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On Friday, June 12th, thirty-eight new police officers graduated from the Cambridge-Northeastern Police Academy during a ceremony held at the King Open School.

Registration is open for Recreation's Fall Youth Basketball Leagues! Recreation offers basketball leagues for Cambridge players who are ages 8-11, middle schoolers, and high schoolers.

Children and families can join us for a story time and exploration around the outdoor space around the Library to look for plant and animal life. Because of the weather, this program will happen inside the O'Neill Branch. This story time is presented as part of the Cambridge Public Library Nature Club.

Boston Communities and the Affordable Housing Services Collaborative, Inc. (AHSC) are hosting a community meeting on August 5, 2026 at 6 p.m. to discuss their proposed 100% affordable rental project to be permitted through the City’s Affordable Housing Overlay while maintaining retail space that will be permitted through the City’s Special Permit Process.

Join us for a lively discussion of a great book in person at the Main Library! Snacks will be provided. For ages 7-9 and a parent or caregiver. This month's book is Lowriders in Space by Cathy Camper. Lupe Impala, El Chavo Flapjack, and Elirio Malaria love working with cars. You name it, they can fix it. The stars align when a contest for the best car around offers a prize of a trunkful of cash—just what the team needs to open their own shop! What will it take to transform a junker into the best car in the universe? Copies of this month's book are available at the Children's Desk. Both caregiver and child should read the book before the discussion to participate. Registration is required — only one registration is needed per family. For questions about parent/child book group, please email Rachel: rbeaton@cambridgema.gov

Many City Waterplay facilities are free and now open for the summer season. Children of all ages can enjoy waterplay (splash pads, spouts, sprinklers, and more!)

The City’s Cycling Safety Ordinance calls for the City to build out a 25-mile network of separated bike lanes in the next five years. Separated bike lanes, which generally include space and vertical dividers that create a physical distance between bicycles and motor vehicles, improve safety and create a more comfortable environment.

Cambridge GIS already offers over 200 2D data downloads. We are now pleased to offer you free and open 3D data downloads in a variety of formats.

If you’d like to learn more about your housing rights and connect with local resources, please join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the King Open School in Cambridge for a community event featuring City departments and local organizations offering information on housing, tenant protections, and available services. This event is free and open to all, with food, family-friendly activities, and entertainment provided.

Cambridge’s First City-Wide Open Studios, Fresh Pond Steward Award, The Newly Renovated War Memorial Recreation Center,Salute to DHSP Volunteers, Family Flu Clinic Does Double Duty