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Activities for children in Newton, Massachusetts.

  • Free Events from Suzuki School of Newton

    Free Events from Suzuki School of Newton

    Suzuki School of Newton’s Violin and Viola Gala

    Tuesday, December 17 at First Baptist Church in Newton Centre, 5:15pm

    Come and enjoy the wonderful group performances of our violin and viola students, ranging from the very beginner to the advanced high school students! Admission is free.

    Suzuki School of Newton’s Cello, Guitar, Flute, and Orchestra Gala
    Saturday, February 8 at Temple Reyim (Auburndale), 6:45pm
    The Suzuki School of Newton Sinfonia will perform alongside our guitar, cello, and flute group classes. This is a great event for kids who are trying to decide on an instrument.

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    Classes at Suzuki School of Newton

    Mommy and Me Music Classes:

    Kindermusik at the Suzuki School of Newton – weekday morning classes as well as standalone Playdates

    Suzuki Prep – a singalong class that also prepares young children for studying a musical instrument.

    February Vacation Camp

    A Renaissance-themed school vacation camp for both musicians and non-musicians

  • Free Events for Families with Special Needs Children

    Free Events for Families with Special Needs Children

    The Discovery Museums Announces 2014 Especially For Me Series Schedule

    Free Events for Families with Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

    The Discovery Museums has announced the schedule for the 2014 Especially for Me series of free events for families with children with an autism spectrum disorder and families with children with hearing loss.  In addition to the evening events held in previous years, this year’s calendar will include ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Friendly Afternoons.  During ASD Friendly Afternoons, no school groups or birthday parties will be scheduled to avoid overcrowding and support accessibility of exhibits. A dedicated room will also be available to welcome families with a child with an ASD to orient them to the campus and programs, and provide a quiet space for children needing a break from the stimulation of the museums.

    ASD Friendly Afternoons will take place on the first Tuesday of each month during the school year from 1:30 to 4:30 pm beginning January 7, 2014.

    Evenings for Families with Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder will take place from 5:00 to 8:30 pm on the following Saturdays:February 1, March 8, May 10, June 14, August 9, September 13, November 8 and December 13.

    Evenings for Families with Deaf or Hard of Hearing Children will take place from 5:00 to 8:30 pm on the following Saturdays: January 11, April 12, July 12 and October 11.

    Mornings for Families with Deaf or Hard of Hearing Infants and Toddlers at the Children’s Discovery Museum will be held from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm on Monday, March 3 and Monday, September 29.

    Due to the unique nature of their needs, children with an autism spectrum disorder or with hearing loss can benefit from having time reserved for them apart from the general public. Parents of children with an autism spectrum disorder can feel hesitant to visit museums because new environments, ambient noise, and crowds can upset their children. Similarly, parents of babies who are newly diagnosed with hearing loss often feel reluctant to explore community resources since they themselves are only just learning how to communicate with their young child, manage technology such as hearing aids and cochlear implants, and deal with children’s exuberance, particularly in novel and stimulating environments.

    Pre-registration is required and may be done within a month of each event through the museum’s website, http://discoverymuseums.org/EspeciallyForMe.

     Especially for Me is part of the Museums’ Open Door Connections program to provide opportunities for those who face a variety of barriers—financial, geographic, developmental, or cultural—to experience the Museums.

    Free Events for Families with Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

     

  • Children’s Theater Programs at The Boston Conservatory

    Children’s Theater Programs at The Boston Conservatory

    Two great new children’s theater programs being offered by The Boston Conservatory
    , starting Jan. 25th     and running Saturday for eight weeks. They’re open to children in grades one through five and registration is open now.

    Ø  Page to Stage is open to children in grades four and five.

    It’s an introduction to the basics of theater, in which the kids will adapt a children’s book into a play as a group. They’ll ultimately perform the piece, complete with costumes and props.

    Ø  Sing-A-Musical is open to children in grades one through three.

    This is an introduction to the basics of musical theater, singing and dance. The kids will learn several songs and choreographed dances from a child-friendly Broadway musical; then they’ll perform the works with props and costumes.

    Registration for both the Page to Stage and Sing-A-Musical programs is open now via The Boston Conservatory website’s youth enrichment programs page. Registration closes January 10, 2014.

    Each program is $300.

    Classes for both programs will be held every Saturday from January 25 through March 22, with no class on February 22.

    All classes will be held at The Boston Conservatory, 31 Hemenway Street.


    The Boston Conservatory Page to Stage

     

  • Newton Youth Lacrosse Registration is NOW Open

    Newton Youth Lacrosse Registration is NOW Open

    Please visit Newton Youth Lacrosse website for more details.

    Teams and age groups offered this year :

    U-9 – Open to 1st & 2nd Graders – Learn to Play

    U-11 – Open to 3rd & 4th Graders

    U-13 – Open to 5th & 6th Graders

    U-15 – Open to 7th & 8th Graders

     

    Select U-13 Sharks- Open to 5th & 6th Graders – Tryout required

    Select U-15 Sharks – Open to 7th & 8th Graders – Tryout required

    Newton Youth Lacrosse Registration is NOW Open

  • Volunteer Opportunity for Families

    Volunteer Opportunity for Families

    Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly 

    This year, we have no time to lose – our Christmas & Hanukkah Holiday Program is only a few weeks away! We have begun the volunteer and elder registration process, so please RSVP today!

    Please click on the link below to register.

    Get more information

    Register Now!


    Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly

  • The Discovery Museums Holiday Hours & Programs

    The Discovery Museums Holiday Hours & Programs


    Looking for something hands on to do with kids this Winter Vacation? Why not visit The Discovery Museums in Acton?

    Here’s the schedule:

    Monday, December 23 – Wednesday, December 25: Both museums will be CLOSED.

    Thursday, December 26 – Monday, December 30: Both museums will be OPEN 9:00am – 4:30pm.

    Tuesday, December 31: Both museums will be OPEN 9:00am – 3:00pm.

    Wednesday, January 1: Both museums will be CLOSED.

     

    Thursday, December 26

    Wishing Woods

    10:00 am Children’s Discovery Classroom

    Help create an indoor forest built upon wishes for the New Year.  This space will change and evolve through the end of the month as it is designed and built by staff and visitors.

     

    FETCH! Stack ‘Em Up

    Drop-in 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Science Discovery Museum

    Build a tower made only out of cups. How high can you go? Remember, the sky’s the limit. ©2013 WGBH Educational Foundation

     

    Friday, December 27

    Wishing Woods

    10:00 am Children’s Discovery Classroom

    Help create an indoor forest built upon wishes for the New Year.  This space will change and evolve through the end of the month as it is designed and built by staff and visitors.

     

    Exploring Nano: The Smallest Science

    Drop-in 1:00pm – 4:00pm Science Discovery Museum

    Join us for hands-on educational activities about nanoscale science, engineering and technology. Explore the nano in your everyday life and discover the special and unexpected properties found at the nanoscale.

     

    Saturday, December 28

    Wishing Woods

    10:00am Children’s Discovery Classroom

    Help create an indoor forest built upon wishes for the New Year.  This space will change and evolve through the end of the month as it is designed and built by staff and visitors.

     

    Pocket Tech

    Drop-in 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Science Discovery Museum

    Try out a variety of hands-on activities that explore the technology of personal electronic devices. With real electronics and interactive models of “software” and “hardware” functions, discover how pocket-sized computers input, store, display, and communicate information to connect us to the world.

     

    Sunday, December 29

    Wishing Woods

    10:00 am Children’s Discovery Classroom

    Help create an indoor forest built upon wishes for the New Year.  This space will change and evolve through the end of the month as it is designed and built by staff and visitors.

     

    LEGO ZONE

    Drop-in all day Science Discovery Museum

    You bring your imagination and we’ll supply the LEGOs. Try your hand at one of our LEGO challenges or build your own unique creation. Add to our community board to inspire your fellow visitors.

     

    Monday, December 30

    Wishing Woods

    10:00 am Children’s Discovery Classroom

    Help create an indoor forest built upon wishes for the New Year.  This space will change and evolve through the end of the month as it is designed and built by staff and visitors.

     

    LEGO ZONE

    Drop-in all day Science Discovery Museum

    You bring your imagination and we’ll supply the LEGOs. Try your hand at one of our LEGO challenges or build your own unique creation. Add to our community board to inspire your fellow visitors.

     

    Tuesday, December 31

    Bessie’s New Year’s Eve Party Prep

    10:00 am Children’s Discovery Classroom

    We want to get ready to shake, rattle, and roll into the New Year by making our own party hats and noise makers! We’ll be doing prep work all the way until our count down at 12 (noon).

     

    Bessie’s New Year’s Eve PJ Dance Party!

    11:30 am Children’s Discovery Classroom

    Help us count down to 12 (noon) with a dance party with special guest Bessie!

     

    Ring in the New Year!

    Drop-in 12:00 pm – 3:00pm Science Discovery Museum

    Make some noise this New Year’s Eve! Construct your own noise makers to use as you celebrate the coming of a new year. 3…2…1… Happy New Year!

    The Discovery Museums Holiday Hours & Programs

     

  • Sing with the Newton Family Singers

    Sing with the Newton Family Singers

    Sing with the Newton Family Singers at Waban Lights on December 8th!

    The Newton Family Singers invite you to join us in singing cheerful holiday songs at Waban Lights, organized by the Waban Improvement Society, on December 8th at 4:30pm in Waban Square, Newton.  In addition to singing seasonal songs, the community gathers to celebrate the lighting of the evergreen tree in Waban Square and to enjoy hot cocoa donated by Starbucks.

    To be extra prepared and to enjoy more time singing as a community, please join us this Wednesday night at 7pm at the Waban Library Center to sing through the eight holiday songs we’ll be singing on Sunday.

    All are invited — you don’t need any singing experience. Adults and children are welcome!

    RSVPs are not necessary but are encouraged so that we can be prepared with lyrics for all! Email us at newfamilysingers@gmail.com.

    Happy Holidays from the Newton Family Singers!

    Sing with the Newton Family Singers

     

  • Winter Class Schedule at NewTV

    Winter Class Schedule at NewTV

    NewTV offers over 20 classes each quarter, and features several additional workshops throughout the year.

    Members and interns can take any class in four of our production tracks: Studio Production, Field Production, Post Production, media related workshops, and other exciting new courses including, 2D Animation, The Art of the Interview, Social Media and You, Film Composition, and Film Theory.

    To learn more about NewTV’s upcoming winter lineup, including what’s new, please click here.

    Winter Class Schedule at NewTV
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  • Polar Express Readings at The Prudential Center

    GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH A TRIP ON THE POLAR EXPRESS AT THE SHOPS AT PRUDENTIAL CENTER

    Barnes & Noble Sponsors Polar Express Readings on Dec.7 and Dec. 14  

    Santa at Prudential Mall Boston

    In celebration of the holiday season, The Shops at Prudential Center will host a children’s event to bring an infamous holiday story to life.  Kids are encouraged to dress in their pajamas and visit The Shops at Prudential Center Food Court for a Polar Express Story Hour on Dec. 7 and Dec. 14.

    Following the readings, kids are invited to stay for a special musical performance put on by local Boston children’s performers. While at The Shops at Prudential Center, stop by for a visit and photograph with Santa Clause. Santa’s workshop will be set up in the Belvedere Arcade near Isis Parenting, details here.

    WHO:             The Shops at Prudential Center and Barnes & Noble are partnering to share a holiday classic with readings of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. The day will continue with a concert series featuring Boston-based singer-songwriter and children’s performer Vanessa Trien and Little Grove, host of educational music classes in the Boston area.

    WHAT:           The Polar Express Story Hour, featuring readings by “The Conductor”, hot chocolate, cookies and gifts for the children in attendance. Holiday craft activities sponsored by Barnes & Noble, California Pizza Kitchen, and 5 Napkin Burger.

    WHEN:           Readings of The Polar Express will take place on Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. ET.  Musical performances will follow. The Dec. 7 performance will feature Vanessa Trien with the Dec. 14 entertainment provided by Little Groove. Both concerts will take place from12:45 -1:45 p.m. ET.

    WHERE:         All activities will take place in the Food Court at The Shops at Prudential Center at 800 Boylston Street in Boston.

  • Arsenal Center Offers December Vacation Art Workshops for Children

    Arsenal Center Offers December Vacation Art Workshops for Children

    The Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown offers December Vacation Art Workshops for Kids!

    Friday, December 27: Try It!

    A special one-day workshop in a variety of media with morning and/or afternoon sessions (each with a different focus) and optional supervised lunch.

    Register: 617-923-0100, ext. 8309

     

    Monday, December 30, and Tuesday, December 31: The Great Artists

    Children will look at reproductions of work by famous artists, using them as inspiration to create their own masterpieces in a variety of media. Morning and/or afternoon sessions (each with a different focus) with optional supervised lunch in this two-day workshop.

    Register: 617-923-0100, ext. 8309


    Arsenal Center Offers December Vacation Art Workshops for Children

    Classes are held at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street in Watertown, with free parking and access to public transportation. Scholarships and Member discounts are available. For class descriptions, visit www.arsenalarts.org/education. To register, call 617-923-0100, ext. 8309.