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…
Posts published in April 2025
Newton South HS’s theater company — SouthStage — will present Anything Goes at 7:30PM each night on May 15, 16. and 17 at the NSHS Seasholes Auditorium (140 Brandeis Road). Tickets available online. Music, dance, laughs, and the age-old tale of boy meets girl… Anything Goes is delightful, delicious, and de-lovely. Featuring the classic…
The New Art Center will host their Annual Auction & Gala with an exclusive art auction featuring works from local and regional artists. This is a fundraising event, and proceeds will benefit the New Art Center. It will take place on Saturday, May 17, 7PM-10PM at Garage B (1420 Soldiers…
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).
With so many demands on today’s families, caregivers and children need all the support they can get. The Y provides a safe, enriching place for youth of all ages to learn, grow, and thrive. New families are eligible to register their children for the WSYMCA Preschool or Out-of-School Time after…
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…
Newton Community Farm will be hosting their Annual Seedling Sale with over 90 varieties of vegetable, herb, and flower seedlings for sale, along with Vermont Compost Company potting soil and soil amendments. Gardening experts will be on hand to answer all your gardening questions. It will take place on Saturday,…
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 South High School Booster Club will hold its fourth annual Lion’s 5k on Sunday, May 18 at 9AM. The race is open to the public and runs through the streets surrounding Newton South High School. All participants who register before May 1 will receive a FREE t-shirt and a ticket to a prize drawing. After…