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Harvard Square is glowing with holiday spirit. As the days grow shorter, the sights and sounds of winter fill the streets. The Square radiates warmth and welcoming lights and will continue to do so throughout the entire winter season.

The COOP Brings Storyfave to Cambridge, Showcasing the Future of AI-Powered StorytellingNew initiative brings generative AI to the COOP, enabling many to explore, create and preserve their own stories The Harvard Cooperative Society (the COOP), a cornerstone of Harvard since 1882 and MIT since 1916…

The Harvard Square Business Association is delighted to announce the 2026 Preliminary Calendar of Events.

Help Keep “The Fridge in the Square” Full — So Our Neighbors Don’t Go Hungry In Harvard Square, there’s a simple idea that works: a community fridge and pantry outside First Parish Church where anyone can take what they need—no questions asked. We call it The Fridge in the Square.

Mayfly Opens Upcycled Fashion Storefront at The Garage in Harvard SquareMayfly is now open on the second floor of The Garage in Harvard Square. Mayfly is asustainable art and fashion brand that creates handmade and one-of-a-kind upcycled clothing.

Behind VA Shadows, in partnership with The Harvard Square Business Association and Intercontinental Management, is pleased to welcome the group exhibition Rupture (and its infinite ripples), the latest installation at the 25/8 artspace project located at 2 Linden Street in Harvard Square.

Dear HSBA Members, I know this is last minute, however, our good friend, Cynthia Harris, ED of the Department of Veteran’s Services reached out with a special request yesterday afternoon. Her e-mail is below.

27 year old Anna Mae Becker is fighting Stage IV Cancer; she is a long-time Harvard Square friend, supporter and worker. Several HSBA members reached out to us to help spread the word that a GOFUNDME campaign has been set up for her.

Annual Veterans Day event at the Cambridge Common on November 11th at 11AM at the Cambridge Common located at 1500 Mass Ave here in Cambridge. Parking Is Free as it’s a Federal Holiday. At 11AM on November 11 the Armistice was signed on 1918 ending World War I.