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Category: Activities for Kids

Activities for children in Newton, Massachusetts.

  • Teens: Host YA Bookclub at Newtonville Books

    Teens: Host YA Bookclub at Newtonville Books

    From Newtonville Books:

    This summer, we’re asking local teens to host our new Summer Young Adult Bookclub on Sundays at 2pm.  Teens will select a title in advance and schedule their bookclub for one of the upcoming summer Sundays.  We’ll publicize the book and host and meeting time in-store, as well as in our newsletter.

    Interested teens should email me at mary@newtonvillebooks.com with a paragraph about the book they’d be interested in leading a discussion about.  Please also let us know school affiliation so that we can be sure to balance teens from all schools.

    Newtonville Books

  • Loves Me Like a Rock Autism Benefit Concert

    Loves Me Like a Rock Autism Benefit Concert

    Daphne Romanoff is a singer with the Newton Family Singers. She writes a heart warming essay about what it means for her autistic son Ben to be a part of the Newton Family Singers in this essay.

    The Newton Family Singers are supporting AANE and the Autism Alliance of MetroWest in this benefit concert, Loves Me Like a Rock.

    PLEASE LIKE THIS VIDEO!! For every LIKE on YouTube of up to $4,000, our sponsors will give $1 to Asperger’s Association of New England and Autism Alliance of MetroWest. A good, worthy, local cause!

    Please go here to LIKE the video.

    In lieu of purchasing tickets for the Loves Me Like a Rock Benefit Concert (always available here), please consider a Family Package of 4 tickets and a mention in our Concert program for a $100 donation by becoming a Family Sponsor.

    If you have a business or if you know a business owner who might be interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, please let us know. We are offering opportunities to sponsor from $100 to $2000. Visit our new Concert Web Site for details!

    Thank you for your support!
    The Newton Family Singers

    Love Me Like a Rock Autism Benefit Concert

  • Meet Rick Riordan and Other Authors!

    Meet Rick Riordan and Other Authors!

    It’s a Mega-Awesome Author Event!

    Sunday, April 6th

    4 – 7 pm

    Dana Hall School

    Waldo Auditorium

    45 Dana Road, Wellesley

    Rick Riordan author event in Wellesley

    Mark your calendars for April 6th as Wellesley Books presents best-selling young adult authors Eoin Colfer, Jonathan Stroud, Ridley Pearson, and Rick Riordan in this exclusive Mega-Awesome Adventures author showcase!

    Some books by Eoin Colfer:

    A few books by Jonathan Stroud:

    Here are some books by Ridley Pearson:

    Rick Riordan’s books my kids love (well, they love all of them, but here’s 3):

    Tickets on sale here. The cost is $20 plus processing fee but includes a book! See you there!!

  • Wellesley Books Kids’ Events!

    Wellesley Books Kids’ Events!

    Kid Events at Wellesley Books

    82 Central Street, Wellesley, MA

     

    Angela DiTerlizzi and Brendan Wenzel – SOME BUGS

    Wednesday, March 12, 2014 @ 4pm

    Presentation, story time, drawing demonstration, & book signing

    Hop on down to Wellesley Books for a zippy rhyming exploration of backyard bug behavior in Some Bugs in celebration of Youth Art Month. We are hosting author Angela DiTerlizzi and illustrator Brendan Wenzel for a colorful and encyclopedic look at backyard entomology. With a drawing demonstration, story time, and a take-away message to get outside and explore, this event is perfect for budding artists, naturalists and insect enthusiasts alike.

    Scott Magoon – BREATHE

    Saturday, March 29, 2014 @ 10am

    Story time, art activity, book signing 

    Youth Art Month continues with Breathe, a new picture book from award-winning author and illustrator Scott Magoon. This simply told story follows a young whale on a journey of discovery as he experiences his first day at sea on his own. He swims, explores, and makes friends in his marine habitat. After a day of independence, this little whale delights in returning home to his mother. Scott will be sharing this reassuring story of adventure, his illustrations, and leading young readers in an art activity.

  • Green Decade’s Environmental Art Contest for Grades 1-5!

    Green Decade’s Environmental Art Contest for Grades 1-5!

    Green Decade’s Environmental Art Contest

    for Newton Students in grades 1-5!

    Theme: “2014 Green Olympics!”

    Enter as an individual or teams of 2 students; 2-dimensional posters (12″x18″ max) & videos (3-minute max); recycled collage materials encouraged!

    Create a design using any of the following ideas: Recycle/Reuse/Repurpose – Compost – Green Transportation – Energy/Water conservation and protection.

    Visit www.greendecade.org for entry form to attach to back of poster

    Due: February 28, 2014

    Place entry in a school collection box or at:

    * The Mayor’s Office at City Hall

    * The New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newtonville

    * Green Planet Kids, 22 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands

    Judging will be by grade level plus an after-school category. Notification  will be by March 14.

    The awards ceremony will be held on April 1 at Newton City Hall. Green Medalists (1st place) for each grade level will receive an Energy Smart Newton T-shirt with a $10 gift certificate from Green Planet Kids. Each participant will receive a certificate and all participants will be entered into a raffle for a T-shirt and $10 gift certificate from Green Planet Kids.

    3rd Grade: Audrey Gagnon, Franklin, green decade Newton student art contest

    3rd Grade: Audrey Gagnon, Franklin

  • Letters to a Young Scientist by E. O. Wilson

    Letters to a Young Scientist by E. O. Wilson

    Letters to a Young Scientist by E. O. Wilson: Adult & Teen Book Discussion

    Thursday, February 27

    7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Discovery Classroom

    Participate in a lively book discussion based on Letters to a Young Scientist by Pulitzer Prize winning biologist E. O. Wilson. Using autobiographical anecdotes, Wilson shares his wisdom through the successes, failures, and passion that motivates successful scientists.

    The Discovery Museums in Acton.

    Sponsored by The Discovery Museums and the Acton-Boxborough Parent Involvement Project. www.actonpip.org.

    Teens and adults welcome.

    No fee, but pre-registration required.

    Call 978-264-4200 x 20.

    Held at The Discovery Museums in Acton.

    177 Main St, Acton, MA 01720

     

    To borrow the book email actonpip@gmail.com.

  • Singing Storytime at Newtonville Books This Sat

    Join Newtonville Books this Saturday, February 22nd, at 11 am for another Singing Storytime.

    10 Langley Road
    Newton Centre
    Newton, MA 02459

    Tuesdays at 11am: Storytime – All ages welcome

    Saturdays at 11am: Storytime – All ages welcome

    We had fun at the last one and can always use some more voices.

    Singing Storytimes happen every other Saturday, so mark your calendar.

  • Circus Oz for February Vacation Week! GIVEAWAY

    Circus Oz for February Vacation Week! GIVEAWAY

    Circus Oz: From the Ground Up
    February 19-23
    at Citi Shubert Theatre

    This looks fun if you are in town during February school vacation week!

    Celebrity Series of Boston will present

    Circus Oz: From The Ground Up

    February 19-23, 2014

    at Citi Shubert Theatre

    270 Tremont Street

    Boston

    The performances will take place on Wednesday, February 19 at 7pm; Thursday, February 20 at 5:30pm; Friday, February 21 at 6:30pm; Saturday, February 22 at 12:30pm and 5:30pm; and Sunday, February 23 at 2:00pm. Sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals.

    Oz Circus Boston

    Tickets start at $30, and are available online at www.celebrityseries.org, by calling CelebrityCharge at (617) 482-6661 Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., by calling Citi Charge 866-348-9738, or at the Citi Wang Theatre Box office, 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA.

    Oz Circus Boston

    This performance is the Celebrity Series of Boston debut for Circus Oz.

    Inspired by a construction site, From The Ground Up is a tight and road-hardened production allowed to play hilariously fast and loose that features acrobats suspended from, and flying through the air around, the show’s centerpiece – a giant swinging steel beam. From old black and white photographs of workers on high steel girders, Circus Oz has created a new production, starting from the ground up. With a ridiculous combination of jugglers, musicians, acrobats, riggers and aerialists, it’s a celebration. Exuberant raw spectacle and danger for the sake of it!

    Circus Oz was born in Melbourne, Australia in 1978 and their 35th birthday year marks decades of mounting extraordinary shows and successfully touring both nationally and internationally. As Australia’s National Circus, they have toured from New York to South American rainforests and Madrid to outback Australia. Circus Oz has taken its self-crafted performances of wit, grace and spectacle to 26 countries across five continents, to critical acclaim.

    Want to win a 4 pack to Oz Circus?

    Enter the Rafflecopter giveaway below.

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  • Learn Soccer After School at Williams with Be Ahead of the Game

    Learn Soccer After School at Williams with Be Ahead of the Game

    Get out of the cold and come run indoors at Williams Elementary School!
    141 Grove Street
    Auburndale
    Instructor: Be Ahead of the Game LLC
    Your child will be introduced to the world’s most popular sport while focusing on having fun, learning through drills, small-sided games, and scrimmages. All games and drills will be age appropriate and are sure to improve skills. We may also take some time to play some other recreational games and sports to let the children unwind, incorporate teamwork, and cooperation.
    These clinics will be a great opportunity to have fun, learn and meet new friends in a “no pressure” and non-competitive environment.
    Please wear, shin guards, sneakers and comfortable clothing.

    Balls will be provided at practice.
    Proceeds will benefit the Williams PTO

    DATES: 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, and 3/25 (no clinic during February vacation)
    6 weeks
    Ages K-2nd Grade 6-7pm (16 slots available)
    Ageas 3rd-4th Grade 7-8pm (16 slots available)
    Cost: $100

    Enroll Online Now! There are still spots available.

    be ahead of the game soccer clinic at williams school newton ma

  • Karate Movie Camp with Jerry Dwyer at Giroux Brothers Martial Arts

    Karate Movie Camp with Jerry Dwyer at Giroux Brothers Martial Arts

    Jerry Dwyer is hosting a movie camp.  For those of you who don’t know, Jerry is an aspiring actor/director and already has quite a few successful projects under his belt.  If your child has ever wondered what it would be like to make or be in a movie — then this camp will be a huge hit.

    This camp offers GB students and friends the unique opportunity to develop Martial Arts skills, while also learning the basics of Acting, stage combat, and fight choreography. At the end of the week all students will receive a copy of the Martial Arts Action Film they got to create and star in!

    February 17, 2014 9:00am – February 21, 2014 from 9am to 4pm

    Location:

     

    Giroux Brothers Martial Arts

    241 Walnut Street
    Newtonville, MA 02460

    To sign up, go here. For the PDF flyer, please go here.

    Giroux Brothers Martial Arts Karate Movie Camp February Vacation Week