Welcome Block Party

Tuesday, Sep 01, 2026, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Science Center Plaza tent
1 Oxford St.
Cambridge

Join us for the annual Welcome Block Party!

Whether you are new to Harvard or returning for another year, come celebrate the start of the new academic year with free food, a resource fair, a Harvard merch raffle, music, lawn games, pet therapy, and more. We are part of the Plaza Open Market with a farmers and arts market from 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

This event is free and all Harvard affiliates are welcome!

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