Science, art and other excuses to get out of the house.

Events for curious kids and their grown-ups around Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Lexington and Winchester. Every listing links back to the venue.

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63 events · Sat, Oct 10 – Tue, Dec 8

Sunday, October 11

This weekend

Monday, October 12

Tuesday, October 13

  • History
  • Adults
  • Free
  • New

Library Social Work: One-on-One Appointments at West

West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor), Somerville Indoor

Confidential one-on-one appointments with a library social worker who provides resources and referrals for local social services.

English

At the venue (Somerville Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Somerville Public Library

Wednesday, October 14

Thursday, October 15

to 8:00 PM
  • Reading
  • Adults
  • Free
  • New

Author Talk: Geraldine Brooks in Conversation with Rabbi Karen Thomashow

Arlington Town Hall, Arlington Indoor

An evening conversation with author Geraldine Brooks about grief and healing, followed by audience questions and book signing.

English

At the venue (Robbins Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Robbins Library

Friday, October 16

Saturday, October 17

  • Nature
  • All ages
  • Free
  • New

Nature in the City Festival: Head of the Charles

Magazine Beach Park Nature Center, Cambridge Outdoor

A fall festival at Magazine Beach Park with food, music, art, nature activities and climate action displays for visitors of all ages.

English

At the venue (Mass Audubon Magazine Beach, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Mass Audubon Magazine Beach

Sunday, October 18

Monday, October 19

  • Reading
  • Adults
  • Free
  • New

Concord Festival of Authors: Steve Edwards, author of Rare Good

The Workshop, Concord

Author Steve Edwards discusses his essay collection Rare Good, which explores art, autism and astonishment, including his own autism diagnosis in adulthood.

English

At the venue (Concord Free Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Concord Free Public Library

Wednesday, October 21

Thursday, October 22

  • History
  • All ages
  • Free
  • New

Bookmobile at the Mighty Squirrel Biergarten at Gore Place

Waltham Public Library, Waltham Outdoor

A library bookmobile visit at a biergarten at Gore Place where visitors can get library cards and borrow or return items. Entrance is free.

English

At the venue (Waltham Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Waltham Public Library
to 8:00 PM
  • Arts
  • Ages 13+
  • Free
  • New

2026 Fall Exhibitions Opening Reception

MIT List Visual Arts Center, 20 Ames Street, Building E15, Cambridge, MA 02139, Cambridge Indoor

An opening reception with an artist talk for two contemporary art exhibitions, one of sculpture and drawing and one of moving-image installations. Light refreshments are served.

English

At the venue (MIT Events Calendar, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by MIT Events Calendar

Friday, October 23

Saturday, October 24

  • Reading
  • Adults
  • Free
  • New

Concord Festival of Authors: Poetry Panel with Nate Klug and Catherine Stearns

The Workshop, Concord Indoor

An in-person afternoon of poetry readings by Nate Klug and Catherine Stearns, followed by a question-and-answer session on their inspirations and craft.

English

At the venue (Concord Free Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Concord Free Public Library

Sunday, October 25

Monday, October 26

  • Reading
  • Adults
  • Free
  • New

Concord Festival of Authors: Julie Carrick Dalton, author of The Forest Becomes Her

The Workshop, Concord Indoor

An author discusses her novel set around a development that replaces an old forest in Concord.

English

At the venue (Concord Free Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Concord Free Public Library

Tuesday, October 27

Wednesday, October 28

Thursday, October 29

  • Kids and adults
  • Free
  • New

Baby’s First Playgroup & New Parent Support Group (with Somerville Family Learning Collaborative)

Auditorium, Somerville Indoor

A weekly support group for new parents that includes developmentally appropriate play for their babies. Run by an outside organization.

English

At the venue (Somerville Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Somerville Public Library

Saturday, October 31

Sunday, November 1

Monday, November 2

Thursday, November 5

Friday, November 6

to 8:00 PM
  • Arts
  • Adults
  • Free
  • New

Evan Mirapaul | In Concert: Photography and the Violin

Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester Indoor

A presentation by collector Evan Mirapaul on his collection of photographs depicting the violin and what the instrument has symbolized across cultures.

English

At the venue (Griffin Museum of Photography, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Griffin Museum of Photography

Saturday, November 7

to 6:00 PM
  • Arts
  • Adults
  • Free
  • New

Common Time : American Musicality Artist Reception

Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester Indoor

A reception celebrating the artists of the Common Time exhibition, following a panel conversation, with a toast to the photographers whose work documents American music.

English

At the venue (Griffin Museum of Photography, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Griffin Museum of Photography

Monday, November 9

Saturday, November 14

Saturday, December 5