# 2026 Harvard Welcome Block Party ![A group of people stand in a circle while a man in a pink polo in the middle passes out pencils.](/sites/g/files/omnuum11411/files/styles/hwp_5_4__480x385/public/2026-08/Screenshot%202026-08-10%20at%209.46.21%E2%80%AFAM.png?h=8988afb5&itok=ncIR-SMq) #### calendar\_today Date and Time **September 1, 2026** 04:00PM - 06:00PM EDT #### pin\_drop Location **Harvard Science Center Plaza** [1 Oxford Street Cambridge, MA 02138 United States ]() [ Register arrow\_circle\_right ](https://events.ringcentral.com/events/community-and-campus-life-welcome-block-party-2026/registration) Kick off the new academic year at the Harvard-wide 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. This event is free and open to all Harvard affiliates. [Register with HarvardKey](https://events.ringcentral.com/events/community-and-campus-life-welcome-block-party-2026) and share this invitation with your Harvard friends and partners. --- Harvard University welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. The Welcome Block Party will take place at a wheelchair accessible venue. American Sign Language interpretation will be available. If you would like to request additional accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, email [CCL@harvard.edu](mailto:CCL@harvard.edu?subject=Welcome%20to%20Harvard%20Accessibility%20Inquiry) in advance of your participation. Sponsored by Harvard Community and Campus Life in collaboration with Common Spaces. See also:- [ Harvard University Event ](/event-categories/harvard-university-event) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#) Save: [ Add to calendar calendar\_today ](https://occe.hms.harvard.edu/node/1386/event-feed.ics) Copy link link