2022 Monarch Butterfly Release Celebration
Fresh Pond Reservation
Sunday, August 28 2pm – 3:30pm
The Monarch Butterfly has been declared an endangered species as of 2022. Join the Cambridge Water Department in our 8th Annual release of Monarchs as part of our raise & release program.
Arts in the Park in Mid-Cambridge
DHSP Community Schools
Wednesday, August 17 10am – 12pm
Also: Friday, August 19 10am – 12pm and Thursday, August 18 6pm – 8pm
Join us at local parks for free, family-friendly activities, performers, and entertainment this summer!
Arts in the Park in North Cambridge
DHSP Community Schools
Wednesday, August 17 10am – 12pm
Also: Thursday, August 18 10am – 12pm and Friday, August 19 10am – 12pm
Join us at local parks for free, family-friendly activities, performers, and entertainment this summer!
Arts in the Park in Riverside
DHSP Community Schools
Tuesday, August 16 10am – 12pm
Also: Wednesday, August 17 10am – 12pm and Thursday, August 18 10am – 12pm
Join us at local parks for free, family-friendly activities, performers, and entertainment this summer!
Arts in the Park in The Port
DHSP Community Schools
Tuesday, August 16 10am – 12pm
Also: Thursday, August 18 10am – 12pm
Join us at local parks for free, family-friendly activities, performers, and entertainment this summer!
August Adventures 2022
Highland Street Foundation
Tuesday, August 16 10am – 4pm
Also: Wednesday, August 17 10am – 4pm; Thursday, August 18 10am – 4pm; and Friday, August 19 10am – 4pm
We offer free admission for families to one new Greater Boston cultural institution or attraction for each day in August, including zoos, museums, wildlife sanctuaries, performance venues, and more!
Early Childhood Summer Activities Guide (Ages 3 - 6)
Birth to 3rd Grade Partnership (B-3)
This guide gives caregivers a quick and easy format to find lots of fun activities for young children that will happen this summer.
Summer StoryWalk Series 2022
Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families
Can you find the StoryWalks? A StoryWalk is a children's book hung page by page around a park in Cambridge where families can read, walk, and talk together. Find the 8 StoryWalks in Cambridge parks!
Cambridge Family Microsoccer - Fall 2022
Cambridge Family MicroSoccer
Agassiz and West CambridgeMicrosoccer is a soccer program for 4-6 year-olds, which normally takes place at Raymond Park Saturday mornings during the season.
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!
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.
3D Printing 101: Design and Creation, Pt.1 (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, August 29 3pm – 4:30pm
Also: Tuesday, August 30 6pm – 7:30pm
Learn how to create objects in digital space and fabricate those creations using our Sindoh eccbc87e4b5ce2fe28308fd9f2a7baf3D printers in this 2 part series.
3D Printing 101: Design and Creation, Pt.2 (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, August 30 3pm – 4:30pm
Also: Wednesday, August 31 6pm – 7:30pm
Learn how to create objects in digital space and fabricate those creations using our Sindoh eccbc87e4b5ce2fe28308fd9f2a7baf3D printers in this 2 part series.
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.
Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, August 17 10:30am – 12pm
Also: Friday, August 19 10:30am – 12pm; Wednesday, August 24 10:30am – 12pm; and Friday, August 26 10:30am – 12pm
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class.
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.
Cambridge Nature Scavenger Hunts
Green Cambridge
We've develop scavenger hunts that kids can do outdoors safely with a parent, with social distancing
Cambridge Public Library's 2022 Summer Reading
Cambridge Public Library
We provide summer reading book recommendations; activities for children, teens, and adults; live events; as well as prizes and giveaways throughout July and August.
Cambridge-Ellis School Open House
Cambridge-Ellis School
Saturday, November 5 10am – 12pm
Come meet our amazing teachers, parents, and leadership members and learn what the CES community is all about!
CCCA Community Arts Class, Workshops, & Events
Brookline/Cambridge Community Center for the Arts, Inc. (BCCA / CCCA)
Onsite & Online Programming: Dance, Theater, Music, Martial Arts, Fitness, & More
CCCA Puppet & Marionette Shows & Workshops by Rosalita's Puppets [Interactive Online]
Brookline/Cambridge Community Center for the Arts, Inc. (BCCA / CCCA)
Virtual kids, teens, & family interactive puppet and marionette shows & creative puppet-making and performing workshops!
Chapter Chat (O'Neill/Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
Thursday, August 18 4pm – 5pm
Read the book, then come for conversation and activities!