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…
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Both Newton’s high schools swept the MIAA Division 1 state tennis championships this spring, with Newton South’s girls and Newton North’s boys teams each capturing state titles – and their coaches and top singles players earning Boston Globe honors. As a result of their hard work, head coaches Noura Guermazi…
The West Suburban YMCA presents Free Summer Saturdays every Saturday in July and August (beginning July 11) from 7AM – 7PM at its two Newton locations: West Suburban YMCA (276 Church St, Newton Corner) and Wells Ave YMCA (135 Wells Ave, Oak Hill). Free Summer Saturdays returns after a successful…
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…
More than 200 students joined members of the New England Patriots rookie class at Newton North High School on June 19 for a Juneteenth football clinic that raised more than $6,000 for Newton Community Education (NCE) scholarships while kicking off the city’s annual Juneteenth celebration. The clinic, which featured football…
The fifth annual Lions 5K returned to Newton South High School on Sunday morning, drawing 294 finishers for the Newton South Booster Club’s signature fundraiser for the school’s athletic programs (results). Fig City News has a gallery of over 600 photos of the event and of most finishers. “Gabe M.”,…
Newton Community Education is proud to kick off Newton’s Juneteenth Celebration at Newton North High School (457 Walnut St, Newtonville) on Friday, June 19 with a football clinic coached by the New England Patriots rookies from 10:30AM – 12:30PM, followed by soccer and basketball clinics from 1PM-3PM. After the clinics,…
On Saturday, June 27 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Newton’s Historic Boathouse (2401 Commonwealth Ave, Auburndale), Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) and Indigenous Peoples Day (IPD) Newton will host the fourth annual Quinobequin Intertribal Paddle: a relaxing midday paddle on one of the most beautiful stretches of the…
The Newton Chinese Language School (NCLS) celebrated community and multiple milestones with its third annual Dragon’s Path 5K/1K Run around Wells Avenue on Mother’s Day, May 10. Originally launched in 2024 as part of the 65th anniversary celebration of NCLS, the race has become an annual tradition for local families.…
The 3rd Newton Chinese Language School (NCLS) Dragon’s Path 5K/1K Run & Walk 2026 will take place on Sunday, May 10th at 9:30AM at 154 Wells Avenue, Newton Centre. Register online. The first 100 registrants will receive a commemorative T-shirt. This year’s event proudly celebrates two meaningful milestones: the 250th anniversary of…
Free self defense class and demonstration for all ages at the Hyde Center (90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands) on Saturday, May 16 from 2-3:30PM. Daniel Mola from Atom, Jiu-Jitsu & Science on Needham St, Newton Highlands will be sponsoring this event. All are welcome! In this hands-on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu workshop, you’ll experience…
Join the Newton Yacht Club (12 Nonantum Road, Newton Corner) for their Open House on Sunday, May 17 from 12-3PM. You can explore the club’s facilities, meet members, and learn about social event and family-friendly activities. Whether you’re an experienced boater or simply curious, it’s a great opportunity to discover what…