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.
Early Life and Industry in Newton Lower Falls Thursday, August 6 6:00 – 7:30pm Learn about the rise and fall of industry in Lower Falls by seeing where the Charles River once powered nationally renowned paper mills. Also find places where early residents built their village, including St. Mary’s Church and the one-time community hall […]
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 us to learn the art of Modern Calligraphy &; Pumpkin Lettering with Lindsay Monack, a calligrapher in the greater Boston area. What started as an interest while wedding planning, quickly turned into her passion after attending the first Sip & Script class back in 2015. She created her calligraphy-focused Instagram account @lindsaymletters in 2021 […]
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.
Historic Newton Hayfest Sunday October 4, 12 noon - 4:00 PM Jackson Homestead and Museum, Free Join us for a free, family-friendly day of fall fun! At Historic Newton’s Hayfest, travel back in time to the 19th century as you dip candles, press apples, churn butter, play games, and more. Registration is not required; stop […]
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 […]
One Rhythm is an adaptive dance class led by Alex Spindt and Dilan Payne, two rising JLDC seniors trained in adaptive dance with support from veteran faculty advisor Haylee Denham. Classes are hip hop-based with some acro and are designed to be flexible and welcoming, helping each dancer build coordination, explore movement and music at […]
Join BFO Artistic Director Alyssa Wang, BFO musicians, and guest artists for an immersive chamber music experience that blends performance with thoughtful discussion, inviting audiences to engage with the music’s historical, cultural, and emotional context. PROGRAM Zara Levina, Kanzonetta Zara Levina, Fantasy on Bashkir Themes Dmitri Shostakovich, Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. […]
Come explore the world of trolls with the Scandinavian Library! Our library volunteer Maya will read a Norwegian children’s book in both Norwegian and English. During the story, littles will have an opportunity to decorate their own Troll to take home! We’ll have coloring pages, markers, crayons, yarn, and assorted bits and bobs to customize […]
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