SustainaVille Week 2026: Celebrate Climate, Community, and Connection in Somerville
Free, family-friendly events May 2-8 highlight local sustainability efforts
Community members are invited to celebrate SustainaVille Week 2026, Somerville’s annual week-long series of free events and workshops showcasing the city’s climate progress, creativity, and goals and sharing useful tips and information.
“Climate action thrives when we take it on together as a community,” said Mayor Jake Wilson. “Whether you’re a seasoned climate advocate, just discovering Somerville’s climate initiatives, or looking to make a sustainable change at home, we look forward to celebrating, learning, and taking climate action with you.”
2026 marks the ninth year of SustainaVille Week, with events coordinated by the Office of Sustainability and Environment.
2026 Events:
All information on somervillema.gov/sustainavilleweek
Block Party on Mossland St.
Date/Time: Saturday, May 2, 1-4 p.m.
Where: Mossland St.
About: Kick-off SustainaVille Week with City staff, commissions, and local climate organizations. Activities and refreshments will be available. The City’s Mobility Division will also share updates on the Elm-Beacon Connector project (somervillema.gov/elmbeacon) including a demonstration of the future Neighborway plan for Mossland Street.
Energy Efficiency Home Tours
Date/Time: Sunday, May 3, 1-4 p.m.
Where: Visit somervillema.gov/sustainavilleweek for open house locations and suggested bike route
About: Hear directly from Somerville homeowners about their experiences with home electrification and retrofit projects and learn about opportunities available to you. This event will be held in collaboration with Mothers Out Front.
SustainaVille Book Club
Date/Time: Monday, May 4, 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Where: West Branch Library, 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
About: Book lovers are invited to meet OSE staff, neighbors, and author Cate Mimgoya-LaFortune to discuss her book, “Climate Action for Busy People” .
Compost Give Away
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 5, 1-5 p.m.
Where: Glen Park Community Garden, 150 Glen Street, Somerville, MA 02145
About: Pick up free, finished compost and learn about the City’s free curbside food waste collection pilot program in East Somerville. Learn more at somervillema.gov/foodwaste.
Energy Efficiency Tour of the Kennedy School
Date/Time: Thursday, May 7, 4-6 p.m.
Where: The Kennedy School, 5 Cherry Street, Somerville, MA 02144
About: Visit the Kennedy School to see recent energy efficiency upgrades at work: tour highlights include new chillers, pumps, and controls.
Arbor Day Picnic in the Park
Date/Time: Friday, May 8, 3-6 p.m.
Where: Lincoln Park, 290 Washington Street, Somerville, MA 02143
About: Celebrate Arbor Day and the end of SustainaVille Week. Activities include: tree planting, climate carnival games, refreshments, and more.
Attending Somerville Open Studios? The event will feature RE NEW: Recycled Art Show, an SOS Locavore exhibition celebrating transformation, sustainability, and creative reinvention. This show explores how discarded and repurposed materials can be reimagined into compelling sculptural forms and textures that speak to environmental awareness and artistic innovation. View RE New from April 25 to May 17 at 62A Summer Street. Learn more at: somervilleopenstudios.org.
For a full schedule of events, please visit somervillema.gov/sustainavilleweek.
Sign up for the SustainaVille newsletter at somervillema.gov/subscribe for updates from OSE staff and news on the City’s climate action initiatives.
Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact the ADA Coordinator at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov.
The City of Somerville can provide you with an interpreter in your language for free. To request an interpreter, please contact us at languageaccess@somervillema.gov or call 311 (617-666-3311) at least 7 days in advance of these events.
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