Boston family weekend planner
Things to do with kids in Cambridge
Family-friendly things to do in Cambridge in 2026: 107 kid-friendly events plus 246 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Monday, October 26, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.
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- Charles River Esplanade
- George Washington Tower
- Reverend Thomas J. Williams Park
- Bambara
- Boca Grande
- Gato Exotico
- Helmand
- Toscanini's Ice Cream
- Aceituna Grill
- Aram's #2 House of Pizza
- Areca Asian Bar
- B. Good
- Blaze Pizza
- Cafe Beatrice
- CAVA
- Chipotle
- Dumpling Xuan
- Dunkin'
- Glass House
- Legal Sea Foods
- Ripple Cafe
- Starbucks
- Sweet Touch Cafe
- Tatte Bakery and Cafe
- Songs, Stories and Play (O'Neill)
- Baby Lapsit (Boudreau)
- Morning Sing-Along (Main)
- DIY Face-Painting (O'Neill)
- LEGO Time (Main)
- STEAM Academy: iFp Studio (Main)
- Songs and Stories (Collins)
- Sing-Along (Valente)
- Toddler Story Time (Main)
- Sit 'n' Knit (Main)
- Tarot Readings for Teens (Main)
- Preschool Story Time (Main)
- STEAM Academy: iFp Studio (Main)
- Teen Advisory Board (Main)
- Free Drop-in Tutoring for Teens (Main)
- Baby Lapsit (Central Square)
- Here and Now: Crafting Your Story (Central Square)
- Pajama/Costume Story Time (O'Neill)
- Baby Lapsit (Main)
- Story Time (Central Square)
- Fiber Crafts Group - Drop-In (O'Connell)
- Morning Sing-Along (Main)
- Thrifting with Threadz Day! (Main)
- Wednesdays of Wonder - W.O.W.! (O'Neill)
Family-friendly spots in Cambridge
OutdoorsCharles River EsplanadeOutdoorsGeorge Washington Tower
OutdoorsReverend Thomas J. Williams Park
Food & drinkBambara
Food & drinkBoca Grande
Food & drinkGato Exotico
Food & drinkHelmand
Food & drinkToscanini's Ice Cream
Food & drinkAceituna Grill
Food & drinkAram's #2 House of Pizza
Food & drinkAreca Asian Bar
Food & drinkB. Good
Food & drinkBlaze Pizza
Food & drinkCafe Beatrice
Food & drinkCAVA
Food & drinkChipotle
Food & drinkDumpling Xuan
Food & drinkDunkin'
Food & drinkGlass House
Food & drinkLegal Sea Foods
Food & drinkRipple Cafe
Food & drinkStarbucks
Food & drinkSweet Touch Cafe
Food & drinkTatte Bakery and Cafe
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Upcoming family events in Cambridge
MonOct 26
- 10:30 AMSongs, Stories and Play (O'Neill)Join us for songs, stories and rhymes followed by open play.
- 11 AMBaby Lapsit (Boudreau)Bounces and rhymes for caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language and motor skills.
- 11 AMMorning Sing-Along (Main)Join us to sing and move together. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 130 people.…
- 3:30 PMDIY Face-Painting (O'Neill)Kids in 6th, 7th and 8th grade can come to the Library to practice their face painting skills!
- 4 PMLEGO Time (Main)It's a weekly block party! Join friends to design and build amazing LEGO structures. Let your imagination run wild! For children ages 5 and…
- 4 PMSTEAM Academy: iFp Studio (Main)Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Studio is a youth-powered design and innovation program where teens channel their energy and creative vision…
TueOct 27
- 10:30 AMSongs and Stories (Collins)Join us for songs, stories and rhymes. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call…
- 11 AMSing-Along (Valente)Join us for songs, rhymes, and fingerplays.
- 11 AMToddler Story Time (Main)Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. This program can…
- 2:30 PMSit 'n' Knit (Main)Bring your project and enjoy the company of other fiber crafters.
- 3:15 PMTarot Readings for Teens (Main)Tarot tells the story of your life in pictures and is known as a mirror to the soul.
- 4 PMPreschool Story Time (Main)Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 45 people.…
- 4 PMSTEAM Academy: iFp Studio (Main)Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Studio is a youth-powered design and innovation program where teens channel their energy and creative vision…
- 4 PMTeen Advisory Board (Main)Teens, we need YOU: - Earn community service hours while you help to plan programs and activities for other teens - Practice collaboration,…
- 5 PMFree Drop-in Tutoring for Teens (Main)Need help with a class? Have a question before an exam? Tutors are available to help you! Cambridge School Volunteers and the Library are…
- 5:30 PMBaby Lapsit (Central Square)Bounces and rhymes for our youngest library patrons.
- 6:30 PMHere and Now: Crafting Your Story (Central Square)Jump right into writing in this interactive, memoir-inspired workshop that blends close readings and craft techniques with mindful observation.
- 6:45 PMPajama/Costume Story Time (O'Neill)Come to the library in your pajamas (or a fun costume!) to listen to stories, read with your children, and enjoy a snack before bed!
WedOct 28
- 10 AMBaby Lapsit (Main)Bounces and rhymes for caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language and motor skills.
- 10:30 AMStory Time (Central Square)Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call…
- 11 AMFiber Crafts Group - Drop-In (O'Connell)Bring your project and enjoy the company of other fiber crafters Drop-in with this informal group to work on your craft, get inspired, pick up skills and socialize.
- 11 AMMorning Sing-Along (Main)Join us to sing and move together. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 130 people.…
- 2 PMThrifting with Threadz Day! (Main)Thrift, Style and Shine! Middle school and high school students - enjoy a FREE pop-up thrift shop to build out your fall wardrobe. Clothes,…Free
- 2:30 PMWednesdays of Wonder - W.O.W.! (O'Neill)Come to the Library for games and a different activity each week!