As part of its Spring Guided Walk Series, Newton Conservators is hosting a tour of Cold Spring Park led by Friends of Cold Spring Park president Alan Nogee on Saturday, May 16, from 10AM to 12 noon. Meet at the kiosk at the far-left end of the park entrance on Beacon Street.…
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Join the Manoment Conservation Services for a Bird Walk at the beautiful, historic Newton Cemetery & Arboretum (791 Walnut Street, Newton Centre) on Saturday, May 16 from 7:30-9:30AM. Evan Dalton, Manomet’s Director of Landbird Conservation, will lead a two-hour walk through the arboretum in search of warblers, vireos, thrushes, and…
This year’s SpringFest will be at the War Memorial Auditorium, Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre) on Saturday, May 16 from 10AM – 4PM and Sunday, May 17 from 10AM – 6PM. Apply to be an exhibitor/vendor. SpringFest is a full day of entertainment and a celebration of art…
Cherry Street Music presents Sister duo Ari Friedman (cello & voice) and Mia Friedman (fiddle & voice) to The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton) on Saturday, May 16 at 7PM. Hailed as “strikingly beautiful, distinctive and exhilarating, with expressive vocals” Ari & Mia weave original compositions with Southern…
Take a Spring Tree Tour through Historic Newton Cemetery & Arboretum (791 Walnut Street, Newton Centre) on a Sunday, May 17 at 10AM. This winter was one for the record books. Welcome Spring with the Cemetery’s Arborists and a guided tour. See how the plantings in the arboretum, from small shrubs to…
Artist in Residence, Kasey Kaufman will present her project The Memory Quilt on Sunday, May 17 at 2PM at the Newton Cemetery & Arboretum (791 Walnut Street, Newton Centre). Kasey will talk about her residency and the inspiration for her quilt project, which will be on display. The talk will…
Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 17 for Newton’s 250th Anniversary Salute to Service Parade. The parade will begin at 3PM at City Hall, travel down Walnut Street through Newtonville, turn right onto Washington Street, then left onto Adams Street, and conclude at Coletti-Magni Park in Nonantum. The parade will celebrate…
Join the WSYMCA at the Charles River Country Club (483 Dedham St, Newton) on Monday, May 18 for their Annual Golf Tournament! Check-in is at 11AM. Participants enjoy a bramble style tournament, lunch, refreshments, gifts, raffles, dinner, and more! Tickets are on sale now. Early Birdie tickets are available through April…
As part of its Spring Guided Walk Series, Newton Conservators is hosting a walk about ferns in Hammond Woods on Sunday, May 24, from 10AM to 12PM. Meet at the Hammond Pond parking lot, off Hammond Pond Parkway, near the Street at Chestnut Hill shops. In case of rain, the event…
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,…
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…