A Giant Deer Lands in Inman Square
The Giant Deer in Inman Square is a 3,500-pound, 12-foot sculpture created and placed to serve as a landmark in the reconstructed and improved square.
DHSP Afterschool Programs Lottery
Information about the Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) Afterschool Programs Lottery. Cambridge families use the Afterschool Lottery application to apply to Childcare Afterschool Programs, Community Schools, King Open Extended Day, and Cambridge Youth Programs.
Native Spaces
City of Cambridge page dedicated to projects illuminating the history and presence of Native Peoples in Cambridge, starting with the Indigenous language street signs in the East Cambridge neighborhood.
Farmers Markets
Did you know that you can find a farmers market operating almost every day of the week in Cambridge during the warm weather months? Use the Farmers Market map as resource for more information.
Cambridge Senior Center Celebrates 30th Anniversary
In honor of the Cambridge Senior Center’s 30th anniversary, Susan Pacheco, Executive Director of the Council on Aging, and Alicia Johnson, Director of the Cambridge Senior Center, reflect on the past three decades.
Homebuyer Resources
The Community Development Department's Housing Division offers programs and resources to assist interested first-time homebuyers through every step of the homebuying process.
Disability-friendly COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Vaxabilities, a partnership led by the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Network and including state agencies, major clinical centers throughout the Commonwealth and other professional groups, will be hosting a series of disability-friendly COVID-19 vaccination events across Massachusetts
Adaptive Water Safety Day
This is a free water safety event designed specifically for children with autism, ADHD, and other special needs. Learn life-saving skills in a supportive environment.
Community Safety Department Makes Immediate Impact In Community Following Launch of 9-1-1 Response
The Community Safety Department’s CARE Team launched in 2024, providing an unarmed, compassionate response to mental health crises, well-being checks, and other non-criminal emergencies. By the end of the year, they responded to nearly 200 emergency calls, assisted over 150 community members, and removed 1,600 needles from public spaces, with 94% of calls requiring no police involvement. In collaboration with local organizations and the Cambridge Police Department, the CARE Team also offers case management and referrals, helping residents access shelter, addiction treatment, housing support, and other essential services.