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Category: Activities for Kids

Activities for children in Newton, Massachusetts.

  • 2011 Babe Ruth Baseball 14-Year-Old World Series: Newton Makes Final Four!

    2011 Babe Ruth Baseball 14-Year-Old World Series: Newton Makes Final Four!

    2011 Babe Ruth Baseball 14-Year-Old World Series: Newton Makes Final Four! I Love Newton MAThe Newton Team makes final four in the World Series for Boys Baseball!! To view the game, go to Babe Ruth TV. Congratulations to the Newton 14-Year-Old Team on their great season!!!

    “Coached by Mike Friere, Murray Sackman and Phil Levoff, the 14-U roster includes Curtis Beatrice, Nashaun Galbraith, Benny Wanger, Isaiah Berg, Kevin Alexy, Christian Cox, Zeke Berg, Theo Resnick, James Patti, Mikey Barbieri, Tommy Hodgson, Elliot Sackman, Spencer Anderson and Douglas Friedberg.” Boston.com

    More articles here:  Newton Tab, Newton Patch, and Boston.com.

  • Newton Libraries: Main & 2 Branches Run by Volunteers

    Newton Libraries: Main & 2 Branches Run by Volunteers

    Newton is lucky to have a wonderful and dynamic library, The Newton Free Library, located at 330 Homer Street (across the street from City Hall). It has (among other things) museum passes, a great audio/visual department, a wonderful children’s room, great gallery space, a good-sized auditorium, and, of course, books. I love the library and volunteer as a Friend of the Newton Free Library – the Friends are an amazing group of energetic women who host the Book Sales, Book and Author Lunch and other terrific community events. There is a YA Board that also hosts events and has a blog – 4YA @ Newton Free Library.

    Until recently, it had branch libraries, two of which, Waban and Auburndale, are now volunteer run stand-alone community libraries.

    Waban Library Center

    Auburndale Community Library

    Check them out!

  • Best Mommy/Daddy and Me Music Classes for Toddlers and Preschoolers in Newton

    Best Mommy/Daddy and Me Music Classes for Toddlers and Preschoolers in Newton

    Toddler Music Class Newton Mommy and Me Music Class MA

    I’ve done my fair share of “Mommy and Me” music classes for babies and toddlers both in Boston and then in Newton. I did Time for Partners which was lovely and included arts and crafts, snack, and free play if your child opted not to do the art project. I also did the Kindermusik at All Newton Music School which was also great but more expensive. The singalong classes at the Newton Free Library were crowded but, hey, it’s free! I also found my old music teacher in Boston who did a music class for toddlers and babies through Warmlines. She was great so we did that one too! I never did get a chance to try Music Together but many instrumental music teachers that I interviewed heartily recommended this as music class for kids under the age of 6 years old.

    If you need a toddler or baby music class, there are lots of options in Newton so get ready to sing!

    Music and Movement (Music Together)

    Time For Partners by Newton Parks and Rec (combines music with art AND snack!)

    Giggle Kids Music at Green Planet Kids (drop in!)

    Let’s Make Music at Warmlines

    Singalongs (FREE!) at Newton Free Library

    All Newton Music School

     

    p.s. Other Guides to Newton:

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    A Fairly Comprehensive List of Birthday Party Locations and Ideas for Kids in Newton and Boston

    Best Martial Arts Schools for Kids and Adult in Newton

    A Fairly Comprehensive List of After School Supplemental Math Classes in Newton

    A Fairly Comprehensive List of Dance Studios in Newton

    Best Gymnastics for Toddlers and Kids in Newton Area

    Best Tutors, Music Teachers etc in Newton