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As Somerville embarks on the next legislative term, Mayor-Elect Jake Wilson, the Somerville City Council, and the Somerville School Committee invite the community to attend the 2026 Inaugural events.

What: For the first time, the City’s Parks & Recreation Department will host a Kid & Teen Zone for the inauguration to help families enjoy the events. Games, activities, pizza (including gluten-free), and light snacks for ages 5-16 will be offered near the main Reception area in rooms provided courtesy of the Somerville Arts Council’s SomArt Space program.

Where: The Parks & Rec Kid & Teen Zone is on the second floor of the Armory (191 Highland Ave.).

Drop-Off & Activity Times: Open to families attending Saturday’s inaugural events, youth drop-off and registration will be from 5 to 8:30 p.m., and activities will run from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. 


 


For more information including directions, parking, interpretation info, and more, please visit somervillema.gov/inauguration2026.  


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Add to Calendar 2026-01-03 17:00:00 2026-01-03 20:30:00 Kid & Teen Zone (for the Inauguration) As Somerville embarks on the next legislative term, Mayor-Elect Jake Wilson, the Somerville City Council, and the Somerville School Committee invite the community to attend the 2026 Inaugural events. What: For the first time, the City’s Parks & Recreation Department will host a Kid & Teen Zone for the inauguration to help families enjoy the events. Games, activities, pizza (including gluten-free), and light snacks for ages 5-16 will be offered near the main Reception area in rooms provided courtesy of the Somerville Arts Council’s SomArt Space program.Where: The Parks & Rec Kid & Teen Zone is on the second floor of the Armory (191 Highland Ave.).Drop-Off & Activity Times: Open to families attending Saturday’s inaugural events, youth drop-off and registration will be from 5 to 8:30 p.m., and activities will run from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.    For more information including directions, parking, interpretation info, and more, please visit somervillema.gov/inauguration2026.   Somerville Armory 191 Highland Ave. Somerville , MA 02143 United States America/New_York public `

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