An online auction to fund the construction of an inclusive play structure at Wellington Park is near its goal — and ends May 14. Wellington Park in West Newton (Kilburn Road) has become one of the most beloved parks in Newton with its beautiful gardens, open fields, basketball and tennis…
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The Newton-Needham PMC Kids Ride to raise funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will take place for ages 2-15 on May 21, 8AM-11:30AM, at Wells Avenue Office Park. There will be a one-mile loop, a tot loop, and virtual riders.
The Waban Improvement Society will host Waban Village Day on Sunday, May 21, 10AM-2PM in Waban Center (Woodward and Beacon Streets). The event starts with a Family Fun Run at 10AM, followed by rides and amusements for kids of all ages, vendor tables, music, food, and ice cream. At 11AM,…
At the start of Gun Violence Awareness Month, the Newton Police, Newton Health & Human Services, and the Newton Gun Violence Prevention Collaborative will present an online community forum — Gun Violence Prevention in Newton — on June 1, 6PM-7PM. Learn about strategies to keep kids safe, store guns safely,…
[Update: This event has been canceled. See https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=nonantum%20village%20day). The Nonantum Neighborhood Association will host its Village Day on June 4, 11:30AM-3PM at Coletti-Magni Park, on Watertown Street between Adams and Chapel Streets. All the fun is free: trackless train, face painting, puppet show, boxing exhibition, and music by the Studio…
The West Suburban YMCA, announced that enrollment is now open for preschool and Out-of-School programs for the 2023-2024 school year. Childcare programs at the West Suburban YMCA have had extensive wait lists for the last couple of years. While many preschool programs across the region have faced staffing shortages, the…
Have you ever tried writing with a quill pen? Pick one up during our week of activities related to colonial history. We’ll be making corn husk dolls, doing a scavenger hunt highlighting the 18th century of the Durant-Kenrick House, making tricorn hats, and more. All activities are free with museum admission.…
Still planning April vacation week? Be sure to add some fun and excitement by bringing the kids to a spectacular production of Cinderella on Wednesday, April 19, at 11AM and 1PM at the War Memorial Cultural Center Auditorium at Newton City Hall. This classic tale is told by wooden marionette puppets brought to…
Newton’s Earth Day Festival will take place on Sunday, April 23 (12-4PM) at Newton City Hall, rain or shine. There will be fun activities for the whole family, including: This special event is full of opportunities to learn how to go green, live more sustainably, and save energy in your…
The West Suburban YMCA will hold a free community event — Healthy Kids Day — on Saturday May 6, 2PM-4PM at the Church St Y (276 Church Street). It’s a free event open to the public, and all families in the Newton area are encouraged to attend. Registration is not…