The SPOT Cambridge Clothing Giveaway Events
Karaya LLC Co-Op, Equity Roadmap, and Cambridge Public Schools
Monday, December 18 2pm – 5pm
Also: Thursday, December 21 3pm – 5pm
Come shop for free at our clothing giveaways! ALL are welcome, we will have music and snacks for kids as parents shop!
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!
Longfellow Holiday Open House
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters
Friday, December 15 4pm – 8pm
The Longfellow Holiday Open house is a free, all-ages celebration of the season featuring historical festivities, live music, and treats.
[GROUP FULL] Books Not Binaries Reading Group (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, December 27 6pm – 7pm
Join us for a book discussion and hangout each month as we read books that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ experience.
[GROUP FULL] Parent/Child (Ages 7-10) Book Group (Main/Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, December 12 6pm – 7pm
Join us for a lively discussion of a great book - in person at the Main Library or virtually on Zoom.
A Winter Solstice "Third Thursdays" featuring improv art/dance/poetry/music curated by Matt Lavelle.
Dave Bryant Music and Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church
Thursday, December 21 8pm – 10pm
“Third Thursdays” feat. Matt Lavelle (musical/poet/visual artist), K.J. Holmes (dancer), w/host Dave Bryant (keys), Frederick Williams (bass) & James Kamal Jones (drums), to usher in the Solstice.
Arts & Crafts: Decoupage Snowflake Mason Jar
Cambridge Council on Aging
Wednesday, December 13 1pm – 3pm
Join us as we create a one-of-a-kind decoupage snowflake mason jar vase. This is an easy craft and no prior crafting experience is necessary. All materials provided.
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.
Boudreau Branch Book Group (Boudreau/Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, December 13 12pm – 1pm
December Title: Of Time and Turtles by Sy Montgomery.
Boudreau Branch Mystery Book Group (Boudreau/Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, December 26 12pm – 1pm
December title: Still Life by Louise Penny.
Brewery Book Club (Lamplighter)
Cambridge Public Library
Wed, January 3 2024 7pm – 8:30pm
You're invited to our January Brewery Book Club, where Lamplighter and the Cambridge Public Library team up to highlight contemporary works from marginalized voices while having a beer.
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.
Cambridge Young Authors' Squad - with author Phoebe Sinclair (O'Neill)
Cambridge Public Library
Friday, December 15 4pm – 5pm
Young people ages 10 to 14 who love to write are welcome to share their ideas and writing.
Cambridge Young Authors' Squad (O'Neill)
Cambridge Public Library
Fri, January 5 2024 4pm – 5pm
Young people ages 10 to 14 who love to write are welcome to share their ideas and writing.
Chess Hour (Boudreau)
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, December 18 6pm – 7pm
Come join us at the Boudreau branch for a chess challenge.
Chess Hour (Boudreau)
Cambridge Public Library
Mon, January 8 2024 6pm – 7pm
Also: Mon, January 22 2024 6pm – 7pm
Come join us at the Boudreau branch for a chess challenge.
Consumer Advice for Seniors
Cambridge Council on Aging
Thursday, December 28 11am – 12:30pm
Laura Nichols, Executive Director of The Cambridge Consumers’ Council will be at the Cambridge Council on Aging. She will be available to answer any consumer related questions that you may have.
Contemporary Book Group (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, December 19 6pm – 7pm
This month's book: The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
Crafting Corner (O'Neill)
Cambridge Public Library
Saturday, December 9 1:30pm – 3pm
Also: Saturday, December 16 1:30pm – 3pm; Saturday, December 30 1:30pm – 3pm; and Sat, January 6 2024 1:30pm – 3pm
Bring your own fiber arts project and join us for a delightful crafting session.
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!
Drop-in Activity: Puzzling (Valente)
Cambridge Public Library
Fri, January 5 2024 10am – 2pm
Join us to work on jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, and wordsearches in the cafe seating area at the Valente Branch.
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.
Film in Translation (Valente)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, December 19 6pm – 7:45pm
Join the Valente Branch for a screening of an international film.
Food for Free School Market
Community Charter School of Cambridge and Food For Free
Thursday, December 14 3:45pm – 5pm
Also: Thu, January 11 2024 3:45pm – 5pm; Thu, February 8 2024 3:45pm – 5pm; and Thu, March 14 2024 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.