On Sunday, April 21, about 1,000 people learned about the latest green technology while listening to music, getting their faces painted, and meeting some adorable animals, among other activities, at Newton’s third-annual Earth Day Festival. The event, organized by Green Newton, the city’s Climate Team, and the EV Task Force,…
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Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 355 will be hosting an open house with hands-on opportunities to learn about scouting. It will take place on April 30, 7:15PM at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish (573 Washington St, Nonantum) on the lower level of the church. For more information, contact…
The West Suburban YMCA will hold Healthy Kids Day, a free community event, on Saturday, May 11 from 2PM-4PM, at the Church Street Y (276 Church Street, Newton Corner). It’s open to the public, and all families in the Newton area are encouraged to attend. This annual event is part…
The Street Chestnut Hill is hosting a Newton Children’s Business Fair where you can support local future entrepreneurs as they showcase their ideas. It will take place May 18, 11AM-3PM on the green at The Street Chestnut Hill (33 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill).
Commonwealth Lyric Theatre will present a concert version of Pinochio the Musical on May 18 at 5PM and May 19 at 4PM in the War Memorial Auditorium in Newton City Hall. Best for ages 5+ but fun for the entire family. Tickets are $35, and families with financial need are…
Newton Family FunFEST offers two full days of entertainment on Newton City Hall Grounds, May 18-19, 10AM-4PM. Sponsored by Newton Cultural Development FunFEST is a celebration of art for all ages, including live performances, a community art project, live public art event, craft/vendor booths, and a carnival. Add a swash…
The annual Waban Village Day and Family Fun Run will take place in Waban Square on Sunday, May 19, 10AM-2:30PM. These family-friendly events will be kicked off by the Fun Run at 10AM and continue throughout the day with rides and amusements for kids of all ages, vendor tables, and…
City Councilor Maria Scibeli Greenberg is asking the community to donate new and lightly used children’s clothing and shoes, as well as flour, rice laundry detergent and diapers, for homeless families currently housed at an emergency shelter on the grounds of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish. The shelter is one of…
The City of Newton was incorporated 150 years ago, and as part of a year-long celebration, the City will host a Free Pancake Breakfast on June 2, 10AM-Noon at Newton Fire Department Headquarters (1164 Centre Street, Newton Centre). Free pancakes while supplies last. Climb a firetruck. Take a selfie with…
Nonantum Village Day will be held on June 2, 11:30AM-2PM. The Nonantum Neighborhood Association organizes the event, which this year will honor Susan Paley from Village Bank and Joe Prestejohn from Cabot’s, along with the three high-school students who will be receiving $1000 Nonantum Neighborhood Association Society Scholarships for exceling…