A crowd gathered by the Johnny Kelley statue early on the morning of March 28 for a ceremony both solemn and joyful — part memorial service, part joyful training run for the upcoming Boston Marathon. They gathered to dedicate a bench to the memory of Susan Hurley, founder of CharityTeams,…
Posts published in March 2026
Pink tricorn hats festooned with shiny stars and fluffy pompoms were unheard of in the 18th century, but on March 28, at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, they were the height of fashion for children attending the Revolutionary Newton program. “That’s amazing,” said 5-year-old Margot, whose parents withheld her last…
Join local art therapist Tova Speter for a therapeutic art workshop exploring the meditative art of Zentangle doodling at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) on Tuesday, May 26 from 7-8PM. Registration opens Tuesday, April 28th at 7PM. Participants will engage in mindful doodling techniques that encourage…
The Newton Cultural Alliance’s 12th annual Strawberry Festival will be on Thursday, May 28 from 6:30-9:30PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). This year’s festival reveals the hidden gems of the Newton community—bringing together the people, flavors, stories, and sounds that make Newton so special. There will be food,…
The Carroll Center for the Blind‘s 14th Annual Walk for Independence will be held on Saturday, May 30th, from 9AM – 12PM at the Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst (100 Carlson Avenue, Newton). This free event invites participants to complete a 1 to 3-mile walk around the campus, followed by…
Newton Open Studios returns this spring from 11AM – 5PM on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31. This year, approximately 110 artists will exhibit in homes, private studios, and group locations across Newton, with the New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newtonville) serving as one of the major host…
Join the Newton South Booster Club for the 5th Annual Lions 5K Road Race on Sunday, May 31, 2026! The 5k starts and ends at Newton South High School at 9AM. Open to runners and walkers of all ages, this community event is open to the public and features prizes…
On Sunday, May 31 from 2-3PM, the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) will host Pianist Anastasia Seifetdinova in Concert. Seifetdinova will perform an engaging program of Romantic piano music by Brahms and Schumann as well as by Ukrainian composers from the 20th century, Revutsky and Lyatoshinsky.
Join the New Philharmonia Orchestra for POPS Family Favorites designed for kids 8-14 years old and their families on Sunday, May 31 from 3-5PM at the Boston College Hammond Pond Parkway Auditorium (300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill). Songs will include KPop Demon Hunters (Golden – Your Idol – What It Sounds…
The Newton Human Rights Commission is pleased to partner this year with the Celebration of Queer Culture (CQC) Planning Committee to host a shared Pride Month event in Newton on Wednesday, June 3 at 5-7:30PM at Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre). Free and open to all. That first gathering…
Join the Boston Festival of New Jewish Music All Stars for music, dancing, and fun for the whole family at the 4th annual Klezmer Dance Party in the Highlands on June 5, 6-7:30PM in the field in front of the Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands). Free and open to…
Newton Conservators will host a tour of Hemlock Gorge, a national historic landmark with wooded paths and a spectacular view of the Charles River, on Sunday, June 7 from 9:30AM to 12PM. Meet at the Hamilton Place entrance off Central Ave (just over the bridge on the Needham side of…