Before sitting down at the table consider tips for healthier holiday eating! Avoiding skipping meals or consuming too much alcohol are just a couple of tips we will address this holiday season. Together, we will come up with strategies to work around all of the high fat and sugar that comes with holiday celebrations without skipping out on all the fun and tasty treats!
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All Upcoming Events, Starting on Dec 19, 2025
General Exercise at Holland Street (Council on Aging)
Add some movement to your day! General Exercise is a chair-based fitness class with supported standing strength training and balance. We use a play ball, handheld weights and resistance band to work on functional and therapeutic movement patterns. Enjoy moving to music while doing easy-to-follow cardio, mobility, strengthening and stretching exercises.
Union Square Jingle
Head to Union Square from 1 to 6 p.m., shop, sip, follow the Festivus Trail, enjoy window displays and holiday lights, pose with crazy inflatables, vie for prizes, take Elfie Selfies, and more.
Somerville Flea Holiday Market
Find that unique gift for that unique person. We’ll have two jam-packed floors of gift buying goodness featuring curated vintage wares and artisan creations.
Davis Square Holidate
Shop, dine, and chill out all day and eve amid holiday lights and enjoy holiday specials, sales, giveaways, a raffle, and more throughout the Square as Davis Square merchants host the first ever Davis Square Holidate.
Somerville Winter Farmers Market
The Center for the Arts at the Armory is proud to offer a weekly winter market with 71+ local food vendors with the best locally grown and regionally produced foods, including fresh produce, cheese, eggs, meats, fish, breads, tamales, pastries, chocolate, skincare products, and more.
Spa Day at the Center
The Somerville HIgh School Cosmetology students will be joining us at the Holland Street Center.
*Manicures (regular or gel) $5.
*Hair Styling (roller set, curling iron sets, flat iron styling, and updo or braids.) $5.
LaBlast Ballroom Dance Fitness (Council of Aging)
LaBlast® is a revolutionary dance fitness program based on all the dances from "Dancing with the Stars." Take your mind, body and soul on a journey through Ballroom and Latin dances from different countries and cultures. "LaBlast is a workout in disguise"™ while learning the true skill of dance. No partner necessary!
Please see flyer for additional details.
McGrath Boulevard (MassDOT) Design Open House
A live virtual Design Public Hearing (DPH) and an Open House will be hosted to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed roadway reconstruction project on McGrath Highway.
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Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of the Somerville Planning Board will be conducted via remote participation.
Human Rights Commission Compliance and Training Subcommittee Meeting
Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of the Somerville Human Rights Commission may be conducted via remote participation.
LGBTQIA+ Virtual Exercise Class (Council on Aging)
This is an online version of the General Exercise class that welcomes the LGBTQIA+ community and alliances. Enjoy seated exercises with the option to use dumbbells and work on standing strength and balance. This easy-to-follow workout focuses on functional fitness to help maintain an independent and active lifestyle.
Email Michelle for Zoom link.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Please join Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
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