The Newton Parks and Recreation Department invites families to Picnic and Play in the Park, running weekdays from July 6 through August 14 from 10:30AM – 12:30PM outdoors at the Lincoln-Eliot School (150 Jackson Rd, Nonantum). Picnic and Play in the Park is a free, summer drop-in program for families…
Posts published in June 2026
Silent Spring is excited to offer the Silent Spring Summer Institute from Monday, July 6 through Friday, July10. This free virtual program is designed for high school students interested in learning about environmental health or considering a degree or career in STEM. The deadline to register is Friday, June 5.…
The Cooper Center hosts a Fourth of July Party at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville), Monday, July 6 from 3PM – 4PM. Enjoy another epic Cooper deck party! Dance or listen to live music from the Bo and Bill Winiker Band while you enjoy ice cream from Cabot’s. A dairy-free flavor…
Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) invites you to Could Bugging Be the New Birding? Tiny Creatures, Big Discoveries on Tuesday, July 7 at 7PM. If you garden with native plants, your yard is already hosting a vibrant, miniature safari through bug-land. Finding and observing these small, colorful…
The Cooper Center (345 Walnut St, Newtonville) hosts Gorgeous Gardens of New England Part 2 on Tuesday, July 7 from 10:30AM – 11:30AM. Joanne Pearson returns for a second virtual tour, this time featuring 11 beautiful gardens, six of which were heavily influenced by their owners’ or designers’ travels to…
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, there will be a public reading of the document on July 8 at 10AM in the War Memorial Auditorium at City Hall. Newton’s State House delegation will bring a framed copy of the Declaration to share during…
The Cooper Center (345 Walnut St, Newtonville) hosts Chat with Mayor Marc on Thursday, July 9 from 1PM – 2:30PM. Join Mayor Marc Laredo in the Reading Room for casual conversation as he stops by as part of his Summer Meetup series. Just drop in.
The Cooper Center (345 Walnut St, Newtonville) presents Jazz Concert on Thursday, July 9 from 1:30PM – 2:30PM. The String Swing Trio is composed of Rob Natoli on guitar and vocals, Diane Wernick on saxophone, and Mike Ball on bass guitar, each of whom has over 40 years of experience.…
Highlights this week… City Council City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Traffic Council will meet on Wednesday regarding: School Committee Newton Public Schools will be on “soft close” June 29 through July 12. School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week. Franklin School Construction Community Update…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Traffic Council will meet in person (City Hall, Room 205) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, July 1 at 9:30AM. The agenda includes the following items scheduled for discussion: The Chair expects to entertain motions for No Action Necessary on the…
Newton Public Schools will be on “soft close” June 29 through July 12. School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week. Franklin School Construction Community Update meeting will be held virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, June 30 at 6PM. The agenda includes updates on current construction progress and look-ahead…
Newton Fair and Affordable Housing Partnership will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, June 30 at 5PM. The agenda includes: Designer Selection Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, July 1 at 6PM. The agenda includes: Newtonville Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, July 2…