The West Suburban YMCA presents Free Summer Saturdays every Saturday in July and August (beginning July 11) from 7AM – 7PM at its two Newton locations: West Suburban YMCA (276 Church St, Newton Corner) and Wells Ave YMCA (135 Wells Ave, Oak Hill). Free Summer Saturdays returns after a successful…
Jackson Walnut Park School invites prospective families to its Admissions Summer Series at the Student Center (55 Walnut Park, Nonantum), with free sessions for children ages 4–10 running Thursday, June 25 through Friday, July 31. Children can enjoy messy art, music, and other hands-on activities along with a popsicle, while…
The John M Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton hosts its 42nd Annual Golf Outing on Monday, July 27 at Woodland Golf Club (1897 Washington St, Auburndale). Generously presented by Needham Bank. Registration is open for foursomes, individual tickets, and sponsorship opportunities. Come enjoy a great day of golf…
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…
The Newton Free Library hosts Meet Massachusetts Wildlife with Mass Audubon at 330 Homer St, Newton Centre on Tuesday, July 14 at 7PM. At this program, attendees will meet a live animal, learn how humans impact native species and the habitats on which they depend, and discover what everyone can…
The St. Mary of Carmen Society will host its 91st annual Italian-American Festival (Festa), open 5PM-11PM each day, Wednesday-Sunday, July 15-19, at Pelligrini Park (11 Hawthorne Street, Nonantum). The festival midway and grounds will be packed with rides, games, food, entertainment, family, and tradition. Music Live bands are scheduled for…
Green Newton invites Newton families to Solar Oven S’mores at Lincoln-Eliot School (150 Jackson Rd, Nonantum), part of the Picnic & Play in the Park series, on Wednesday, July 15 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 City of Newton will hold a virtual Newton Crossing Information Session about a new affordable housing lottery on Wednesday, July 15 at 6PM via Zoom. The application deadline is August 11 at 2PM. Applications can be completed online through SEB Housing’s lottery application form. Newton Crossing is a new 292-unit rental apartment community…
Newton Community Farm (303 Nahanton St, Oak Hill) presents Glorious Grains: Exploring New Tastes and Nutritional Qualities on Thursday, July 16 from 4PM – 6PM and Saturday, July 25 from 10AM – 12PM. During this interactive, experiential workshop you will be invited to move beyond the well-simmered world of rice…
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…
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 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…
