Early Childhood Summer Activities Guide (Ages 3 - 6)
Cambridge Office of Early Childhood (formerly Birth to 3rd Grade Partnership)
This guide gives caregivers a quick and easy format to find lots of fun activities for young children that will happen this summer.
Home-Based Early Childhood Education Program
Cambridge Public Schools
We can provide a home visitor who can visit your home for one-hour every week to explore books, educational materials, and play-based learning with your child.
Mindful Fun Yoga Summer Camp
Garden Nursery School
This is a summer camp for children ages 4 to 7. We'll have a lot of fun with color, play, dancing and yoga! Join us for 3 hours of active joyfulness for 2 fun, summer weeks at Garden Nursery School.
Nature in the City Festival
Mass Audubon
Friday, June 30 5pm – 8pm
Also: Friday, July 28 5pm – 8pm; Friday, August 25 4pm – 7pm; and Saturday, September 23 3pm – 6pm
This is a free celebration includes nature-based games and activities, art, live music, food, and more for all ages!
Swing into Summer: Family Movie Night
Family Policy Council, Office of Mayor Siddiqui, and City of Cambridge
Friday, June 16 5:30pm – 8pm
Bring the whole family to see Spiderman Into the Spiderverse at Starlight Square on Friday, June 16th: we'll have free snacks and drinks available and everyone is welcome!
Toddler Story Time (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, June 13 11am – 11:25am
Also: Tuesday, June 20 11am – 11:25am; Tuesday, June 27 11am – 11:25am; and Tuesday, July 11 11am – 11:25am
We invite children and their caregivers for 20-25 minutes of stories and songs.
Cambridge Youth Flag Football League
Cambridge Men's Flag Football League
North CambridgeCambridge Youth Flag Football League is for boys and girls between the ages of 5-17 and is designed to teach players of all abilities new skills and training regiments.
Center for Families Newsletter
Center for Families
The Center for Families shares our most up to date information for Cambridge families with children birth-age 8 years on programming, resources, and supports in our monthly newsletter!
Fall & Spring MicroSoccer
Cambridge Family MicroSoccer
Microsoccer is a soccer program for 4-6 year-olds once every weekend during our Fall and Spring leagues.
Free Food Seedlings for Kids: Henry Street Farms
Henry Street Farms
Henry Street Farms will provide one vegetable or herb seedling to each Cambridge, MA student willing to commit to caring for a plant, until we run out of seedlings. Pre-schoolers are also eligible.
Information and Referrals at Center for Families
Center for Families
The Center for Families can help connect you to resources and supports for families in Cambridge!
Our Animal Neighbors in Cambridge
Green Cambridge
"Our Animal Neighbors in Cambridge" is a video series. It introduces children to the wild animals that live here. Kids can watch with an adult to get inspired about science and learn about Cambridge.
Youth & Teen Parkour Classes
Parkour Generations Boston
Outside Cambridge Mid CambridgeWe run parkour classes in various parks throughout Cambridge and Somerville during the school year. No special equipment or prior experience needed.
[CLASS FULL] Wellness for Seniors: Introduction to Tai Chi Paradigm (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Friday, June 30 10am – 11am
Sponsored by the Cambridge Public Library Foundation
[CLASS FULL] Wellness for Seniors: Introduction to Tai Chi Paradigm (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Friday, July 7 10am – 11am
Sponsored by the Cambridge Public Library Foundation
3D Printing 101: Game Piece Design
Cambridge Public Library
Saturday, June 17 9:30am – 11:30am
Also: Thursday, June 22 6:30pm – 8:30pm and Tuesday, June 27 1pm – 3pm
Learn how to create your favorite game piece in digital space and print it out using our Sindoh 3D printers.
Activities & Resources for Children at Home with Special Needs Guide: Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
We've collected a list of resources and activities for children and adults with special needs that parents can use while they're at home.
Afternoon Sing-Along (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Thursday, June 8 4pm – 4:25pm
Also: Thursday, June 15 4pm – 4:25pm; Thursday, June 22 4pm – 4:25pm; and Thursday, June 29 4pm – 4:25pm
It's a Library dance party!
Baby Lapsit (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, June 12 10am – 10:20am
Also: Monday, June 26 10am – 10:20am; Monday, July 3 10am – 10:20am; and Monday, July 10 10am – 10:20am
Just for you and the baby!
BBBS Community-Based Mentoring Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts
This is our traditional program where adult mentors are paired with children ages 7-12, and agree to see each other for 3 hours, a couple of times a month in the Little's community.
Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
Cambridge Public Library
Friday, June 9 10:30am – 12pm
Also: Wednesday, June 14 10:30am – 12pm; Friday, June 16 10:30am – 12pm; and Wednesday, June 21 10:30am – 12pm
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class.
Black History Walking Tour of Mount Auburn Cemetery (Collins)
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, June 12 10:15am – 12pm
Join us for a 1.5-hour educational walk to learn about the diverse history of Mount Auburn Cemetery and those who are buried there.
Boston JerkFest Festival
Sustainable Food and Culture, Inc.
Friday, July 7 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Also: Saturday, July 8 11am – 8pm
Are you ready for Boston's hottest 2-day Caribbean Foodie Festival? Enjoy some spice, food, and fun with us, including Rum and Brew Tasting on Friday, July 7th and the main event on Saturday July 8th!
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 Dads
Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families
Cambridge Dads was created to increase fatherhood engagement in programming. The program strives to ensure dads are engaged, informed, and feel supported in their role as parents.