charlesgate Realty Group, as well as local mortgage market experts, our Boston Home Buyer Class is your opportunity to learn the home buying the right way - before you enter a transaction! Get educated in a casual, fun setting and avoid the pitfalls that can cause financial and emotional problems during the buying process.
"The 11th Annual CityFeast in Boston’s charming North End will be the best year yet! The event is a fun-filled evening hosted by nine of the most exclusive restaurants in Boston: Antico Forno, Aria Trattoria, Bricco, Lucca, Lucia, Strega, Taranta, Terramia Ristorante, and Tresca. Tickets include a five-course dinner with wine pairings at one of the participating restaurants; proceeds will benefit Joslin Diabetes Center’s High Hopes Fund, which supports the Center’s greatest needs in research, education and clinical care. 
"Snowshoeing is a great winter activity and excellent form of exercise (you’ll burn 3 times the calories as walking). With 50-acres of level terrain, the Gore estate is a perfect place to snowshoe and just 9 miles from Boston! Snowshoes are available in sizes for toddlers through adults. Reservations are available for groups of 10 or more only. Snowshoes are available Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 3:00pm (must be returned by 3:00pm) and Saturday from 12:00 noon to 3:00pm (must be returned by 3:00pm). One hour rental is $10 adults (ages 16 and up) and $5 children (age 15 and under). For details, visit the website goreplace.org"
Head over to Harpoon Brewery on Monday for the Harpoon Brews & Foods: "If you've been to Harpoon before, you've tried our delicious beer and probably had a pretzel (or three). But in 2016, we've got something new for you. Starting in January, we'll be hosting an epic food night once a month. We're inviting 10 different restaurants to cook bites to share. Each month will be a different theme, from Soups and Stews, to Taco Night and everything in between. 
"Grab your camera and join park rangers and local naturalists to observe animals who make their wintertime home in Boston Harbor and around the outer Harbor Islands. Guest naturalists include representatives from the National Park Service, New England Aquarium and Mass Audubon. 
No need to go across the pond to see some extrordinary castles. Check out these three around New England - perfect for a weekend day trip!