Newton Neighbors hosts its School Supply Drive, accepting donations through Saturday, August 15 at drop-off locations throughout Newton, including The Village Bank, Auburndale Community Library, The Street Chestnut Hill, and Fulfilled Goods. This drive, held in coordination with Newton Public School social workers and others, helps ensure that all kids…
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Although Brody Hunter sat confidently in the driver’s seat of a Newton Fire truck, he won’t be answering emergency calls anytime soon. After all, he’s only 3. He and his brother Gavin, 5, were among the many eager children who tried out different emergency vehicles during the Newton Police’s National…
More than 200 young athletes swam, biked, and ran their way through Newton North High School Thursday, July 23, as the Schultz Family Kids Triathlon celebrated its ninth year with a focus on inclusion, confidence, and community. The triathlon at Newton North involved swimming, biking, and running portions, with distances…
Newton celebrated the 4th of July on Saturday, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. Despite impending storms in nearby towns, celebrations in the Garden City went on with gusto, featuring an impressive fireworks display in the evening, and parades, a carnival, vendors, and ice cream earlier in the day.…
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 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…
Newton Neighbors hosts its annual School Supply Drive, collecting new and gently used school supplies from Monday, July 13 through Saturday, August 1, with donations accepted at drop-off locations throughout Newton, including The Village Bank branches, the Auburndale Community Library (375 Auburn St, Auburndale), Fulfilled Goods (1280 Centre Street, Suite 6, Newton…
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…
Newton Metrowest Travel Basketball invites Newton boys and girls in grades 4-8 to register for the 2026-27 travel basketball season, with tryouts held Tuesday, October 13 through Thursday, October 22. Pre-registration and payment of a $20 non-refundable tryout fee is required. Join over 300 Newton youth basketball players in the…
Green Newton hosts Bright Ideas and LEGO® Bricks at Lincoln-Eliot School (150 Jackson Rd, Nonantum), part of the Picnic & Play in the Park series, on Thursday, July 23 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…
Green Newton and Newton Community Farm (303 Nahanton St, Oak Hill) present Sun Prints at the Farm on Thursday, July 30 from 2:30PM – 4PM. Green Newton and Newton Community Farm invite kids to an afternoon of creativity and discovery. Kids will create their own one-of-a-kind sun print T-shirt using the power of…