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@cambridgemass.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 3:49 PM

Join us for the fifth annual Arts in the Park event, celebrating local artists and The Port Infrastructure Improvements Project! 📆 Saturday, October 17 (Rain date Sunday, October 18), 1-5 p.m. 📍 Sennott Park, 305 Broadway (New location) Enjoy live art installations, food, music, kids' activities!

A group of people seated at tables in an outdoor painting class, working on art projects. The tables are arranged around a display of pumpkins and flowers. Other people are visible in the background, enjoying the event amidst trees and decorations.

A group of people is gathered outdoors around a large board with colorful tubes and pathways attached, resembling an interactive exhibit. The board is titled "The Ball & Tube Experiment!" Two adults stand on either side of the board, interacting with three children who are engaged with the exhibit. A sign nearby reads "INTERACTIVE.

@cambridgemass.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 2:04 AM

Update: Due to tomorrow night’s forecast, the annual Domestic Violence Vigil at Cambridge City Hall has been postponed to Tuesday, October 20 at 5:30 p.m. We hope you can join us next week and honor those lost to domestic violence in Massachusetts over the past year.

@cambridgemass.bsky.social Oct 12, 2026, 1:30 PM

Did you know Cambridge has a Fall Foliage map!? 🍂

Unlike some of the common New England foliage maps, Cambridge's map shows hotspot areas when we are in peak. Visit the link below and zoom in to see the individual tree points colored by their peak color! 🍁
https://camb.ma/4olgAtn

A street scene on Broadway during autumn. Trees with vibrant red, yellow, and green leaves line the road. Cars are parked along the street, and a person is cycling on the bike lane. Traffic lights hang overhead.

@cambridgemass.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 6:05 PM

150 years ago today, innovation sparked between Cambridge and Boston with the first-ever long‑distance telephone call. That spirit of collaboration and creativity continues to define our region. View the full video at https://camb.ma/4s2wgEw.

@cambridgemass.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 1:41 PM

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is Monday. Plan ahead!

City offices, libraries, and senior centers will be closed October 12. Cambridge Cemetery offices are closed, but gates are open 7a–7p. Curbside collection is 1 day behind: https://camb.ma/4gFyVP0.

City of Cambridge holiday closures and service schedule for Indigenous Peoples Day, Monday, October 12, 2026. City offices and cemetery offices are closed. Parking meters require no payment, street cleaning was rescheduled to September 29, and there is no curbside collection with pickups delayed by one day.

@cambridgemass.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 6:15 PM

Do you know you can get both COVID-19 & flu vaccines?

Registration is now open! The earliest clinic opens Oct. 14 at the Senior Center.

To register & learn more:
☑️ Visit https://camb.ma/3WrZ3Db
☑️ Call 617-665-3800
☑️ Speak with medical staff at clinics
@cambpublichealth.bsky.social

A person is administering a vaccination to a child seated in a chair. The child is looking at their arm where the vaccination is being given. The setting appears to be a clinic or healthcare facility.

A person is receiving a vaccination in a well-lit room with several others in the background. The recipient is wearing a T-shirt with anime artwork. A healthcare professional is administering the vaccine. The setting appears to be a community health event with multiple stations and people awaiting service.

@cambridgemass.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 12:04 AM

Only five days left!

Help shape how Cambridge invests $500,000 to improve our community. There’s still time to submit your idea by this Sunday, October 11!

🌐 https://camb.ma/41JD4f2
📧 [email protected]
📞 617-349-4270
📬 City of Cambridge Budget Office, 795 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

A community event booth from pbcambridge.com is set up in a park. There is a board displaying community ideas, and another board with photos of PB projects.

@cambridgemass.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 7:57 PM

Cambridge conducted a public lottery for its first-ever Civic Assembly Monday night. 40 residents were selected to serve & help inform important decisions about public safety & the use of surveillance technology.

View an overview of the panelists & full details at www.cambridgema.gov/civicassembly

Ping pong balls inside golden lottery turnstile machine.

@cambridgemass.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 6:25 PM

🚧 Traffic Alert: Harvard Square + Mass. Ave

Oktoberfest and the HONK! Parade return this Sunday, October 11, bringing street closures and traffic impacts to Harvard Square and along Mass Ave.

🔗Learn about all traffic impacts and event details: https://camb.ma/4ARmAk6

A vibrant crowd enjoys a lively outdoor festival in a city setting. The scene is filled with colorful tents and balloons, and a marching band performs with tubas and other instruments amidst the crowd. Trees with autumn foliage line the street.

@cambridgemass.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 11:08 AM

Raising domestic violence awareness is so important. Let us honor lives lost, support survivors, and stand united against domestic violence.

📅: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
📍: Cambridge City Hall lawn, 795 Massachusetts Avenue
Check more: https://camb.ma/4AOht43

2024 Domestic Violence Vigil. A large group of people is gathered outdoors in front of a building, some holding small candles. Tables with purple tablecloths are set up, possibly for an event. Trees with green leaves are in the background, and the atmosphere appears solemn and attentive.

2024 Domestic Violence Vigil. A person stands speaking at a podium in a park setting, surrounded by a large group of people. The gathering takes place near rainbow-painted benches and tables with items on display. Nearby is a historic brick building and lush green trees, and people observe and listen attentively.

2024 Domestic Violence Vigil. Red silhouette figures stand in a line on a grassy area, with trees and a building scaffolding visible in the background. Each silhouette displays a photo and information sheet.

@cambridgemass.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 1:30 AM

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sep. 15 – Oct. 15, and this Wednesday, experience the richness and variety of Latin American music through Celebración!

📅 Wednesday, October 7, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Location: Lecture Hall, Main Library
☑️ Registration: https://camb.ma/4j1xi0S

A person with a beard wearing glasses is passionately singing opera indoors, with an American flag in the background.

A group of musicians performs on a stage in an auditorium. The audience is seated and attentive. An American flag is visible on the left side of the stage. The walls and ceiling are made of light wood.

@cambridgemass.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 9:18 PM

The City & @cambridgepolice.bsky.social have been notified that the independent judicial inquest into the August 21 officer-involved fatal shooting has concluded.

The actions of the officers involved were determined to be reasonable and justified: https://camb.ma/4e5Im9N

@cambridgemass.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 1:49 PM

New to Cambridge and wondering where to start with daily resources?

As part of our Welcome to Cambridge series, we're sharing Cambridge Commission on Immigrant Rights & Citizenship resources to help you navigate updated services in Cambridge.

👉 Check more: Check here: https://camb.ma/4532Ivu

An outdoor scene features people sorting food at a long table. The image promotes the Cambridge Community Foundation, highlighting its role in supporting local philanthropy.

The image features a flyer for the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line. It displays the phone number 833-773-2445 prominently. It mentions the help line provides free, confidential assistance without the need for health insurance, available 24/7.

@cambridgemass.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 6:41 PM

Monday night is a big night for Cambridge.

Around 5:15p, lottery balls will be drawn to randomly select 40 members of the City's first-ever Civic Assembly.

Learn more about the lottery process in the video below & join us October 5 at City Hall or stream online! www.cambridgema.gov/civicassembly

@cambridgemass.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 12:40 PM

Every Participatory Budgeting cycle starts with someone saying, “What if…?” 💡

Take a look at projects in the past few years and see how a community idea can take shape and make a difference in Cambridge.

Now it’s your turn! Share your idea by October 11 :https://camb.ma/3Tfu3VW 💭

This image is a collage of three panels showcasing community projects with funding allocations. The first panel shows a table with baby products labeled "Baby boxes for New Parents - $60,000." The second panel features a garden with a sign and flowers labeled "Pollinator Garden in a City Park - $75,000." The third panel depicts a person working at a recycling center labeled "Pop Up Recycling Center - $75,000." A banner at the bottom reads "13th Participatory Budgeting -- Past-project.

This image showcases completed projects from the 13th Participatory Budgeting cycle. The top right shows a street with "Speed Humps" costing $250,000. Below, "Cool Spots Shaded Seating Areas" are set up on a sidewalk, costing $450,000. The bottom left displays people looking at a "Community Murals" project, with a cost of $120,000.

Image showing three projects with budgets:

1. Repairing sidewalks while preserving trees with a $100,000 budget.
2. Enhancing street infrastructure with a $200,000 budget.
3. Providing transportation assistance services with a $50,000 budget.

Titled "13th Participatory Budgeting – Past project."

This image is a collage showing three participatory budgeting projects with their funding amounts. The first section features cold and wet weather kits, with clothing items including hats and jackets, allocated $60,000. The second section displays a rain and pollinator garden with a street view featuring greenery and flowers, allocated $100,000. The third section shows a person helping distribute backpacks, highlighting a project for continuous access to school supplies, allocated $12,000. At the bottom, it mentions "13th Participatory Budgeting -- Past-project.

@cambridgemass.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 12:07 AM

Traveling around Cambridge this weekend? The rescheduled Thai Market on Saturday, October 3 and the Cambridge Fall Classic 5K on Sunday, October 4 will result in temporary street closures and traffic impacts. Plan ahead: https://camb.ma/4AXkSOj

@cambridgemass.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 5:48 PM

A ribbon now winds its way through new Carl Barron Plaza in the heart of Central Square.❤️

Renovations to the plaza have increased seating, while incorporating lighting and a stage for community events. Join us this Friday from 2–4 p.m. at 632 Massachusetts Ave. to celebrate! https://camb.ma/4hUZK3p

A public seating area with colorful, artistic metal arches, surrounded by small trees. There are tables and chairs on a paved surface, with light brick buildings in the background.

A modern, urban plaza with outdoor seating featuring tables and chairs on a paved surface. A large, green, and curving metal sculpture adorned with flower designs arches overhead amidst tall trees. A multi-story brick building with large windows forms the backdrop.

@cambridgemass.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 6:19 PM

Join us this Saturday, October 3 for the annual Bow Tie Bike Ride!🚲

Trace Cambridge’s iconic bow tie shape on a relaxed, family-friendly ride through the city. We’ll start and end at Sennott Park, with the ride leaving promptly at 10 a.m.

Learn more: https://camb.ma/4hOZwLf

A group of people riding bikes along a tree-lined bike path. Some wear helmets, and a red-roofed building is in the background. It's a sunny day with clear skies.

@cambridgemass.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 2:52 PM

Celebrate Disability Pride this Saturday!
🗓 October 3 (rain date: October 10)
⏰ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Joan Lorentz Park, 449 Broadway
🎉 Enjoy food, silent disco, sensory-friendly crafts, adaptive physical activities and more!
This event is free and open to all! 💛
🔗 Learn more: https://camb.ma/4hwYIcG

Participants of various abilities enjoying a lively basketball game on an outdoor court, surrounded by cheering onlookers. Some players are using wheelchairs. The scene is joyful and inclusive.

A diverse group of people enjoying a community picnic at park tables under colorful pennant banners. Adults and children are eating and talking together. One person is using a wheelchair, and another is holding a white cane. Trees and a building are visible in the background on a sunny day.

@cambridgemass.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 5:15 PM

Cambridge DOT has always analyzed intersections and worked to make them safer. Now, there’s a formal program behind that work. 🚦

Learn more about the newly released Intersection Safety Program website and intersection ranking list: https://camb.ma/4dJxvST

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