365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

Join Harpoon Brewery as they celebrate the 26th annual Harpoon Octoberfest in Boston! There will be beer, brats, and chicken dancing, and more! They'll be toasting to 26 years of Octoberfest while oompah music takes over South Boston. 

COVER CHARGE: $ 20.00
COVER CHARGE INCLUDES: A souvenir Pint Cup and one (1) drink ticket (does not include food or additional beers)
GETTING TO FESTIVAL INFO:There is no parking at the brewery for the festival. Shuttles will be running from South Station. Pick up is on Summer St. heading toward Fort Point Channel.

Check out one of these New England Corn Mazes, provided by Boston.com!

1. Sherman Farm is also paying tribute to Alice in Wonderland’s 50th Anniversary with an Alice in Farmland design. Conway, N.H., open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends through October 25, $10.

2. The Great Vermont Corn Maze is a little over 10 acres, taking most adults about two hours to solve. Danville, Vermont, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.daily through October 18, $10 for kids, $15 for adults.

3. Escobar’s Highland Farm’s corn maze is Pawtucket Red Sox-themed and features team mascot Paws. Porstmouth, Rhode Island, open weekends through November 8, hours vary, $6 for kids, $8 for adults.

4.Pumpkin Valley Farm features a haunted house design with more than 3 miles of paths. Dayton, Maine, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m on weekends through Halloween, $7 on Fridays, $9 on weekends.

5. The Coppal House Farm has a corn maze with three fields that are all bee-themed, with honey bee, sunflower, and honey comb designs. Lee, N.H., open daily noon to 5 p.m. and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $7 for kids and $9 for adults.

6. Thunder Road Farm has a 2015 maze dedicated to supporting local animal shelters. Corinna, Maine, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends until Halloween, $8.

Take in the beautiful New England fall at one of these pick-your-own apple/pumpkin farms. 

1) Nashoba Winery in Westford, MA - There's a brewery/winery/distillery on the property so you can grab a six pack of awesome beers and have a few pints while you are picking apples. Apples. 

2) Verrill Farm in Concord, MA - Pick your own pumpkins. Field is open weekends Saturday, Sept 27 - Sunday, Oct 26, 10 am - 3 pm. Pumpkins. 

3) Smolak Farms in North Andover, MA - They let you pick by weight, so there's no minimum amount. (Most farms just give you a certain size bag for a a fixed price.) Apples. 

4) Ward's Berry Farm in Sharon, MA - Over 30 acres of pumpkins in all shapes & sizes. That's about 100,000 pumpkins! Pumpkins. 

5) Pickard Farm in Littleton, MA - Pick your own pumpkins right off the vine. Just 30 minutes from Boston; located less than a mile from Kimball Farm Ice Cream Stand & Witches Woods. Pumpkins. 

Funds raised at the Party for the Blue Planet and the Sea Bash After Party will be directed to the Aquarium’s Education programs. You can learn more by visiting www.neaq.org/education. Cocktail attire is suggested. To purchase tickets, visitwww.neaq.org/blueparty or call 617-973-0295."

When:
Friday, Sep 25, 2015 6:00p - 
7:30p

Where:
Massachusetts Bay Line Vessels, MV New Boston 
60 Rowes Wharf 
Boston, MA 02210

Admission:
$14

"Unwind from the week and treat yourself to a crisp craft beer tasting on this 90-minute evening harbor cruise. Learn about the brewing process from the makers themselves, all New Englanders, while exploring new flavors and varieties. You'll enjoy three different beer samples, along with spectacular seasonal views, as the sun goes down behind Boston's beautiful skyline and the city comes alive with lights. There's also a cash bar on board for a real happy-hour style celebration on the water. "

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"ArtWeek Boston is an initiative of the Citi Performing Arts Center, whose mission is to be a champion for nonprofit innovation in Boston and provide arts and entertainment to the greater community. ArtWeek Boston is a twice-annual 10-day collection of events throughout the city that features unexpected and creative experiences that are interactive or offer behind-the-scenes access to artists or the creative process. "

Fall ArtWeek will be September 25– October 4. For more information on events, go to http://www.artweekboston.org/

Marvel at the spectacular New England countryside on this scenic fall foliage tour from Boston. Bring your camera along for a drive east among gently rolling hills to small towns in Massachusetts and New Hampshire dotted with age-old taverns, colonial churches, farms and prairies, all featuring a beautiful display of autumn’s stunning colors. Visit Willard Brook State Forest, explore a quaint New England tavern nestled among the mountains, and enjoy a guided visit of an apple orchard to see how local cider is made. Your guide will navigate fall's changing colors as you tour across Boston, making stops in quiet New England towns along the way for you to capture photos of the brilliant landscape. 

Purchase tickets here. 

Don't miss our October homebuying class!

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 process 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.

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 pizza and beer!  How can you pass that up! 

Signing up is easy, just click the banner below!

"Taste for yourself why French wine and fine chocolate are a match made in heaven! After a sold-out tasting event at the French Cultural Center last year, the award-winning chocolatiers at Chocolate Therapy are back to teach you how to taste and pair these two superfoods, and to guide you through sampling four mind-blowing assortments created according to the season.

Relax and learn insights about chocolate "from bean to bar," how to properly taste and pair, and sample four soothing summer creations, including a Pomegranate Truffle paired with Côtes du Rhône. We'll explore a variety of light and bright fruity flavor combinations drawing from a number of different red and white wine varietals."

For more information, click here. 

Brunch gets all of the attention, but breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Get to one of these great breakfast spots in Boston (provided by Thrillist) if you're looking for some tried and true breakfast foods. 

1. Henrietta's Table | Harvard Square

"What you’re getting: Malted waffle and red flannel hash
 
Henrietta’s Table is your classic farmhouse kitchen nestled inside Harvard Square's Charles Hotel -- but don't let the fact that it's in a hotel deter you. Known for its hearty, New England farm-to-table fare and local ingredients, HT serves up burly breakfast plates like cream chipped beef on buttermilk biscuits and sirloin with eggs, not to mention its popular red flannel hash with poached eggs and malted waffle with homemade apple butter."

2. Blunch | South End

"What you’re getting: Sausage eggwich and a chocolate chip cookie
 
Sometimes you just want a sandwich for breakfast and for those times, you go to Blunch. Think thick, fluffy frittata-style eggwiches and warm toasty bagels filled with melted mozzarella, smoked turkey, and spicy aioli."

3. Zaftigs | Brookline

"What you’re getting: Banana stuffed French toast, potato pancakes, and corned beef hash and eggs
 
The only complaint about breakfast at this Jewish deli is that weekend lines can be OUTRAGEOUS. Luckily, Zaftigs serves breakfast all day, every day. Enjoy fan favorites like the challah French toast and the corned beef hash and eggs."