Newton Community Education is planning next year’s after school experience. Your feedback is essential to help enhance the after-school experience for your family. Please take a few minutes to take the survey. Respondents who provide a valid email address, have a child in grades K–12, and complete the survey by 11:59…
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Newton Neighbors is thrilled to launch its 2026 Summer Camp Campaign with the 130th Boston Marathon! Ranjani Paradise, one of the founders of Newton Neighbors, is running to raise funds to support summer camp scholarships for Newton Public School (NPS) elementary and middle school students. In the last six years,…
The St Mary of Carmen Society, the St Mary of Carmen Women’s Society, and Nonantum Children’s Christmas Party Association are sponsoring Easter in the Park at Coletti- Magni Park (386 Watertown Street, Nonantum) on Sunday , March 29, 2026 from 12-3PM. Rain Location: American Legion Post 440 (295 California Street, Nonantum).
Classic takes on a new look as the beloved children’s book Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen is reimagined as a professional theatrical production at the Adam Theater, January 10-25. Newton resident Karin Sharav-Zalkind co-leads the theater as its Executive Director, working to expand its resources and reach. Library Lion features…
The Cooper Center for Active Living (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) will present a free Intergenerational Music Group on January 20, 11AM-12PM. This intergenerational music group invites older adults, young children and families to connect through singing, movement, and instrument play.Led by an Early Childhood Specialist and a Board-Certified Music Therapist,…
The Boston Makers & Innovators Challenge is a free STEM competition to be held at Newton North HS on Saturday, January 31, 10AM-5PM. Registration for the competition closes on January 23. You can also register as a volunteer or buy tickets to the January 31 event. See the schedule for…
The Newton Community Stage at the Lincoln-Eliot Auditorium (15 Walnut Park, Nonantum) be the scene on Saturday, January 24, 2PM-3:30PM, for a free concert by Women in World Jazz, an all-female international ensemble bringing the vibrant sounds of global music. This dynamic performance celebrates women’s contributions to music and culture, featuring an…
The Family Access of Newton Early Learning Center (492 Waltham Street, West Newton) is excited to announce their upcoming Open Houses: Sunday, January 11 — 10AM-11:30AM Thursday, January 22 –10AM-12PM Wednesday, January 28 — 4:30PM – 6:30PM Explore their classrooms, learn about their programs, and see how they create a…
Two Kenneth Newcomb Oral History Grants of $500 each are available to high school students living in Newton Upper Falls. A grant recipient must reside in Newton Upper Falls and be a freshman, sophomore, or junior in high school (9th to 11th grade). Public and private school students are eligible.…
Parks, Recreation & Culture is offering swimming lessons for youth held at the Newton North High School Pool. Classes are on weekend mornings with a variety of levels from preschool up to level 6. Each session is a six week program and follows an American Red Cross curriculum. The Learn-to-Swim program…
Newton Community Events & Programs offers a special performance by The Tanglewood Marionettes of “The Dragon King.” The show will be at the new Newton Community Stage at Lincoln-Eliot School (15 Walnut Park, Newton) on Tuesday, February 17 at 11AM. It features colorful sea creatures, an exciting adventure, and all…
Following a 75-year-old tradition, the Nonantum Children’s Christmas Party Association hosted its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday evening, December 7th. As they waited in the brisk air for the human Santa and the tree lighting, at least 300 people – and a number of dogs — joined the…