After nearly eight years, over 500 public meetings, and an incredible amount of effort put in by a few thousand residents, staff, consultants, and contractors, the Cooper Center Project is almost ready to open. The grand opening weekend will begin with The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 10AM on Friday, December…
Posts published in November 2025
From Friday, December 5 – Sunday, December 7 City Hall is being transformed into an 18-hole mini golf course complete with greens and holes winding through the secret staircase in the Mayor’s Office, City Council Chambers, and War Memorial. To sign up, go to the city’s website. Admission Fee: A new…
Warm and brighten your holiday season this year with the Highland Glee Club Men’s Chorus‘s Holiday Angelsong on Saturday, December 6 at 3PM at the Christ Episcopal Church (1132 Highland Ave, Needham). Holiday Angelsong is a program of some of the most beautiful music ever written for the holidays – Palestrina,…
There will be a Fix-It Clinic at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) on Saturday, Dec. 6, 10AM-3:30PM, 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.…
HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH HEART. FUUSN’s Holiday Fair will be held on Saturday, December 6 from 9:30AM- 2:00PM at the Unitarian Church (1326 Washington Street, West Newton). Items for sale include: decorated wreaths, jewelry, toys, homemade baked goods, books, and holiday decorations. Enter the quilt raffle and bid in the silent…
Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton’s 20-member Bay Colony Brass in “A Yuletide Blizzard of Brilliant Brass” on Saturday, December 6 at 7:30PM at Second Church in Newton (60 Highland Street, West Newton). This free, family-friendly concert of Christmas favorites ranges from Leroy Anderson’s “A Christmas Festival” to modern arrangements of traditional…
Join the Newton Cultural Alliance at the Celebrate Newton Holiday Craft Fair on Sunday, December 7 at Newton South High School (140 Brandeis Road) from 10AM – 3PM. If you’re looking for thoughtful, handmade gifts that stand apart from the ordinary, Celebrate Newton is the perfect destination. From cozy scarves and…
On Sunday, December 7, from 2-6 PM, Boston-based nonprofit Ukraine Forward is holding an exhibition and sale of Ukrainian fine arts and handicrafts at the New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newton). Artwork includes paintings and graphic art as well as ceramic, wood, and textile objects by artisans in Ukraine and the…
The Newton Family Singers and Arlington’s Family Folk Chorale present “Dancin’ on Sunshine: An inter-generational sing-along dance party!” on Sunday, December 7 at 4PM at Regis College, Casey Theater (235 Wellesley St, Weston). This season’s fun and uplifting theme is “Dancin’ on Sunshine” featuring music by the Bee Gees, Avicii,…
The Nonantum’s Children’s Christmas Party Association will be holding their annual Park Lighting at Coletti-Magni Park on Sunday, December 7 starting at 6:15PM with hot chocolate and caroling. Santa will arrive with friends from the North Pole and be available for photos just after the lights go on at 7:00!…
West Newton Cinema presents Behind the Scenes screening and panel discussion of “Hamnet”, Sunday Dec 7 from 2-5PM. “Hamnet” is a historical drama directed by the Academy Award winning writer/director Chloé Zhao and based on the novel by Maggie O’Farrell. The film follows the relationship between William Shakespeare and his…
Waban Lights and Family Sing-Along Sunday, December 7 at 4:45PM at Waban Library Center (1608 Beach Street, Waban). Before the lights are switched on, enjoy hot chocolate, sweet treats, and a festive community sing-along.