3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Reading Ages 13–17 Teen-Led Program Robbins Library, Arlington Indoor A teen-planned program at the library, with the format decided by the Teen Advisory Board. Ideas mentioned include a video game tournament, fashion show or book club. English Full details (Robbins Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Robbins Library Share Teen-Led Program WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Games Ages 3+ Robbins – Kids’ Family Game Night Robbins Library, Arlington Indoor A drop-in family game night at the library with board games and floor puzzles for kids of all ages and their grown-ups. English Full details (Robbins Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Robbins Library Share Robbins – Kids’ Family Game Night WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Games Ages 1–5 Robbins – Kids’ Toddler Time Robbins Library, Arlington Indoor A drop-in toddler play session in the children's room where kids and grown-ups build and play with a new collaborative toy. English Full details (Robbins Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Robbins Library Share Robbins – Kids’ Toddler Time WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Games Grades 6–12 Board Game Afternoon Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor An unstructured drop-in afternoon for teens to play board games and snacks with friends. English Full details (Winchester Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Winchester Public Library Share Board Game Afternoon WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Games Ages 7–11 New Kids' Game Shows! (O'Neill) Cambridge Public Library (O'Neill Branch), Cambridge Indoor Kids play game-show style games based on Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, trivia and bingo, with snacks provided. English Full details (Cambridge Public Library Public Events, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cambridge Public Library Public Events Share Kids' Game Shows! (O'Neill) WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Arts Ages 3–18 Haunted House Community Center, Lexington Indoor A Halloween event where costumed visitors tour a haunted community center, with crafts, pumpkin painting, games and a family movie. Sensory-friendly (as reported by the venue) English Full details (Town of Lexington calendar, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Town of Lexington calendar Share Haunted House WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Arts Ages 2–12 Robbins – Kids’ Superhero Party Robbins Library, Arlington Indoor A drop-in superhero-themed party for children ages 2 to 12 with games and crafts. English Full details (Robbins Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Robbins Library Share Robbins – Kids’ Superhero Party WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Games Ages 7–12 Robbins – Kids’ Chess Club Robbins Library, Arlington Indoor A drop-in chess club for children where they play with members of the Arlington High School Chess Club. Beginners welcome. English Full details (Robbins Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Robbins Library Share Robbins – Kids’ Chess Club WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
3:15 PM to 5:00 PM Games Ages 12–18 New Tarot Readings for Teens (Main) Cambridge Public Library (Main Library), Cambridge Indoor Drop-in tarot readings for teens with a visiting practitioner. English Full details (Cambridge Public Library Public Events, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cambridge Public Library Public Events Share Tarot Readings for Teens (Main) WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
2:30 PM to 5:00 PM Games Ages 13–17 Teen Area Game Day Robbins Library, Arlington Indoor Open gaming on the library's video game consoles in the teen area, with rotating crafts such as button making. English Full details (Robbins Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Robbins Library Share Teen Area Game Day WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Arts Ages 3–17 New Wednesdays of Wonder - W.O.W.! (O'Neill) Cambridge Public Library (O'Neill Branch), Cambridge Indoor A weekly drop-in afternoon of games and a different craft or STEAM activity each week, this week making monster paintings. No registration is required. English Full details (Cambridge Public Library Public Events, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cambridge Public Library Public Events Share Wednesdays of Wonder - W.O.W.! (O'Neill) WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Arts Ages 3–17 New Wednesdays of Wonder - W.O.W.! (Valente) Cambridge Public Library (Valente Branch), Cambridge Indoor A weekly drop-in afternoon of games and a different craft or STEAM activity each week for kids of all ages. No registration is required. English Full details (Cambridge Public Library Public Events, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cambridge Public Library Public Events Share Wednesdays of Wonder - W.O.W.! (Valente) WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Games Ages 5+ New Board Game Afternoon (Main) Cambridge Public Library (Main Library), Cambridge Indoor An afternoon of board games for children ages 5 and up with their caregivers. English Full details (Cambridge Public Library Public Events, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cambridge Public Library Public Events Share Board Game Afternoon (Main) WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM Games Ages 8–12 Robbins – Kids’ DND Campaign Robbins Library, Arlington Indoor A multi-part Dungeons & Dragons campaign where players create characters and go on an adventure together. English Full details (Robbins Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Robbins Library Share Robbins – Kids’ DND Campaign WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Reading Ages 13–16 New Teens Read Book Group (Central Square) Cambridge Public Library (Central Square Branch), Cambridge Indoor A teen book discussion group reading Cemetery Boys together, with pizza provided. Registration is required. English Full details (Cambridge Public Library Public Events, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cambridge Public Library Public Events Share Teens Read Book Group (Central Square) WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Games Ages 6+ Free New Vampire-O Orienteering at Danehy Park Danehy Park, Cambridge Outdoor A free outdoor orienteering game for teams of two to four, using a special map to find checkpoints in Danehy Park. English Full details (Cambridge Human Service Programs, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cambridge Human Service Programs Share Vampire-O Orienteering at Danehy Park WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Reading Grades 6–12 Free New Silent Reading Party Belmont Public Library (Teen Room - 203), Belmont Indoor A quiet group where tweens and teens read books together, bringing their own or choosing from a selection. English Full details (Belmont Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Belmont Public Library Share Silent Reading Party WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Games Ages 13–17 Teen Halloween Party Robbins Library, Arlington Indoor A Halloween party for teens with a costume contest, pumpkin decorating for the Teen Area, and festive games. English Full details (Robbins Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Robbins Library Share Teen Halloween Party WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Games Ages 3+ Robbins – Kids’ Family Game Night Robbins Library, Arlington Indoor A drop-in family game night at the library with board games and floor puzzles for kids of all ages and their grown-ups. English Full details (Robbins Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Robbins Library Share Robbins – Kids’ Family Game Night WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Games Ages 13–17 New Halloween Scavenger Hunt at the Russell Youth and Community Center Russell Youth Center, Cambridge Indoor A Halloween scavenger hunt followed by a hands-on arts and crafts activity at the Russell Youth Center. English Full details (Cambridge Human Service Programs, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cambridge Human Service Programs Share Halloween Scavenger Hunt at the Russell Youth and Community Center WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
Time not listed Games Ages 0–12 New Trick or Treat with Arlington Businesses Arlington · location on the listing Outdoor Children go trick-or-treating at participating Arlington businesses for Halloween. English Full details (Arlington Chamber of Commerce calendar, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Arlington Chamber of Commerce calendar Share Trick or Treat with Arlington Businesses WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Games Grades 6–12 Board Game Afternoon Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor An unstructured drop-in afternoon for teens to play board games and snacks with friends. English Full details (Winchester Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Winchester Public Library Share Board Game Afternoon WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Games Grades 6–12 Teen Hangout Time Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor A hangout in the library's large meeting room for middle and high school students, with games, homework time and snacks. No adults. English Full details (Winchester Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Winchester Public Library Share Teen Hangout Time WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM Engineering Grades K–2 Free New Brickbuilders' Club (grades K–2) Cary Memorial Library (Children's Activity Room), Lexington Indoor Young LEGO fans take on a different building challenge at each meeting, working alone or in groups, and share their builds at the end. English Full details (Cary Memorial Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cary Memorial Library Share Brickbuilders' Club (grades K–2) WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Games Ages 6+ Free New Chess Hour (Boudreau) Cambridge Public Library (Boudreau Branch), Cambridge Indoor An open chess gathering where players of all skill levels can drop in and play against others; chess sets are provided. English Full details (Cambridge Public Library Public Events, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cambridge Public Library Public Events Share Chess Hour (Boudreau) WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
2:30 PM to 5:00 PM Games Ages 13–17 Teen Area Game Day Robbins Library, Arlington Indoor Open gaming on the library's video game consoles in the teen area, with rotating crafts such as button making. English Full details (Robbins Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Robbins Library Share Teen Area Game Day WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Arts Ages 3–17 New Wednesdays of Wonder - W.O.W.! (O'Neill) Cambridge Public Library (O'Neill Branch), Cambridge Indoor A weekly drop-in afternoon of games and a different craft or STEAM activity each week, this week making monster paintings. No registration is required. English Full details (Cambridge Public Library Public Events, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cambridge Public Library Public Events Share Wednesdays of Wonder - W.O.W.! (O'Neill) WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Arts Ages 3–17 New Wednesdays of Wonder - W.O.W.! (Valente) Cambridge Public Library (Valente Branch), Cambridge Indoor A weekly drop-in afternoon of games and a different craft or STEAM activity each week for kids of all ages. No registration is required. English Full details (Cambridge Public Library Public Events, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cambridge Public Library Public Events Share Wednesdays of Wonder - W.O.W.! (Valente) WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Games Ages 5+ New Board Game Afternoon (Main) Cambridge Public Library (Main Library), Cambridge Indoor An afternoon of board games for children ages 5 and up with their caregivers. English Full details (Cambridge Public Library Public Events, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cambridge Public Library Public Events Share Board Game Afternoon (Main) WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Reading Grades 4–6 New GROUP FULL: MCBA Book Group (Central Square) Cambridge Public Library (Central Square Branch), Cambridge Indoor A monthly book group for grades 4 to 6 reading Massachusetts Children's Book Award nominees, with a vote for a favorite title and pizza provided. English Full details (Cambridge Public Library Public Events, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cambridge Public Library Public Events Share GROUP FULL: MCBA Book Group (Central Square) WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Games Ages 3–17 New Pokemon Club (O'Neill) Cambridge Public Library (O'Neill Branch), Cambridge Indoor A biweekly drop-in for Pokémon fans with a themed craft or activity, plus card play and trading. English Full details (Cambridge Public Library Public Events, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cambridge Public Library Public Events Share Pokemon Club (O'Neill) WhatsApp (opens in a new tab) Text message Copy message