Somerville Summer Guide 2013

Somerville Pools

Somerville has two main pools:

• Dilboy Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool: Opens July 1
• Latta Brothers Swimming and Wading Pool: Opens June 29

If you're looking for a swim or a chance to cool off before those pools open, here are some other options:

• Somerville Kennedy Pool: Run by the Somerville school system for the entire Somerville community, this pool has family swims, adult lap swimming and swimming lessons. Call (617) 625-6600, extension 6676, for more information.
• East Cambridge: North Point Spray Deck—Located in North Point park across from the Museum of Science in Cambridge, this spray deck—where the kids can run through water—Opens May 25.
• Belmont: Beaver Brook Spray Deck—680 Trapelo Rd. Opens May 25.

Find more pools in Massachusetts here.

Activities for Kids

The Somerville Recreation Department offers a number of activities for kids: basketball, baseball, football, swimming, tennis, softball, play time and summer camp. Also, visit the department's calendar, on its main website, to find activities.

Farmers Markets

Somerville has two main farmers markets:

• Union Square Farmers Market: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Runs June 1 to Nov. 23.
• Davis Square Farmers Market: Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Runs May 22 to Nov. 27.

Other Markets

• Davis Flea: Sells antiques, bric-a-brac, produce and, often, fresh doughnuts. Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Opens June 2. It's in the parking lot at the intersection of Buena Vista Road and Holland Street.
• ASEEMBLED: In Assembly Row, this market has handmade arts and crafts along with food trucks and live music. It runs all day on Saturdays through Sept. 21.

Summer Festivals

• SomerStreets: Somerville runs five street festivals throughout the summer. Here's the schedule.
• ArtBeat: This two-day festival in Davis Square features artists, vendors and food. It's on July 19 and July 20.
• Fireworks: The city's Fourth of July fireworks display always comes a little early. This year the display takes place on June 27 at 6 p.m. at Trum Field. The rain date is June 28.

Grilling in Somerville

It's against the law in Somerville to grill on your porch, deck or roof. Here's some more information.

Weekend Getaways

Looking to get out of town for the weekend? Here are some options:

• Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard
• New Hampshire
• Rhode Island

Summer Happenings and News in Somerville

Find more information about summer in Somerville.