The City of Newton debuts Village Movie Nights at Emerson Playground (1 Pettee St, Upper Falls) on Thursday, July 16 at 8:30PM with a screening of Top Gun. The new series is presented in collaboration with West Newton Cinema and brings six free outdoor movie screenings to parks and playgrounds across Newton’s villages on Thursday evenings…
Posts published in June 2026
The Hyde Community Center screens The Princess Bride on the Hyde Bandstand at Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands) on Friday, July 17 from 8PM – 10PM. The 1987 cult classic returns to the Hyde’s summer schedule. Adapted by William Goldman from his novel of the same name, it tells the story…
The Hyde Community Center presents The Ivory Rockers on the Hyde Bandstand at Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands) on Friday, July 17 from 6PM – 8PM. The Ivory Rockers return with Dueling Pianos, a high-energy and interactive rock and roll show. Sing along to all your favorites, from pop or rock…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton invites you to Our Environmental Activism: We Can All Be Green on Sunday, July 19 at 10:15 AM in FUUSN’s Parish Hall (1326 Washington St, West Newton). The program is also available via Zoom. FUUSN environmental activists share their work—Alta Hodges on native…
The Newton Commission on Disability, the Newton Free Library, and Understanding Our Differences present the Disability Pride Celebration at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut St, Newtonville) on Sunday, July 19 from 2 – 4PM. July is Disability Pride Month, and this year, Newton is throwing a celebration! Adults and kids…
Newton Community Farm‘s Farm Stand is open for the season! Located in the red shed on the Winchester Street side of the farm in Oak Hill, the hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 2PM – 6PM and Saturdays from 9AM – 1PM. Payment options include:
Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) hosts The Scoop on Solar Energy on Monday, July 20 at 7pm. What do ice cream and solar energy have in common? They’re both better when shared! Enjoy a scoop of ice cream and a conversation about solar power, energy efficiency, and…
The Charles River Regional Chamber will host a virtual debate with the two candidates for the 10th Middlesex District State Representative seat: incumbent John Lawn vs. Alison Leary. It will be held on July 21, 1PM-2PM. The event is free and open to all. Register here. UPDATE: View a video recording…
Newton Metrowest Travel Basketball invites Newton boys and girls in grades 4-8 to register for the 2026-27 travel basketball season, with tryouts held Tuesday, October 13 through Thursday, October 22. Pre-registration and payment of a $20 non-refundable tryout fee is required. Join over 300 Newton youth basketball players in the…
Grace Episcopal Church (76 Eldredge Street, Newton Corner) hosts its Summer Barbecue in the backyard on Wednesday, July 22 from 6PM – 8PM. Enjoy an evening of community, conversation, and kid-friendly activities over burgers, veggie burgers, and hotdogs. Donations of salads, sides, desserts, and additional drinks are welcome but not…
The City of Newton continues Village Movie Nights at Hamilton Field (545 Grove St, Lower Falls) on Thursday, July 23 at 8:30PM with a screening of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. The series is presented in collaboration with West Newton Cinema and brings six free outdoor movie screenings to parks and playgrounds across Newton’s villages on…
Green Newton hosts Bright Ideas and LEGO® Bricks at Lincoln-Eliot School (150 Jackson Rd, Nonantum), part of the Picnic & Play in the Park series, on Thursday, July 23 from 10:30AM – 12:30PM. Newton families are invited to a hands-on sustainability activity this summer, part of the City’s Picnic & Play in the…