What's Up This Weekend - November 11-13
BOSTON (CBS) - From honoring our Veterans, to prepping for ski season, or getting in some good belly laughs… here are some suggestions for what to do this weekend around Boston.
BOSTON VETERANS DAY PARADE
Celebrate and honor those who have served our country at Boston's annual Veterans Day Parade. Rain or shine, the parade begins at the corner of Boylston and Charles Streets at 1 p.m. on Friday. The route runs up Boylston to Tremont, takes a left on Tremont, and ends at City Hall Plaza.
MASSACHUSETTS FALLEN HEROES CEREMONY
Held at the newly dedicated Fallen Heroes Memorial in the Seaport District, this event is held at 2pm on Friday, November 11. The memorial is specifically dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Global War on Terrorism. This ceremony is dedicated to those sacrifices. Governor Baker, Mayor Walsh and military dignitaries will be in attendance. MORE INFO: Mass. Fallen Heroes Event
SKI & SNOWBOARD EXPO
Running November 10-13 at the Seaport World Trade Center, this will surely get you in the mood for the ski season. You'll find the latest ski equipment, special sales, and pre-season savings on lift tickets and vacation packages. The weekend features an aerial trampoline show, ski fashion show, live music and more. Be on the lookout for the WBZ Mobile Weather Lab at the show! INFO & TICKETS: bewisports.com
BOSTON COMEDY FESTIVAL
Who couldn't use some comic relief? Get ready to laugh at the Boston Comedy Festival, running November 11-19th at various venues around the city. Featured shows include Ronny Chieng, Kyle Kinane, a Stand Up comedian contest, as well as Boston's own Lenny Clarke and Steve Sweeney. INFO & TICKETS: bostoncomedyfest.com
LEGO STAR WARS DAYS
Have a LEGO or Star Wars lover in your life, or even better – both? November 11-13th the LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Somerville is all about Star Wars. Jedi, Droids and Stormtroopers will be on hand while kids of all ages help build a LEGO Star Wars themed model in the Master Builder Academy, and go on a scavenger hunt for hidden LEGO Star Wars figures. INFO & TICKETS: legolanddiscoverycenter.com
DRIVE & DINE
The Phantom Gourmet loves a good restaurant, and some he deems worthy of a road trip. If you're up for turning dinner into a drive, check out Phantom's picks for the Great 8 Restaurants Worth the Drive.
