Category: Activities for Kids

Activities for children in Newton, Massachusetts.

Author Events for Kids from Wondermore

Rita Williams-Garcia
Thursday, April 30th, 7 p.m.

Wellesley Books

82 Central St.

Wellesley

Wellesley Books and Wondermore are co-sponsoring a special author reading and book-signing event. We’re thrilled to be hosting Newbery Honor winner and New York Times bestselling author Rita Williams-Garcia. Rita joins us to share her powerful and funny new book, Gone Crazy in Alabama, a companion to the award-winning One Crazy Summer and P.S. Be Eleven.

As part of our mission to ignite a love of reading and good books in under-served Boston classrooms, Wondermore will sponsor Rita’s visits to two lucky Boston schools while she’s in town.

Free and open to the public. Learn more here.

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Matt Tavares

Tuesday, May 5th
Tenacre Country Day School
78 Benvenue St., Wellesley

A Baseball & Books Bonanza

Wondermore and Tenacre Country Day School present a celebration of Books and Baseball! Our featured speaker is award-winning children’s author and illustrator Matt Tavares who has written and illustrated 16 picture books, among them seven awesome titles focused on baseball.

Bring your kids or invite their whole baseball team to hear Matt talk about and sign his latest book,

Growing Up Pedro, about soon-to-be Hall of Famer and Red Sox star pitcher Pedro Martinez.

Free, but space is limited. Learn more here. Register here.

April 28, 2015
Free Show for Kids at Newton Free Library

Thursday, April 23, 2015

2:00 PM-3:00 PM

Newton Free Library

330 Homer St.

Newton Centre

Druker Auditorium

The Hampstead Stage presents Pinocchio, recommended for grades K-8. Carlo Collodi’s Pinocchio is the timeless tale of an Italian woodcarver, Geppetto, who carves a son out of a block of pine.

Join the wooden marionette on his journey to become a real boy! Through Pinocchio’s mischievous adventures, he discovers that to truly be human is to be good-hearted and brave. This is a story of self-discovery, transformation, and redemption.

With this play, we hope to teach students the importance of honesty, education, and gratitude.

April 22, 2015
Book launch party for Mitali Perkins at Newtonville Books!

Book launch party for

TIGER BOY by Mitali Perkins

April 26th, 4 p.m.

Newtonville Books in Newton Centre

The book is for children grades 2-5, and just earned a starred review from School Library Journal:

★ (School Library Journal) Gr 3-6–Set in the lush Sundarbans natural region of Bengal, this quiet, gripping tale emphasizes the deep but often fragile connection that exists between humans and nature … Perkins avoids black-and-white characterizations and compassionately illustrates how dire circumstances affect a person’s choices.

Young readers will revel in the vivid action and suspense surrounding Neel and his sister Rupa’s quest to locate the tiger cub. Adults will likely praise the novel’s simple and clear narrative, which belies its complexity around issues related to climate change, poor economic conditions, class structure, and gender discrimination.

April 15, 2015
Pali Overnight Adventures CA Sleep Away Camp

Pali Overnight Adventures is taking Kumbaya to a whole new level by offering extreme escapades.

The California-based sleep-away camp is now offering 21 highly unique summer camps…Flying Trapeze to Hollywood Stunt Camp, Secret Agent Camp, Rock Star Academy (and more)! Instead of cliché camp activities, kids have 50+ options to choose from like yoga, ziplining, EuroBungee, High Ropes, etc.

Located in sunny Southern California, Pali Adventures’ 74-acre facility is nestled in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear.

For more information, please go here.

April 13, 2015
Calling All Kids to RedSox Nation
In 2015, the Red Sox are “Calling All Kids” to join Red Sox Kid Nation, presented by Hood, for free. The first 25,000 kids registered for Red Sox Kid Nation will receive a free ticket to a 2015 game. You read that right, the team has committed 25,000 free tickets to kids in 2015. Free tickets can be redeemed by signing up for Kid Nation.

The free tickets are not the only element of “Calling All Kids” as the team is also making Fenway Park an even more kid-friendly atmosphere with the addition of:
- Gate K & Kid Nation Concourse – A special new entrance at Fenway dedicated to children and families located adjacent to Gate B near the corner of Van Ness and Ipswich Streets. The gate will lead fans into the new Kid Nation Concourse featuring new attractions for young fans, including: A seven-foot giant Wally bobblehead, Interactive video wall, Life-size images & footprints Red Sox players, Balloon artist, stilt walker, and face painter, Kid-themed concessions including a $5 kids meal (mini hot dog, cotton candy, and a small juice)
- Wally’s Clubhouse – Red Sox Kid Nation Clubhouse is being transformed into the new “Wally’s Clubhouse,” open from the 3^rd to the 7^th inning season-long, providing families with a respite from inclement weather, a place to play and walk around, and a welcoming venue for children to meet Wally the Green Monster.
- Red Sox Kids Crew – A new group of Fenway Park staff, Red Sox Kids Crew, will greet kids as they enter Gate K, lead children in games, and provide families with assistance and information about kid-friendly Fenway Park activities.
March 31, 2015
Mayor’s STEM Night March 30th
Mayor’s STEM Night has been rescheduled for March 30th, 2015. The event will be held at Newton North High School, in the Cafeteria. The night will give students a chance to learn about possible career paths, network with a local company and participate in activities.

Mayor Setti D. Warren has started a new event series with local STEM industry businesses featuring an interactive, participatory experience to spark Newton students’ interest in STEM. These nights are a time for our students to get their hands on the latest technology, hear from local innovators and get excited about all that STEM has to offer. Each evening will be a partnership with a local business in the STEM field and will involve a speaking program as well as an interactive workshop for young people.

In partnership with the Newton Public Schools, we are committed to reaching out to our most vulnerable populations including young women, minorities and low-income children and families in an effort to help bridge the achievement gap. By partnering with STEM industry businesses, the “Mayor’s STEM Nights” will provide students with an exciting, hands-on experience that will demonstrate the practical application of STEM beyond the classroom and help to generate interest in the many opportunities STEM offers. Local innovators will also share their own stories about how they became interested in the STEM disciplines, what led them to their current career paths and answer students’ questions.

Event Schedule:

6:00pm Public begins to arrive and food is available buffet style

6:30pm Speaking Program
- Mayor Setti D. Warren
- Superintendent David A. Fleishman
- Employees of Featured Business
7:00pm Workshop/Interactive Portion

8:00pm Wrap-Up and Conclusion of evening

STEM Night Bigbelly 3-30-15
March 22, 2015
Newton Family Singers: Beatles

John, Paul, George or Ringo – who is your favorite? We love them all! In the 1960’s, the Beatles hit the US at one of the most socially tumultuous times in our history, providing an outlet for young people to express their uncertainty, irreverence, and independence. From the quiet idealism of Imagine, to the rousing optimism of All You Need is Love, the music of the Beatles holds a special place in our hearts, remaining fresh and meaningful to each generation that discovers it.

So take a trip down memory lane (maybe even a Magical Mystery Tour) with the Newton Family Singers as we celebrate the Beatles as only the Newton Family Singers can do! Pack up the minivan – you’ll want to share this music with your kids! “NFS Tribute to the Beatles” will play at the Newton South High School Auditorium on March 29th at 4pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.newtonfamilysingers.org.

Tickets will go on sale on March 6, 2015 and can be purchased at www.newtonfamilysingers.org

March 16, 2015
Lady Eagles Soccer Camps for Girls

2015 Lady Eagles Soccer School Clinic Dates.

April Vacation Clinic

Dates: Tues April 21 – Fri April 24

Time: 9am-3pm

Ages: 6-14 years

Location: Newton Campus

Cost: $295

2015 April Vacation Clinic.pdf

Summer Session I

Dates: Mon June 29 – Thurs July 2 (NEW)

Time: 9am-3pm

Ages: 6-14 years

Location: Newton Campus

Cost: $295

2015 Summer Session I brochure.pdf

Summer Session II

Dates: Mon July 20 – Thurs July 23

Time: 9am-3pm

Ages: 6-14 years

Location: Newton Campus

Cost: $295

2015 Summer Session II brochure.pdf

More specific information on the clinics, including information on how to register, can be found on our websitewww.bcwomenssoccer.com.

If you have any questions,or would like more information, please see contact information below.

EMAIL: soccer.clinic@bc.edu

PHONE: 617-552-0982

March 15, 2015
Family Events at White Barn Inn in Kennebunk

White Barn Inn, a Relais & Chateaux property in Kennebunk, ME is now offering family programming and more casual dining for the first time ever. For the month of March, children can enjoy activities include a pizza making class and pizza party, chocolate making class with the restaurant’s pastry chef, afternoon tea with the Mad Hatter and a Kennebunkport carriage ride.

The White Barn Inn Restaurant, known for its AAA Five Diamond, Forbes Five Star dining experience and legendary prix fix menu, is now welcoming guests for a more informal and kid-friendly alternative at The Bistro, which serves a la carte cuisine such as Kennebunkport lobster BLT; white pizza with house smoked salmon; and penne pasta with braised short rib bolognese.

Saturday, March 7th: Pizza Making Class

Starting at 11AM, the kitchen team will teach kids to make their very own pizza, followed by a pizza part in the Bistro. 2 Hours/$35 per person

Saturday, March 14th: Kids Chocolate Class with Gabby

Starting at 11Am, join White Barn Inn’s pastry chef, Gabby, to learn about how to make delicious chocolates. 1.5 hours/$35 per person

Saturday, March 21st: Kids Afternoon Tea with the Mad Hatter

Join the Mad Hatter for one afternoon at 1PM for a fun filled day of tea and cookies. 1.5 hours/$45 per person

Saturday, March 28th: Kennebunk Carriage Ride

Enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride at 11AM through Kennebunkport to see where all of the White Barn Inn Restaurant food comes from, including meeting a fisherman and visiting a lobster boat. 2 hours/$45 per person

March 11, 2015
Oran Etkin’s Timbalooloo Performance

Oran Etkin’s Timbalooloo

Sunday, March 8, 2015

11:00 AM

Leventhal-Sidman JCC, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton Centre

Recommended for ages 2-10. From the music of Africa to klezmer and jazz, internationally acclaimed jazz and world music artist Oran Etkin’s performances weave global melodies and rhythms into a gumbo of goodness. Enjoy tunes from Wake Up Clarinet! and other surprising treats in this interactive musical world party.

For more information, contact magicark@jccgb.org or 617-558-6486.

Cost: $12/ticket; JCC member cost: $10/ticket; $15 at the door.

Register

March 6, 2015