The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton will present a free Summer Chime Concert on Saturday, August 29 at 5PM. Chimers in FUUSN’s historic bell tower will play a wide range of music styles. All are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments to the church grounds (1326 Washington Street,…
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The Book Ladies’ Book Swap is held monthly at West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton). The next Book Swap at the Cinema will be on Saturday, August 29, 12:30PM-3PM. Find future dates on The Book Ladies’ Facebook page. A bit of history… Nancy Brown and Annette Seaward started…
The ALS Therapy Development Institute presents the ALS Walk for Research at Zervas Elementary School (30 Beethoven Ave, Waban), Sunday, August 30 at 10AM. The ALS Walk for Research returns for a scenic three-mile walk, roll, or stroll through the community. The event supports the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS…
Newton Cultural Alliance hosts Book Launch Paˆrty with Hank Phillippi Ryan at The Allen Center (35 Webster St, West Newton) on Tuesday, September 1 at 7PM. Calling all readers! This is the ultimate book launch party celebrating the release of MOTHER DAUGHTER SISTER STRANGER, the pulse-pounding new thriller from Newton’s…
Newton Theatre Kids introduces a new Newton Theatre Kids Troupe class, meeting Wednesdays from September 9 through December 9, 2026, 1:30-3:00PM, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, DiMauro Hall (96 Otis St, Newtonville). Register here. This performance-focused theatre class is designed exclusively for NPS students entering 4th and 5th grade with…
The Newton 9-11 Memorial Committee and the City of Newton cordially invite all to the annual 9-11 Commemoration on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 3PM at the Newton 9-11 Memorial, on the front lawn of the Fire Department Headquarters (1164 Centre Street, Newton Centre). In case of rain, the event…
The Hyde Community Center presents Hurry Sundown on the Hyde Bandstand at Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands) on Friday, September 11 from 6PM – 8PM. Hurry Sundown is a Boston-area band that’s been playing country like rock — and rock like country — and earning a devoted following. The band’s repertoire…
The Hyde Community Center screens School of Rock on the Hyde Bandstand at Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands) on Friday, September 11 from 8PM – 10PM. Jack Black stars as struggling rock guitarist Dewey Finn, who is fired from his band and subsequently works as a substitute teacher at a prestigious…
The Newton Upper Falls Area Council hosts Village Day on Sunday, September 13 from 11AM – 2PM at Pettee Square Plaza (1225 Chestnut Street, Newton Upper Falls). Admission is free. Booth registration is available here. Activities include:
The Newtonville Area Council hosts Newtonville Village Day on Walnut Street, Newtonville, on Sunday, September 20 from 11AM – 3PM. Newtonville’s “party of the year” is back, filling the village center with music, food, art, kids’ activities, and neighbors from across Newton. The event’s famous train rides and musical performances…
Newton Cemetery & Arboretum (791 Walnut St, Newton Centre) hosts a Fall Tree Tour, Sunday, October 18 at 10AM. Attendees are invited to join a fall tour through the winding roads of Newton Cemetery & Arboretum, led by Newton Cemetery & Arboretum staff arborists. Visitors can see the Arboretum’s new…
Don’t Forget Your Art! takes place at United Parish of Auburndale’s Betty Meyer Gallery (64 Hancock St, Auburndale) on Saturday, September 26 at 6:30PM. Don’t Forget Your Art! returns to the stage with a great show on the way! In addition, poet Matthew Sisson returns, as does storyteller Anne L.…