Bike Month is well underway in Newton. The Bike Month display at the Newton Free Library showcases current bike facilities – and many more planned. This past Sunday, Newton students in grades K-6 brushed up on their bike skills at Newton’s third annual Bike Rodeo at Newton South High School,…
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Girl Scout Troop 82343 will be running a free, fun, and educational drop-in program — The Importance of Pollinators — on May 13, 3PM-4PM, at the Auburndale Community Library (375 Auburn Street, Auburndale) for kids ages 4-7 (with parents/guardians welcome). The afternoon will include educational crafts and games. No pre-registration…
The City of Newton’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture will host Family FunFEST, on Saturday and Sunday, May 13-14 on the grounds of Newton City Hall, 10AM-4PM both days. It’s an event full of entertainment and a celebration of art for all ages, including live musical performances, a community…
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…
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.…