The 25th running of Paddy’s Road Race will take place on Sunday October 18, 2026. The event provides races for all ages and abilities, including youth field races, a 1K, and 3M course. This West Newton tradition benefits Newton Athletes Unlimited, which provides year-round sports and recreation programs to kids and adults with disabilities. For […]
Hi everyone! Happy back-to-school season! If you are still looking for a creative, nurturing art program for your child this fall, we’d love to invite you to check out Sunflower Fine Art Academy. We are a boutique, community-rooted studio proudly serving local families for 10 years, led by two passionate educators: founder Lynn Ma, with […]
For ages 0–5 with grandparents or other caregivers Mondays: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Cooper Center Bring your little ones for music, dancing, and play! This class helps young children build coordination and confidence through songs, movement, and fun activities. $5 per child
Hi parents! If you are still looking for a creative, nurturing art program for your child this fall, we’d love to invite you to check out Sunflower Fine Art Academy. We are a boutique, community-rooted studio proudly serving local families for 10 years, led by two passionate educators: founder Lynn Ma, with 28+ years of […]
Join Service Stars for an afternoon of service, community building and fun! We will visit a local senior center for some trick-or-treating fun! Bring your Halloween costume!!
Everyone enjoys free admission to the Jackson Homestead and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds on the first weekend of each month. Durant-Kenrick is open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Jackson Homestead is open on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Join Service Stars for a vacation day of service projects, community building and fun! We will be learning about social justice and writing "letters for change" to our elected officials!
Join Service Stars for a vacation day of service, community building and fun! We will be assembling care packages for veterans, making paracord lanyards, and collecting beanie babies and other small plush toys to add to the care packages!
Author Inquiries Authors – If you would like to apply for the 2026 Newton Children’s Book Festival or for future festivals, please email us at pragmaticmomblog@gmail.com to add your name our lists. (We expect initial applications to go out by April 2026) Overview The Newton Children’s Book Festival is back for 2026! The 3rd Annual Newton […]
Meet 90+ Children’s Book Authors and Illustrators! The Newton Children’s Book Festival is a FREE event featuring 90+ children’s book authors and illustrators who will be signing books! Books available for purchase and signing! Toadstool Bookshop is the book seller at our event. Signed books make great holiday gifts for both teachers and loved ones! Date Sunday, November […]
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