Come outside and play as warm weather arrives. The Community Development Department (CDD) partners with local businesses and organizations to sponsor free outdoor events across the city. The purpose of Cambridge Plays is to:
- Encourage people to enjoy parks and plazas in our commercial areas.
- Build community and increase access to cultural programming.
- Foster a welcoming and anti-racist environment.
- Support Cambridge’s local businesses.
- Celebrate Cambridge’s cultural diversity.
Interested in leading a Cambridge Plays event? We’re now accepting proposals for 2026! Learn how to apply below. Cambridge Plays events are outdoor daytime events for people of all ages. If you want to contribute to the city’s nightlife scene, please visit the Cambridge NITES page.