Winter Resources for Unsheltered Residents
Winter storms and extreme temperatures pose a severe risk to the safety and health of people remaining outdoors. If you see someone on the street and are concerned about them, please contact the FirstStep Street Outreach team at 617-592-6895 or Cambridge Police at 617-349-3300. Please call 911 if there’s a medical emergency.
15th Annual Cambridge MLK Day of Service and Learning
For 14 years volunteers have been coming together on MLK DAY to provide critical necessities to people served by more than 70 organizations in Cambridge and surrounding towns. In 2024, more than 1,250 volunteers lent their helping hands during the Cambridge MLK Day of Service. The annual goal is to create an experience that brings the community together for the sole purpose of caring for our neighbors.
Summer Reading: Sunglass Bedazzling Experience with Alex Makes Art (Central Square)
Take care of your eyes as you enjoy nature this summer with a made-by-you pair of bedazzled sunglasses! All supplies will be provided. Recommended for youth ages 5 and up and their caregivers.
Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Cambridge Public Library and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
4 Do Not Enter
A list of street segments into which vehicles are not permitted to enter.
Cancelled: Fresh Pond Day 2025
Cancelled: Fresh Pond Day -- the Cambridge Water Department's annual festival-style celebration of water, community, and sustainability -- has unfortunately been cancelled due to the weather forecast.