• Belmont World Film’s 23rd Family Festival: Sunday, January 18

    West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United States

    Parents with children ages 3–12 won’t want to miss Belmont World Film’s 23rd Family Festival. Guided by this year’s theme Lights, Camera, Magic!, the festival showcases a diverse selection of films from around the world—many [...]

    $8 – $22
  • MLK Family Day of Service

    Join us as a family to serve others on MLK Day. Rotate between three different service projects in a two-hour window. We will be packing bags of food for the Newton Food Pantry, wrapping pajama [...]

    $20
  • Family Access – Early Learning Center Open House

    Join us for a free open house to learn more about our nurturing community for young learners (3 months - 5 years). Explore our brightly-lit classrooms, library, art room, indoor gym and outdoor play spaces. [...]

    Free
  • The Friends Big Book Sale Event

    Newton Free Library - Druker Auditorium 330 Homer Street, Newton, MA, United States

    It’s Back! The Beloved Annual Book Sale Returns Saturday January 24, 2026 9:30AM - 3PM Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library Get ready, book lovers—one of our most anticipated events of the year is officially back! [...]

    Free
  • Family Access Early Learning Center Open House

    Join us for a free open house to learn more about our nurturing community for young learners (3 months - 5 years). Explore our brightly-lit classrooms, library, art room, indoor gym and outdoor play spaces. [...]

    Free
  • February Vacation with NCE

    No school? No problem! Newton Community Education's February vacation programs offer flexible morning, afternoon, and full-day options to keep kids active, creative, and learning all break long. Enjoy hands-on STEAM, art, and sports this break!

  • SHINE mural project

    SHINE Mural project for Newton middle and high school artists Newton Community Events & Programs (formerly Newton Cultural Development) is once again offering student artists a chance to "shine" through our SHINE mural project. The [...]

    Free
  • Healthy Kids Day at Church St YMCA

    West Suburban YMCA 276 Church St, Newton, MA, United States

    The West Suburban YMCA is excited to host Healthy Kids Day, a free community event designed to inspire kids to be healthy, active, and engaged. Join us on Saturday, May 2, from 2-4 pm at [...]

    Free
  • Hats & Hearts Annual Spring Gala

    Boston Marriott Newton 2345 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA, United States

    With a tip of the cap to sartorial sophistication and genteel tradition, guests at Jackson Walnut Park School’s (JWPS) upcoming annual spring gala will show off their Kentucky Derby style while raising funds to support [...]

    $175
  • Newton’s Earth Day Festival

    Celebrate Earth Day in Newton with a lively, family-friendly festival full of music, food, and inspiring ways to live more sustainably! Join us May 3 from 12-3:30 at Zervas School and explore booths hosted by [...]

    Free
  • cup 2026Garden City

    Thursday afternoon, May 21, Newton South High School will once again host the Garden City Cup, an annual exhibition match involving all the tennis teams at Newton North and Newton South. (Rain date: May 22) [...]

  • Newton Open Studios

    Discover Newton Through Art at Newton Open Studios 2026! Join us for Newton Open Studios (NOS), a beloved annual citywide event celebrating the creativity and diversity of Newton’s artistic community. For one inspiring weekend, artists [...]

    Free