Join Historic Newton, Newton Cultural Alliance at the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street) on Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30-7:45PM for a viewing of An Uncommon Education: The Allen School followed by a panel discussion. ABOUT THE FILMAt a time when slavery was still the law of the land and…
Posts published in October 2025
Mount Alvernia Academy will host an Open House on October 15 from 8:30–10:30AM. As a two-time National Blue Ribbon School with a rich history spanning 98 years, the school is proud to offer a tradition of academic excellence in a nurturing and supportive environment. The Open House is an opportunity to…
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the American Legion Post 440 will host a Casino Night Fundraiser on Friday, October 17 at Post #440 (295 California Street). Doors will open at 6:30PM. Tickets ($50) through Venmo. Proceeds will be used for ongoing repairs and maintenance of the Post so the American…
The West Suburban YMCA will open its doors for Open House Week, Friday through Friday, October 17-23, for a week of FREE activities at both WSYMCA Newton locations: Church Street and Wells Avenue. NOTE: Earlier versions of this notice said the Open House Week ended Oct. 24, but it’s Oct.…
The Highland Glee Club Men’s Chorus will present Harvest and the Hunt: A Musical Celebration of Autumn on October 18, 3PM-5PM at The Allen House (35 Webster Street, West Newton). Fall is in the air! Prepare to celebrate the extraordinary beauty of autumn with warm tones of the season for…
Join Newton Cemetery & Arboretum (791 Walnut Streer) on Sunday, October 19 at 10AM for a fall tour through the winding roads of Newton Cemetery & Arboretum, led by staff arborists. Come see their new bare root tree plantings, thriving gardens, and hopefully a pop of fall color. The tour…
Join Baramor (45 Union Street, Newton Centre) on Sunday, October 19, 12PM–4PM, for the 5th Annual Barktoberfest. This community fundraiser will benefit Last Hope K-9 Rescue, a dedicated Boston nonprofit that works tirelessly to rescue and rehome abandoned and neglected dogs. Their mission and passion have saved countless lives, and Baramor is honored…
Johnny’s Luncheonette committed to donate 10% of its revenue on Saturday, October 4 (8AM-8PM) to help fund the construction of a new barn at Red Fire Farm after the original barn burned down 19 months ago. Kay Masterson, co-owner of the Newton Centre restaurant, told Fig City News this was…
Registration is open for Paddy’s Road Race on Sunday, October 19 at Paddy’s Public House (95 Elm Street, West Newton). There are youth field races at 9AM, 1K all abilities race at 10:15AM, and the 3 Mile race at 11:30AM — all to benefit Newton Athletes Unlimited. For more information…
Newton Indivisible is organizing the second Newton’s No Kings Day — a visibility event with speakers — on Newton Centre Green (corner of Centre and Beacon Streets) on Saturday, October 18, Noon to 1:30PM. A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action.
Join The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton) on Sunday, October 19 at 3PM when acclaimed baritone Philip Lima and pianist Tudor Bota will perform one of the most profound song cycles in the classical repertoire, Franz Schubert’s Winterreise. Tickets can be purchased here or at www.newtonculture.org.
There will be a Fix-It Clinic at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) on Saturday, Oct. 19, 1:15PM-4PM, in the Druker Auditorium. If you have a broken household item in your home that you know you could fix with the right guidance, bring it to the clinic.…