The last weekend before Halloween almost disguises itself as the big holiday weekend itself, from the Sunday Scaries horror double feature at Remnant to a glass pumpkin patch at MIT.
Speaking of disguises, if you’re already running the Charles or around the squares, you may as well do it in style. Somerville’s monster theme moves from last weekend’s Monster Mash in Union Square to the Monster Dash, a 5K that starts at Baxter Park and loops the Mystic, with prizes for the best costumes.
Not a runner? Dig through 55 tables of vinyl at the Cambridge Record Fair or get a book signed at Lamplighter’s brewery book fair. Singles have options too, from volleyball speed dating at Volo to Skip The Small Talk’s coffee shop night at Cafe Zing.
Enjoy the cool and sunny weekend.
A Somerville local just opened Bru Barbell, a 24/7 strength gym at 35 Prospect Street in Union Square, carrying on the tradition of hosting a Somerville Community Fridge on site · @unionsquarems on Instagram
Cambridge moved up to a Level 2 drought, banning nearly all nonessential outdoor watering, with Hobbs Brook Reservoir sitting about 36% below its 15-year average · Cambridge Water Dept.
A 51-year-old Cambridge woman died after last week’s crash at Market and Columbia streets, and the driver, accused of drunkenly going the wrong way on Market, is being held until a hearing · NBC Boston
The old Davis Square Starbucks is now open as the Diamond Factory pop-up gallery, which has extended its run through December · Patch
A judge ordered the man accused of firing a rifle into Memorial Drive traffic in May held without bail, ruling him too dangerous to release ahead of a December pretrial hearing · WCVB
Somerville will show updated plans for rebuilding Broadway through Magoun Square, with protected bike lanes and raised crosswalks, at a November 4 open house at the Healey School ahead of 2027 construction · The Somerville Times
Somerville Monster Dash 5K @ Sylvester Baxter Park, Somerville - Somerville’s Halloween 5K is back for its fifth year, looping the Mystic River path and crossing the water twice. Run it in costume for a shot at prizes, with every ticket supporting Somerville High’s track teams
Dialogue Nights Lite @ Ikeda Center, Cambridge - Practice actually talking to people through speed-connecting, group activities and guided reflection. Built for 20s and 30s, with light food beforehand and a costume contest for merch | FREE • 7-8:15PM
Volo Solo: Kings & Queens of the Court Volleyball Singles Mixer @ Club Volo, Somerville - Speed dating, except you're playing volleyball. Every five minutes you get a new partner for 2v2, plus a social hour after. Only two female spots left | $11-22 • 7-8PM
Skip the Small Talk @ Cafe Zing, Cambridge - Looking for a different way to enjoy tomorrow night? Skip The Small Talk swaps venues from the taproom to the coffee shop where prompt cards help you push into deeper conversation | $15 • 8PM
Hackachusetts @ The Engine, Cambridge - The first statewide hackathon puts hundreds of student builders on the same twelve-hour clock across seven campuses, with Cambridge running out of The Engine. Tracks cover healthtech, robotics, energy and education | FREE • 8AM-8PM
MIT Great Glass Pumpkin Patch @ Kresge Oval, Cambridge - Hundreds of hand-blown glass pumpkins cover Kresge Oval for one day, and the sale funds nearly the entire MIT Glass Lab budget | FREE • 10AM-3PM
Cambridge Record Fair @ Dante Alighieri Society, Cambridge - The Cambridge Record Fair is back and at a new location, this time in Kendall Square. Dealers from around the Northeast fill 55 tables with vinyl and CDs | $5-10 • 10AM-5PM
Languages of Taste with the Children's Atlas of Wine @ Dear Annie, Cambridge - Wine can feel like a foreign language, so this class teaches the vocabulary. Five pours picked to demonstrate what minerally, austere, structured and plush mean | $66 • 2-3:30PM
Reel Rock 20 / Boulderfest Grand Finale Watch Party @ Bouldering Project, Somerville - Reel Rock has been the premier climbing film series for twenty years, and the gym is screening a double feature of the latest. Stick around after for the free Boulderfest finals stream | $0-30 • 5-10PM
Portico Brewing Comedy Night @ Portico Brewing, Somerville - Every once in a while the taprooms turn into comedy venues. This Saturday is Portico's turn for two hours | $20 • 8-10PM
Sunday Scaries @ Remnant Brewing, Somerville - Remnant’s free horror movie series wraps up with its Halloween Classics week, a double feature of Trick ‘r Treat and the original 1978 Halloween. Bring your own popcorn or grab some there
Somerville Monster Dash 5K @ Sylvester Baxter Riverfront Park, Somerville - Somerville's Halloween 5K is back for year five, looping the Mystic River path and crossing the water twice. Kids get their own short races before the main start | $13-$39 • 10:30AM
Halloween Paint & Sip Brunch @ Boston Figurative Art Center, Somerville - Sip a mimosa or mocktail while you get guided through painting a spooky landscape, step by step. Bites included and beginners are the target audience | $45 • 12:30-2:30PM
4th Annual Gauntlet for Good @ FitRow, Somerville - Ever wanted to try boxing, barre, cycling and Orangetheory without committing to any of them? This runs all four in a row, with proceeds supporting breast cancer patients | $45 • 2-4PM
Brewery Book Fair @ Lamplighter Brewing Co., Cambridge - Calling all beer and book lovers: the Broadway taproom is re-living back-to-school book fair vibes with Cambridge authors signing all afternoon | FREE • 2-5PM
Sunday Scaries (Week 4) @ Remnant Brewing, Somerville - Last Sunday of the horror series, and it's the classics: Trick 'r Treat and Halloween (1978) back to back. Bring your own popcorn or buy a bag there | FREE • 5PM
Speed Dating (Ages 32-44) @ Theory Bar & Lounge, Cambridge - If your thumb hurts from swiping, here's another option: up to 14 five-minute dates in one night, with your first drink covered and matches emailed within 24 hours | $38 • 6-8PM
Upstairs at Bow: Candlelight Flow Yoga @ Upstairs at Bow, Somerville - All-levels candlelight yoga in the greenery upstairs, soundtracked by R&B and ending with a long shavasana | $18 • 6:30-7:30PM
Philosophy Night @ The Plough and Stars, Cambridge - The first one packed the bar with a philosopher arguing math doesn't actually provide certainty. Round two takes on what meaning in life even is over cocktails | FREE • 7-8:30PM
Halloween Pawty @ Eastern Edge Food Hall, Cambridge - Halloween party for dogs that doubles as the soft launch of Scoops by Maximus, a Boston dog ice cream brand made with coconut milk. Meet Maximus himself, then enter your pup in the costume contest
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