There is much to do in the city and it is such a festive time in Cambridge. You will find a host of events that range in activity throughout the city. Only in the city of Cambridge will you find an innovative mix of events lined up around town. Here are some great events you can get involved in this weekend.

Fall 2015 Start Smart Class

October 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

MIT Tang Center, 70 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139 United States

The High-Level Details Start Smart is a hands-on workshop for new and seasoned entrepreneurs alike who are serious about launching a new business venture. The Start Smart program provides entrepreneurs with the information and contacts necessary to help start a new start-up venture in as successful a way as possible. Originally inspired by Guy Kawasaki’s popular book, “The Art of the Start,” the curriculum was developed by the MIT Enterprise Forum’s CEO Services Committee.- FREE

Fall 2015 Start Smart Class

ArtScience @ La Lab

October 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Le Laboratoire Cambridge, 650 East Kendall Street, Cambridge, MA 02142 United States

ArtScience @ La Lab Mark Dion: The Trouble with Jellyfish, The Undisciplined Collector, The Wonder Workshop, and Other Marvelous Tales ArtScience @ Le Lab is a free biweekly evening seminar series for the general public. Artists, designers, scientists, chefs, engineers, perfumers – and more- talk about creativity and culture at the edges of art, science and design. Seating is limited, reservations encouraged. Contact Ankica Koldzic at programs@lelabcambridge.com-FREE

-www.kendallsq.org

MIT SPLASH 2015

Splash 2015 registration is open so students can enter class preferences. Students must complete registration steps 0 through 2 by 11:59 p.m. on October 31!

Program Vitals

What:   A bunch of short classes on a huge variety of cool topics! See the class catalog.

When: 

Saturday and Sunday the weekend before Thanksgiving. Splash 2015 will take place on November 21 and 22.

Classes will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Who:     Students in grades 9–12. [?]

Cost:      $40 for the entire weekend of classes (generous financial aid available). T-shirts and food will be available for purchase.

Where:  On MIT’s main campus. [Google maps, campus map]

We’ve compiled a list of nearby hotels.

Welcome to Splash!

For one awesome weekend each November, thousands of high schoolers flood MIT’s campus to take classes, taught by MIT students, on anything and everything. From music theory to Hungarian history to aircraft analysis, Splash offerings number over 400 every year and span a wide variety of areas. Want to take a class on origami? Lasers? Neuropharmacology? All are open to you.

Over the course of 19 hours during Splash, you can get your feet wet with a short introduction to any number of subjects—things you always wanted to learn and topics you never knew existed—or you can dive head first into an in-depth seminar or intensive workshop.

In addition to normal classes, Splash also offers walk-in activities: hands-on events where you can show up or leave whenever you want. Walk-ins are great for filling gaps in your schedule, and they don’t require you to sign up in advance (although you must be registered for Splash to attend). Planned activities include everything from modular origami to plushie making to logic puzzles to ukulele playing. There’s something for everyone!

You can view a list of classes for Splash 2015, or proceed to register.

–MIT SPLASH

Fall is one of the best times of the year in New England. The change of season is noted by crisp air whistling in from the north and beautiful golden autumn foliage. The season also ushers in plenty of activities to get involved in, especially in the month of October.  There are a number of events taking place in Boston on Halloween weekend, from October 30-31, 2015.

HALLOWEEN BOAT PARTIES

Costume parties with DJ music and bars on-board:

• October 30-Sinners & Saints Halloween Cruise has DJ music and costume prizes. Discount tickets $19.
• October 31-Haunted Ghost Ship is a costume party with DJs. Discount tickets $16.

–Events12.com

HALLOWEEN IN CAMBRIDGE-HARVARD SQ.

• October 31-Harvard Scare!- Spooky and fun activities throughout the Square.

HALLOWEEN WALKING TOURS

• Beacon Hill Brahmin Walking Tour – Limited to only 6 people, this 3-hour tour shows you all the special places and memorials in this historic neighborhood. You’ll learn about the elite Brahmin families who lived here during the Revolutionary War, and see today’s top attractions, memorials, and mansions  – More about the Beacon Hill Brahmin walking tour
• Beacon Hill Photography Walking Tour – Your guide will make sure you see the neighborhood’s famous cobblestone lanes and other photo-worthy attractions, give you tips on how capture the best shots, and entertain you with stories about the famous residents who live her

SPORTING EVENTS

THE NEW ENGLAND PARTIOTS

• October 29, 8:25pm vs Dolphins – Gillette Stadium

THE BOSTON CELTICS

Home Games

• October 28 vs Philadelphia – 7:30pm at the TD Bank Garden
• October 30 vs Toronto – 7:30pm at the TD Bank Garden

CORN MAZE

Connors Farm – 30 Valley Road, Danvers. Their “Wild, Wild, West” maze is open daily from Sept. 5 – Nov. 1. 978-777-1245; connorsfarm.com.

AUTUMN FOLIAGE-CLOSE TO HOME

Arnold Arboretum – (Jamaica Plain – 617-524-1718)

It is hard to believe that the Arnold Arboretum is only six miles from downtown Boston. This 265-acre oasis is home to more than 14,000 varieties of trees and shrubs, guaranteeing that you will see plenty of brightly-colored fall leaves. The paths are well maintained and most trees are labeled by the diligent staff of Harvard University, which administers the arboretum. The grounds are open daily from dawn until dusk and are easily accessible via the ‘T’ (take the Orange Line to the Forest Hills stop) or bus (take the #39 from Copley Square to Centre Street).

–Boston Discovery Guide

LEGOLAND® DISCOVERY CENTER BOSTON

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston will celebrate Halloween in spooky style with their annual Brick or Treat events.

Held Saturday, October 24, Sunday, October 25 and on Halloween, October 31, Brick or Treat will feature a Boo Crew Costume Contest, Monster Mash Scavenger Hunt through MINILAND®, a Spooktacular LEGO® Pumpkin Trail, Spooky Creations building challenge and more.

Guests are encouraged to show their Halloween spirit to win fun LEGO® prizes.

BOSTON COMMON COSTUME DASH

Join thousands of costumed runners at the first annual Boston Common Costume Dash 5k on Halloween. A rare opportunity to run through the heart of Boston, starting in Copley Square and finishing in Boston Common.

–Boston Central.com

The Kendall Hotel is excited about the Head of The Charles® Regatta 2015! This year we want to welcome all those who are competing in the 51st Head of The Charles® Regatta. The Head of The Charles® is set to row off on Thursday, October 15 and we are centered in the heart of it. The Kendall Hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to the start of the competition! Please come and stay with us and then make your way over to the beautiful Charles River to watch or compete in the most popular crew event in the world!

About the Head of The Charles® Regatta:

“Since its origin in 1965, the Head Of The Charles® Regatta has welcomed the world’s best crew teams to the banks of the Charles River for the ultimate two-day rowing competition. Preparing for an event that attracts over 11,000 athletes and 400,000 spectators requires a great deal of preparation. The HOCR consists of a 15 member Board of Directors, 6 of which are in charge of race management and overseeing a nine-member race committee (including two race co-chairs). The race committee meets year-round to discuss the operational and logistical details of the event. They are assisted by 115 leading volunteers on 30 separate committees that begin meeting weekly in the fall. A full-time, professional staff of four, headquartered in the Cambridge Boat Club, works year-round to plan the event, obtain sponsorship and communicate with the rowing community.

In 1991, the trustees appointed Frederick V. Schoch to Executive Director of the Regatta. Schoch, a former secondary school English instructor, coached rowing for many years at Princeton, the U.S. Naval Academy and Georgetown. He founded the Challenge of the Hudson Regatta in New York and has been an active member of the U.S. Rowing National Team Coaching Staff. Currently, Schoch serves on the National Rowing Foundation Board of Directors and the FISA (the international governing body of the sport of rowing) Marketing and Media Commission.

All of these individuals, including a staff of 1,500 dedicated volunteers, bring the Regatta to life every October and will continue to do so for years to come.

Head of The Charles is a registered trademark of the Cambridge Boat Club, Gerry’s Landing Road, Cambridge, MA. For more information, call Head of The Charles at (617) 868-6200, email regatta@hocr.org”

– the Head Of The Charles® Regatta website

Please contact our Reservation office at (617) 577-1300 or e-mail us at reservations@kendallhotel.com for rates and availability.

Its back to school time! The smell of sharpened pencils and fresh notebook paper fills the air as people from all over the world descend upon Cambridge to upgrade their grey matter. Aside from students resuming their education, the season of conferences, workshops, boot camps and orientations. The city of Boston’s identity is never more pronounced than when school is back in session and fall proudly approaches.

Experience the city’s vibrancy and diversity at the Boston Carnival Village August 27th-29th, located at the Franklin Zoo, as it celebrates its 5th year.

North End week kicks off August 26th!!! Running until September 6th, enjoy the beautiful and historic neighborhood and savor the best Italian food in Boston.

NFL season is nearly upon us. What better way to get pumped up for the regular season than seeing the Patriots host the New York Giants in an epic Superbowl rematch pre-season game.

Get the best of everything at The Blues and BBQ at the Battery Wharf Hotel Harborwalk on September 5th. Great music, great food, great views AND fireworks! Don’t miss it.

 The events don’t stop there. Check with the Kendall’s knowledgeable staff for more information. There is something in Boston for everyone

As the country celebrates Independence Day this weekend, those living in and visiting Boston will get to experience this patriotic holiday on another level. As the movement for liberty began here, people all over the city make extra effort to display their pride and unity on July 4.

The most notable [and visible] celebration is the Boston Pops July 4th Concerts and Fireworks on the Esplanade. Concerts on July 3 and 4 are in the Hatch Shell, featuring the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra at 8:30 PM. The concerts are free to the public, and early morning entrance to reserve a seat is required. For more information, please visit this website.

Fireworks on Saturday are launched at 10:30 PM after the concert. Barges on the Charles River will be holding over 10,000 fireworks to set off for an audience of half a million spectators. The Kendall Hotel is ideally situated just blocks from the Charles River, where guests can enjoy the truly impressive display.

Viewing the fireworks on the water is another option, and several of the local cruise and charter companies offer special July 4 packages. Charles River Canoe and Kayak also rents out boats for those interested in paddling out on their own steam.

The month of July is full activity in addition to the fireworks and concerts this weekend, including many half-price events. Boston Breakers Women’s Soccer at Soldiers Field, the Boston Cupcake Crawl, Oysters and Craft Brews Cruise, and the Romantic City Lights Sail of Boston Harbor. On a special voyage, the French tall ship Hermoine has sailed to America and will be in Boston’s Rowes Wharf on July 11-12. The ship is a replica of the original 18th century frigate, and took 17 years to construct by hand. Discount tickets are available here.

The Kendall wishes everyone a happy Fourth of July this year, as we celebrate the unity and independence of the country.

This month, residents are rewarded for their winter endurance with a variety of outdoor activities. But first, we extend a special congratulations to some of our neighbors at MIT for their endurance. Investiture of Doctoral Hoods takes place on Thursday, June 4 and the Commencement for class of 2015 will be held the next day. The Kendall wishes everyone the best on their next step!

Summer is synonymous with ice cream, and thanks to the Scooper Bowl you can eat as much as you can manage at this popular ice cream festival. On June 2 – 4 at City Hall Plaza in Boston, $10 [for ages 10+, $5 for 3-9 years old] allows you to eat various flavors of sugary, creamy goodness from midday to dusk.

The weekend of June 13-14, North America’s longest running Dragon Boat Festival takes place on the Charles River. The seeding trials on Saturday leave from the Pierce boathouse at MIT, and races, finals and a festival on Sunday can ben enjoyed on the Charles near Harvard Square. The festival includes arts and crafts demonstrations, performances and food. Admission is free for this race and festival that is in its 36th year! For more information, please visit http://www.bostondragonboat.org/

On Saturday June 27 [10am – 5pm], the Chinatown Main Street Festival will host colorful folk dances, Lion dances, martial arts performances, Chinese Opera and vendor booths in Chinatown. This year will also see the first annual Karaoke Contest. The festival is free and centered around Harrison Ave and the surrounding streets in Downtown Boston.

Chefs in Shorts features over 40 of the city’s top chefs competing behind the grill. For $80, guests can sample the grilling skills of each chef, complimented by wine and beer. The event is a fundraiser for Future Chefs, a local non-profit that helps prepare Boston-area youth for opportunities in the culinary food. June 19 from 7 – 9.30pm at Seaport Boston Hotel. As this event sells out, be sure to get tickets well in advance. For more information, please visit www.seaportboston.com

For those who stop to smell the roses, the South End Garden tour begins this year at the South End Branch of the Boston Public Library on Tremont St. There will be numerous gardens open for this self-guided tour, along with select artists creating works of art. The tour is Saturday June 20 from 10am-4pm, and benefits the South End/ Lower Roxbury Open Space Land Trust.

Arts, history and education are at their peak in May — from Mother’s to Memorial Day and the graduations in between. The Kendall extends deep gratitude to all those who have fallen while serving our country, we extend warmest congrats to those graduating, and endless thanks to all mothers around the world! With so many things to commemorate this month, the Boston area is blooming with color and activity.

This weekend on the South Boston Waterfront in the Fort Point area, 75 artists participate in the semi-annual Open Studios and invite the public into their creative spaces. This former warehouse district now houses one of New England’s largest art communities, where paintings, sculptures, ceramics, textiles, jewelry and other artistic disciplines are practiced. Speak with the artists, buy artwork and browse on Friday, May 15, 4PM – 7PM and Saturday and Sunday from noon – 5PM.

Mid-May launches the ancient Fishweir Project on Boston Common, running through mid-June. The project teaches locals and visitors about fishing methods of the native peoples that are over 5000 years old, and were uncovered almost 100 years ago during construction of the Green Line. Each year members from local Wampanoag and Massachusetts Nations work with the school children of Boston to build a 150 foot fish weir sculpture. For more information, please visit the Fishweir website.

The Boston Museum of Science is hosting three temporary exhibits during May : ‘Animals Without Passports’ follows the journey of humpback whales, ‘Colossal Fossil’ gives a close-up view of an ancient fossil, and ‘Modern Cuisine’ — photography for a new view on food. For more information on the museum, tickets and times please visit their website.

Memorial Day Weekend is popular for a short getaway, but those visiting or staying in Boston will find it’s the perfect time to explore a quieter city. Weekend events to honor our fallen heroes can be found all over the city, from the impressive Garden of Flags on Boston Common to a concert by Boston Children’s Chorus and the Metropolitan Wind Symphony Orchestra on the Boston Waterfront at Christopher Columbus Park. The Museum of Fine Arts is also offering free admission on Memorial Day.

Monday April 20, the 119th Boston Marathon will see 36,000 elite runners conquer a 26.2 mile course. Also known as the “Patriot’s Day Race,” this famous marathon takes athletes through rolling terrain, and is one of the city’s biggest events. The Kendall Hotel would like to welcome all participants and their families! For more information on the marathon and route, please visit The Boston Marathon website.

Other Patriot’s Day events include re-enactments of the first battles of the American Revolution, parades and ceremonies. Celebrated every year on the 3rd Monday in April, events take place throughout the month. The holiday marks the beginning of the Revolutionary War, members of local historical societies, militias and minute men companies participate with other members of the community to offer a schedule of over sixty events. For a list and schedule of events, please visit the Boston Discovery Guide.

And now, back to sports! The Red Sox home opener is April 13, and fans are ready to cheer on their team at home after an 8-0 win with 5 home runs over the Phillies on Monday. To see some action at Fenway Park, schedule and ticketing information is available on their website.

Spring is coming to Boston, which gives locals plenty of reason to celebrate as the snow melts. The large snowbanks won’t keep Bostonians from their famous Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, of course, as volunteers have been working hard to clear piles of white from the route. Join the tradition on Sunday, March 15 at 1PM in Southie (South Boston) for the annual parade.

From March 24 – May 10, the Big Apple Circus will be awing crowds with their Metamorphosis show, where you will ‘be transported to a realm of enchantment and illusion’ by talented jugglers, horses, trapeze artists, clowns and more from around the world.. The whole family will enjoy colorful costumes, live music and laughs at City Hall Plaza.

Celebrating the ‘bizarre and insane,’ the annual Boston Underground Film Festival (BUFF) runs from March 25 – 29 at Brattle Theatre in Harvard Square in Cambridge. The festival began in 1998 as an all-night film marathon, and quickly grew to the first annual BUFF, which has since been a yearly event. With 22 films over five days this year, film buffs are sure to get their fill of creativity and inspiration. Passes are available, as well as tickets to individual shows.

Starting March 28, whale watching cruises will leave Boston Harbor to the Stellwagen Bank, a protected marine area about 25 miles east of the city. Spot these massive, magnificent creatures in their natural habitat on a tour, guided by naturalists and marine biologists.