Can’t wait to leap into Spring? Join us over April break and jump into some warm Spring fun! Students will enjoy a mix of hip-hop, jazz and ballet along with fun games and arts & crafts! April 18th – 19th – 20th – 9:00am -1:00pm Sign up for one day or all three! $225/week or […]

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 […]

Join us for an afternoon of gardening exploration with Cambridge’s CitySprouts to celebrate the release of their new book We Garden Together!, which features hands-on planting and growing activities to make nature education accessible, whether in a small yard, classroom, or community garden. This 45-minute activity will be led by CitySprouts’ founding director Jane Hirschi and will […]

The City Hall Strummers are a community ukulele ensemble who meet weekly on Tuesdays in Newton Centre at 1294 Centre Street.  Park in the Cypress Street municipal lot for easy access to the back of the building.  Bring your ukulele, a friendly outlook and our songbook which you can find here. There is free WiFi […]

Set in the eighteenth century and featuring a dozen lavishly costumed 30” marionettes, this production of Cinderella is a Tanglewood Marionettes showpiece. The story unfolds as the pages of a giant book open to reveal each beautifully painted setting – the village square, the rustic kitchen, the magnificent ballroom, plus many more.All your favorite characters are here, from gentle […]

Join us for Drop-In Play to help your little one burn off excess energy in our Houseman Activity Center, which includes an indoor climbing structure, building blocks, and other fun toys!

JOIN NIKE'S RUN CLUB We're teaming up with Nike to launch their first-ever monthly run club. Grab your sneaks on April 19 and join our Nike coach for a guided 2–3-mile group run. Learn more and sign up for this group jaunt, including complimentary treats and entertainment, by visiting our event page. LACE UP

Did you know that beets boost blood flow to the brain? Or that saffron can provide memory-enhancing therapy? Maybe you’ve learned that chewing your greens is better than drinking them but opting for a smoothie is healthier than a green juice.  To learn more, take a peek at our upcoming talk with leading brain experts, […]

Newton’s rocks are like ancient scrolls for those who can interpret them, telling fascinating stories of continental collisions, high mountains forming, explosive volcanic eruptions, and evidence of ancient glaciers. Chris Hepburn will tell us a bit about how to read the geological record of the rocks in and around Newton and their exciting history, including […]

The City Hall Strummers is a community ukulele ensemble who meet weekly on Thursdays in Newton Centre at 1294 Centre Street.  Park in the Cypress Street municipal lot for easy access to the back of the building.  Bring your ukulele, and a smile.  You can download our songbook here. There is free WiFi in the […]

Gather for Seasonal Tastings - four different tasting events throughout the year. We start with fall cocktails in October and then move on to festive bubbles to celebrate the holidays, wine and cheese to keep us cozy in winter, and tequila when spring is in the air. Join us for one, two, three or all […]

Skylark presents a new concert-length commission from composer Nell Shaw Cohen. A love letter to wanderlust, this World Premiere commission weaves together art songs, choral music, and literature into an expansive cantata on the theme of walking. Influences from rock, folk, and musical theater shine in a lyrical and evocative score by composer/librettist Nell Shaw […]

Spend this Earth Day with the Newton Conservators and The Street Chestnut Hill as we help keep Hammond Pond Reservation a clean and enjoyable space for all! We will be removing trash and recycling from some of t he areas surrounding the reservation including the trails, accessible parts of the pond edge, and the abutting […]

We invite you to join us for a two-day rosemaling workshop led by Sonja Schmidt. We will paint a project in the traditional folk art. Beginners are welcome and will be guided through learning stroke technique, color selection and mixing, then moving on to painting a design onto a wood piece in oils, and will […]

We invite you to join us for a two-day rosemaling workshop led by Sonja Schmidt. We will paint a project in the traditional folk art. Beginners are welcome and will be guided through learning stroke technique, color selection and mixing, then moving on to painting a design onto a wood piece in oils, and will […]

Celebrate with Green Newton at Newton’s Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 23 (12-4pm) at Newton City Hall! There will be fun activities for the whole family, including:  Face painting Electric vehicle display & test drives (registration required) Petting zoo Delicious sustainable food Live music This special event is full of opportunities to learn how […]

Bring your friends and family to Newton’s own Earth Day Festival for live music, petting zoo, face painting, green technology showcase, an EV expo with test drives, nature themed activities, and more. GREEN TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE Are you looking to lead a greener lifestyle? We have a terrific line-up of exhibitors ready to answer all your […]

This special tour with Historic Newton and the Wellesley Historical Society focuses on the rise and fall of industry in Lower Falls. The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and is recommended for adults and teens. Registration is required.