Newton Juneteenth Celebration will take place on June 19, noon-4PM at the Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands). It’s free, and you are encouraged to reserve a spot. There will be live music, food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly activities to celebrate our national holiday commemorating the emancipation of…
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The Newton Police Department will host its National Night Out community event on August 1, 5PM-8PM, at Captain Ryan Park (at corner of Washington and Cherry Streets, West Newton). All are welcome for an evening of fun and community building, with kids’ activities, live music, Touch-a-Truck, Officer Leo, cotton candy,…
The Nonantum Neighborhood Association will present a Concert in the Park on Sunday, August 6, 5PM-8PM, at Coletti-Magni Park (corner of Bridge Street and Watertown Street, Nonantum). Beatles tribute band Studio Two will play, and there will be face painting, Rock N Race, a puppet show, crafters, and food available,…
Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ) invites the public to the FORJ Family Picnic on August 20, 5PM-7PM, at Auburndale Cove (Site 4). Bring a picnic and join in some end-of-summer family fun. RSVP here.
The 46th annual Highlands Village Day — the annual street fair in Newton Highlands — will be on Sunday, June 11, 11AM-4PM, on Lincoln Street between Walnut and Bowdoin Streets. There will be lots of music, food, vendors, and activities for kids, including: 11:00 – 3:00 Caricature Drawings: Madman with…
Last week, the Lazer Robotics, an award-winning, Newton-based FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team, completed its multi-year run in FLL by winning of the League’s most prestigious honors – FLL’s Coopertition Award – at the 2023 FLL Open Invitational in Marrakesh, Morocco. Coopertition is a key part of the vision of…
How does a neighborhood association raise $111,000 to renovate its neighborhood park? With planning and dedication. Wellington Park was donated to the City in the 1930s by Frank Wellington. Citizen-led efforts to modernize the park began in 1999. Over time, a Community Development Block Grant provided accessible pathways, and a…
On May 20, a block party on Union Street in Newton Centre will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Piccadilly Square. The street will be pedestrian-only, 11AM-3PM, to make room for lawn games, shopping, a raffle, face painting (11AM-1PM), Cookie Monstah ice cream truck (noon-2PM), pet portraits by Bridget Foster Reed…
Waban Village Day: May 21, 10AM-2PM at Woodward and Beacon Streets. Family Fun Run at 10AM, followed by rides and amusements for kids of all ages, vendor tables, music, food, and ice cream. Starting at 11AM, entertainment starts with young musicians from Suzuki School of Newton, followed by Annie and the…
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,…