2nd Harvard Square Asian Night Market
Brattle Street and Church Street come alive with bustling street food vendors, cultural performances, noodle-transfer contests, and craft booths.
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For familiesThings 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 · 5 with confirmed dates
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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
Fresh-air markets, night bazaars, and neighborhood celebrations
Bunny Rave at Sonia
An immersive, late-night electronic dance experience tucked into the iconic subterranean club space in Central Square.
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Early Autumn Stroll Along the Esplanade
Catch the cooling September breeze with a scenic walk or bike ride along the Cambridge side of the Charles River, taking in views of the Boston skyline.
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🎭 Happening Today
Events and things to do tonight in Cambridge and nearby
Rhinoceros at Loeb Drama Center
The American Repertory Theater presents Eugène Ionesco's classic absurdist masterpiece exploring conformity and human nature.
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Transgender Emergency Fund Charity Show
Broken String Booking presents a high-energy evening of live local music supporting the Transgender Emergency Fund of Massachusetts.
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The FIXX, Colin Blunstone & Peter Asher
A stellar lineup of new wave and classic rock legends taking over the historic Somerville Theatre stage for an intimate night.
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✨ New & Notable
Fresh exhibits, pop-ups, and seasonal traditions around town
Cambridge Arts Open Studios
An upcoming seasonal showcase bringing local painters, sculptors, and makers into community spaces across Central Square and beyond.
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List Visual Arts Center Exhibitions
Explore contemporary multimedia works and student art loan selections right on the MIT campus as the academic fall semester gets underway.
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🚗 Quick Escape
Achievable weekend getaways within a short drive of Cambridge
Concord & Minute Man National Historical Park
Drive 30 minutes west for a peaceful early autumn escape filled with Revolutionary War history, literary heritage at Orchard House, and wooded walking trails.
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Rockport & Cape Ann Coastal Drive
Head an hour north for a breezy seaside retreat to explore Bearskin Neck's local artisan shops, jagged granite coastlines, and classic New England seafood shacks.
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🍽️ Eat & Drink
New neighborhood hotspots and seasonal New England menus
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Frequently asked
What are the best things to do in Cambridge, MA with kids?
Family-friendly highlights right now include Rhinoceros at Loeb Drama Center, Transgender Emergency Fund Charity Show, and The FIXX, Colin Blunstone & Peter Asher. 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.
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