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All Upcoming Events, Starting on Dec 17, 2025

Somerville Commission for Persons With Disabilities Meeting

Pursuant to Chapter 107 of the Acts of 2022, this public meeting will be conducted via remote participation.

Urban Design Commission Meeting

Pursuant to Chapter 107 of the Acts of 2022, this public meeting will be conducted via remote participation.

Neighborhood Meeting #2 - 51 Prospect Street

This is a virtual meeting.

RSJ Community Visioning Focus Group

Please join us for this Department of Racial & Social Justice Community Visioning Focus Group.

GLX Rush Hour Celebration at Ball Square Station

Mayor Ballantyne, advocates, and City staff will greet T riders and all interested T fans at Ball Square Station to celebrate the opening of the full Green Line Extension with a band and free opening day memorabilia.

Deadline to Sign Up for Illuminations Tour Caroling

Plan to join us! Let us sing!

Robin Amos: Live Electronic Music Performance, Featuring Visuals by Allison Tanenhaus + Vidumami

Somerville-based synthesizer musician Robin Amos presents PKD, a multimedia suite inspired by the writing of Philip K. Dick. Presented to the public for the first time in its entirety, the performance features electronic music by Robin Amos and Blaik Ripton (who perform with video artist Allison Tanenhaus as the band The Square Root of Negative Two), with additional visuals by Vidumami.

8th Annual Union Square Holiday Stroll

Join in The Holiday Stroll, a celebration of Union Square sparkle, discovery, and holiday delight on Saturday, December 10 from 12-6pm. Revel in this Union Square neighborhood tradition & enter to win CASH prizes by conquering the Keep Small Strong Challenge when enjoying unique eats and rad retail!

A Morning of History on the Cold War with Andrew Chatfield (Council on Aging)

The discussion on the origins of the Cold War will trace the cultural, social, economic, political, and diplomatic components of the United States during the early years of the conflict beginning in 1945. We will examine the events of the mid-1940s that sowed the seeds of mistrust, suspicion, and tumult as both the American and Soviet blocs became more wary and more hostile towards each other.

Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee Meeting

Pursuant to Chapter 107 of the Acts of 2022, this public meeting will be conducted via remote participation.

Youth Substance Misuse Prevention Data Share Back & Discussion - Portuguese Session

The City of Somerville’s Prevention Services division, the Cambridge Health Alliance – City of Everett, the Town of Arlington’s Youth Health & Safety Coalition, and the Town of Lexington’s Human Services department secured the MassCALL3 grant for regional youth substance misuse prevention work, awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s (MA-DPH) Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) division.

Inclusionary Housing Program Virtual Office Hours

The Inclusionary Housing team is hosting weekly, recurring virtual office hours for the public to join and get questions answered, assistance with applications etc. 

Traffic Commission Meeting

Pursuant to Chapter 107 of the Acts of 2022, this public meeting will be conducted via remote participation.

Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund Meeting

Pursuant to Chapter 107 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust will be conducted via remote participation.

Holiday Lighting & Santa Visit

We’ll kick off on with the Holiday Lighting on the City Hall Concourse, followed by a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus in the Somerville High School Cafeteria.

Office of Sustainability and Environment Virtual Office Hours

Please join the staff of the Office of Sustainability and Environment for Virtual Office Hours, held monthly on the second Thursday of the month from 5-7 PM via Zoom, excluding holidays.

Urban Forestry Committee Meeting

Pursuant to Chapter 107 of the Acts of 2022, this public meeting will be conducted via remote participation.

Limited Drop-Off Service for Residential Household Hazardous

The City of Somerville will offer limited household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off service to residents. Residents may dispose of eligible items each Thursday in November and December, excluding Thanksgiving.

Anticipated Illuminations Tour Map Launch

We’re happy to announce that the Illuminations Tour and citywide caroling is back. As in recent years, the Somerville Arts Council will provide an online map featuring the best and brightest holiday displays.

Somerville Arts Council Board Meeting

This meeting is open to the public. 

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