Cambridge Mom’s Blog

Come see a family chorus sing original songs about the wonders of space  - 3 FREE shows during the Cambridge Science Festival.   The shows are performed by are geared to families by the North Cambridge Family Opera Company.  We loved the performance in 2008 so much that my then 6 year old son and I […]

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The North Cambridge Opera Company will be performing its annual Opera the next two weekends, March 20, 21, 27 & 28.  The Family Opera is an incredible, unique organization that brings family members together, from ages 5 - 80 to perform Opera style shows - as in story telling with music, not unapproachable music.  Creative […]

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A friend of mine had a birthday and invited us to join her family in Concord for Square Dancing.  My memories of square dancing include wearing bandannas and overalls in a show we had to put on in elementary school.  I shared my good memories, but my 8 year old son was not interested.  This […]

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I found a box labeled yards sale in the basement.  You know, a glass coffee table bowl from Pier One, candle holders, all the things replaced by Legos or non-breakable “dustables” (as my bachelor friend calls all decorative nic-nacs) in my living room.  I don’t know how long they were there waiting for the often […]

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Time to get some early birthday gifts (particularly great for kid’s gifts), or just get a fantastic treat for yourself. Here is the announcement of the annual Porter Square Books sale, from their e-newsletter
“Please remember to join us on Friday, January 1st between 1 and 5 pm for our annual New Year’s Day Sale!! […]

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The Cambridge Moms Blog is looking for a few additional writers to share thoughts, ideas, and events around parenting in the Cambridge area. This is a great way to enjoy writing, share experiences, and build community at the same time!
Please email us at cambridgemoms@gmail.com if you are interested.  Thank you!

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Redbones will be selling grilled veggies in the parking lot in Davis Square at the corner of Herbert and Day Street (around the corner from Redbones) to benefit the Farmers Market from 12 - 5:30 today.  The market runs until 6 pm.  I am so excited that the early apples are available, as well as […]

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Well….Looks like the rain may have skipped us for today (phew!)…..Why not check out the Open Air Circus.  Chances are good (especially if you live in Somerville) that you or your child know some of the performers! And the price of $3 can’t be beat.

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Strawberry season is in full swing.  My three year old daughter and I visited Verrill Farm in Concord yesterday and picked nearly 5 pounds (and probably ate another two) of “low-spray” berries at $2.75 per pound. The berries were abundant, so glossy, like an advertising photo, and sweet.   I kept telling my daughter to […]

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This might be the yummiest part of our current festival overload around town. Details here.
Would say more about my love of local strawberries but we’re off to attempt to get a table at The Friendly Toast for a first visit - hoping it will work if we show up when they open at […]

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Looks like we won’t get a gorgeous sunny day, but it will be mostly cloudy until late afternoon, so get out while you can and check out the 30th Cambridge River Festival. All kinds of art and performance along the river, sponsored by the Cambridge Arts Council.
I will be rocking the Festival all afternoon, helping […]

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Now that Harvard and MIT have wrapped up their commencements and other festival rites, it’s festival season for the rest of us -
Jose Matteo is putting on the Dance for World Community Festival today - with performances until 6:00 and dancing in Harvard Street thereafter.
Down by the river, The Boston Dragon Boat Festival is celebrating […]

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