Shop Locally This Holiday Season

Shop Cambridge this Holiday Season

This holiday season, Cambridge partners with local businesses and business associations to encourage residents and visitors to shop locally this holiday season. 

Celebrate our diverse small businesses and shop in Cambridge on Small Business Saturday - November 30, 2024 - and all season long. Want to find small retail businesses and restaurants in each commercial district? Our local Retail and Restaurant maps are available for download, making it easier than ever to discover and support local shops. When you shop local, more of your money stays within the community, supporting jobs, local services, and the unique character of Cambridge. So this Small Business Saturday (November 30th) and throughout the holiday season, explore the diverse range of shops and restaurants Cambridge has to offer. View and download maps below.

News and Events by District

Check this page for updates. Events will be added periodically. Starred (*) events were supported in part through the City's Boosting Business Blocks Grant Program. 

Central Square

Download the Central Square Retail and Restaurants Map

Central Square Business Improvement District

East Cambridge

Download East Cambridge Retail and Restaurants Map

East Cambridge Business Association (ECBA)

ECBA Retailer

Multi-Cultural Arts Center Events

Inman Square

Download the Inman Square Retail and Restaurants Map

Alewife

Download the Alewife Retail and Restaurants Map

Harvard Square

Download the Harvard Square Retail and Restaurants Map

Harvard Square Business Association

• Harvard Square Giving Tree - Lighting & Concert - December 7
• Holiday Shop Over Weekend - December 13, 14, 15
• Santa Claus Jazz Band at the Harvard Square Holiday Fair - December 14
• 16th Annual Everyone Loves Latkes - Celebration of Hanukkah - December 21

Huron Village & Observatory Hill

Download the Huron Village & Observatory Hill Retail and Restaurants Map

• Holiday Stroll & Shopping Passport - December 15

Kendall Square

Download the Kendall Square Retail and Restaurants Map

Kendall Square Association

Porter Square/North Massachusetts Ave.

Download the Porter Square/North Mass Ave. Retail and Restaurants Map

For More Information

Business owners can contact City staff at edd@cambridgema.gov to share their business’ holiday events on this page, or to request the "Small Business Saturday" poster, or the “Shop Local - I’m Local” window decal.

Businesses are invited to use the 2024 Holiday Social Media Toolkit for sample text, graphics, and social media posts to use in your holiday advertisement.