Interesting things to do - Cambridge Events July 4-10th, 2025
I love living near so many fun things and people. Any list of Cambridge events will have great restaurants, shops, breweries, but also professors, authors, research, and startups. I searched for a few years to find the place I belonged. I was so happy to move back and so happy to live here now.
I can’t possibly do all the things…but I like to do some of them and share them with you.
Cambridge Events This Week
Friday, July 4
Fourth of July Celebration on The Charles — Riverside, Memorial Drive — Fourth‑of‑July blowout with live music, cornhole and local tastings in Cambridge.
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular — Esplanade (viewable from Memorial Drive) — Iconic Pops concert followed by fireworks across the Charles.
Charles River Farmers Market – Charles Hotel — 1 Bennett St, Harvard Sq — Sunday market with local fruit, greens, and baked goods.
Saturday, July 5
Headquarters of a Revolution: 250th Anniversary of Washington’s Arrival — Longfellow House‑Washington Headquarters (105 Brattle St) — History tour marking 1775 events in Cambridge.
Discover Mount Auburn: Introductory Walking Tour — Mount Auburn Cemetery — A guided intro to the art, nature, and history of America’s first garden cemetery.
Charles River Farmers Market – Morse School — Magazine St & Memorial Dr — Seasonal market with peak produce and farm-fresh goods.
Sunday, July 6
Introduction to Bird Photography — Magazine Beach — Learn to spot and photograph birds in action with a guided session by Mass Audubon.
Charles River Farmers Market – Charles Hotel — 1 Bennett St, Harvard Sq — Sunday market with local fruit, greens, and baked goods.
Monday, July 7
Robert Shaw: An Actor’s Life on the Set of JAWS and Beyond — Harvard Book Store
Central Square Farmers Market — Norfolk St & Bishop Allen Dr — Fresh staples, heirloom veggies, and local treats.
Tuesday, July 8
Cambridge Book Bike — Fresh Pond Apartments (Rindge Ave.) — Free books and outdoor reading fun for kids and families.
Wednesday, July 9
Molly Beer Angelica: For Love and Country in a Time of Revolution — Harvard Book Store —A women-centric view of revolution through the life of Angelica Schuyler Church, Alexander Hamilton’s influential sister-in-law.
Summer Art Nights: Acrylic Painting (Main) — Main Library, 449 Broadway — Guided acrylic painting session with artist Brooke Lambert; materials provided.
Arlington Farmers Market — Arlington Center — Long-running market with local fruit, cheese, pasture-raised meats, and neighborly buzz.
Thursday, July 10
Cambridge Book Bike — Donnelly Field (York St. & Berkshire St.) — Browse, borrow, and read with the traveling Book Bike crew in the park.
Green City Growers Gardening Workshop — Kendall Center Roof Garden — Learn how to grow food in the city with hands-on help from urban farmers.
KOKYOTO Beginner Kintsugi Workshop — Bow Market, Somerville — A hands-on introduction to Kintsugi, the Japanese art of golden ceramic repair.
After Dark: Tangible — MIT Museum — An adults-only evening of tactile exploration, hands-on design, and drinks after hours, inspired by Scratching the Surface.
Kendall Square Farmers Market — 350 Kendall St — Mid‑week market with just‑picked produce, baked goods, and local flavor.
Belmont Farmers Market — Belmont Center — Just outside Cambridge, a community-driven market with fresh fruit, dairy, and handmade foods.
Medford Farmers Market — Condon Shell, Medford — Nearby riverside market with small farm produce and live local music.
