STEMucation, formed by Newton high-school students, will offer a free STEM workshop — Frozen Fun and Gooey Experiments — for elementary students on Sunday, December 8, from 1PM to 3PM at WPS Institute (160 Herrick Road, Newton Centre), with which STEMucation is affiliated. The event aims to offer young learners engaging opportunities to explore STEM in…
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Historic Newton is hosting an event, Candlelight Scavenger Hunt, where participants can explore the Jackson Homestead after dark! Complete an active scavenger hunt around the galleries and grounds, lit mainly by candlelight, and win a prize! Make shadow puppets, tell spooky stories, and see the museum in a whole new…
Historic Newton will offer Candles & Cards on Sunday, December 8, 10AM-2PM at the Durant-Kenrick House & Grounds (286 Waverly Avenue). Get into the holiday spirit while dipping candles and crafting cards! Get inspiration from vintage greeting cards and historic advertisements from our collection. Take home your candles and cards…
This week Newton celebrates Halloween Window Painting — an event created by Meryl Kessler and Barbara Litwin 25 years ago and now hosted by Newton Cultural Development. Businesses donate window space, and students in Grades 3-8 sign up to create spooky — and sometimes very clever — works of art…
Throughout October, Fulfilled Goods will hold a free Halloween Costume Swap. Bring your clean, gently used costumes to Fulfilled Goods (612 Washington Street, Newtonville). Come in and swap or “shop” the selection for something new to you! Costume Guidelines: Collection will be going on all month long, so check…
United Parish of Auburndale hosts its Pumpkin Patch with a Purpose — every day through October 31 (M/W/F: Noon to 6PM. Tu/Th/Sat/Sun: 10AM-6PM) at 64 Hancock Street. Pumpkins galore! Photo opps! Pumpkins and gourds of all sizes, shapes, and colors — PLUS baked goods that are out of this world! All purchases…
Mount Alvernia Academy will hold its Fall Open House on Wednesday, October 16, 8:30AM-11AM, on its campus (20 Manet Road, Chestnut Hill). Register here. Are you interested in an engaging, values-based education for your child? Mount Alvernia Academy is a two-time Blue Ribbon Awarded Preschool-Grade 6, co-ed school. Proudly rooted in the…
The West Suburban YMCA (WSYMCA) is hosting its Fall Festival 2024, a free community event filled with family-friendly activities. Highlights include pumpkin painting, an obstacle course for kids, a petting zoo, fall games, music, and giveaways for the first 100 families. The event is free and open to the public.…
The Newton community will celebrate the change of seasons at the Harvest Fair on Newton Center Green (1221 Centre Street, Newton Centre) on the weekend of October 19-20. Saturday, October 19 (10AM-5PM) features a carnival with a kiddie carnival, games, and fair food. Sunday, October 20 (11AM-4PM) features: For more information…
Newton’s famous fall road race — Paddy’s Road Race – The Shillelagh Shuffle — will take place on October 20, starting at Paddy’s Public House (95 Elm Street, West Newton). It’s run each October to support Newton Athletes Unlimited. Registration is required by October 17 for all three races, which…