As you may have heard, after 32 years of outstanding leadership Jayne Colino has retired as Newton’s Director of Senior Services. Jayne has been a leader in the Commonwealth among Senior Services Directors. Many Newtonians will have their own special memories of being with Jayne, whether working with her to establish the original Senior Center, […]

Join us for an art & music program for children 18 months to 4 years (with an adult). Children make a new art project weekly, and have play time, snack, and music & movement. Classes are held at the War Memorial/Cultural Center Auditorium at City Hall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. Come learn and explore […]

The Newton Senior Center Swing Band jams year-round at Newton City Hall’s War Memorial Auditorium. They are actively seeking musicians who want to play with them - all instruments are needed: woodwinds, percussion, brass, and string)! We also welcome new audience members- come sit and listen! They are a fun, low-key group and always have […]

Gather with fellow Pokemon fans to do simple crafts, watch an episode of Pikachu and Friends, and of course play some Pokemon! Bring your own cards or use the library's set. Gameplay is self directed so it is preferable if kids come with a basic knowledge of the game. For kids ages 7 and up!

Welcome Baby From Home is a 6-week virtual program for parents of babies 0-3 months old focused on building a Jewish community, learning about developmental stages, and sharing with other parents experiencing the same life stage as you. This is a laid-back gathering, and you are welcome to join with or without partners and with […]

Join us for tips and strategies to boost your career using modern technology. Topics include virtual networking, leveraging online platforms such as Linkedin, and mastering the virtual interview to land the job. Keynote presentation by a Staffing Services Industry Leader followed by Q&A with an expert panel. Free, virtual event for all ages and career levels Click here to […]

Join us for a discussion with speakers from Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s The Resilience Project, Child Life, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Experts will discuss strategies, tools, and considerations for supporting kids with Autism and sensory needs, with applications to home, school, and healthcare settings. Register Here https://partners.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_27xMA6AaQk29VJsaVxK2gw

Please register here.   A National Park Ranger will lead a session about the Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Aztec Ruins National Monument that preserve major centers of Ancestral Pueblo culture, dating between 850 and 1250CE.  Today Chaco Canyon seems to be in the middle of nowhere; however, 1,000 years ago, this was the […]

Show your New England spirit by walking, rolling, biking, or taking the bus this winter! Newton is celebrating our Winter Walk, Ride & Roll Day on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Newton Safe Routes to School is a great resource to help you and your student find safe, fun, and healthy ways to get to and from school!

Come listen to a story and stay for a simple craft designed for ages 3-5.

Draw Along Creatures continues with a focus on Unicorns! After creating a drawing of this popular creature from simple shapes, the artist instructor will show you how to create scenes from just your imagination. Space is limited.  Registration (required) is only available for ages 7-10 and will begin on January 18th.

Kick-off 2023 with an in-person happy hour at Baramor in Newton Centre! Connect with area young professionals, build your professional network and support a great cause at our first in-person YPG networking event of the year. Enjoy complimentary appetizers, exclusive happy hour menu cocktails, and more details to be announced soon! Our hosts at Baramor know how […]

Presenter: Marina Umaschi Bers Dr. Bers will present her work by using the metaphor of playgrounds vs. playpens to understand the role of technology in children’s lives. Playgrounds are designed to promote exploration, discovery, and the development of motor and social skills. In contrast, playpens corral children into a safe, confined space. Although they are mostly […]

Celebrate Black History Month with some of your favorite on screen characters. Each Thursday we will show a movie or a show featuring a black superhero. This week is Black Panther. Join us for snacks and some coloring while we enjoy Wakanda! Kids of all ages welcome. Run time 2 hours 15 minutes

Come together with other LGBTQ+ and gender expansive kids and youth - along with their families - for an evening of fun, food, and friends! We'll celebrate Havdalah (the end of Shabbat) with a candle-lighting led by a special guest. Then, get to know other families over a pizza dinner and activities of your choice. […]

Parents - enjoy a night off while your kids have a blast with free swim, a pizza dinner (plus healthy sides), arts and STEM projects, active gym time, movies (on the big screen) and popcorn. There will be plenty to do for kids of all ages. Member Cost: $36 per child; $50 max per family […]

Celebrate Valentine's Day...and all things pink at our Pinkalicious Party! Join us for a delightfully pink ballet and craft party as we don pink tutus, tiaras, and wands, and dance with PINKALICIOUS!

Each season has its own unique personality, bringing with it certain moods or characteristics. Winter is a time of rest and hibernation when nature retreats to build up its reserves for its next cycle. Winter is for us, as it is for all of nature, a time for containment, concentration, and the storing of our […]