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Spooky Streets & Sunday Scenes Around The Squares
Sunday’s shaping up to be peak fall energy — Union Square turns spooky for Monster Mash, Aeronaut hosts pumpkin carving, and The Foundry fills Rogers Street with live music and local makers. From candle-pouring to taco-making, it’s a week built for hands-on fun and cozy hangouts. The weekend wraps with across Somerville, neighborhood markets, and carve-and-sip sessions that make the incoming chilly weather a bit more bearable.

EVENT OF THE WEEK

Aeronaut is hosting another seasonal event; this time you can come join them for an October classic activity with pumpking carving. Bring your friends or come by yourself. Choose your hour slot between 1–5pm to carve your own Wilson Farm pumpkin (tools and stencils provided), sip on Aeronaut beers, and soak up seasonal vibes in the taproom

Tuesday, October 14th
$7 Movie Tickets @ Somerville Theater, Somerville – Come to Davis and enjoy a weekly steal for any movie outside excluding repertory films, holidays, and special events | $7, 7pm
Bonsai Bar @ Lamplighter Brewing CX, Cambridge – Grab a drink, grab a tool, and leave with your own mini tree in this beginner-friendly bonsai workshop. You’ll pot, prune, and style a “tiny tree” under expert instruction—all in the chill ambiance of a brewery | $85, 7pm–9pm
Survivor Watch Party @ Lamplighter Brewing CX, Cambridge – Weekly screening with special beer flights, Survivor bingo, and a prize wheel—doors open at 7 with seating first come, first serve (arrive early if you’ve got a crew) | FREE, 8pm-930pm

Wednesday, October 15th
Garden to Glass @ Urban Park Roof Garden, Cambridge – Craft a cocktail using herbs and ingredients grown on the rooftop, guided by the pros from Boston Beverage Catering. A chill, hands-on class where you’ll mix, sip, and learn something new under the fall sky | FREE, 5:30–6:30pm
Sip & Scented X Bow Market Candle Workshop @ Bow Market, Somerville – Cozy up midweek and pour your own seasonal-scented candles (you’ll make two—one to keep, one to gift), sip a drink, and hang out with friends in a relaxed Bow Market shop setting—spot reservations recommended as seats fill fast | $45, 6pm–8pm

THE STOOP’S PICK

Union Square transforms into a Halloween block party with live performances, art pop-ups, and a community parade led by the School of Honk (parade kicks off at 3:15pm). Explore local craft vendors, pumpkin carving stations, haunted cardboard art, and spooky workshops by Somerville artists. Expect costumes, fire trucks, live music, and plenty of neighborhood spirit along Somerville Ave

Thursday, October 16th
Stump Trivia @ The Cantab Lounge, Cambridge – Test your brainpower and pop culture memory at this weekly trivia night in one of Central’s classic dive bars. Grab a drink, rally your friends, and compete for bragging rights | FREE, 6:30pm

Friday, October 17th
Candle Making Workshop @ Lamplighter Brewing CX, Cambridge – Get cozy with craft beer and creativity at this candle-pouring workshop led by Hand the Light. You’ll make two soy candles with your choice of scents and jar styles, all while sipping Lamplighter brews and catching a laid-back vibe. Perfect for date night or solo fun | $43, 7–9pm

Saturday, October 18th
3D Printing 101 @ Cambridge Main Library, Cambridge – Learn the basics of 3D design and printing using Tinkercad and the library’s Prusa printers. This beginner-friendly class walks you through building your first 3D model, understanding safety protocols, and earning certification to use The Hive’s printers for future projects | FREE, 12–1:30pm
Mushroom Fest @ Bow Market, Somerville – A full-on fungi celebration hosted by The Mushroom Shop & Saus. Get ready for mushroom beers from Remnant Brewing, wild mushroom demos, nature prints, and a costume contest for the best mushroom-inspired fit. Vendors across the market will be serving shroomy dishes, snacks, and merch | FREE, 12pm–4pm
Public Art Tour @ MIT List Visual Arts Center, Cambridge – Explore MIT’s campus art as student guides walk you past works like Bring me the sunset in a cup and Everything Was Forever Until It Was No More, explaining how sculpture, architecture, and public space speak to each other; registration required | FREE, 2pm–3pm

Sunday, October 19th
Monster Mash Pumpkin Sensory Play @ Bow Market, Somerville – A hands-on family outing for kids to explore pumpkins through touch, paint, and squish in a fun, safe space | $13, 10am–1pm
Live Sketching @ Harvard Art Museum, Cambridge – A beginner-friendly sketching workshop inside the galleries, where you’ll work with charcoal and graphite to explore tone and form using real artworks as prompts; event requires registration | FREE, 10:30am–12:30pm
Breathe & Swing with YogaSix @ Good Time Golf (Assembly Row), Somerville – Ease into Sunday with a guided yoga flow tailored for golfers, then step straight into swing drills in the golf simulators—flexibility meets performance, all under one roof; 1 hr golf, 1 hour yoga, 30 mins of mingling | FREE, 11am–12pm
The Foundry’s Fall Market @ Cambridge Foundry, Cambridge – Rogers Street turns into a mini fall fair for one afternoon, packed with local artisans, pumpkin painting, live music, trick-or-treating, themed drinks, and cozy snacks. Expect handmade ceramics, candles, and seasonal treats | $5 suggested donation, 12pm–5pm
Pumpkin Carving @ Aeronaut Brewery, Somerville – Carve your perfect jack-o-lantern at Aeronaut’s annual pumpkin party. Each $20 ticket includes a Wilson Farm pumpkin, carving tools, and one hour to create your Halloween masterpiece. Choose from four time slots and get in the spooky spirit with beer, tunes, and fall vibes. 21+ only (kids welcome with a guardian) | $20, 1pm–5pm
Ghosts of Somerville @ Milk Row Cemetery, Somerville – Costumed “ghosts” will lead guided tours through Somerville’s oldest burial ground, sharing stories from the city’s past in a haunted, walk-and-listen setting. Part of the Monster Mash community events | Free / $5 suggested donation, 2p–4pm
SomerStreets: Monster Mash Festival @ Union Square, Somerville – A spooky-block party style fest with a Halloween parade led by School of Honk, live music stages, pumpkin carving, haunted houses, community vendors, and fun pop-ups spanning Somerville Avenue | FREE, 2pm–6pm
Tacos From Scratch Cooking Class @ Lamplighter Brewing, Cambridge – A hands-on class with Chef Sean where you’ll press masa tortillas, whip fresh salsas & guac, and assemble tacos step by step—all while sipping beer and eating your work | $65, 6–8pm
Night For Change Gala (Elikya Project Fundraiser) @ The Comedy Studio, Cambridge – A Night for Change gala supporting youth and food justice in the DRC, with music, food, fashion, trivia, and comedy by Maz Ismael—bar opens early so come grab a drink and support a cause | $25–$30, 6:30–10pm
Sunday Sessions Open Mic Jam @ The Cantab, Cambridge – Calling all musicians: bring your band or hop in with the house crew for a night of pop, rock, and R&B jams. It’s an open mic with a full band setup, plenty of energy, and the chance to play your favorites on stage | $5 (FREE with student ID), 21+, 8pm–12am

COMING UP NEXT WEEK

Trick-or-treat your way through Inman Square as shops and restaurants hand out sweets, crafts, and Halloween cheer. Starting at 3pm, you’ll find outdoor Halloween crafts in Vellucci Plaza, live ghost storytelling by J.T. Turner (4:15 & 5:30pm), and a family movie screening at Naveo Credit Union at 6pm. Perfect for families and anyone who loves a walkable Halloween night full of community spirit
