The West Suburban YMCA is offering the entire community free access — at both of its locations — for pool time, group fitness, and family-friendly activities — on every Saturday in July and August. The Church Street and Wells Avenue facilities will welcome members and non-members alike for Saturdays of fitness,…
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Newton Community Pride will host Newton’s India Day Celebration at the Hyde Community Center, (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands) on August 9, 4PM-7:30PM. This annual, free, family-friendly event features Bollywood dance and music, cultural performances, a variety of vendors, and face painting. Celebrate Indian heritage and culture, and enjoy Indian…
JourneySongs, a hospice choir in Newton, MA, welcomes new singers at our open rehearsals on August 10, September 14 and September 28. This is the most meaningful singing you will ever do! Email [email protected] for more information, or visit www.journeysongs.org
Cross Street will play a free concert in Newton Centre Bowl, August 10, 6PM-7:30PM, down the hill from the Tyler Terrace hut and a short walk from Newton Centre. Free open-air seating for families, friends, and groups large and small. Bring along a blanket, a chair, and maybe a picnic…
Please join State Representative Greg Schwartz for his monthly office hours on Monday, August 11 from 9:30AM-11AM at Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Avenue) in Room 211. Any questions can be sent to Legislative Aide Ellen Gibson at [email protected].
The Cooper Center for Active Living in Newton in collaboration with the Newton Free Library hosts monthly LGBTQIA+ socials. The next will be on Monday, August 11, 6PM-7:30PM in Conference Room A on the first floor of the Newton Free Library. It will be an LGBT-themed Story Slam! Come prepared…
The Newton Free Library is hosting the American Red Cross for a blood drive on Wednesday, August 13 from 10AM-3PM. Visit the Library’s website to register and to learn more about donating blood – including eligibility, an overview of the process, and guidelines for how to prepare before your donation.
Newton Cultural Development will present a free family concert by Mike Behind the Mic Callahan on Wednesday, August 13, 6PM-7:30PM at the Cabot Street Butterfly Pavilion (101 East Side Parkway). Grab a blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Historic Newton will lead a walking tour in Farlow Park on August 14, 6:30PM-7:30PM. One of Newton’s oldest parks, Farlow Park was built for passive enjoyment with a rich history and a range of different trees. Join Marc Welch, City Forester, to learn more about the early design and vision…
The Allen Center’s last 2025 summertime pop-up is Thursday, August 14th from 11:30AM-2PM at 35 Webster Street, West Newton. It’s a family-friendly afternoon of fabulous food, kids’ activities, shopping, and music. Newton Centre’s BAKEY will have its debut on the Allen Center patio. Kidcasso, Newtonville Books, WSYMCA, the Suzuki School of Newton,…
The Auburndale Community Library (375 Auburn Street, Auburndale) will host an Ice Cream Social on August 14, 6PM-7PM. Ice cream (including dairy-free), popsicles, and toppings for sundaes. Everyone is welcome.
Ward 6 Councilor Martha Bixby will hold office hours in Newton Highlands on Friday morning, August 15, 8:45AM-10:15 AM, in Rodney Barker Square (at corner of Hartford and Lincoln Streets). If the weather is bad, the event will be inside at Cacao.















