• Newton’s Earth Day Festival

    Zervas Elementary School Beacon Street

    Celebrate Earth Day in Newton with a lively, family-friendly festival full of music, food, and inspiring ways to live more sustainably! Join us May 3 from 12-3:30 at Zervas School and explore booths hosted by local businesses and nonprofits offering guidance on everything from going solar and choosing electric vehicles to home insulation, composting, gardening, […]

    Free
  • Syttende Mai Celebration 2026

    Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library 206 Waltham St, West Newton, United States

    Celebrate Norwegian National Day with us by enjoying a picnic and a parade! 17. mai family picnic sponsored by Norumbega Lodge #3-506, Sons of Norway Schedule of Events 12:30pm – Gather for 17. mai parade at the entrance to the SCC 12:45 pm – Step-off time for the parade 1pm – Welcome and tale for […]

    $5 – $15
  • 250th Anniversary Salute to Service Parade

    Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 17 for Newton’s 250th Anniversary Salute to Service Parade. While the City’s annual parade is typically held over Memorial Day weekend, this year it will take place a week earlier during Armed Services Weekend. The parade will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and feature […]

  • Patriotic Concert and Sing-along

    The Cooper Center

    The Music Makers warmly invite you to their annual patriotic concert featuring favorites including "America the Beautiful," "Over There," "You're a Grand Old Flag," and "The Star-Spangled Banner." You're welcome to sing along or just tap your foot. Lyrics will be provided. The band will dress in red, white, and blue. Feel free to wear […]

  • 52nd Annual Theodore D. Mann Mayor’s Community Breakfast

    UMASS Amhert Charles River Campus 100 Carlson Avenue, Newton, United States +1 more

    The 52nd Annual Theodore D. Mann Newton Mayor’s Community Breakfast with the theme “Newton 250: Reimaging Community, Together” will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:30a.m. at The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Charles River Campus,  Shaw Hall Courtyard.  “Doors Open” at 7 am. Program highlights will include remarks from Mayor Marc Laredo and Keynote […]

    $50 – $400
  • Newton Rotary’s 2nd Annual DogFest

    Hyde Community Center 90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands, MA, United States

    You are invited to a marvelous day of fun planned for dog owners from Newton and surrounding communities between 11 AM and 1 PM.   This community event will support our Youth Scholarships and Newton Rotary Foundation via the payment link provided. Your donation will support community grants distributed by Newton Rotary to many local nonprofits […]

  • Newton Eid-ul-Adha Celebration

    Newton City Hall War Memorial 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA

    Newton’s first-ever public Eid-ul-Adha celebration, organized by local Muslim residents, is being held on Saturday May 30, 2026 at Newton City Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome and invited to experience the traditions of Eid hospitality celebrated across many cultures around the world. The afternoon will include family […]

    Free
  • 250 Years Ago in Newton

    Newton Fee Library

    250 Years Ago in Newton Tuesday, June 2, 7:00 PM Newton Free Library Free If you lived in Newton 250 years ago, who would have been your neighbors? Where would your children have gone to school? What might you do for a living? In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of America, travel […]

    Free
  • Plant Swap

    Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MA

    Plant Swap Saturday, June 13, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds Free Join in a delightful morning of greenery exchange at this year’s Plant Swap! Bring plants, seeds, or garden supplies to trade with fellow plant enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting your plant journey, come mingle, share tips, […]

    Free
  • Cabot Fair 2026

    Cabot Elementary School 229 Cabot Street, Newton, MA

    Cabot Fair is back and will have more games than ever on Saturday, June 13th, 10am-2pm!  RIDES & INFLATABLES BY CUSHING AMUSEMENTS DJ SHAWN KING FROSTY'S ICE CREAM TRUCK SWEET TOMATOES PIZZA CART CHE EMPANADA CART OVER TEN FUN GAMES - ALL THE CLASSICS PLUS TONS OF NEW ONES! PRIZES, PRIZES, PRIZES BRACELET & KEYCHAIN ACTIVITY STATION DECORATE YOUR OWN AIRPLANE ACTIVITY STATION FACE […]