White Lights 2024

Harvard Square is glowing with holiday spirit. As the days grow shorter, the sights and sounds of winter fill the streets. The Square radiates warmth and welcoming lights and will continue to do so throughout the entire winter season.

A Ministry of Presence

Capuchin friars bring food and supplies to Harvard Square’s homeless. by Lydialyle Gibson, Harvard Magazine On Thursday afternoon at exactly 3 o’clock, a small white van emerged from the swirl of traffic in Harvard Square and pulled over next to the Cambridge kiosk.

Van Leeuwen Grand Opening: Friday, 11/22

Grand Opening: Friday, 11/22Opening Celebration: Thursday, 12/5 with $1 scoops 12pm-2pm and free VL totes for the first 100 customers beginning at 12pm on 12/5 Also, exclusively for Harvard Square we’ll be doubling our student discount in the month of December (usually 15%).

Secret Santa for Seniors

Now in it’s 18th year, The Cambridge Police Department, in collaboration with community donors, will be assembling small gift bags for the “Secret Santa for Seniors” program.

Harvard Square Kiosk/Plaza Construction Update

The City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will wrap up the first phase of construction at Mass Ave and Dunster Street this week, weather permitting. All work will be contained within work site fencing. Dunster Street is anticipated to reopen to vehicular traffic on Tuesday, November 19.