The Newton Conservators will host a Mother’s Day Bird Walk in Nahanton Park. Nahanton Park offers a mix of woodlands, wetlands, edge habitat, and meadows along the Charles River. Join long-time birding guides Alison Leary and Pete Gilmore for a chance to see Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Northern Orioles, and a variety of wood…
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Aljoša Jurinić, an internationally acclaimed concert pianist and laureate of the world’s most prestigious piano competitions, will present a recital at the Newton Free Library. Hailed as a “startlingly subtle and visionary pianist,” he will perform Chopin’s monumental and charming piano sonatas, which he recently released as a solo album.…
As the Cooper Center for Active Living prepares for opening, they will host several Director-led listening sessions across the community, beginning in May. These sessions will offer a chance for our director, Mignonne Murray, to hear directly from Newton’s older adults, about the types of programs and services they would…
Green Newton will host its 4th Sustainable Street Tour on Saturday, May 17, 2PM-4PM. Come talk with four of your Newton neighbors, as well as Newton Energy Coaches, about sustainable projects. Speak directly with someone who has completed a project to help you get started on yours. This tour is on Fair…
The City of Newton will host a Family FUNFEST with live performances, art, carnival rides, and more on Saturday, May 17, 10AM-4PM at Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre).
Family ACCESS will host an Open House at its the Early Learning Center (492 Waltham Street, West Newton) on May 17, 10AM-12PM. During this special event, families will have the chance to: This is a wonderful opportunity for families to discover the unique learning environment offered in the Early Learning…
Suzuki School of Newton will host its annual Multicultural Festival on May 17, 2PM-6PM, at 1615 Beacon Street in Waban.
The Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts (May 17 – June 29) will start with a Western-themed kickoff event featuring live music and instructed line dancing. It will take place on Saturday, May 17, 7PM-9PM at the War Memorial Auditorium at Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre). Admission…
Waban Village Day, along with its Family Fun Run, will be on Sunday, May 18. Family Fun Run starts at 10AM. Register here. Racers of all ages are encouraged to participate, including children who are permitted to ride bikes and scooters along the racecourse. Walkers and those with strollers are also…
The Newton Conservators will host a Tour of Beautiful Hemlock Gorge. Join nature enthusiast Katherine Howard of the Newton Conservators and Dr. John Mordes, President of the Friends of Hemlock Gorge, on a tour of this Newton “hidden” gem. Kathryn and John will visit historic Echo Bridge, designed by Charles Eliot. Walk…