Family Activities, Health and Wellness

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!

Council on Aging offers a wide range of social services and is committed to meeting the needs of seniors. We can connect people to services or even meet them where they live to help them connect.

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.

Want to process tough emotions with someone who understands? Our confidential peer-run HEART Line is here to listen and talk on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 4 pm. Call us at 617-902-0102.

Join us on Zoom, 10am ET, for half an hour, on occasional Saturdays to learn and practice techniques for having difficult conversations.

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.

A tuition-free first step career opportunity for young adults (18-30) interested in behavioral health / healthcare / education / youth development / human service fields.

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!

This guide is an overview of some of the organizations that serve to support LGBTQ+ older adults. There are local organizations, national organizations, and other information.

We host parkour classes for all ages and abilities throughout Cambridge and Somerville every week!

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

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.

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

We support Bi+ folks and their loved ones with support groups and resources. We advocate for bisexual visibility and raises awareness about bisexuality throughout the LGBT and straight communities.

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!

We provide several support services for senior citizens in Cambridge each year including regular outreach meetings, education on common scams or general safety, and our Secret Santa for Seniors event.

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.

Two free CNA training programs that include job placement, hands on training through Labouré College and the cost of the exam itself. Transportation provided from Cambridge.

Despite their small size, arthropods are some of the world’s mightiest creatures. Discover their amazing diversity at Arthropods: Creatures That Rule, with a new addition featuring ants and termites.