Category: Events

Events for adults, families and kids in Newton, MA.

Bike Rides for Kids and Families with BikeNewton

BikeNewton leads a group Bike Ride starting and ending at the Newton Main Library.

Arrive at 5:45.

These are family-friendly “No Rider Left Behind” rides; anyone may ride as long as their bikes are in good working order, and they are confident they can handle a leisurely 7 to 10 mile ride.

Children must be with an adult, all riders must wear helmets, and adhere to safety rurules of the road. We will go to scenic points in and around Newton.

All new riders get a free Bike Map of Newton!

Where: Meet at the Newton Main Library
330 Homer St.
Newton Center

When: 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM Mondays through November 8

Who: Kids and adults

How: Just come

Cost: Free

For more info: www.bikenewton.org

June 22, 2014
Meeting to Discuss Very Large Housing Development in Auburndale

A Very Large Housing Development Proposal for 2.5 acre lot at 70 Rowe St., Auburndale (a village of Newton, MA).

Just to let you know that there is a Community Meeting on Thurs. June 19, 6:30 pm, at the Auburndale Community Library.

375 Auburn Street
Auburndale MA 02466

Our Village is experiencing a surge in development density that will heavily impact traffic and Schools.

Please attend the community meeting to voice your opinions and questions for the developer and city officials.

June 17, 2014
Go Skateboarding Day at West Suburban YMCA

Celebrate National Skateboarding Day at the West Suburban YMCA with a FREE family fun event!

Saturday, June 21st

1-4 pm

Snacks, contests, prizes and more!

June 16, 2014
2nd annual Feast of the Falls

The 2nd annual Feast of the Falls will be held on Sunday June 22 from 5 – 9 PM.

The Feast is an amazing event – a catered four course fabulous dinner for 300 people, at one single table, in Hemlock Gorge.

The majority of tickets go only to Upper Falls residents but 20 tickets are being auctioned off to the highest bidders.

The ticket auction is now in progress and will conclude at 5 PM on Sunday June 8. You can bid on tickets here – or see more info and photos of last year’s event here.

June 13, 2014
2nd Annual Tour de Newton

The 2nd annual Tour de Newton will be on Sunday June 15 at 9 AM.

The Tour is a fun, family friendly, 20 mile, 13 village tour of the city.

It starts simultaneously in all 13 villages so you’ll be riding with your neighbors. Each group is led by a trained pair of leaders/sweeps. Each village-to-village leg is just 1-2 miles.

At each village stop you’re greeted by locals, receive a village badge, refreshments and an overview of the village.

Sign up soon because its filling up fast!

June 12, 2014
Summertime at The Street: Free Series!

THE STREET ANNOUNCES
SUMMERTIME AT THE STREET,

A SEASONAL SERIES FEATURING LOCAL ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCES, BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC ARTISTS,  YOGA ON THE GREEN &  FESTIVE, FAMILY-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES

JUNE 1st – SEPTEMBER 18th 2014 

The Street in Chestnut Hill launches Summertime at The Street with entertainment for all ages. Summertime at The Street programming ranges from live music– with performances by up-and-coming local artists as well as Berklee College of Music’s Summer in the City student series to yoga to family friendly activities.

Summertime at The Street will take place every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from Sunday, June 1^stthrough Thursday, September 18^th 2014.

The series is free and open to the public; all events will be hosted on The Green, across from Shake Shack.

Guests are encouraged to picnic or can dine al fresco at The Street’s restaurants with outdoor patios: Shake Shack, The Cottage, and Legal Seafood. The Street is located at 55 Boylston Street in Chestnut Hill, MA.

Stores slated to open at the property throughout the Spring and Summer include Vince, Bluemercury and Ku De Ta. Recent newcomers now open at The Street include Jonathan Adler, Carousel Kids, skoah, Splendid, INTERMIX, DAVIDsTEA, Calypso St. Barth and Del Frisco’s Grille.

The June calendar for Summertime at The Street currently includes the events detailed below. For the complete and most up-to-date lineup of artists performing and events taking place June through September please visit here.

Thursday, June 5, 2014; 6pm-8pm:
Live Performance by Friendly People, a Boston based folk-pop duo

Sunday, June 8, 2014: 10-11am; 12pm-2pm:
Yoga on The Green; Berklee Summer in the City Live Performance by Damn Tall Buildings, an acoustic Bluegrass and Blues band

Tuesday, June 10, 2014: 3pm-5pm:
Face Painting and Glitter Tattoos with Art on the Spot; Sports Club/LA’s “For Kids Only” butterfly & bug-themed crafts and games

Thursday, June 12, 2014: 6pm-8pm:
Live Performance by Local singer-songwriter Hayley Sabella

Sunday, June 15, 2014: 10-11am; 12pm-2pm:
Yoga on The Green; Berklee Summer in the City Live Performance by acoustic jazz band Simon Moullier Trio

Tuesday, June 17, 2014: 3pm-5pm:
Kids’ Music: Live Performance by award-winning children’s singer Stacey Peasley; Sports Club/LA’s “For Kids Only” music makers crafts & games

Thursday, June 19, 2014: 6pm-8pm:
Live Performance by Grey Season, a Boston based 5-piece folk-rock band

Sunday, June 22, 2014: 10-11am; 12pm-2pm:
Yoga on The Green; Berklee Summer in the City Live Performance by electric bassist Osmar Okuma,

Tuesday, June 24, 2014: 3pm-5pm:
Sports Club/LA’s “For Kids Only” parachute play and game day

Thursday, June 26, 2014: 6pm-8pm:
Live Performance by a local pop singer-songwriter AJ Edwards

Sunday, June 29, 2014: 10-11am; 12pm-2pm:
Yoga on The Green; Berklee Summer in the City Live Performance by electro-pop band Animal Flag

June 11, 2014
Summer Parenting Workshop Series from Pine Village Preschool

In celebration of their new location opening on the Brighton/Watertown line, Pine Village Spanish Immersion Preschool is excited to announce their summer workshop series for parents on a variety of topics.

Babysitting is available, so parents can bring their kids and take some time to learn firsthand from experts on topics like bilingualism in children and guidance around toddler growth and development.

Free Parent Workshop Series

Wed, June 11th: The Benefits of Bilingualism

Wed, July 30th: Positive Behavior Management Techniques

Wed, Aug 20th: Transitions

Wed, Sept 17th: Ages and Stages/Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum

Pine Village Preschool is a Spanish language immersion school, with 8 locations around the Boston area. Toddlers as young as 15 months are exposed to teachers talking 100% in Spanish and are educated in this environment until Kindergarten, providing them both the language background for their future, as well as their educational foundation. The school’s curriculum was developed around the philosophy that educates and nurtures each child’s individuality in a diverse environment to build a true passion for learning so they can thrive in the future. You can learn more about the Pine Village program here.

All workshops take place at 400 Western Ave., Brighton, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. Babysitting and light refreshments will be available free of charge. Space is limited, so please register in advance to pvpjen@gmail.com.

June 9, 2014
KuumUnity Performing at NNHS

KuumUnity will be performing at Newton North High School. They will perform the music of the African diaspora, negro spirituals, and gospels.

KuumUnity Collaborations was created by Sheldon K. X. Reid, who is the director of the Kuumba Singers of Harvard College, and of the Jubilee Singers of Newton North High School.

Newton North High School

Sunday, June 15th

4 pm

You can purchase tickets at the door or email kuumunity@gmail.com.

Here’s a clip from a past performance.

June 6, 2014
The Fate of the Turtle Lane Playhouse

The new owners of the Turtle Lane Playhouse are having a community meeting to discuss their plans for the property.

“This will be an opportunity to come see the plans, listen to the owners as they describe their vision for the project, make comments and suggestions, and give feedback to the owners”.

Date:        Thursday, June 12, 2014
Time:        7:00 p.m.
Location: Turtle Lane Playhouse
                   283 Melrose Street
                   Auburndale, MA

Please try to attend. Auburndale is changing every day it seems and not always for the better.

June 4, 2014
Jazz Concert Fundraiser for Family Nurturing Center

Please join us for a very special fundraiser for the Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts in Dorchester, which supports families by teaching parenting and nurturing skills to parents with newborns on through teenagers. More information about the Family Nurturing Center’s wonderful programs here.

The fundraiser will be a very special concert at the Rivers School on Sunday June 8 from 3 – 4 p.m.

There will also be a limited number of beautiful raffle items available.

To purchase tickets, and to support the Family Nurturing Center, please go here.

June 3, 2014