Events for adults, families and kids in Newton, MA.
Greg McAdams Magic will be performing July 22 from 2 to 3pm. The concert will be across the street from Panera in the Newton Centre Green. It’s free and perfect for kids and families!
A unique entertainment experience with magic, comedy & audience participation!
Shake Shack Gets Sporty in Chestnut Hill This Season
WHAT:
Shake Shack’s Chestnut Hill location at The Street is flexing its muscles this summer. The Shack will be rolling out two events that bring a little competition and athleticism (and of course, celebratory burgers) to its local fans in need of a new way to enjoy the summer sun this season.
SHAKE SHACK DASH & DINE
Whether you need to amp up your habitual cardio routine or spice up your date night, Shake Shack’s new Dash & Dine event series has the answer. Shake Shack is partnering with their neighbor at The Street, Sports Club/LA, to feature a group fitness class out on The Green in front of the Shack followed by a rewarding Shake Shack meal (plus Shack wristbands and Shack|2O water) – calories out, calories in – right? It’s all about a balanced lifestyle. So pull on your sneakers, work up an appetite, and get shakin’!
o July 18: Bootcamp
o August 1: Bootcamp
o August 15: Zumba
o August 29: Vinyasa Yoga
To extend the fun, stay tuned for more Shake Shack Dash & Dine dates in early fall!
SHAKE SHACK TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE TOURNAMENT
Burgers? Check. Paddle? Check. Game face? Check. If you’re a Shack fan and table tennis aficionado, then this event is for you. Shake Shack will host a table tennis tournament on The Green in front of the Shack with slots for 16 participants who are hungry for victory and a celebratory burger. Players will battle it out on The Street’s custom made ping-pong table, distinct for its bold concrete base and branded blue metal net. Winning prizes include $15-$50 Shake Shack gift cards, a custom “golden paddle” trophy for 1st place, and plenty of Shack swag. All 16 players will receive a special edition Shake Shack Table Tennis League (SSTTL) t-shirt, and all players and spectators will get hooked up with Shack shades and retro wristbands while supplies last. For extra game time fuel, Shake Shack will offer a free order of cheese fries with any purchase of food throughout the day. Game on!
WHERE:
Shake Shack Chestnut Hill
The Street
49 Boylston Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Giant sidewalk sale and fun events for the whole family at Wellesley Books on July 19th, Saturday.
Author Padma Venkatraman will be signing her new young adult novel, A Time to Dance, from 10-12.
Wellesley Books will be having a James Patterson party in celebration of his new book, Middle School: Save Rafe! The party starts at 10amand includes activities, snacks, a raffle and giveaways.
Freelance writer and author of The Star Sister series, Jennifer Blecher will be signing books from 12-2pm.
Anna Staniszewski will be decorating cupcakes and signing her new book in theDirt Diary series, The Prank List, from 2-4pm.
St. Mary of Carmen Society Festival
Where:
Pellegrini Park
11 Hawthorn Street
Nonantum Village in Newton
When: July 16th – July 20th, 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Who: The whole family
How: Tickets needed for rides
Cost: Unlimited Ride Specials $22
Rides, Games, Food, and Fun!
Stacey Peasley Band will be playing July 15 from 2 to 3pm. The concert will be across the street from Panera in the Newton Centre Green. It’s free and perfect for kids and families!
Stacey Peasley Band has been described as lively and engaging, award-winning songwriter/entertainer.
Take yoga, to the whim of Well Within’s energizing yoga teacher Jill, sprinkle in some sunlight and shady trees, add some fresh air, a soft patch of grass and you have Yoga in the Park! This is a fun opportunity to bring your yoga practice into the outdoors and enjoy the beauty of Newton. Grab your friends (newbies, super yogis and everyone in between), wear comfortable clothing and sunglasses and come help us keep the good vibes flowing through our neighborhood.
This event is BYOM (Bring your own mat.)
Where: Wellington Park – 98 Kilburn Rd, Newton, MA
When:
Wednesday, July 23rd at 7am
Wednesday, August 13th at 7am
Cost: $5 suggested donation (all proceeds donated to the John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club of Newton)
*Please note: Yoga in the Park will be cancelled in the event of rain. Please check our Facebook page the day of to confirm.
Register your spot today here!
At Spartan Kids Race, our mission is to inspire children to develop a love for fitness at an early age. We provide age appropriate obstacle course race venues and race arenas will allow participants to build confidence while enjoying a robust outdoor three-dimensional setting.
Our races are for children aged four (4) to thirteen (13). We have two age groups within our races acknowledging that Kids are at very different stages in their growth across that span of nine years. Our “Jr. Spartan Kids” obstacle course races are intended for kids 4 – 8 years old and are about a half-mile in length. Our “Varsity” Spartan Kids races are intended for older Spartans Kids aged eight (9) to thirteen (13).
Each child will receive a T-shirt and Finisher’s Medal. 100% of the proceeds from Spartan Kids race benefit the Kids Fit Foundation. As a leader in the movement to help children learn life-long health and fitness habits, the Kids Fit Foundation strives to raise awareness and develop programs that educate, empower and inspire kids to become and stay fit.
So remember, Spartan Races are not only limited to adult fun! Bring your kids ages 4 – 13 and they can participate in their very own Spartan Kids Race. Just like you, they will enjoy the thrill of the obstacle course racing similar to the adult race but with appropriately sized obstacles and challenges.
The Boston events are August 8th and 9th. Register here.
My readers can get 10% off of any race by using this code: SPARTANBLOGGER
Why Spartan Racing for Kids – Our Ethos?
Spartan Kids is about a return to the childlike sense of adventure that we’ve lost while getting sucked up into “normal life” of over-scheduled and over organized activities. Spartan Races wants to keep this sense of adventure alive in our kids BEFORE they lose it.
Today, a typical child devotes an average 7.5 hours each day to entertainment media: TV, video games, cell phones, and movies.
Physical activity is essential in helping children control weight, build lean muscle, reduce fat, and develop strong bones, muscles and joints let alone developing healthy life sustaining habits. The challenges in a Spartan Kids Race are ideally suited to building a fitter, stronger, and healthier youngster.
More importantly, the sense of fun and camaraderie inherent in our races will help instill within your kids a sense of excitement and respect for fitness producing – in time – a more invigorated child.
Spartan Races are about building a healthy and active community of people. Spartan Kids Race allow us to help build stronger families, a foundation for all vibrant communities.
Spartan Kids Race FAQs
Q: As a parent, do I have to pay a spectator entry fee?
A: No, if your child is racing, or if you are the guardian of a child racing, you do not have to pay the spectator entry fee. Each family will receive 2 free spectator passes.
Q: If I have children attending that aren’t racing, do they have to pay a spectator fee?
A: Children 13 and under are free, and as a family member of a child racing, they do not have to pay a spectator fee.
Q: Is the Spartan Kids Race a timed event?
A: No, the Spartan Kids Race is an untimed fun run.
Q: Will my child receive a medal?
A: Yes, upon completion, your child will receive their very own Spartan Kids Race medal.
Q: What are the heat times?
A: 1 mile: 10 AM, 12 Noon, 2 PM
1/2 mile: 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM
Q: What are the suggested ages for each heat?
A: ‘Varsity Kids’ > 8-13 years old, Jr. Kids > 4- 7 years old.
Q: Can my children run together if they’re different ages?
A: Yes, we recommend children running together in the 10:30 / 12:30 / 2:30 JR. Kids heat if they are different ages.
Q: If my child’s age puts them in the jr. varsity heat, can they run in the varsity heat?
A: Yes, the heat times are suggested due to age, but if your child is athletically able to run a mile, they can run in a varsity heat.
Q: Will my child get muddy?
A: If you are racing a non-stadium event, we recommend bringing a change of clothes as most venues do have mud obstacles.
Q: Will my child have to swim at any point during the Spartan Kids Race?
A: No, we do not include swimming obstacles at the Spartan Kids Race.
NewTV invites you to a special screening of Gasland Part II, an HBO documentary that “takes a deeper, wider look at the dangers of hydraulic fracking, now occurring on a global level.”
***Prior to the screening, the audience is encouraged to participate in a LIVE video Q&A with Director Josh Fox.
Director Josh Fox is an American film director and environmental activist, best known for his Oscar-nominated 2010 documentary, Gasland. Josh has written/directed/produced two feature films and over twenty-five full-length works for the stage, and is one of the most prominent public critics of hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking.
Event Details:
Live Video Q&A with director Josh Fox: JULY 11, 6PM
Screening begins at 6:30 pm at NewTV
23 Needham Street
Newton, MA
Seating is limited. Please RSVP to rsvp@newtv.org.
For more information about the film and director, please go here.
