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Things to do with kids in Somerville

Family-friendly things to do in Somerville in 2026: 34 kid-friendly events plus 116 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, October 8, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Draw Seven State ParkOutdoors · Free
  2. Dunkin'Food · $
  3. Mamaleh's DelicatessenFood · $
  4. McDonald'sFood · $
  5. Taqueria el BarrioFood · $
  6. Burger KingFood · $
  7. Dunkin'Food · $
  8. Field & VineFood · $
  9. Gracie's Ice CreamFood · $
  10. Hen Chicken RiceFood · $
  11. K-Bok Korean Fried ChickenFood · $
  12. Life AliveFood · $
  13. Los Tacos HermanosFood · $
  14. Machu ChickenFood · $
  15. StarbucksFood · $
  16. Taco LocoFood · $
  17. Alfredo's Italian KitchenFood · $
  18. BlocFood · $
  19. Caesar's PizzaFood · $
  20. Caffè NeroFood · $
  21. DaliFood · $
  22. Dosa-N-CurryFood · $
  23. Dunkin'Food · $
  24. Gaya PizzeriaFood · $
  25. Today Thursday, October 8 11:00—11:30 AM West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville,Thursday, October 8, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  26. Storytime at WestThursday, October 8, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  27. Toddler Storytime at CentralThursday, October 8, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  28. Friday, October 9 11:00—11:30 AM West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 021Friday, October 9, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  29. Saturday, October 10 9:00 AM—12:50 PM West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MASaturday, October 10, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  30. Singalong with Matt Heaton at West!Monday, October 12, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  31. Tuesday, October 13 11:00—11:30 AM West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 0Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  32. Disability Commission MeetingTuesday, October 13, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  33. East Branch StorytimeTuesday, October 13, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  34. Lego Club at WestTuesday, October 13, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  35. Wednesday, October 14 2:00—4:00 PM West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 0Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  36. Wednesday, October 14 11:00 AM—12:00 PM West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville,Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  37. Thursday, October 15 11:00—11:30 AM West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA,Thursday, October 15, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  38. Storytime at WestThursday, October 15, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  39. Toddler Storytime at CentralThursday, October 15, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  40. Perler Beads at WestFriday, October 16, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  41. Adult Craft and ChatSunday, October 18, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  42. Art Exhibit DeinstallationSunday, October 18, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  43. Write Nite (part of the West Branch Book Publishing Program)Sunday, October 18, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  44. Board Games at WestTuesday, October 20, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  45. Greater Boston Area Writer's GroupTuesday, October 20, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  46. Spanish Storytime at Central/Cuentos en español at CentralTuesday, October 20, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  47. Storytime at WestThursday, October 22, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events
  48. Toddler Storytime at CentralThursday, October 22, 2026 · Somerville Public Library Events

Family-friendly spots in Somerville

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Upcoming family events in Somerville

ThuOct 8
  1. 10 AMToday Thursday, October 8 11:00—11:30 AM West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville,Somerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 1–12MA, 02144 Baby Lapsit at West Come meet other parents & caregivers of babies (birth - pre-walking -- no walkers, please, for the safety of the babies!).
  2. All dayStorytime at WestSomerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 3–12Join us for stories and songs! All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov
  3. All dayToddler Storytime at CentralSomerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 1–12Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings!Questions?
FriOct 9
  1. 10 AMFriday, October 9 11:00—11:30 AM West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 021Somerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 5–1244 Storytime at West Join us for stories and songs!
SatOct 10
  1. 9 AMSaturday, October 10 9:00 AM—12:50 PM West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MASomerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 1–124 Scavenger Hunt Saturday at West It's Scavenger Hunt Saturday at West!
MonOct 12
  1. All daySingalong with Matt Heaton at West!Somerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 3–12Join us at the West Branch on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for fun with Matt Heaton!Questions?
TueOct 13
  1. 10 AMTuesday, October 13 11:00—11:30 AM West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 0Somerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 5–12Singalong with Matt Heaton at West! Join us at the West Branch on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for fun with Matt Heaton!Questions?…
  2. All dayDisability Commission MeetingSomerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 3–12
  3. All dayEast Branch StorytimeSomerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 3–12Join Meghan for stories, songs, finger plays and fun!We appreciate strollers being parked outside as we have limited space indoors.
  4. All dayLego Club at WestSomerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 5–12We provide the Lego, you provide the creativity!Questions?
WedOct 14
  1. 10 AMWednesday, October 14 2:00—4:00 PM West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 0Somerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 5–12Lego Club at West We provide the Lego, you provide the creativity!Questions?
  2. 11 AMWednesday, October 14 11:00 AM—12:00 PM West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville,Somerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 5–12MA, 02144 Music with Little Groove at West Come sing and dance with Little Groove Music!
ThuOct 15
  1. 10 AMThursday, October 15 11:00—11:30 AM West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA,Somerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 1–124 Baby Lapsit at West Come meet other parents & caregivers of babies (birth - pre-walking -- no walkers, please, for the safety of the babies!).
  2. All dayStorytime at WestSomerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 3–12Join us for stories and songs! All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov
  3. All dayToddler Storytime at CentralSomerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 1–12Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings!Questions?
FriOct 16
  1. All dayPerler Beads at WestSomerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 3–12Better our floor than yours! Join us in the West Branch Children's Room to make Perler Bead creations. Best for ages 5+, under 8 with a…
SunOct 18
  1. All dayAdult Craft and ChatSomerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 5–12Work on your knitting, drawing, or other craft project at home while chatting with others.
  2. All dayArt Exhibit DeinstallationSomerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 3–12The exhibit on Wage Theft will be taken down during this time.
  3. All dayWrite Nite (part of the West Branch Book Publishing Program)Somerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 3–12Drop-in writing space for members of the West Branch Book Publishing Program only.
TueOct 20
  1. All dayBoard Games at WestSomerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 5–13We provide the games, you provide the playing!Intended for kids and tweens up to 8th grade; under age 8 with a grownup, please.
  2. All dayGreater Boston Area Writer's GroupSomerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 3–12This is a writers group that meets every other week to share and workshop written work.Free
  3. All daySpanish Storytime at Central/Cuentos en español at CentralSomerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 3–12Join Gabi for songs and stories in Spanish!¡Cuentos en español con Gabi!Questions/preguntas?
ThuOct 22
  1. All dayStorytime at WestSomerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 3–12Join us for stories and songs! All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov
  2. All dayToddler Storytime at CentralSomerville Public Library Events · Library · Ages 1–12Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings!Questions?