365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

"Join Boston by Foot to celebrate the 308th birthday and learn about the life of Benjamin Franklin by walking among the sites of his homes and haunts in Colonial Boston.

In his day, Benjamin Franklin was America's greatest scientist, inventor, diplomat, humorist, statesman, and entrepreneur. Ben was born in Boston, came of age in Philadelphia, and was the darling of Paris. From his many inventions, creation of civic, philanthropic, and educational institutions, to his his roles in the founding of America, his legacy is immeasurable.
Tour will be given regardless of weather - dress warmly."

The next upcoming Ben Franklin: Son Of Boston Walking Tour will be scheduled for January 18th at 2:00pm. Please click here for further general and ticketing information.

The ICA in Boston will be screening the best of the 2013 Ottawa International Animation Festival on Saturday, January 18th and Sunday, January 19th. 

"An 85-minute program shown in Beta SP features selections from Japan, Germany, Switzerland, France, Canada, Norway, and elsewhere. Titles include 'Plug & Play,' 'Wind,' 'Bless You,' 'Lonely Bones,' and 'But Milk Is Important.'

Founded in 1976, the Ottawa International Animation Festival, held each fall, is North America’s largest celebration of animation in all forms. This traveling program includes highlights from the 2013 festival and displays the wide array of styles and subjects being explored by animators from around the world. The 85 minute program is shown in Beta SP, and contains material not suitable for children."

Please click here for further general and ticket information. 

Check out the Watson Adventures' Murder at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt! The event will be held on Saturday, January 18th at 1:00pm at the Museum of Fine Arts. 

"A curator has been murdered and left a trail of clues connected with secrets in works of art at the Museum of Fine Arts. As your team gathers answers about the art, you begin to piece together a sordid tale about greed, lust, pride, revenge and treachery, all revolving around the museum's planned multi-million-dollar purchase of a long-lost painting by Leonardo Da Vinci."

Tickets for this murder mystery scavanger hunt need to be purchased prior to the event. For further general and ticket information, please click here.

If you plan on taking the T on Sunday, January 12th you may want to brace yourself. The 'No Pants Subway Ride' will be from 1:00pm-6:00pm and will meet in the Government Center area. 

The 'No Pants Subway Ride' started in 2002 in New York and has spiraled into a huge event that has been celebrated in over 50 cities.

BostonSOS is organizing Boston's 'No Pants Subway Ride' this year. Participants are required to wear full winter attire prior to the start of the event. At the meeting location, members will receive information on which train to take with a cab number. There will also be a buddy system implemented for safety. 

For more information on this event, please check out the instructional video here. Bring your ID if you are 21+ and would like to attend the after party. 

The 4th Annual Cambridge MLK Day of Service will be held on Monday, January 20th from 2:00pm-5:00pm. The Day of Service is a day to commemorate MLK by volunterring and providing goods to people in need.

The Many Helping Hands project "will touch the lives of thousands of people in need in Cambridge and Somerville." Volunteers for this service will be able to make fleece scares and blankets for homeless children, teens and adults and make activity kits for kids waiting in hospital emergency rooms. 

Participants can donate as much time as they like during this event. It is also noted that it is highly suggested to bring some type of donation, such as food or a children's book. 

Please click here for further information on this event and registration. 

The Where's Waldo Bar Crawl will tour the Faneuil Hall and Financial District on Saturday, January 11th!

Costumes are mandatory for this event and tickets are selling out fast! The ticket for this event will include discounted drinks at each bar, drink koozie, portable flask, lip balm and more! 

Tickets for this event are nonrefundable and proceedes from this event benefit the Jumpstart charity.  Please click here for more information on this event and ticketing availability. 

Where's Waldo is a series of children's books created by British illustrator Martin Handford. His "distinctive red-and-white-striped shirt, bobble hat, and glasses make him slightly easier to recognise, but many illustrations contain 'red herrings' involving deceptive use of red-and-white striped objects. The books have also inspired a TV show, comic strip and a series of video games.'"

Over 500 new vehicles will hit the display room at the 2014 New England International Auto Show. The event will be held from January 16th-20th at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in the Seaport District.

"Domestic and international automakers are crating up their newest models, next year’s introductions and prototypes for delivery to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center where more than 500 new vehicles will be on display at the 2014 New England International Auto Show, presented by Amica Insurance.

The New England International Auto Show, which is the largest new car display in New England, runs January 16-20. The five-day public event showcases the newest cars, trucks, hybrids, vans, crossovers and sport utilities on the market, and the hottest trends in the industry."

For further information on this event and tickets, please click here.