Sanders Theatre is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Cambridge.

1. Sanders Theatre

9.3
45 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA
Theater · Mid-Cambridge · 12 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Although it housed its last Commencement in 1922, this 1,166 seat theater with a 180 degree design is a popular venue for lectures, ceremonies, & performances.

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: We shall not cease from explorationAnd the end of all our exploringWill be to arrive where we startedAnd know the place for the first timeT.S. Eliot A.B'09 A.M'11 Litt.D'47 from Four Quartets

Paul F.Paul Franzosa: wonderful space for a live performance

Harvard Art Museums is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Cambridge.

2. Harvard Art Museums

9.2
32 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA
Art Museum · Mid-Cambridge · 31 tips and reviews

TingTing: Architecture buffs will be very satisfied with a Renzo Piano building right next to a Corbusier. Throw in the fantastic art collection here, one is in for a treat!

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Explore more than 250,000 works of art in the Sackler's permanent collection, including a self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh. Read more.

al v.al viciedo: Explore the 4th floor of the Sackler. Works from Degas, Renoir, Picasso, Sargent, Monet, Van Gogh, Manet and more all in one room! Especially take your time admiring the sampling of Picasso pieces.

Brattle Theatre is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Cambridge.

3. Brattle Theatre

8.9
40 Brattle St (Harvard Square), Cambridge, MA
Indie Movie Theater · Harvard Square · 37 tips and reviews

Dana V.Dana Villmore: Fun place to see old movies on the big screen. Concessions are reasonably priced, too. Don't skip the popcorn with real butter :)

Joshua G.Joshua Green: Now serving beer

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Independently owned/run, this single screen rear-projected theatre since 1953 (built in 1890) is known for foreign, independent and classic films, and especially repertory programming. Read more.

Museum of Science is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Cambridge.

4. Museum of Science

9.0
1 Science Park (at Monsignor O'Brien Hwy), Boston, MA
Science Museum · 203 tips and reviews

Gail K.Gail Klanchesser: Great fun for the kids! Despite not liking math, the kids LOVED the Mathematica exhibit & the physics.

Adam Z.Adam Zec: Okay, the best things to do at the Sience Museum are: seeing a "Live Animal" performance at the science live stage in the Green Wing, going to see a performance at the Theater of Electricity, in the B

NASANASA: Climb aboard the Simulator Experience & take a journey unlike any other through space, the ocean, with molecules, & more. In the Sun Power exhibit learn ways we can harness our largest energy source. Read more.

The Science Behind Pixar is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Cambridge.

5. The Science Behind Pixar

8.9
Boston, MA
Science Museum · 6 tips and reviews

Gavin H.Gavin Heater: Excellent interactive displays. Colorful imagery in galleries. Cool life size models of famous characters. Great for kids, both young and old.

Lauren M.Lauren Mac: Pixar exhibition here is on point for kids and adults alike. Great interactive stopping points highlighting all parts of the animation process in an educational, but fun manner. How museums should be!

Ana T.Ana Topete: Even tho the tickets are quite expensive every single thing in this exhibit is worth it. Fun for adults and kids, a lot of interactive activities. Don't miss it!

The Sinclair is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Cambridge.

6. The Sinclair

8.9
52 Church St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Rock Club · Harvard Square · 79 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Super cool vibe. Like, seriously good design. So much better than most rock clubs. Also a killer lineup of music (and beers).

Boston.comBoston.com: Drink a Kentucky Luau: bourbon with hints of cinnamon, pineapple, and best of all, a floral scent that will leave you craving for more. Try it on the new roof deck. Read more.

ThrillistThrillist: After taking down some heavenly deviled eggs with crispy bacon bits and a trio of pastrami'd pork belly sliders, you'll want to take matters into your own hands with the Sinclair Burger. Read more.

Harvard Museum of Natural History is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Cambridge.

7. Harvard Museum of Natural History

8.9
26 Oxford St (btwn Everett & Kirkland Sts.), Cambridge, MA
Science Museum · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 62 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Bergus: Old-school natural history museum. Well put together for its type. Don't miss the glass flowers. Rocks are surprisingly cool and pretty, too.

HISTORYHISTORY: The Harvard Museum of Natural History is the public face of 3 research museums, including the Museum of Comparative Zoology, the Harvard University Herbaria, & the Mineralogical and Geological Museum.

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Be sure to see over 3,000 glass flowers commissioned in 1886, representing more than 830 plant species. Read more.

Landmark Kendall Square Cinema is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Cambridge.

8. Landmark Kendall Square Cinema

8.8
One Kendall Sq (at Binney St), Cambridge, MA
Movie Theater · 60 tips and reviews

J V.J V: Great indie movie selection, local beers, decent food options, nice staff, seats with reclining backs... one of the best cinemas in the Boston area

Reed C.Reed Cochran: You won't be the only one there solo!

Will S.Will Schultze: Everything about this place is great, save the decor in the auditoriums. Parking's a no-brainer (don't forget to validate), prices are reasonable, film selections are top-tier. Can't be beat in Boston Read more.

Loeb Drama Center (A.R.T) is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Cambridge.

9. Loeb Drama Center (A.R.T)

8.8
64 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA
Theater · Harvard Square · 32 tips and reviews

Spyros K.Spyros Katsoulas: Fantastic theatre, great productions, seating view superb all around.

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: The shows that have come through this often unconventional space represent a wide range of styles and tastes. Come expand the boundaries of theater at the A.R.T. Read more.

BU TodayBU Today: Founded in 1980, A.R.T. has staged dozens of American and world premieres, and earned a Pulitzer and a Tony Award for best regional theater, among others. The A.R.T. boasts a resident company as well. Read more.

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Cambridge.

10. Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

8.5
11 Divinity Ave, Cambridge, MA
History Museum · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 15 tips and reviews

Dee S.Dee Sepulveda: Great exhibition. Great collection of war items. Amazing.

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Visit the Maya monument cast next to the Peabody Museum. Harvard made 100s of Maya casts for the 1893 World's Fair. More inside. Read more.

HISTORYHISTORY: The museum was founded in 1866 by George Peabody and is one of the oldest museums devoted to anthropology. It has one of the most comprehensive collections of North American anthropology in the world.

Theater of Electricity is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Cambridge.

11. Theater of Electricity

8.6
1 Science Park (in the Museum of Science), Cambridge, MA
Science Museum · East Cambridge · 13 tips and reviews

Eric A.Eric Andersen: You can watch from all 3 levels of the museum, but watch from the first floor to be a volunteer!

Eric O.Eric O: When the presenter puts on their earphones...cover your ears!

Andrew F.Andrew French: Great show, but people with small kids or who are scared by loud noises should skip it.

Multicultural Arts Center is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Cambridge.

12. Multicultural Arts Center

8.2
41 2nd St (at Thorndike St.), Cambridge, MA
Art Gallery · East Cambridge · 6 tips and reviews

Bridesign Wedding FlowersBridesign Wedding Flowers: Are you an engaged couple getting married here? We deliver pre-arranged wedding flowers directly from the flower fields: you receive fresher flowers at a lower price right at this venue! Bridesign.com

LauraLaura: Saw School For Scandal here; while it is a small venue, it was well set up and comfortable for the duration of the play

Al C.Al Chase: Beautifully restored.

John F. Kennedy Memorial Park is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Cambridge.

13. John F. Kennedy Memorial Park

8.5
Memorial Drive (at JFK Street), Cambridge, MA
Park · Harvard Square · 4 tips and reviews

Su N.Su Namiartt: Green grass with no pesticide usage! Great spot to get some sun.

Dr. Ali Y.Dr. Ali York: Learn Croquet, In Cambridge USA

Dr. Ali Y.Dr. Ali York: Team Members Play and Intense Game of classic croquet.

A4cade is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Cambridge.

14. A4cade

8.5
292 Massachusetts Ave (Village St), Cambridge, MA
Arcade · University Park · 17 tips and reviews

Matthew R.Matthew Rouser: Tiki drinks, arcade games and craft beer. Pretty solid combination. Food from Roxy's as well. Be sure to put tokens in the pinball machines slowly. They have a tendency to eat tokens without credit.

Ryan N.Ryan Nixon: Great drinks, games and music. Awesome place if you like barcades

Stephanie O.Stephanie Orme: Our favorite bar. The place fills up as the night wears on. Get there right at 5 to get some games in before it gets crowded.

North Point Park is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Cambridge.

15. North Point Park

8.2
Museum Way, Cambridge, MA
Park · East Cambridge · 10 tips and reviews

Khaled H.Khaled H: A bit of a hidden jewel by the MoS. A pedestrian bridge connects it to Paul Revere Park (by way of a plaza beneath the Zakim!) for easy access to Charlestown & the North End. Plus: space for kayaking!

Trevor A.Trevor Arneberg: There is a dog water fountain in the playground

Eric O.Eric O: Plenty of wide, wide open space that is seldom crowded, making it ideal for an impromptu informal wiffle ball game.