Category: Activities for Kids

Activities for children in Newton, Massachusetts.

All Aboard for First-Ever FREE National Lionel Train Day
All Aboard for First-Ever National Lionel Train Day

Lionel Kicks-Off Event on Saturday, December 5^th at Local Hobby Shops Nationwide, Including Store in Boston-Area

WHO: Helping to kick off the holiday season and commemorate its 115th anniversary, Lionel, the iconic model train company, is introducing its first-ever National Lionel Train Day. Lionel is working with local hobby shops nationwide to host in-store events on Saturday, December 5, including Charles Ro Supply Company in Malden.

WHAT: The public is invited to join Lionel at Charles Ro Supply Company to help celebrate the joy Lionel trains have provided to generations of families over the years. A variety of activities for kids and families will be taking place throughout the day. In addition, a one-day-only collectible boxcar will be available for pre-order in store.

Activities taking place at Charles Ro Supply Company include:
- Operating Lionel train layouts with six trains running at a time for fans of all ages to enjoy
- Lionel representatives on-site to interact with train fans
- Special in-store pricing on select Lionel items
- In-store raffles every hour and one grand prize winner will receive a full Lionel train set
- National Lionel Train Day Boxcar available for pre-order only on December 5, to commemorate this event. This item is a truly collectable piece and a great addition to any track layout.
- Lionel conductor hats, temporary tattoos and other items available for kids
- National Lionel Train Day banner for consumers to sign
WHEN:          Saturday, December 5, 2015



WHERE:       Charles Ro Supply Company

662 Cross St.

Malden, MA 02148
November 20, 2015
Valeo FC Winter Soccer Training

Valeo FC Winter Soccer Training. Sign up here.

November 18, 2015
Thanksgiving Art Activity at Arsenal Arts

November 14, 2015
‘Big Dream’ – Free STEM Event for Girls

‘Big Dream’ – Free STEM Inspiration Event for Girls, Grades 6-12

Saturday, November 14th at 2:00 pm

Middle and high school girls are invited to a free STEM event on Saturday, November 14, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm, in Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium. Meet with over a dozen women scientists and engineers in a wide range of fields and careers. View an inspiring documentary, “Big Dream”, which tells the stories of seven young women as they face challenges pursuing STEM careers. Discuss the issues the film raises. Ask questions. Get answers and new ideas. Space is limited and registration is required. Register at: http://bit.ly/BigDream-Nov14.

This Envision the Future event is sponsored by the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club, the Newton Free Library, and NewtonSTEM. Ice cream provided by the generosity of Cabot’s. For more information, visit NewtonSTEM.org or contact Liz Rowland at 617-796-1380 orteens@newtonfreelibrary.net.

November 12, 2015
Winter Soccer Skills Clinics in Newton

Register here.

November 8, 2015
NewTV House of Haunts

NewTV’s Annual House of Haunts event is coming up.

It’s that time of the year again when ghouls and goblins will be out looking for a scare! NewTV’s third annual House of Haunts is a free family-friendly event offering fun and games for the kids, a costume parade, and a scavenger hunt.

The event runs from 4:00pm-7:00pm on Thursday, October 29th, NewTV Studios 23 Needham Street. For more information, visit here.

October 28, 2015
Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra FREE Concert

The Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Performs FREE CONCERT In Symphony Hall
November 2, 2015 | 7:30pm | Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston
Tickets: FREE and open to the public, first come first served
More information: 617-236-0999 or at www.bostonphil.org

The Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra will perform a concert which is free and open to the public on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 7:30pm, conducted by Benjamin Zander, thanks to the ‘Free For All Concert Fund’. The November 2 program consists of Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan and Ludmila, Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto with violinist Ayano Ninomiya, Debussy’s La mer, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. Ayano Ninomiya is an award-winning violinist who recently joined the faculty of the New England Conservatory of Music and attended Harvard University and The Juilliard School. The 112 members of the BPYO range in age from 12 to 21, and are chosen through a highly-selective audition process. They reside or attend school throughout New England, and come together on Saturday afternoons for sectionals and full orchestra rehearsals at the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, in Boston’s South End. The November concert is the first performance the orchestra will give since its triumphant European summer tour.

October 26, 2015
Trick or Treating at The Arsenal Project!

Trick or Treating at The Arsenal Project!

October 25, 2015
Fish in a Tree Author Event at NSHS

You’re Invited:
4th Annual UOD Family Book Event

Great minds don’t always think alike! That’s the message of the children’s book, Fish In A Tree, to be featured at Understanding Our Differences’ 4^th Annual Family Book Event with a disability theme. Author Lynda Mullaly Hunt will talk about and sign her New York Times bestselling novel, about a girl with learning disabilities who discovers that there’s a lot more to her—and to everyone—than a label.
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015

Time: Program is 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Book signing follows.

Place: Newton South High School Auditorium, 140 Brandeis Road, Newton Centre

Admission: Free for children and NPS teachers and staff. Requested donation at the door is $10 for adults.

Registration: Required in advance at this link: http://understandingourdifferences.org/fish-in-a-tree/

Information: info@UnderstandingOurDifferences.org.

October 17, 2015
PruBOO trick-or-treating Charity Event
2015 PruBOO trick-or-treating event at Prudential Center Boston. Join Boston’s annual trick-or-treating event for charity. The center opens its doors to hundreds of families from Greater Boston to enjoy “store-to-store” trick-or-treating as well as family fun activities followed by a kids concert.
- Date: Sunday, October 25
- Trick-or-Treating 11am – 1pm; kids concert with Vanessa Trien starts at 1:30pm
- Cost: Suggested $4 donation, proceeds will go to Room to Grow
October 13, 2015