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Activities for children in Newton, Massachusetts.

  • Make Way for Ducklings Store Grand Opening

    Make Way for Ducklings Store Grand Opening

    What: Make Way for Ducklings Store Grand Opening Celebration

    https://www.facebook.com/MakeWayforDucklingsStore

    Where: 8 North Market Building, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA

    When: Sunday, October 5th 2-4pm

    Cost: FREE

    Description: Families are invited to join in an afternoon of fun and celebration of Boston’s rich culture surrounding children’s literature, art and imagination. Make Way for Ducklings will be hosting free activities, entertainment and more throughout the afternoon.

    Activities include:

    • Ribbon cutting ceremony and “Make Way for Ducklings Day” proclamation by the City of Boston
    • Kids entertainment: Storytime, balloon artists, face painting, and arts & crafts
    • Ceremony honoring Robert McCloskey and his beloved works
    • Book signing by local author/illustrator of Bats in the Band, Brian Lies featuring his “bat mobile”
    • Free snacks and gifts for all ages

    More Information here.

     

  • The Berenstain Bears Come to The Wilbur

    The Berenstain Bears Come to The Wilbur

    The Berenstain Bears Come to The Wilbur

    WHAT:

    On Saturday, October 4th, 2014, The Berenstain Bears are coming to The Wilbur in Boston’s historic Theatre District.

    Currently engaged in a critically-acclaimed, sold out off-Broadway run in NYC, The Berenstain Bears LIVE! is hitting the road. Come on down to Bear Country where Brother Bear, Sister Bear, Papa Bear and Mama Bear sing and dance in this colorful new musical filled with fun for the whole family.

    Adapted from the classic children’s book series by Stan and Jan Berenstain, The Berenstain Bears LIVE! brings everyone’s favorite bear family to life in a thrilling theatrical experience that kids as well as their parents will treasure for many years to come. As always, Bear Country is not without its complications: Brother Bear’s grades are slipping, Sister Bear still has a few things to learn about making new friends, and Papa Bear just can’t stop eating junk food. Thankfully, we can always depend on Mama Bear and her loving patience to help set things right. The Berenstain Bears LIVE! will give boys and girls of all ages the chance to fall in love with these characters, just as their parents did when they were growing up. For tickets and more information about The Wilbur and other great events visit here.

     

    WHEN:            Saturday, October 4th, 2014 – 11:30 AM

    COST:              $12-$29 

    WHERE:          The Wilbur | 246 Tremont Street | Boston, MA 02116 | 617.248.9800 

    TICKETS:        Visit here, or call the box office at 617.248.9800

    The Berenstain Bears Come to The Wilbur

     

    About The Wilbur:

    Celebrating 100 years, The Wilbur, nestled in Boston’s historic Theatre District, is the premiere destination for comedy and music in Boston, MA. Built in 1914 by The Shubert Brothers, The Wilbur opened in 1915 and was named for The Shubert Theatre’s manager A.L. Wilbur. Recently revitalized by former Comedy Connection owner Bill Blumenreich in July of 2008, The Wilbur has become a first-class venue showcasing A-list comedians and musicians. A Comedy Central verified venue, the theater has attracted the best of the best in comedy including Aziz Ansari, Louis CK, Kevin Hart, Katt Williams and Jim Gaffigan. They also boast award-winning musicians from all genres such as Boyz II Men, Lauryn Hill, Lyle Lovitt and Smoky Robinson. Offering an intimate show setting, The Wilbur provides the perfect environment for enjoying comedy sensations and chart topping artists in the heart of Boston’s historic Theater District.

    The Wilbur is located at 246 Tremont Street in Boston, MA. For more information, please visit www.thewilbur.com, or call 617.248.9700.

     

  • Teen Glass Blowing Classes

    Teen Glass Blowing Classes

    Diablo Glass School is very excited to announce  the beginning of the fall teen programs. Classes run until December!

    Afterschool classes on Tuesday or Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30pm (glassblowing and flameworking)
    Homeschool students classes on Thursday from 11am to 1pm (glassblowing and flameworking)
    weekend classes on Saturday from 10am to noon (glassblowing)

    Registrations are still open on-line here  or calling 617-442-7444.

    Students can join the group any time. Different skill levels will work separately with different teachers.

    Teen Glass Blowing Classes

  • Newtonville Village Day: Sept 28th

    Newtonville Village Day: Sept 28th

    Bullough’s Pond Fair

    All are invited to the second annual Bullough’s Pond Fair located on picturesque Bullough’s Pond in Newtonville. Sponsored by the Bullough’s Pond Association, there are free activities for the whole family to enjoy. The Fair will feature family-oriented activities including guided bird watching at 8:30 am, a fly-fishing demonstration at 9:00 am, en plein air painting lesson at 9:30 am, model yacht regatta at 10:00 am, children’s activities and rubber duck race at 10:30, sponsored kayak race at 11:20, live music, snacks and more.

    September 28th,  9 :00 am – Noon

    Newtonville Village Day & Jazz Festival

    Discover Newtonville, and all its merchants and businesses that will open their doors to welcome neighbors and visitors!  Walnut Street in Newtonville will be closed to traffic and transformed into a lively street fair. With two sound stages, a Roaming Railroad for kiddie rides, 100 craft booths and informational stands, an Open House at the Norumbega Fraternity Lodge of Masons featuring a bounce house and carnival games and fun activities for kids, there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

    The Senior Center Sound Stage features a talented line-up of jazz musicians, sponsored by New England Jazz Productions. The Austin Street Sound Stage will also delight the crowds with an afternoon of performances by local dance studios, martial arts demonstrations and local young musicians.

    For more information, visit here or call 617-796-1540.

    September 28th, Noon – 5:00 pm
    Walnut Street, between Washington Street & Otis Street

    Newtonville Village Day

  • Bolts Junior Academy for Kids Ages 5 to 10 in Newton

    Bolts Junior Academy for Kids Ages 5 to 10 in Newton

    Bolts Junior Academy begins in September with sessions run by Bolts Executive Director of Coaching, Brian Ainscough, Boys Director, Chris Payne and Pre Academy Coach Andrew Greiner. This year, we offer multiple locations for Junior Academy from Newton, Revere and Central Mass.  More information is being posted on our website this week. If you have any siblings or young soccer players interested please encourage them to sign up!
    For Boys & Girls ages 5 to 10.  Click HERE to register online

    When: Mondays & Fridays- 4:45 to 6pm
    Begins on Monday, Sept 5th, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29;                                         October 3, 6.

    Where: Mount Ida College (Grass field)
    777 Dedham St. Newton

    Price: $150 for twice per week sessions; $75 for once per week.

    Bolts Junior Academy for Kids Ages 5 to 10 in Newton

  • BC Women’s Soccer BIG GAME!

    BC Women’s Soccer BIG GAME!

    Boston College women's soccer big game against Florida State

    Big game for Boston College Women’s Soccer as they face #2 Florida State on Sunday, September 21st at 1:00pm. Let’s hope the weather gets colder as the Floridians are not used to bitter cold!

    The games is at home with free parking and admission near the Boston College Law School.

    Go BC!

    Boston College women's soccer big game against Florida State

  • Weekly Group Bike Rides for Kids and Adults

    Weekly Group Bike Rides for Kids and Adults

    Weekly Group Ride with Bike Newton

    BikeNewton leads group bike rides weekly through October 2014. They usually start and end at the Newton Main Library on Homer St., but there may be other starting points throughout Newton, so please check the Bike Newton website first.

    Weekly Group Ride with Bike Newton

    Monday Rides!

    Join us every Monday night in the summer at 5:45 for a 6:00pm family-friendly “no rider left behind” ride starting at Newton Free Library. Rides are 7-8 miles, and to a variety of Newton destinations.

     

     

  • Family Friendly Events at Harvard Book Store

    Family Friendly Events at Harvard Book Store

    Jason Segel on Friday, Sept. 12 (reading from his new book Nightmares!, for middle-grade readers)

    Jason Segel, Nightmares chapter book
    B.J. Novak on Thursday, Oct. 2 (reading from The Book With No Pictures, for early readers)


    B J Novak

    For the Jason Segel event, there’s a raffle for families to win free tickets (raffle deadline is Sunday 9/7 at 11:59pm) here.

    BJ Novak, Jason Segel

     

    Harvard Book Store

    1256 Massachusetts Ave

    Cambridge, MA 02138

  • Little Bookworms Storytime at MSPCA

    Little Bookworms Storytime at MSPCA

    Little Bookworms

    Wednesday, September 10

    Join the MSPCA for a unique story time experience.  Volunteers read animal themed stories to toddlers and preschool children, play games, and sing songs.  After the stories, the volunteers bring out a few of the shelter’s animals to interact with the children.  Kids can color with crayons, play with playdough, do puzzles, or read books while waiting their turn to see the animals.

    Where:

    MSPCA Boston Adoption Center
    350 S. Huntington Ave
    Jamaica Plain

    When: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM every Wednesday

    Education and Training Room at MSPCA

    The Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center Education Room has its own entrance at the back of the MSPCA building. To get to the entrance drive past the first parking lot on your right when you enter the driveway. Follow the driveway until it ends and bear left. Continue past the first set of double doors to the Angell Animal Medical Center and past the second set of double doors which is the main adoption center entrance. Take a left at the end of the parking lot and you will see a set of gray stairs and railing leading up to the Education Room entrance.

    For directions visit here.

    Who: Toddlers and preschoolers (Ages 1-5)

    How: Just come!

    Cost:$5 suggested donation; more or less is fine

    For more info, go here.

    What We Read

    The stories we read include fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.  Many have been awarded the Henry Bergh Children’s Book Award, which honors books that promote the humane ethic of compassion and respect for all living things.  If you have a great book in mind for the “Little Bookworms” story time, please share it with us!

    Bringing a Group

    If you are interested in arranging an alternative story time session to accommodate a large group, such as a preschool or kindergarten class, please register by calling 617-522-5055 and ask for Cindy.  If leaving a voicemail message, please leave a phone number and email where you can be reached.

    Little Bookworms Storytime at MSPCA

  • Free Badminton for Kids in Grades 7-11

    Free Badminton for Kids in Grades 7-11

    Tuesday, September 2, 2014
    6:30 PM – 8:00 PM, Tuesdays in September
    Hyde Community Gym, 90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands

    Free badminton for kids in grades 7-11 on September 2, 16, 23, and 30, 2014 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Bring friends and join the fun!

    Free Badminton for Kids in Grades 7-11

    Program sponsored by the Newton Partnership and the Hyde Community Gym. For more information call: 617.999.4617