Getting a brief glimpse into children’s activities of bygone days, families happily tried their hands at candle making, basket weaving and playing “Graces,” among other activities, during Historic Newton’s Homestead Hayfest on September 28, behind the Jackson Homestead and Museum on Washington Street. Leah Sause, Historic Newton’s community engagement manager,…
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Jackson Walnut Park School is having an Open House Tuesday, December 9, 6PM – 6:30PM. Meet at the Student Center (55 Walnut Park, Newton). Please feel free to bring your kids!
Perfect weather and a celebratory crowd came out for Upper Falls Village Day in 2025. See the gallery at https://photos.figcitynews.com/2025/2025-Upper-Falls-Village-Day
Honking as he passed by, Savvas Fotiadis and his young passenger carefully drove a mini fire engine around the crowd at the Newton Police’s National Night Out event on Aug. 5, in West Newton. Donning a red fez, Fotiadis and other members of the Worcester County Shriners Club gave rides…
Explore Newton Community Education’s 100+ summer camp options over 8 weeks (June 30- August 22) in STEM, visual arts, sports, and so much more. Newton Community Education (NCE) offers a wide range of exciting summer camps and classes for kids of all ages, from kindergarten through 12th grade. Whether your…
The West Suburban YMCA is offering the entire community free access — at both of its locations — for pool time, group fitness, and family-friendly activities — on every Saturday in July and August. The Church Street and Wells Avenue facilities will welcome members and non-members alike for Saturdays of fitness,…
Newton Cultural Development will present a free family concert by Mike Behind the Mic Callahan on Wednesday, August 13, 6PM-7:30PM at the Cabot Street Butterfly Pavilion (101 East Side Parkway). Grab a blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Adult-child pairs can sign up for some quality time making art and music together at City Hall on summer Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays, 9:30AM-11:15AM, July 8 to August 13. Children ages 18 months to 4 years with adults of any age are welcome to join. Sign up at newtonma.gov/culture.
The Newton Upper Falls Area Council will host Upper Falls Village Day with live music, a magician, petting zoo, and food from Little Luke’s Cafe. It will take place on Sunday, September 14, 11AM-2PM at the Pettee Square Plaza (1225 Chestnut Street, Newton Upper Falls). Admission is free. Also: Face painting. Bouncy…
Join Cub Scouts Pack 210 (Friends of Hemlock Gorge) for boys and girls in grades K-5 for their kickoff meeting with Reptiles of New England and frozen treats on Thursday, September 18 from 6-7:30PM at the Carroll Center for the Blind (770 Centre Street). Pack 210 has an exciting year…
Join the Friends of the Newton Free Library’s biggest fundraising event of the year, sponsored by Parlor Nails Studio. It’s Mini Golf at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street). Saturday, October 4 (6PM-9:30PM): Mini Golf for adults only, with beer, wine, food, entertainment, and a silent auction. Tickets are…
Join the WSYMCA at their Church Street location (276 Church Street) on Saturday, October 4 from 11AM-1PM for their free family event, the Fall Festival. This free, fun-filled family event is designed to celebrate the season, and costumes are encouraged! Come for activities like Pumpkin Decorating, Kids DJ Music, Petting…