The 122nd running of the Boston Marathon gets going on Monday, April 16. Thousands of runners will line up in Hopkinton and make their way into Boston, traversing through the Metrowest suburban towns of Ashland, Framingham, and Natick – all great … [Read more...] about State Parks in Metrowest: Outdoor Recreation on the Cheap
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Fabulous Fun Freebies in Boston
Cheap is nice but FREE is even better. If you're looking for free things to do in and around Boston, head over to online registration site Eventbrite and search for free events in your area. As an online registration system, Eventbrite lists hundreds … [Read more...] about Fabulous Fun Freebies in Boston
A Walk in the Woods: Enjoy Free Sculpture Park
Fall in New England offers a perfect reason to spend a day outside. Take a day trip to Southern New Hampshire to enjoy world class sculpture for FREE and get some exercise while you're at it. Brookline, New Hampshire – slightly more than an hour's … [Read more...] about A Walk in the Woods: Enjoy Free Sculpture Park
First Full Weekends: Free Museum Admission
Bank of America Museums on Us offers cardholders free admission to 7 Massachusetts museums the first full weekend of every month. Simply show a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card along with a photo ID, and one general … [Read more...] about First Full Weekends: Free Museum Admission
10 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Boston
There are so many free things to do in Boston, especially for history buffs. But if history isn't your thing, don't worry. With its numerous colleges and downtown streets that are pleasantly walkable, there's plenty of options for free and … [Read more...] about 10 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Boston
Free Kids Activities in Boston
No one ever said living in and around Boston was cheap. But that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of free and cheap things to do with kids in the greater Boston area. Check out my list of free kids activities in Boston: Go for a bike … [Read more...] about Free Kids Activities in Boston
Kids Eat FREE in Boston
As the school year begins and schedules get full, its nice to be able to go out to eat once in a while to save time. But, eating out regularly can put in a dent in the wallet. To help you out, I've made some updates to my Kids Eat Free … [Read more...] about Kids Eat FREE in Boston
Happy Birthday Freebies
It's my birthday month so I thought it'd be perfect time to remind everyone of all of the birthday freebies you can get from restaurants and stores for your birthday. Who doesn't like FREE stuff? Being given FREE food and is a great way to … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Freebies
FREE Woman’s Self Defense Class
Knowing Self defense can be life saving and Women's Self Defense Boston knows that. Its the reason they offer FREE self-defense training to women living in Massachusetts - every Saturday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. They teach Krav Maga … [Read more...] about FREE Woman’s Self Defense Class
Boston’s Cheapest Burgers
I love a good burger--juicy, cheesy, and yummy. It doesn't hurt that burgers are often some of the least expensive choices on many menus. That being said, it can be easy to find a burger costing $15, $20, or more. I mean, really, its just some beef, … [Read more...] about Boston’s Cheapest Burgers
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