Celebrate Union’s character, meet more neighbors, and help make local businesses’ registers sing! For more details, follow us on social. See you in the Square!
*Event details are subject to change. Please refer to the event host’s website or social media for the most up-to-date information.
Connect with Somerville Police Department officers to build relationships and talk about community issues.
Costumes welcome!
High Energy Vintage is excited to be back open, and they want to celebrate with you! This October also marks 14 years of High Energy Vintage… wow!
Make sure to wear something snazzy!
Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!
Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!
Union Square Farmers Market will run:
Saturdays from 9am-1pm
May 10- October 25
Rather than a traditional yard sale, the Salvage Sale is a two-part shopping experience: a curated, seasonally-themed secondhand sale where 100% of the proceeds go to the Growing Center; and a "Makers' Market" filled with local craft vendors who participate for a nominal fee but get to keep all the proceeds of their sales.
Celebrate spooky season with a purr-anormal comedy show to benefit Black Cat Rescue!
Hosted by @KristaPatronick- you'll be sure to cackle when @NancySen, @CharlieOfDoomComedy, @ShawnSmith, or @NickHesper are on stage.
Tickets are free but please register on Eventbrite!
Donations via QR code or cash will be accepted at the door. $10 suggested donation per person.
Find your zen under the canopy of green & amongst the candles in Upstairs at Bow with Zola of Be Easy Meditation. This upbeat class is set to modern music, mostly r&b. Must bring your own yoga mat. Drop-ins welcome!
The Somerville Community Growing Center is a quarter-acre, municipally-owned green space operated and stewarded by the non-profit volunteer Friends of the Community Growing Center.
At their Volunteer Orientation, you'll take a thorough tour of the space, learn its 30-plus year history, and take in the logistics of on-site volunteering.
Learn important details like:
everything from accessing the electrical and water supply to finding the right tools
where to check for the most up-to-date garden info and tasks, and specifics on seasonal clean-up and maintenance tasks (like snow removal in winter, watering in summer)
the benefits of native plants in the rain and pollinator gardens and discover the many local partner organizations they've collaborated with over the years.
the myriad of opportunities to get involved, from garden team to event support, outreach to composting, program planning, open hours hosting and more!
The Orientation is around 75 minutes long, with plenty of opportunities for questions. If you want to dive in BEFORE taking an orientation, visit our SignUpGenius page to sign up for an opportunity TODAY at bit.ly/scgc-volunteer.
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the Somerville Commission for Women, RESPOND, Inc., and the Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) invite residents to attend the City’s annual Domestic Violence Vigil. This annual vigil is dedicated to commemorating the lives lost to domestic violence in the past year, recognizing the strength of survivors, and renewing our community’s shared commitment to eradicating domestic violence.
Attendees will be invited to raise a candle in remembrance of domestic violence victims and join neighbors from across Somerville at the location. Community groups will be tabling with information and resources.
Attendees can access the event space through the red door on Properzi.
The event is free and open to the public. Light food and refreshments will be provided.
Tuesdays are for Trivia at the Indo!
Join the Indo every Tuesday in the pub for an exciting challenge of wits & intellect!
Play to win gift cards and other prizes, or just come hang out and make some new friends!
Arrive early to grab a table. Seating in the pub is first come, first served.
On Tuesday October 28, Elsewhere Shakespeare will be performing Richard III in Somerville at Upstairs at Bow in Bow Market. Join in for free at 7pm.
Karaoke at Vera's happens every Tuesday @ 9pm!
Sing at Vera's every Tuesday from 9pm-midnight for a super fun karaoke night hosted by @peopleskaraoke
No cover! 21+ with valid I.D.
Calling all queens!
Vera's 1st annual Miss Twin Peaks Drag Contest takes place on Wednesday, October 29th!
Hosted by Amanda Playwith.
Do you have what it takes to be Vera's Miss Twin Peaks 2025? Sign up to enter the contest here! (Sign up open until October 20.)
Join AERONAUT Somerville for their monthly DRAG NIGHT- with a Halloween twist! Dykelangelo hosts local returning Queens Coleslaw and Severity Stone alongside featured performer Stabitha Christie and newcomer Hix Holiness!
Tickets are $15 per guest and everyone is encouraged to arrive at 7:30pm so you and your party have plenty of time to be seated and grab beers! Don't forget cash (or have your Venmo ready) to tip the drag stars and stick around after the show to meet the performers, check out their merch, and enjoy the taproom!
On Wednesdays we play bingo!
Join Vera's every Wednesday from 8-10pm for Drag Bingo!
Hosted by the lovely Amanda Playwith!
Grab your friends and win some fabulous prizes! Free to play!
Gather your coven for a night of tarot, themed specials, and mystical proprietors of magical goods. Hosted by Side Quest Books & Games + Dark Mode.
From 4 to 9 PM, Bow Market transforms into a mystical realm filled with tarot readings, spooky specials, and mystical proprietors offering magical goods. There will also be activities like candle making and a Spellwork station. Whether you're a seasoned witch or just in it for the vibes, you'll find something to spark your spirit.
Boogie over to Arts at the Armory Oct 30th for the 4th annual Rocky Horror Picture Show with the Teseracte Players for a special 50th anniversary screening!
Jump into the 1975 musical comedy horror cult classic in-person and live this Halloween! Costumes and call backs are highly encouraged; the Teseracte Players will lead the charge and make sure you don’t miss a moment of the raucous ride.
Doors open at 7:00PM; the viewing starts at 8:00PM. Come early and enjoy wine, beer, and snacks from the Performance Hall bar.
The Teseracte Players of Boston have roamed New England, bringing Dr. Frank-N-Furter and friends to life for 20+ years.
The sh*t bags can be purchased for an additional fee with your tickets at checkout. They will contain all the props you need (like confetti and noisemakers) to dive into Janet and Brad’s wild sojourn at the castle.
Recommended for Ages 17+
Get tickets here.
All ticket sales are final.
A free parking lot is located behind the Armory; additional overflow parking is available on 75 Belmont Street.
Calling all witches, ghouls, and monsters! Get ready for a HALLOWEEN BONANZA at Aeronaut Somerville on Friday, October 31 from 7 to11 PM. They’ll have spooky specials, mesmerizing music, and more:
Embrace fall flavors with a Halloween-exclusive cinnamon sugar rim on your pour of Patchwork, Aeronaut’s Spiced Pumpkin Brown Ale
Sip on a selection of seasonal brews with a curated Frightening Flight
Show off your incredible costumes with a photo booth, and compete in a costume contest!
Enjoy vampiric vibes with Halloween tunes and a selection of scary movies playing on silent in the background
Get your tickets here.
The venue is 21+ with valid, unexpired, physical, government-issued IDs required for entry. Minors will be admitted only when accompanied by their own 21+ parent or guardian, and children must be supervised at all times. All guardians must provide proper identification as well. For more information on this policy, please reach out to us directly at hi@aeronaut.net.
Head to Aeronaut every other Wednesday for Hong Kong-style Mahjong and beer!
Beginners and experts welcome!
Want a primer on how to play? Check out these tutorials:
For Beginner Players —> Basic Hong Kong Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JGsb87PEIo
For Intermediate Players —> Advanced Hong Kong Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVQyV7OMWdA
Somerville's first urban Ren Faire! Hear ye, hear ye! Lace up your corset and grab your stein — it's Ren Faire time!
Bring your caravan of court jesters for a full day of events, performances, vendors, photo ops and revelry. Finish it out with the Enchanted Forest Ball starting at 8pm at Upstairs at Bow — all free!
A good time shall be had by all, by royal decree of Side Quest Books & Games and Remnant Brewing. Until then, fair ones!
Join Eversource Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at a Somerville Pre-Construction Open House to learn about their Greater Cambridge Energy Program. This program is a first-of-its-kind transmission system initiative that facilitates access to clean energy resources so that customers will continue to have reliable power to meet their energy needs.
Construction is underway in Cambridge and expected to kick-off in early-2026 in Somerville.
Overall, the project includes a new underground substation in Cambridge as well as new underground electric transmission and distribution lines spanning Somerville, Cambridge, and AllstonBrighton.
DROP-IN HOURS 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Project team members will be available in person to provide information and address your questions.
Head to Aeronaut every other Wednesday for Hong Kong-style Mahjong and beer!
Beginners and experts welcome!
Want a primer on how to play? Check out these tutorials:
For Beginner Players —> Basic Hong Kong Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JGsb87PEIo
For Intermediate Players —> Advanced Hong Kong Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVQyV7OMWdA
We're welcoming back our friend and favorite author, Thea Engst, for a night of tarot-inspired fun in the pub.
Sip cocktails from Thea's award winning book, Spirits of the Tarot (signed copies for sale while supplies last!), and find out what the cards hold with tarot readings by Alayna.
Event is first come, first served. Please email hello@theindo.com for more information.
Travel through time and tell the future at "Rewind, Record, PLAY!” a retrofuturist fundraiser cocktail bash in celebration of the Somerville Museum's 100th Anniversary!
Enjoy music spanning the century with TJ the DJ, Joe Lynch as emcee and special guest Isaac Asimov reincarnated as a robot!
Food, drinks, and interactive stations, including vtubing, AI and aTime Capsule!
Be a part of history and take your own photo or piece of memorabilia to give future Somervillens a glimpse of what life was like today!
On Wednesdays we play bingo!
Join Vera's every Wednesday from 8-10pm for Drag Bingo!
Hosted by the lovely Amanda Playwith!
Grab your friends and win some fabulous prizes! Free to play!
Head to Aeronaut every other Wednesday for Hong Kong-style Mahjong and beer!
Beginners and experts welcome!
Want a primer on how to play? Check out these tutorials:
For Beginner Players —> Basic Hong Kong Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JGsb87PEIo
For Intermediate Players —> Advanced Hong Kong Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVQyV7OMWdA
Karaoke at Vera's happens every Tuesday @ 9pm!
Sing at Vera's every Tuesday from 9pm-midnight for a super fun karaoke night hosted by @peopleskaraoke
No cover! 21+ with valid I.D.
Tuesdays are for Trivia at the Indo!
Join the Indo every Tuesday in the pub for an exciting challenge of wits & intellect!
Play to win gift cards and other prizes, or just come hang out and make some new friends!
Arrive early to grab a table. Seating in the pub is first come, first served.
Visit the city’s oldest burial ground, where friendly ghosts will tell you about their lives in 18th century Somerville.
Learn about the city’s past from those who lived it.
Part of Somerstreets: Monster Mash
Free and Open to the Public - $5 Suggested Donation
Hosted by the Somerville Museum.
Save the date for some community fun on Sunday, October 19, from 2:00–6:00 PM on Somerville Ave (from School St to Warren Ave), (Severe weather date: Sunday, October 26)
Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon at Monster Mash, a free and family-friendly Halloween celebration in Union Square! Come in costume and show off your spooky costumes in our Halloween Parade.
-Two stages of live music
-Local craft vendors curated by Blue Banda Relics and Tiny Turns Paperie
-Delicious food vendors
Let’s get spooky, Somerville!
Join Aeronaut Brewery in Somerville on Sunday 10/19 from 1-5pm for PUMPKIN CARVING! What better way to celebrate the spooky season than to get creative with carving while sipping on your favorite Aeronaut beer?
Tickets are $20 and include a pumpkin from Wilson Farm and all the tools you need to be a Halloween decorator extraordinaire!
Hour long ticket time slots are available from 1pm-5pm!
Session A : 1-2pm
Session B : 2-3pm
Session C : 3-4pm
Session D : 4-5pm
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Tickets are non-refundable unless there is a cancelation by venue.
Venue is 21+ with valid, unexpired, physical, government-issued IDs required for entry. Minors will be admitted only when accompanied by their own 21+ parent or guardian, and children must be supervised at all times. All guardians must provide proper identification as well. For more information on this policy, please reach out to us directly at hi@aeronaut.net.
Fuel up before the Monster Mash with a special themed brunch at The Independent.
Full brunch menu plus seasonal, spooky food & beverage specials.
Costumes and reservations are encouraged.
Welcome to the Monster Mash Pumpkin Sensory Play event from 10am-1pm! Head to Bow Market for a spooktacular time filled with pumpkin-themed sensory activities. Get ready to squish, squash, and explore with different textures and materials. This in-person event is perfect for little ones 1-6 years old who love to get into things and have a gourd time! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to wash, paint and explore with pumpkins in a fun and safe environment.
Head to Bow Market for a day dedicated to all things mushrooms! You won’t want to miss this full-on mushroom celebration featuring fungi, food & retail specials, vendors, and fun.
Shroomy Highlights Include:
Costume/Outfit Contest – Dress in your most mushroom-inspired outfit for a chance to win prizes!
Wild Mushroom Education Table – Hosted by Maria Pinto, learn about local wild varieties and their many mysteries.
Grow Table – Featuring mushroom growing tips and tricks from Bright Oasis Farm.
Nature Photography Prints – Stunning mushroom-focused prints by Bill Hickney.
Mushroom Beer – Yes, mushroom beer! Courtesy of Remnant Brewing.
Shroomy Food Specials & Merch – Unique mushroom-inspired dishes and goodies from vendors throughout the market.
Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Mushrooms! – The Mushroom Shop will be fully stocked with a wild variety of fresh fungi to take home.
Come jam with YellowShed, a tap dance company inclined to craft, at the Union Square Farmers Market!
They’ll be tap dancing all day- come join!
YellowShed will also be selling original artwork created by tap dancing with paint! For a preview of the fun we’ll be having on Saturday, check out their YouTube channel - YellowShed.
Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!
Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!
Union Square Farmers Market will run:
Saturdays from 9am-1pm
May 10- October 25
On Wednesdays we play bingo!
Join Vera's every Wednesday from 8-10pm for Drag Bingo!
Hosted by the lovely Amanda Playwith!
Grab your friends and win some fabulous prizes! Free to play!
Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.
Bring a book and read.
Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.
Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.
Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.
Karaoke at Vera's happens every Tuesday @ 9pm!
Sing at Vera's every Tuesday from 9pm-midnight for a super fun karaoke night hosted by @peopleskaraoke
No cover! 21+ with valid I.D.
Tuesdays are for Trivia at the Indo!
Join the Indo every Tuesday in the pub for an exciting challenge of wits & intellect!
Play to win gift cards and other prizes, or just come hang out and make some new friends!
Arrive early to grab a table. Seating in the pub is first come, first served.
Head to Aeronaut for an Evening of Fun, Connections & Laughter!
Whether you’re pitching a friend or just there to mingle, this night is all about meeting amazing singles and having a fantastic time.
Want to pitch your friend?
Sign up in advance. Spots are limited, so don’t wait!
Prepare a quick, light-hearted presentation about:
What makes your friend awesome
What they’re looking for in a partner
Presenters get a complimentary drink at the event!
Just want to attend and mingle?
No problem – join the fun! Bring your friends, relax, and enjoy meeting other amazing singles. It's all about making new connections and having a great time.
After the Presentations:
Stick around for a Single Mingle Mixer! This is your chance to chat, make connections, and maybe see if sparks fly.
Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!
Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!
Union Square Farmers Market will run:
Saturdays from 9am-1pm
May 10- October 25
Prospect Hill will be open to the public on select dates and times from May through October as part of HISTORY ON THE LINE, a series of exhibitions and programs organized by the Somerville Museum and funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism's MA250 initiative and the City of Somerville.
On Wednesdays we play bingo!
Join Vera's every Wednesday from 8-10pm for Drag Bingo!
Hosted by the lovely Amanda Playwith!
Grab your friends and win some fabulous prizes! Free to play!
Head to Aeronaut every other Wednesday for Hong Kong-style Mahjong and beer!
Beginners and experts welcome!
Want a primer on how to play? Check out these tutorials:
For Beginner Players —> Basic Hong Kong Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JGsb87PEIo
For Intermediate Players —> Advanced Hong Kong Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVQyV7OMWdA
Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.
Bring a book and read.
Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.
Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.
Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.
Karaoke at Vera's happens every Tuesday @ 9pm!
Sing at Vera's every Tuesday from 9pm-midnight for a super fun karaoke night hosted by @peopleskaraoke
No cover! 21+ with valid I.D.
Tuesdays are for Trivia at the Indo!
Join the Indo every Tuesday in the pub for an exciting challenge of wits & intellect!
Play to win gift cards and other prizes, or just come hang out and make some new friends!
Arrive early to grab a table. Seating in the pub is first come, first served.
Aeronaut is teaming up with B-Side to host a modern version of the classic 60's game show The Dating Game on Monday, October 6! Watch 16 bachelors and bachelorettes find romance, or just a really good story.
If you're interested in becoming a contestant on The Dating Game, fill out this form. (Only Boston B-Side Members will be selected as contestants. The event is free and open for everyone to come watch!)
The venue is 21+ with valid, unexpired, physical, government-issued IDs required for entry. Minors will be admitted only when accompanied by their own 21+ parent or guardian, and children must be supervised at all times. All guardians must provide proper identification as well. For more information on this policy, please reach out directly at hi@aeronaut.net.
How it Works:
From Sept 8 - Oct 2, community members can donate GENTLY USED children's size costumes at any of the 3 costume drop-off bins. Drop-off bins are located at the 3 Somerville libraries:
East Branch
115 Broadway, Somerville
Central Library
79 Highland Ave, Somerville
West Branch
40 College Ave, Somerville
Then, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 1-4pm, head to the Central Library Auditorium to browse all the costumes and pick out one costume per kid!*
*Finding a costume in your size is not guaranteed. First come, first served.
Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!
Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!
Union Square Farmers Market will run:
Saturdays from 9am-1pm
May 10- October 25
Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.
Bring a book and read.
Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.
Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.
Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.
