Family Activities, Parenting Resources

Known as universal preschool, we provide free preschool to Cambridge 4 year-olds and some 3 year-olds beginning in September.

The War Memorial Recreation Center provides residents access to a state of the art, fully accessible, and climate controlled facility for recreational activities.

We provide language and interpretation classes, youth programs, multicultural community events, and other supports for immigrant families.

Pathways to Family Success supports low-income Cambridge families with free events, activities, supplies, and community.

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!

We provide free and nutritionally balanced meals to Cambridge residents 18 years of age and under. There are vegetarian and non-vegetarian options offered at all meal sites!

Explore Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters by interactive guided tour! The occupants of this house shaped our nation. A variety of tours invite visitors to connect with their stories.

We've created orienteering courses throughout the city of Cambridge to get you and your family outside and moving around. Check out our map courses on our website!

We promote the earliest parent-child relationships by helping parents manage the care of a new baby.

Qualifying individuals can apply to receive affordable internet access and a new laptop.

Enjoy a selection of local, family-owned and operated food trucks every Tuesday through Thursday in the Kendall/MIT Open Space, with plenty of outdoor seating options available!

We visit moms and dads of young children at a convenient location to share information about early literacy development, talking and reading with children, and community resources.

We offer a wide inventory of adult professional outfits and children's clothing and resources.

We work to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline by offering children mental health services that improve their long-term health and well-being.

We provide an daycare and preschool center for families in-need, particularly those trying to break the cycle of homelessness and attain self-sufficiency.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Harvard Museums of Science and Culture! Learn about the animals of the zodiac in this fun scavenger hunt across two museums, perfect for all ages.

We restore and protect the green spaces in urban areas like the one around Magazine Beach along the Charles River. in spring and summer we invite people to enjoy the site and host community events.

We provide summer reading book recommendations; activities for children, teens, and adults; live events; as well as prizes and giveaways throughout July and August.

Thousands of years ago, ancient people across the Mediterranean were connected to faraway places and cultures through trade. Learn more in this exhibition at Harvard's Museum of the Ancient Near East.

We provide regular exhibits, workshops, live events, guest presenters, and more for children, youth, and adults.

We partner with local businesses and organizations to sponsor free events in parks across the city.

We offer lots of free events throughout the year for people of all ages with a love of learning!

Riverside Early Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood program that partners with parents to promote children’s healthy development.

Our partnership fosters positive development, mental health, safe schools and communities, and limiting juvenile justice involvement through prevention, intervention and diversion services for youth.

We offer nature-based games and activities, art, live music, food, and lots of other programs and activities for all ages, year-round.

We host activities for kids outdoors and indoors, including those that are open to the public and some tailored specifically to Boy Scouts.

We provide services related to substance use, harm reduction, education and mental health support.