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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT BOSTON CALLING 2025
Tue May 13, 2025
New England's largest music festival returns to Harvard May 23–25.
10 MUST-DO SPRING BUCKET LIST ACTIVITIES IN CAMBRIDGE
Fri Mar 21, 2025
Include these spots in your spring vacation itinerary!
10 MUST-DOS IN CAMBRIDGE THIS WINTER
Thu Nov 14, 2024
Check off Cambridge’s winter bucket list!
WHERE TO SHOP SMALL FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Tue Nov 5, 2024
Visit Cambridge to have a one-of-a-kind shopping experience.
10 EXPERIENCES YOU “AUTUMN” HAVE
Thu Oct 3, 2024
Check off Cambridge’s fall bucket list!
BOSTON DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 45 YEARS
Fri May 31, 2024
A look at the 45th annual festival with Gail Wang, President of Boston Dragon Boat Festival.
MEET FRED SCHOCH, HEAD OF THE CHARLES REGATTA'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Fri Oct 13, 2023
The largest multi-day regatta happens annually on the Charles River.
NEW, FREE EVENT SERIES: CAMBRIDGE PLAYS
Sun May 1, 2022
Find live music, yoga and more outdoor events in Cambridge.
CAMBRIDGE TAKES THE CROWN
Mon Feb 28, 2022
Cambridge’s Liz Pierre represented Massachusetts at the 100th Anniversary Miss America Competition.
RING IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH “LET HOPE RING”
Mon Dec 6, 2021
Let Hope Ring festivities return to Harvard Square this holiday season.
'TIS THE SEASON TO SHOP SMALL
Wed Nov 10, 2021
Visit Cambridge’s small businesses as part of Small Biz Month and the holiday season.
CAMBRIDGE LOVE LETTERS
Fri July 30, 2021
Hear heartfelt thoughts on the city at this event hosted by History Cambridge.
WHERE TO TIE THE KNOT IN CAMBRIDGE
Mon May 17, 2021
Between riverboats, rooftops, museums and unique hotels, you can exchange vows at a variety of Cambridge venues.
HONORING BLACK HISTORY IN 2021
Thu Dec 31, 2020
Listen, learn and explore; support Black history being made in Cambridge too!
LET HOPE RING: HOLIDAYS IN HARVARD SQUARE
Fri Nov 20, 2020
Partners in Harvard Square will hold safe activities for the holidays.
FATHER'S DAY DEALS, DISCOUNTS AND OFFERINGS
Thu June 13, 2019
You can plan an outing for Dad, no matter what his thing is. Take advantage of deals, discounts and offerings available on Father's Day weekend.
THE SCOOP ON EVERYTHING ARTS FIRST
Mon Apr 22, 2019
Harvard ARTS FIRST Festival celebrates the arts through free performances, exhibitions, and art-making opportunities. Here's everything you need to know about the festival.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CAMBRIDGE WINTER FARMERS MARKET
Tue Dec 4, 2018
For the eight year, the Cambridge Winter Farmers Market begins in January. The CWFM features local food and craft vendors offering a range of foods grown or made in New England, live music, local artists, and educational programs for children and adults.
CAMBRIDGE WINTER EVENT GUIDE: 2018 & 2019
Mon Nov 26, 2018
All of the winter events you'll need to know about in Cambridge, Massachusetts during 2018 and 2019.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MIT'S FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING EVENT
Mon Nov 5, 2018
Before you start planning your Black Friday Shopping, read our Insider Post, "Everything You Need to Know about MIT's 21ar Annual Friday After Thanksgiving Event." We'll give you all the important details on one of our favorite fall traditions.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE HEAD OF THE CHARLES REGATTA
Wed Oct 10, 2018
This fall, you won’t want to miss out on one of Cambridge's most prestigious fall traditions, the 53rd Annual Head of the Charles Regatta. Gather along the banks of the Charles River in Cambridge, MA with family and friends and cheer on crew teams as they compete in the most popular rowing competition in the world.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SMOKE THIS! RIB FEST
Tue Sept 4, 2018
Get your appetites ready for the East Cambridge Business Association’s 9th Annual Smoke This! Rib Fest on Sunday, September 30. Rib Fest is an epic food and street festival that pits pit master against pit master to see whose ribs will be dubbed the “Best Ribs in Town.” We've included all of the information you'll need to know before you go in our Insider Post, Everything You Need to Know about Smoke This! Rib Fest.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CAMBRIDGE CARNIVAL
Thu Aug 9, 2018
Come celebrate the 26th annual Cambridge Carnival on Sunday, September 9th in Kendall Square from 12-6p. Hear live music, buy gifts from all over the world, and taste delicious dishes all in one family-friendly festival.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DINE OUT BOSTON (IN CAMBRIDGE)
Fri July 13, 2018
Dine Out Boston (in Cambridge) is finally here. This food event is a mouth-watering event that takes place twice a year, allowing attendees to sample local restaurants at discounted rates.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CENTRAL FLEA
Tue Apr 17, 2018
Sunday Funday just got a whole lot more fun with the addition of the Central Flea in Central Square. Catch the Central Flea every Sunday starting May 6th through the end of October to find one-of-a-kind treasures.
WEEKEND GUIDE: JANUARY 12-15
Wed Jan 10, 2018
Spend the holiday weekend with 5 things to do in Cambridge, MA
NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATIONS IN CAMBRIDGE
Tue Dec 26, 2017
A complete guide to all of the exclusive parties and dinners happening in Cambridge, MA on New Year's Eve. Celebrate New Year's Eve in Cambridge, MA.
WEEKEND GUIDE: DECEMBER 23-25
Wed Dec 20, 2017
Spend Christmas in Cambridge with our top six must-see events.
WEEKEND GUIDE: DECEMBER 14-17
Wed Dec 13, 2017
Spend the weekend in Cambridge with our top six must-see events. Attend the Miracle Bar at the Hotel Marlowe, shop local at Gather Here's Handmade Holiday Market and see Chanukah on Ice in Kendall Square.
WEEKEND GUIDE: DECEMBER 8-10
Wed Dec 6, 2017
Spend the holiday season in Cambridge with our top six events for the weekend.
WEEKEND GUIDE: NOVEMBER 16-19
Thu Nov 16, 2017
Spend the weekend in Cambridge, MA with our top four must-see events, including the 134th Playing of the Game and the second annual Cambridge Half-Marathon. There is always something to do in Cambridge.
16 REASONS WHY WE'RE THANKFUL FOR CAMBRIDGE
Wed Nov 1, 2017
From serious to silly, we've round up 16 Reasons Why We're Thankful for Cambridge.
WEEKEND GUIDE: OCTOBER 7-9
Thu Oct 5, 2017
Spend the weekend in Cambridge, Massachusetts with our top four events.
WEEKEND GUIDE: SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 1
Wed Sept 27, 2017
Spend the weekend in Cambridge, Massachusetts with our top five must-see events for the weekend.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OKTOBERFEST AND HONK! PARADE
Tue Aug 29, 2017
The 39th Annual Oktoberfest and HONK! Parade returns to Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA on October 8th from noon to 6p. The fall festival will feature six stages of entertainment, five beer gardens and lots of delicious food from all over the globe.
WEEKEND GUIDE: AUGUST 24-27
Wed Aug 23, 2017
Spend the weekend in Cambridge with our top five must-see events including an annual Labor Day weekend tradition.
WEEKEND GUIDE: MAY 24-29
Wed May 24, 2017
Spend the holiday weekend in Cambridge, MA with our top five events for the weekend, including one of the biggest music festivals of the year.
WEEKEND GUIDE: APRIL 6-9
Wed Apr 5, 2017
Spend the weekend in Cambridge with our top five must-see events.
WEEKEND GUIDE: MARCH 29-APRIL 2
Wed Mar 29, 2017
Spend the weekend in Cambridge, Massachusetts with our top five must-see events.
WEEKEND GUIDE: MARCH 16-19
Wed Mar 15, 2017
Spend St. Patrick's Day weekend in Cambridge, MA with our top six events.
WEEKEND GUIDE: MARCH 9-12
Wed Mar 8, 2017
Spend the weekend visiting Cambridge, Massachusetts with our top five must-see events, plus how you can celebrate St. Patrick's Day early.
WEEKEND GUIDE: MARCH 2-5
Wed Mar 1, 2017
Spend the first weekend in March exploring Cambridge, MA with our top four must-see events.
WEEKEND GUIDE: FEBRUARY 23-26
Thu Feb 23, 2017
Spend the weekend in Cambridge with our top six must-see events.
WEEKEND GUIDE: FEBRUARY 15-19
Wed Feb 15, 2017
Spend President's Day weekend in Cambridge, MA with our top five events, plus an event to add to your calendar.
WEEKEND GUIDE: FEBRUARY 2-5
Tue Jan 31, 2017
Spend Super Bowl weekend in Cambridge, MA with our top five must-see events, plus the perfect restaurant to cheer on the New England Patriots.
WEEKEND GUIDE: JANUARY 26-29
Wed Jan 25, 2017
Spend the weekend in Cambridge with our top five must-see events.
WEEKEND GUIDE: JANUARY 5-8
Thu Jan 5, 2017
Spend the weekend in Cambridge, MA with our top five events for January 5-8.
WEEKEND GUIDE: NEW YEAR'S WEEKEND
Thu Dec 29, 2016
Spend New Year's Eve and Day in Cambridge with our top five events.
SUMMER EVENT GUIDE
Tue May 31, 2016
Summer is officially in full swing and so are our summer events. Cambridge has it all this summer from music and food festivals too museum events and even a citywide dance party!
5 REASONS YOU NEED TO VISIT THE REOPENING OF THE GLASS FLOWERS
Tue May 17, 2016
The Harvard Museum of Natural History announced their reopening of the Glass Flowers exhibit in Cambridge, MA on Saturday, May 21st. As an internationally admired exhibition, this is truly a can’t-miss opportunity. Before you head over to the exhibit this Saturday, we put together a couple things you should know about the Glass Flowers.

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