365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

Christmas is right around the corner and even though the Santa Speedo Run & Santa Con 2014 are over, there are still plenty of holiday events and parties to attend before the New Year hits!

So if you like to be festive and happen to have an ugly sweater laying around, The Ugly Sweater Party at The Greatest Bar in the West End should be the next event on your list. 

Grab your friends and enjoy a night of holiday cheer! The Ugly Sweater Party will be held on Friday, December 12th from 9pm-2am. DJ Jonny Dougs will be there, playing top 40 & dance music all night! 

For more information on this, and other holiday events at Greatest Bar, please check out their website here. 

 

 

"The Harvard Square Holiday Craft Fair, one of the oldest and most popular fairs in Boston, will celebrate its 29th season in 2014.  

It takes place in the basement and courtyard of the First Parish Church on the corner of Church Street and Massachusetts Avenue and runs for 12 or so days in December, the dates varying from year to year.

The fair includes a changing mix of New England craftspeople and world traveling importers featuring many wonderful gift items. Talking to the craftspeople who make what they sell gives shoppers a connection to what they are buying that is just not possible at the mall, through a catalog or online."

For more information on the Harvard Square Holiday Craft Fair, please click here. 

 

"The Shops at Prudential Center will shine a light on Boston organizations this holiday season.

Each night of December, the top of Prudential Tower is lit a different color in support of that night's partner.

'31 Nights of Light' was created to help community organizations gain key visibility during the holiday season. Participating groups will 'flip the switch' each night, with a host of musical performances and speakers each night."

Participating organizations include AIDS Action, Reach Out And Read and First Night.

To learn more about '31 Nights of Light', please click here. 

 

'Tis the season for festivities in Boston. Whether you want to run, donate or just watch, The Santa Speedo Run is definitely one event that should not be missed!

The Santa Speedo Run will be held in Boston on Saturday, December 6th. 

The Speedo Run is held in the Back Bay area. Runners will run about a mile between Newbury & Boylston in their speedos. Runners then have the option to join the SantaCon event after completion.

The Speedo Run is not only fun but raises money for Play Ball, a charity that focuses on promoting an active lifestyles and sporting events for children. 

Festivities start at 1:00pm in front of Lir, Boston. 

For more information on this event, please click here. 

 

Want to know the best & brightest in Boston?

"Join BostInno at our year-end awards celebration recognizing the city’s inventors, disruptors, luminaries, and newsmakers across all industries. It's the hottest event of the year, and it's back December 4th.

No cliché awards ceremony. No boring speeches. Just a room of Boston's brightest gathering to celebrate 50 of Boston's best.

Nominate the city’s biggest game changers, from established leaders to up-and-comers, then join us for an unforgettable celebration of the people and organizations driving innovation in Boston and beyond."

The '50 On Fire' nominees & winners will be from all types of industries including  technology, marketing and fitness. The event will be held on Thursday, December 4th at the Moakley Courthouse in the Seaport District.

Click here for more general and ticketing information.

 

The CraftBoston Holiday show is almost here!

From Friday, December 5th to Sunday, December 7th, enjoy one-of-a-kind artwork & intriguing lectures from local and traveling artists at the Hynes. 

"Comprised of 175 exhibitors, CraftBoston Holiday is a highly regarded, must-attend event for artists, collectors, and craft enthusiasts.

Presented at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, CraftBoston Holiday is conveniently located in a fashionable, concentrated shopping district perfect for the holiday season. Come for the day to shop for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts, meet and support the makers, and learn about fine contemporary craft."

For more information on the CraftBoston Holiday, please click here. 

 

There are a ton of tree lightings in Boston and if you missed the chance to be apart of the Faneuil Hall Tree Lighting, don't worry there are a few others you can check out in the area. 

Another notable tree lighting is the Boston Common Tree Lighting. On December 4th, the mayor, Santa, and a variety of performers will be in the Boston Common for this event! The Boston Common Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held from 4-8pm. 

After the Boston Common Tree Lighting, take in the city and walk around the Public Garden and Frog Pond. 

For more information on this, and other tree lightings in Boston, please click here.  

 

If you want to get started on your shopping & would like to check out some local shops, here are some local deals thanks to the Boston Metro & Boston Magazine. 

Wrentham Outlets
Wrentham Outlets has over 170 stores to choose from. So whether your shopping for a family member, friend or college, guests can find a little something for everyone! 

On top of the already stellar deals, outlets such as Brooks Brothers & Converse will have additional deals on Thursday & Friday. 

Assembly Row
Assembly Row in Someville is now a fun & cool destination for everyone! There are shops, restaurants and entertainment at this new center in Somerville. 

"People are encouraged to post a photo of a desired item from any Assembly Row retailer, and between 5 a.m. and 12 p.m., one shopper every hour will be rewarded with the item they post." 

Legacy Place
TheDedham shopping plaza has a huge Black Friday presence this year. Legacy Place has a store for everyone on yourlist—Urban Outfitters, Apple, Justice, H&M, City Sports,Oakley—so you can bang out your holiday shopping in one trip.

Click here for more suggestions and info on local Black Friday deals! 

 

The Stone Zoo in Stoneham will be celebrating ZooLights, starting on November 27th.

ZooLights will be at the Stone Zoo from 5pm-9pm until January 4th. 

"ZooLights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.

Enter a winter wonderland of tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights.

Stroll through festively decorated Yukon Creek, home to bald eagles, North American porcupines, Canada lynx (including three kittens born earlier this year), reindeer and arctic foxes."

Please click here for more information. 

 

Frog Pond just opened up for ice skating in the Boston Commons on Saturday, November 22. The rink is scheduled to be open now til mid March. 

"The Boston Common Frog Pond sits at the heart of Boston Common, the oldest and most treasured public park in the U.S.

With a winter ice rink and skating school, a reflecting pool in the spring and fall, and a summer spray pool and children’s carousel, there are always fun and exciting activities for residents and tourists alike"

Hours of operations vary. For further details, please go to BostonFrogPond.com.