Spend the unofficial last weekend of summer in Cambridge with our top five must-see events.
FILM
North Point Movie Night | August 31
Before the leaves begin to turn and the air becomes crisp, take advantage of all of the great activities happening outside in Cambridge this summer. This Thursday evening, head over to North Point Park in East Cambridge for a movie night under the stars.
Before it gets dark, join North Point, the East Cambridge Business Association and Cambridge Arts for an award-winning, internationally acclaimed storyteller Leeny Del Seamonds. Snack on popcorn, candy, and drinks during the show and the movie.
See it: 7p
MUSIC
Campfire Festival | September 1-4
Although this next event may have only started out as a way to fill time slots on a historically “bad weekend” it has become a must-see and do tradition during the Labor Day Weekend at Club Passim!
Labor Day weekend is much more exciting with Club Passim’s Campfire Festival. Purchase a weekend or day pass to gain access to seriously talented artists over the course of a very musical 4 days. We promise you won’t be sad about the unofficial end of summer while listening to great music at the Campfire Festival.
Hear it: All weekend
KIDS + FAMILY
Bread and Puppet Theater | September 3
If you’re looking for something fun the entire family can enjoy this weekend, look no further than a performance by the Bread & Puppet Theater.
See the award-winning theater company perform outside on the Cambridge Common Park in Harvard Square for a free (yes, free!) performance of “Whatforward Circus.”
In the event of rain, you can catch the performance inside at the First Parish Church.
See it: 3-4p
MUSEUM EXHIBIT
Popnology | September 4
If you haven’t seen the Museum of Science’s exhibit Popnology yet, there’s still time left! At this exciting new exhibit, you’ll experience a fusion of science fiction and science fact that celebrates and explores the greatest works of innovation and imagination in history. Discover how pop-culture continually inspires innovation.
Did we mention that this is your last chance to see the DeLorean from the movieBack to the Future?
See it: Every day until September 4
SEE & DO
Cambridge Farmers Markets | All week
While Labor Day weekend may be the unofficial end of summer, our Farmers Markets aren’t ending yet. Did you know that every day of the week during the summer in Cambridge, you can find a farmers market? We’re serious.
Every day of the week visitors and residents can access fresh seasonal produce, artisanal items, and healthy activities throughout the city’s squares. Want to know where you find local farmers and ingredients? Click herefor our full guide to Farmers Markets in Cambridge.
See it: All week
MARK YOUR CALENDARS…
CAMBRIDGE CARNIVAL | SEPTEMBER 11
You’ll definitely want to mark your calendars for this next event, the Cambridge Carnival! The Cambridge Carnival will take place for the 25th year on September 10th in Kendall Square and is a must-see event.
The Cambridge Carnival is a celebration deeply rooted in African traditions and happens to be one of the largest festivals in Cambridge.
Heralded as a local institution, The Cambridge Carnival starts off with a grand costume parade complete with rich rhythmic musicality promoting all types of cultures. You’ll watch revelers masquerade through the streets, savor international foods and have the unique opportunity to purchase multicultural crafts from around the world.
See it: 12-7p
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