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Toddler & baby activities in Cambridge, MA this week

Browse story times, playgroups, music and movement, and open play for ages 0–5 in Cambridge, MA.

We reviewed 9,000+ Boston-area events to pick the 10 best toddler & baby activities in Cambridge, MA between September 29 and October 5. Updated daily.

Our best picks: toddler & baby activities in Cambridge, MA — September 29 – October 5

TUESDAY
29
SEPTEMBER

11 AM – 11:30 AM·Main Library — Rey Room · Cambridge

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 45 people. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive a ticket. This program starts promptly.…

4 PM – 4:30 PM·Main Library — Rey Room · Cambridge

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 45 people. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive a ticket. This program starts promptly. Unclaimed seats…

5:30 PM – 5:50 PM·Central Square Branch — Lewis Room · Cambridge

Bounces and rhymes for our youngest library patrons. Recommended for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.

WEDNESDAY
30
SEPTEMBER

10 AM – 10:30 AM·Main Library — Rey Room · Cambridge

Bounces and rhymes for caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language and motor skills. Recommended for babies ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 15 babies and their caregivers. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The entire pa…

THURSDAY
1
OCTOBER

11 AM – 11:45 AM·Valente Branch — Program Room · Cambridge

Come join us to listen to a Brazilian folktale about a star and a sunflower, do a simple hands-on activity and sing some fun songs with us! This program is recommended for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. This replaces our weekly Story Time for Thursday, October 1.

11 AM – 11:30 AM·Main Library — Rey Room · Cambridge

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Recommended for children 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 45 people. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive a ticket. This program starts promptly. Uncl…

12:30 PM – 12:50 PM·O'Connell Branch · Cambridge

Bounces and rhymes for caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language and motor skills. Recommended for babies ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4019 for more information.

FRIDAY
2
OCTOBER

11 AM – 11:45 AM·O'Connell Branch · Cambridge

This interactive 45-minute children’s show is designed to engage young audiences through music, movement, and play. A professional musician with an acoustic guitar leads the program, and an assistant guides the kids through activities with rhythm instruments, scarves, original songs, and familiar favorites to keep the…

SATURDAY
3
OCTOBER

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM·Main Library — Curious George Room · Cambridge

Join the Cambridge Public Library and the International School of Boston as they collaborate to host a French story time and a music-and-movement session where children will sing, move, enjoy a classic book read aloud in French, and create a small craft to take home. Parents will walk away with simple, effective tips t…

MONDAY
5
OCTOBER

11 AM – 11:30 AM·Boudreau Branch · Cambridge

Bounces and rhymes for caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language and motor skills. Recommended for babies ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4017 for more information.

Questions

What counts as a toddler or baby activity?

An event the organizer lists for children 5 and under, or whose listing names babies, toddlers or preschoolers: story times, playgroups, music and movement, open play and parent-and-child classes.

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Most are. Library programs are free; some classes, such as swim, gymnastics or music, charge a fee. Each event's page has the details.

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