The Newton Conservators will host a BioBlitz on Sunday, August 11, 3:30-5PM, to help people of all ages to explore the fish, insects, and other invertebrates that inhabit Crystal Lake. This event is FREE. Register here. People come to Crystal Lake to swim, fish, and boat. A shoreline path and…
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The West Newton Cinema Foundation is hosting Silent Films with Live Accompaniment, a double feature of Buster Keaton classics — Sherlock Jr. and Our Hospitality — with live accompaniment from musician Jeff Rapsis to celebrate Buster Keaton’s 100th Anniversary. The event will take place on Sunday, August 11, 1-3PM at…
The Love Dogs will present a concert featuring blues and R&B music as part of the 2024 Summer Concerts Series offered by Newton Cultural Development. It will take place on Sunday, August 11, 6:30-8PM at the Newton Centre Bowl (81 Tyler Terrace, Newton Centre). All events in this series are…
Historic Newton is hosting a walking tour — 100+ Years Ago in Auburndale — where participants will learn about the people and institutions that shaped the village today through past sites of importance from the 18th-20th centuries including one of the oldest homes in Newton. It will take around one…
Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture (Newton PRC) is hosting Family Pickleball Lessons where participants 12+ can learn the fundamentals, rules, scoring and court strategies of pickleball. It will take place on Thursday, August 15, 5:30-7:30PM and Tuesday, August 20, 12-2PM at the Richard McGrath Park (1600 Washington St, West Newton).…
The Dharmata Foundation is hosting a Public Talk with Anam Thubten where he will share essential wisdom of meditation from the Buddhist tradition. This event is open to all regardless of religious affiliation or spiritual practice. It will take place on Friday, August 16, 7-9PM at Hebrew College (1860 Washington…
Newton’s India Day will be celebrated with food, performances, music, games, and other activities organized by the Indian American Community of Newton. It will take place at Hyde Community Center Bandstand (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands) on August 17, 5PM-8PM. For more info, contact [email protected].
On August 18 at 10AM, the Newton Cemetery & Arboretum will host a summertime horticultural tour through its grounds, led by its Arborist, Julie Clements. On the 1.5-mile tour showcasing perennial gardens, the public will learn about the Arboretum’s ecological diversity, from shade gardens and wetland areas to pollinators. All…
The Bo and Bill Winiker Band will present a concert for Newton’s 150th birthday as part of the 2024 Summer Concerts Series offered by Newton Cultural Development. It will take place on Sunday, August 18, 6-7:30PM at the Newton Centre Bowl (81 Tyler Terrace, Newton Centre). All events in this…
Grace Church in Newton Corner is now on its summer worship schedule. Community breakfast takes place each week from 8:30-9:15AM followed by a service of Holy Eucharist at 9:30AM. Grace will also host three monthly barbecues over the summer: June 20, July 18, and August 22. These gatherings will take place from…
CareOne at Newton is hosting a free Community Fun Day with face painting, a waterslide, lawn games, and much more. It will take place on Saturday, August 24, 5-9PM at CareOne at Newton (2101 Washington Street, Auburndale). Free additional parking is located directly across the street at 2150 Washington Street.
The FreeKick Initiative, founded by Newton South High School soccer players, aims to make competitive soccer accessible to all, regardless of socio-economic status or skill level. The group has hosted a free soccer clinic and will host two more free soccer clinics for Grades 3-7 at Brimmer and May School…