Whether stealing Mr. McGregor’s veggies, hanging out with Winnie-the-Pooh, or racing off to Wonderland, rabbits star in many classic children’s stories, shows, and movies. “It’s important for kids to meet and interact with animals that they don’t necessarily see every day,” said Shannon Callaghan, the livestock coordinator and educator at…
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Finding high-quality goods for a low price is nice …but getting them for free is even better, especially when you’re helping the environment. Jenna Firshein knows the joy of paying zero for essentials since she’s a regular at the Swap Shop at Newton’s Resource Recovery Center. The volunteer-run group was…
If you have young children, or just want to experience nature in your city, scan the QR code (below), enter the URL into your browser (https://join.goosechase.com/304324b3-a900-4900-988a-e51ac1e7d3f3) or type the join code (PWMGQX)into the Goosechase app, and start your hunt! The scavenger hunt will take place from Friday, May 1 at…
Explore police vehicles, play lawn games, and meet your Newton Police Officers at a Sensory Friendly Touch A Truck event on Wednesday, May 13 from 4:30 to 6:30PM in Captain Ryan Park next to Police Headquarters at the corner of Washington and Cherry Streets in West Newton.
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…
Join the Suzuki School of Newton for their Multicultural Festival — a celebration of music and art — on Saturday, May 16 from 2-6PM at 1615 Beacon St, Waban. Free and open to all. This is more than a festival—it’s a reminder that when people celebrate their differences, they discover what connects…
The League of Women Voters of Newton invites all students in Grades 6-8 to participate in its Middle School Civics Challenge on Sunday, May 17 from 4-6PM at the Brown Middle School Cafeteria (125 Meadowbrook Rd, Newton Centre). Form teams of 2-4 people, or sign up solo and be matched with…
The Newton Parks & Recreation Department is sponsoring a free Football Skills & Drills Clinic with New England Patriots mascot, Pat Patriot on Sunday, May 17 from 2–3:30PM on the Newton North Tiger Drive Field (360 Lowell Ave, Newton Centre). While the event is free, participants must register. The event is…
Waban Village Day, along with its Family Fun Run, will be on Sunday, May 17 in Waban Square. Family Fun Run starts at 10AM. Register at the link above. Racers of all ages are encouraged to participate, including children who are permitted to ride bikes and scooters along the racecourse. Walkers and…
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (1326 Washington Street, West Newton) presents Orchestra Without Borders Boston: Variaciones: Music from Argentina and Brazil plus Grooversity, Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30PM. The concert will benefit the work of Communities Without Borders, which supports education for at-risk children in Zambia. Tickets $30/Students $15.
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…
Join the New Philharmonia Orchestra for POPS Family Favorites designed for kids 8-14 years old and their families on Sunday, May 31 from 3-5PM at the Boston College Hammond Pond Parkway Auditorium (300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill). Songs will include KPop Demon Hunters (Golden – Your Idol – What It Sounds…