Tufts University To Host 20th Annual Tufts Community Day

MEDFORD, MA — Tufts University, in cooperation with the cities of Medford and Somerville, will host the Tufts Community Day festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 2.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held rain or shine on the Tufts University Academic Quad in the center of the Medford/Somerville campus.

"This year is the 20th anniversary of this popular event, which is a wonderful opportunity for neighbors, residents and families to explore the work and accomplishments of community organizations and city departments,” Tufts said in a news release.

Entertainment will include live performances from dance and music groups. Student artists will provide face painting, caricature drawing, and craft activities. Free food and refreshments will be served.

Highlights will include:

• Medford community groups such as Medford Family Network, West Medford Community Center, Kitty Connection and Mystic Valley YMCA
• Somerville community groups like the Somerville High School Robotics Team, Somerville Media Center, Somerville Homeless Coalition and the Somerville Public Library
• Tufts programs such as Tufts Smile Squad, the Tufts Pollinator Initiative, Tufts Electric Racing and Engineers Without Borders
• Live performances from song, dance, and theater groups such as the Beelzebubs, Jackson Jills, Wuzee and HYPE! Mimez
• Children's activities such as face-painting, crafts, story time with Tufts Traveling Treasure Trunk and STEM activities

Free garage parking is available directly behind the event location in the Dowling Hall Garage at 419 Boston Avenue in Medford.

For more information, visit the Community Day website at http://cday.tufts.edu. Organizations that would like to participate in Tufts Community Day may email communityday@tufts.edu. For questions, contact Tufts Government and Community Relations at 617-627-3780.