Community Events at The Foundry
The Foundry
East CambridgeBringing STEM and the Arts under one roof for the Cambridge community. Movement classes, hands-on workshops, performances, cooking classes, and more at The Foundry!
Friday Night Hype
Equity Roadmap
Friday, March 22 6:30pm – 9pm
We are a fun and safe space for upper school age youth to hang out, eat, and engage once a month, typically on the last Friday of each month.
Arts & Crafts: Spring Painting Class
Cambridge Council on Aging
Wednesday, March 27 1pm – 3pm
In honor of Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction of an early spring, we will paint a lovely flower filled window box. Step-by-step instruction provided; no prior painting experience needed.
Author Talk with Jean Duffy - Soccer Grannies
Cambridge Council on Aging
Thursday, March 21 1pm – 2pm
Join us after lunch as we extend an invitation to join the Author Jean Duffy speak about
Soccer Grannies: The South African Women Who Inspire the World.
Become an Academic Mentor (1 Hour / Week)
Tutoring Plus of Cambridge
Academic Mentors work 1-on-1 with youth in grades 4-12 to provide tutoring and mentoring supports.
Bingo and Breakfast
Cambridge Council on Aging
Monday, March 25 9am – 11am
Breakfast Served 9:00 – 9:45 am
Bingo played 10:00 – 11:00 am
Cambridge 400
History Cambridge
Commemorating the 400th anniversary of Cambridge with inclusive programs to inspire residents to think critically about our past and apply lessons learned for our future.
Cambridge Social Dance Program
Greater Boston Social Dance
Using dances (line, disco, ballroom and more), we empower children to develop their social skills and confidence through eye contact, posture, first impressions, conversation, respect, and etiquette.
Chess Hour (Boudreau)
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, March 25 6pm – 7pm
Come join us at the Boudreau branch for a chess challenge.
Coffee, Cribbage and Chess! (Boudreau)
Cambridge Public Library
Friday, March 22 11am – 12pm
Also: Friday, April 26 11am – 12pm
Join us on the fourth Friday of the month for coffee, treats, and games (Chess, Cribbage, Dominos, etc.). Bring a friend or meet a new one at the library!
Consent Camp for Rising 4th-9th Graders
Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women and YWCA Cambridge
A fun, NO-COST camp to help kids develop sustainable activism and leadership skills!
Contemporary Book Group (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, March 19 6pm – 7pm
This month's book: I Am My Country: Stories by Kenan Orhan
Dance Complex Youth & Teen Classes
Dance Complex
Cambridgeport and The PortOur youth and teen summer classes include in-person and virtual dance classes for ages 4 and up!
Early Childhood Summer Activities Guide (Ages 3 - 6)
Cambridge Office of Early Childhood (OEC)
This guide gives caregivers a quick and easy format to find lots of fun activities for young children that will happen this summer.
Food for Free School Market
Community Charter School of Cambridge and Food For Free
Thursday, April 11 3:45pm – 5pm
Also: Thursday, May 9 3:45pm – 5pm and Thursday, June 13 3:45pm – 5pm
Please stop by and pick up a variety of fresh produce and non-perishable items. This event is completely free and all are welcome! Thank you to our partners at Food for Free for making this possible.
Global Children School Preschool Program
Global Children School of Cambridge
Mid Cambridge and RiversideMultilingual and Multicultural Preschool and Kindergarten in Central Square. English, Spanish, Russian languages. We specialize on Early Global Education and Teachers growth.
Grandet An Aksion Haitian Elder Group
Cambridge Council on Aging
Mid CambridgeThe Haitian Elder Group meets weekly and offers a space for conversation and to gather with friends.
Knitting Group (Boudreau)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, March 19 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Also: Tuesday, March 26 6:30pm – 7:30pm; Tuesday, April 2 6:30pm – 7:30pm; and Tuesday, April 9 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Bring your project, yarn and needles to enjoy an hour in the company of other crafters.
LEAP Labs: Robot Dog Demo
MIT Open Space Programming
Saturday, March 23 11am – 12pm
Meet a robotic dog with our friends from the NSF Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions (IAIFI).
MathTalk Play Sessions
MathTalk PBC
The PortWe invite you to come to a play session where you and your family can engage with fun math products and be provided with a $25 gift card for providing us valuable feedback.
Midday Music and Soup
MIT Open Space Programming
Wednesday, March 20 12:15pm – 1pm
Join us for a concert with The Institooters, a student flute ensemble performing a range of musical styles from the 16th - 21st centuries, and a delicious hot cup of soup from Souper Roll Up Cafe.
NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM trip
Cambridge Council on Aging
Friday, April 12 10am – 3pm
Join us and dive into a world of wonder as you explore the mesmerizing marine life at the New England Aquarium!
O'Connell Branch Adult Book Group (Onsite)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, March 19 6:30pm – 7:30pm
March selection: Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
Puzzle Party (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Thursday, March 21 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Also: Thursday, March 28 2:30pm – 3:30pm; Thursday, April 4 2:30pm – 3:30pm; and Thursday, April 11 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Join our librarians for tea, cookies and a jigsaw puzzle. An hour of fun and conversation on a Thursday afternoon at the Cambridge Main Library.
Romance Book Group (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, April 9 7:15pm – 8:15pm
Also: Tuesday, May 14 7:15pm – 8:15pm and Tuesday, June 11 7:15pm – 8:15pm
This month's book: Pride, Prejudice and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev