365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

Start your weekend off with a bang at the Institute of Contemporary Art. On the first Friday of each month, from 5pm-10pm, the ICA hosts an after hours event, themed around the current gallery exhibitions. First Fridays feature DJs, live performances, gallery talks, specialty cocktails, and more. The Water Cafe at the ICA offers a small bites menu and full bar - this is where you can find the cocktails inspired by the current exhibitions.

This, Friday, November 6 is (BAU)HOUSE PARTY: "Delve into Leap Before You Look: Black Mountain College 1933–1957 and channel your inner Gropius at the ICA’s take on the Bauhaus costume parties of the 1930s."

"Show off your favorite four legged friend at the Seaport Hotel’s annual “HOWL-O-WEEN” Costume Party on Halloween day, Saturday, October 31st from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm!

Bring your costumed canine and enjoy a cash bar and special Halloween treats on Seaport’s boo-tiful Plaza Level Garden while the pups munch on homemade, organic snacks from Seaport’s Culinary Team. "

When: October 31st from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Seaport Hotel- Plaza Level Garden
One Seaport Lane, Boston MA 02210

Halloween is just a few days away and Boston has no shortage of fun costume parties, bar crawls, dancing and more. Here are a few ideas:

1. Boston Official Crawl-O-Ween Bar Crawl | Faneuil Hall

"The Crawl-O-Ween bar crawl requests ticket buyers come dressed in their best Halloween attire. The bars participating in the event are located within the Faneuil Hall area, making it a convenient night out accessible by public transportation. Your ticket (options listed above) gives you access to the participating venues, but your drink purchases are not included. However, most of these bars will offer drink specials for ticket holders. A starting location is to be decided. Wristbands and bar crawl maps will be handed out at registration. Check the website for updated information as the dates approach."

2. GEM Italian Kitchen, Nightclub And Lounge | Downtown

"Head to GEM if you’re looking for a wild party filled with some of Boston’s best. A DJ will be spinning a mix of the Top 40 and popular dance tracks that will undoubtedly fill the dance floor. Many people like going to GEM because of its upscale, chic decor. Having a ticket grants you entry for the night. Mixing great music, fabulous drinks and amazing costumes makes GEM a guaranteed good time. "

3. Nightmare On Boston Harbor | Seaport

"This indoor Halloween BOOze cruise will host 800 passengers as it takes to the waters of the Boston Harbor. Costumes are strongly encouraged, as guests take to the seas for a night of BOOzing and dancing. There will be eight DJs on board bringing the best music to get every sexy ghost, mummy and witch moving and grooving. The website does note that there will be a cash-only bar on board, so guests are asked to bring cash on the ship."

Sign up early for our January Home Home Buyer Event!

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.

Get a $250 Closing Credit just for attending!

That's right! We are offering a $250 closing credit to those who attend the class and purchase their home through Charlesgate Realty. That is free money for starting the process with us!

Attend our FREE Boston homebuying class to learn:

• Renting vs. Buying: Whether it even makes sense for you to buy right now
  • Homebuying process and timeline: How long it actually takes to buy
  • Working with a buyer agent: How it works and whether or not you really need one
  • What mortgages are still available and how much cash you need to buy.
  • Using neighborhood level data (like discount ratios and real time trend graphs) to value properties
  • Negotiating 101: How to craft your offer to drive a hard bargain!
  • Top 10 online resources to aid your home search

Is this class for you?  Well, if you’re looking for a fun, low key, and informal way to learn the Boston real estate market from the experts, then YES!  You’ll have a chance to ask any questions you want and get the straight scoop from us. Plus we’ll have special catered treats by BG Events & Catering!  How can you pass that up! 

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Capitalize on Halloween this year by heading to one of these Boston nieghborhoods for some of the best trick-or-treating in Massachusetts.

1. Beacon Hill - "This number one place for trick-or-treating is reasonably quiet and known for its seasonal decorations. While some of its slopes may prove a bit tricky in bad weather, you could score an extra-large candy bar from one of the townhouses. If you hadn’t already planned on venturing past Mount Vernon and Pickney Streets, try your luck on Revere and Chestnut Streets."

2. Charlestown - "Near Boston Harbor and the Mystic River, the neighborhood is home to some popular tourist attractions. Walk the Freedom Trail to the Bunker Hill Monument, or stop by the USS Constitution.There’s an annual parade at Monument Square, and residents are known to be generous with candy."

3. Back Bay - "With its grand historic homes, the Back Bay is pedestrian friendly and easy to navigate. Wind down Marlborough, Clarendon, and Dartmouth Streets, and take the little ones over to Clarendon Street Playground for the annual Halloween celebration."

4. The North End - "It’s Boston’s oldest neighborhood, and with narrow streets, old graveyards, and seasoned eateries, it’s a great place to spend the holiday. You can add to your loot collection with a box full of Italian pastries, or stop by Haymarket’s Boston Public Market for some famous apple cider doughnuts."

Live out all of your Walking Dead fantasies at this real life zombie apocalypse - "Every night as the sun sets, the undead emerge from the depths of the 25,000 square foot cityscape, hungry for flesh. Running and hiding is futile, your only option: kill or be killed. Thankfully, all it takes to stop these automated killers is a well-aimed shot of CO2 from your provided rifle. Miss, and you’ll be grabbed by the Zombies who are eager to rob you of your brains."

Choose from either StationZ - a shorter experience with slower zombies (better for kids or  or Omega8 - a longer, scarier, and way more intense zombie experience. Learn more here. 

"Bringing the farm to the city, Boston Public Market will create a pumpkin patch on the plaza alongside the Rose Kennedy Greenway outside the Market. Bring the family to stock up on locally sourced pumpkins and gourds for Halloween and enjoy pumpkin crafts, cider, and donuts on the plaza. Red Apple Farm – experts in more than just apples – will supply the pumpkins and host the patch, with a percentage of proceeds going to support local farmers, fishermen and food producers. Head inside the Market to get your pumpkin fill with seasonal treats like Pumpkin Spice Marshmallows from Sweet Lydia’s, Pumpkin Hot Chocolate from Taza, Pumpkin Ice Cream from Crescent Ridge, Pumpkin Affogato from George Howell Coffee, mulled spice vinegar beverages at Mangé, and more! (The pumpkin patch will be moved inside if it rains)."

What's better than a parade of pets? A parade of pets in Halloween costumes...

Don't miss the annual Halloween Pet Parade this Saturday, October 24th Faneuil Hall Marketplace! Dress up your pet, parade around the Marketplace, and compete in the costume contest for one of the three top prizes!

Register your pet ahead of time to save your spot in the costume contest!

Click here to register!

"Children throughout New England are invited to trick-or-treat among the animals at Franklin Park Zoo. Thrills, chills, and animals lurk around every corner on the Trick-or-Treat Trail. Other haunted happenings include creepy crafts generously provided by Michaels of Braintree, ghoulish games, costume contests and a haunted maze! Throughout the day, people can learn about the importance of enrichment as they watch as many of the animals receive pumpkins, generously provided by Whole Foods Market of Jamaica Plain, as enrichment items. Children will also have the opportunity to climb aboard one of the famous DUCK boats. The DUCK boat staff will hand out candy.

The Empire Loan Charitable Foundation was created to support a wide range of community activities in and around the neighborhoods where Empire Loan operates."

Click here to learn more. 

"Wine Riot is your all access pass to hundreds of new wines. With two parts education and one part revolution, Wine Riot has reinvented "wine tasting" for the thirsty and curious. Grab a glass and hit the floor -- it's you unleashed against 250 wines from across the globe. Travel the world of wine all under one roof and tackle things you've never tried before. We've rallied up a team of die-hard experts to bring you the brain juice: interactive booths and crash courses loaded with tips and tricks for conquering the wine world. Fueling your night of conquest is a tireless DJ, photo booth, temporary tattoos, and a few thousand of your closest friends. The best part is, we made an app that tracks your favorite wines and shows you where to buy them later, arming you with all the tools needed for total wine domination."

Learn more here.