Community Boating Sailing
Catch the breeze on the Charles. Mid-July is the perfect time to rent a sailboat and escape the pavement heat on the water.
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Things to do in Cambridge, MA with kids
Family activities in Cambridge, MA right now: kid-friendly events the whole family will like, restaurants that can handle a toddler, and weekend ideas that work around nap windows.
10 hand-picked things to do in Cambridge, MA right now · 4 with confirmed dates
How we pick family-friendly spots
- Stroller- and toddler-friendly venues with room to move
- Weekend and daytime timing that works around nap windows
- Kids-eat-here restaurants over date-night-only rooms
🌊 This Weekend in Cambridge, MA
Making the most of the July heat
The Sports Museum Tour
Step into the cool AC of the TD Garden and explore local sports history including the Bruins Heritage Hall.
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☀️ Happening Today
Events and things to do tonight
Wu Lyf at The Sinclair
Catch the atmospheric indie rock outfit in the intimate, air-conditioned setting of Harvard Square's favorite music venue.
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TD Garden Arena Tour
Live at TD Garden.
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The Sports Museum Tour & Boston Bruins Heritage Hall
Live at The Sports Museum.
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✨ New & Notable
Summer highlights in the city
Summer Farmers Market Finds
It's peak blueberry and sweet corn season. Visit the markets for the freshest local produce to brighten your weekend table.
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🚗 Quick Escape
Weekend getaways within 3 hours
Rockport, MA
Head north for a coastal escape. Wander Bearskin Neck, visit Motif No. 1, and grab a lobster roll by the rocky harbor.
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Provincetown, Cape Cod
Take the ferry from the Seaport for a breezy, traffic-free trip to the Cape. Perfect for galleries, dune walks, and sunset beaches.
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🍹 Eat & Drink
Cool bites and refreshing sips
Oleana
Secure a spot on the garden patio for wood-grilled kebabs and their legendary Baked Alaska. Best enjoyed as the evening cools down.
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Row 34
When the humidity spikes, nothing beats a chilled glass of Muscadet and a dozen Island Creek oysters in their airy, industrial space.
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Frequently asked
What are the best things to do in Cambridge, MA with kids?
Family-friendly highlights right now include Wu Lyf at The Sinclair, TD Garden Arena Tour, and The Sports Museum Tour & Boston Bruins Heritage Hall. WonderKit refreshes this Cambridge, MA guide daily so the picks stay current.
Where can families eat in Cambridge, MA?
The "Eat & Drink" section above lists restaurants that work for families in Cambridge, MA, including spots that handle toddlers and offer kid-friendly menus.
What's happening in Cambridge, MA this weekend with kids?
Check the "This Weekend in Cambridge, MA" section above for current family-friendly events and weekend activities in Cambridge, MA. Updated daily.
Plan a family trip to Cambridge, MA
Tell us who's going and WonderKit drafts three Cambridge, MA trip ideas in about a minute — free, and you see them before creating an account.