Historic Newton will offer Museum Makerdays – Sewing on Thursday, December 5, 11AM-3PM at the Durant-Kenrick House & Grounds (286 Waverly Avenue). On Newton Public School’s special early release days, stop by Durant-Kenrick House & Grounds to try out a handicraft and make something new to take home. This month’s…
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The All Newton Music School will present a family concert, Miss Moppet & The Three Little Pigs, on Saturday, November 16 at 4PM at 321 Chestnut Street, West Newton. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Tickets are $10 (or $5 for youth). Enjoy a blend of chamber music and storytelling…
The West Suburban YMCA Preschool Program has recently added more spots and will host Open Houses at 276 Church Street, Newton Corner on Saturdays: November 23 (1PM-3PM) and December 7 (10AM-12PM). With newly added spots, the WSYMCA’s values-based program offers a nurturing environment where children develop essential social-emotional, cognitive, physical,…
The Newton Turkey Trot will be held on November 24, and all are urged to sign up early, since it sells out every year. Two races start and end at Zervas Elementary School (30 Beethoven Avenue): the 1-mile family race starts at 8:30AM and the 5K starts at 9AM. See…
STEMucation, formed by Newton high-school students, will offer a free STEM workshop — Frozen Fun and Gooey Experiments — for elementary students on Sunday, December 8, from 1PM to 3PM at WPS Institute (160 Herrick Road, Newton Centre), with which STEMucation is affiliated. The event aims to offer young learners engaging opportunities to explore STEM in…
Historic Newton is hosting an event, Candlelight Scavenger Hunt, where participants can explore the Jackson Homestead after dark! Complete an active scavenger hunt around the galleries and grounds, lit mainly by candlelight, and win a prize! Make shadow puppets, tell spooky stories, and see the museum in a whole new…
Historic Newton will offer Candles & Cards on Sunday, December 8, 10AM-2PM at the Durant-Kenrick House & Grounds (286 Waverly Avenue). Get into the holiday spirit while dipping candles and crafting cards! Get inspiration from vintage greeting cards and historic advertisements from our collection. Take home your candles and cards…
This week Newton celebrates Halloween Window Painting — an event created by Meryl Kessler and Barbara Litwin 25 years ago and now hosted by Newton Cultural Development. Businesses donate window space, and students in Grades 3-8 sign up to create spooky — and sometimes very clever — works of art…
Throughout October, Fulfilled Goods will hold a free Halloween Costume Swap. Bring your clean, gently used costumes to Fulfilled Goods (612 Washington Street, Newtonville). Come in and swap or “shop” the selection for something new to you! Costume Guidelines: Collection will be going on all month long, so check…
United Parish of Auburndale hosts its Pumpkin Patch with a Purpose — every day through October 31 (M/W/F: Noon to 6PM. Tu/Th/Sat/Sun: 10AM-6PM) at 64 Hancock Street. Pumpkins galore! Photo opps! Pumpkins and gourds of all sizes, shapes, and colors — PLUS baked goods that are out of this world! All purchases…